Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

PERFORMING ARTS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Suggested Course Sequences - The following course sequences are recommended for students pursuing the careers listed
below.
Choral Music
Choral Music
Instrumental Music
Education *
Grade Performance *
Grade Education/Performance ** Grade Music Business *** Grade
Freshman Choir 9 Freshman Choir 9 Freshman Band 9 Freshman Choir or Band 9
Concert Choir 10-12 Concert Choir 10-12 Concert Band 10-12 Concert Choir or Concert Band 10-12
Mixed Choir 10-12 Mixed Choir 10-12 Symphonic Band 10-12 Piano I 10-12
Bel Canto Choir 10-12 Bel Canto Choir 10-12 Wind Symphony 10-12 Piano II 10-12
A cappella Choir 10-12 A cappella Choir 10-12 Piano I 10-12 Music Technology I 10-12
Piano I 10-12 Piano I 10-12 Piano II 10-12 Music Technology II 10-12
Piano II 10-12 Piano II 10-12 Music Technology I 10-12 AP Music Theory 10-12
Music Technology I 10-12 Music Technology I 10-12 Music Technology II 10-12
Music Technology II 10-12 Music Technology II 10-12 AP Music Theory 10-12
AP Music Theory 10-12 AP Music Theory 10-12
* Extra Curricular suggestions: Spring Musical, Private Voice Lessons, Madrigals and/or Jazz Groups
**Extra Curricular Suggestions: Marching Band, Private Lessons, Spring Musical Pit, Jazz Band
*** Extra Curricular Suggestions: Sound & Lighting Technician (Fall Play & Spring Musical)
Choral Music Education: Students interest in elementary, junior high, secondary, collegiate choir directors/conductors.
Choral Music Performance: Students interest in recording artist, commercial/studio musician, opera singer, musical theatre, vocal professor.
Instrumental Music.
Education/Performance: Students interest in elementary, junior high, secondary, collegiate band directors/conductors, music therapy,
studio/commercial musician, performing artist, orchestral musician, and collegiate professor.
Music Business: Students interest in composition, sound engineer, music technology, studio musician, commercial musician.
CROSS CURRICULAR ADAPTIVE MUSIC - SE1701
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Offered to students in Achieve and Transition programs
State Code:
05199A000
Course Description: Students currently enrolled in the Transition and Achieve program at LTHS will have the opportunity to learn how music can enhance their current curriculum. The
adaptive music course offers an exploratory music course offers an exploratory music experience for students with unique needs. Students will investigate sound by both listening to and
creating music. Through aural recognition, students will become aware of vocal, string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. .
MUSIC THEORY - ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) - VP1846
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Consent of Department Chairperson
State Code:
05114A000
Course Description: The goal of this course is to develop the student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented
in a score. Students will understand the rudiments of musical language (i.e. notation, intervals, rhythm, and meter) and develop his/her critical and creative awareness of musical forms and
structures through score analysis, harmonic realization, and composition exercises. Exercises and assignments will be designed both to develop and enhance the student’s speed and
fluency in basic notational skills and to prepare the students for the AP Music Theory exam.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 1 - VP18491
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
05119A000
Course Description: This course offers students the opportunity to explore their original musical ideas in an environment rich in computer and music technology resources. Students will
learn how to use the computer to interface with state of the art electronic musical instruments. The primary focus will be through the use of software programs including “Acid” and “Cakewalk”
to learn how to sequence and record tracks as they would in a live studio. Students will also gain proficiency in music notation in order to begin the basic stages of composition.
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