La descolonización del conocimiento

COLORGUARD Grade Level(s): 9-12 Offered: DHS, PHS, EHS

Prerequisite: All students wishing to take this course must audition in late spring. (Students may register prior to auditioning).

PHS DHS, EHS

Year Course (1 Unit): Semester Course (1/2 Unit):

1st _{Year – 353122CW 1}st _{Year – 353111CH}

2nd _{Year – 353222CW 2}nd _{Year – 353211CH}

3rd _{Year – 353322CW 3}rd _{Year – 353311CH}

4th _{Year – 353422CW 4}th _{Year – 353411CH}

This course will emphasize the study of dance styles, choreography, drill movement, and equipment use. Some rehearsals meet after school. Attendance at rehearsals and performances are required.

NOTE: A course fee may be required for participation. CONCERT BAND

(459945CW) Year Course (1 unit): Grade Level(s): 9-12 Offered: LHS, PHS

This course emphasizes the development of technical skills required to play an instrument. No prior experience is

necessary. Students may be required to rent or purchase a wind instrument to participate. Students with instrumental experience wishing to learn a second instrument may take this course. The concert band will study a varied repertoire of music ranging from grades levels I – III. Students are strongly encouraged to study with a private instructor on their instrument. Attendance at rehearsals and performances are required.

JAZZ BAND Grade Level(s): 9-12

Offered: DHS, LHS, PHS, EHS

Prerequisite: All students wishing to take this course must audition for the band director prior to registering.

DHS, EHS, PHS LHS LHS

Year Course (1 Unit): 1st _{Semester Course (1/2 Unit): 2}nd _{Semester (1/2 Unit):}

1st _{Year – 453120CW 1}st _{Year – 453110CH 1}st _{Year – 453111CH}

2nd _{Year – 453220CW 2}nd _{Year – 453210CH 2}nd _{Year – 453211CH}

3rd _{Year – 453320CW 3}rd _{Year – 453310CH 3}rd _{Year – 453311CH}

4th _{Year – 453420CW 4}th _{Year – 453410CH 4}th _{Year – 453411CH}

This course will include studies of the jazz styles, jazz history, and improvisation. The instrumentation of the jazz band will include that of standard jazz literature. Some rehearsals may meet before or after school. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. NOTE: A course fee may be required for participation.

MARCHING BAND Grade Level(s): 9-12

Offered: DHS, EHS, LHS, PHS

Prerequisite: Students wishing to take this course must have permission from the band director.

DHS, LHS – Percussion Only EHS, PHS – Instrumental Marching Students Year Course (1 Unit): 1st _{Semester Course (1/2 Unit):}

1st _{Year – 353121CW 1}st _{Year – 353110CH}

2nd _{Year – 353221CW 2}nd _{Year – 353210CH}

3rd _{Year – 353321CW 3}rd _{Year – 353310CH}

4th _{Year – 353421CW 4}th _{Year – 353410CH}

This course will include the study, technique, and musicianship of marching and concert literature. This class will study a varied repertoire of music to develop the ensemble. Some rehearsals meet after school. Attendance at rehearsals and performances are required. NOTE: A course fee may be required for participation.

PIANO 1 (454110CH)

Semester Course (1/2 Unit), Grade Level(s): 10-12 Offered: EHS

This course will include the study of piano and reading music from a beginner’s standpoint. Students will cover basic piano techniques, as well as learning to read music, if necessary. Students will be taught in a lab setting and may progress at their own pace. Students may purchase a supplemental method book from the teacher. Students will regularly perform for their classmates through demonstration of technique.

PIANO 2 (454210CH)

Semester Course (1/2 Unit), Grade Level(s): 10-12 Offered: EHS

Prerequisite: In order to enroll in Piano 2, students must have completed Piano 1 at EHS or equivalent from another high school.

The course will include the continued study of piano technique and theory, history and musicianship needed to perform piano literature. Students will regularly perform for their classmates through demonstration of technique.

SYMPHONIC BAND Grade Level(s): 9-12

Offered: DHS, LHS, PHS, EHS

Prerequisite: Students wishing to take this course should have prior study in band and have permission from the band director.

DHS, EHS, LHS: PHS: PHS:

Year Course (1 Unit): First Semester (1/2 Unit): Second Semester (1/2 Unit):

1st _{Year – 459920CW 1}st _{Year – 459910CH 1}st _{Year – 459933CH}

2nd _{Year – 459921CW 2}nd _{Year – 459911CH 2}nd _{Year – 459934CH}

3rd _{Year – 459922CW 3}rd _{Year – 459912CH 3}rd _{Year – 459935CH}

4th _{Year – 459923CW 4}th _{Year – 459913CH 4}th _{Year – 459936CH}

This course will include the study of band technique and the theory, history, and musicianship needed to perform band literature. Students will study a varied repertoire of music ranging from grade levels II to V to meet the needs of the ensemble. The students will have the opportunity to perform in several concerts, perform in the community, and participate in festivals at the local, regional and state levels. Students are strongly encouraged to study with a private instructor on their instrument. Attendance at rehearsals and performances are required.

SYMPHONIC BAND 3 & 4 Honors (459972HW/459973HW) Year Course (1 unit), Grade Level(s): 11-12

Offered: EHS, LHS

Prerequisite: Symphonic Band 1 and 2 with approval of the teacher. Written criteria for the audition will be made available to students.

This course is designed for students with a high level of demonstrated expertise in musicianship as well as a high level of commitment to the Symphonic Band. Performances are required.

WIND ENSEMBLE Grade Level(s): 9-12

Offered: EHS, PHS

Prerequisite: All students wishing to take this course must audition for the band director prior to registering.

EHS PHS

Year Course (1 Unit): Second Semester (1/2) Unit:

1st _{Year – 459925CW 1}st _{Year – 459915CH}

2nd _{Year – 459926CW 2}nd _{Year – 459916CH}

3rd _{Year – 459927CW 3}rd _{Year – 459917CH}

3rd _{Year HONORS – 459927HW 3}rd _{Year HONORS – 459917HH}

4th _{Year – 459928CW 4}th _{Year – 459918CH}

4th _{Year HONORS – 459928HW 4}th _{Year HONORS – 459918HH}

This course is a performing ensemble made up of the most capable wind and percussion students. Instrumentation is that of a traditional wind ensemble including string bass. Students will study and perform repertoire of V and VI band literature. Honors courses are available in this ensemble for students that are in their third and fourth year of study in this ensemble. Requirements for honors credit may include, but are not limited to, participation in all county and SCBDA events – Pickens All- County audition, Region/All-State audition, Solo and Ensemble.

Students are strongly encouraged to study with a private instructor on their instrument. Attendance at rehearsals and performances are required.

WINTERGUARD Grade Level(s): 9 – 12 Offered: EHS

Second Semester Only (1/2 unit) 1st _{Year - 353112CH}

2nd _{Year - 353212CH}

3rd _{Year - 353312CH}

4th _{Year - 353412CH}

Open to all students with the approval of the instructor, this course focuses on the performance of dance and equipment work designed for the modern color guard. Students will be encouraged to make lifestyle adjustments that will enable them to be physically fit in order to perform at extremely high levels of physical demand. Physical conditioning and leadership skills will be an integral part of the course. Much outside time is required. NOTE: A course fee may be required for participation.