Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

WIND SYMPHONY - VP1876
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Audition
State Code:
05106A000
Course Description: The Wind Symphony is an organization consisting of the most advanced musicians in the Lockport Township High School Band program. The Wind Symphony studies
literature of an advanced and challenging level, while pursuing a high degree of musical performance. The Wind Symphony’s active performance schedule includes fall, Holiday, winter, and
Spring Concerts, plus numerous festivals, clinics, and contests. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Marching Band, Porter Pep Band, Jazz Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, ILMEA
All-District and All-State. Emphasis is placed on increasing each student’s musical knowledge and appreciation. In addition to performance skills, members are expected to practice on an
individual basis, and private instruction is required.
CHORAL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BEL CANTO CHORALE - VP1879
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Audition by choral director
State Code:
05106A000
Course Description: Bel Canto (beautiful singing) is an intermediate/advanced ensemble open to treble-voiced students in grades 10-12 who demonstrate vocal ability and knowledge of
basic music reading, and the ability to work cooperatively in a rehearsal setting. The class meets daily for one year. Course of study will include vocal production and technique, music
theory, history, and sight reading, and choral music in various styles from classical to modern written specifically for women’s voices. Performances occur one evening per quarter, as well
as numerous off-campus choir events throughout the year.
A CAPPELLA CHOIR - VP1882
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Audition by Choral Director
State Code:
05110A000
Course Description: A Cappella Choir is a mixed choral ensemble, open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who demonstrate advanced vocal ability and knowledge of music reading, and
the ability to work cooperatively in a rehearsal setting, as well as practice independently outside of class. This class meets daily for one year. Course of study will include vocal production
and technique, music theory, history and sight-reading, and choral music in various styles from classical to modern. Required concert performances occur one evening per quarter, as well
as numerous off-campus performance events throughout the year.
MIXED CHOIR - VP1885
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Audition by Choral Director. (Prospective members new to LTHS will be contacted in the summer to arrange a short required
meeting with the instructor)
State Code:
05110A000
Course Description: Mixed Choir is a mixed choral ensemble, open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who demonstrate vocal ability and knowledge of music reading. This class meets
daily for one year. Course of study will include vocal production and technique, music history and sight-reading, and choral music in various styles from classical to modern. Required concert
performances occur one evening per quarter, as well as numerous off-campus performance events throughout the year. Placement is by audition from the choral director.
CONCERT CHOIR - VP1888
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None (Prospective members new to LTHS will be contacted in the summer to arrange a short required meeting with the instructor)
State Code:
05110A000
Course Description: Concert Choir is an intermediate ensemble open to treble-voiced students in grades 10 – 12. All that is required is a desire to sing, perform, and to work in a focused
team setting. This class meets daily for one year. Course of study will include vocal production and technique, music theory, history, and sight-reading, and choral music in various styles
from classical to modern. Required concert performances occur one evening per quarter, as well as numerous off-campus performance events throughout the year.
FRESHMAN CHOIR - VP2891
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
05110A000
Course Description: Freshman Choir is open to all students in grade 9. Course of study will include vocal production and technique, music theory, and the study of a wide variety of musical
styles from classical to pop. Students will perform at four choral concerts during the year and will have the opportunity to participate in off-campus choral events. Freshman Choir provides
a strong foundation in music, preparing students for a future in advanced choirs at LTHS or simply a love of music for a lifetime.
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