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| Concert Band |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Prerequisite: Open to students with a minimum of one year of
instruction on their instrument or instructor's permission |
| This
course is a performance-type class, rehearsing daily for three to four major concerts each
year, as well as playing at athletic events, prayer services, liturgies and other special
events. Rehearsals focus on preparing music from different styles and cultures, improving
technique on individual instruments, working together for a proper blend and tone, basic
music theory, music history, and proper care and use of instruments, as well as
opportunities for solo and small ensemble work and conducting. Students are required to
practice outside of class and are required to participate in all performances. Applicable
to the U.C. "f" requirement one time. Fulfills C.S.U. subject
requirement. |
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| Jazz Band |
10 Credits;
Year |
| OFFERED OUTSIDE THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY Prerequisite: Audition
required for admittance. Auditions are in the spring for the next year's Sophomores,
Juniors and Seniors . Students must also be enrolled in Concert Band, unless waived by
instructor. |
| The Jazz
Band is a small ensemble of highly dedicated, advanced instrumental students. This group
works on various styles of jazz, including traditional "Dixieland," be-bop,
swing, fusion, and jazz rock. In addition, jazz theory and history are included in
rehearsal times, as well as listening to recordings of great jazz artists. This group
performs for prayer services, special events, community activities, and major concerts. Practice
outside of class is required and private lessons are encouraged. Participation in all
performances is required. If enough students audition, there may be a second band or
combo. Applicable to the U.C. "f" requirement one time. Fulfills the
C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| String Orchestra |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Open to all students with instructor approval. |
| This
course is a string ensemble consisting of violins, violas, cellos and bass violins, with
other instruments added as needed. The students work on improving technique on their
instruments, as well as learning some music theory and history. The music studied ranges
from traditional chamber music to jazz, and music of other cultures. The string orchestra
will perform three to four major concerts in addition to special events. Practice
outside of class and participation in all performances are required. Applicable to the
U.C. "f" requirement one time. Fulfills the C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| Honors Band |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Prerequisite: Audition required for admission, A "B" or better in
Band. |
| The
Christian Brothers Honor Band performs music representing a variety of historical and
contemporary musical styles. Band members learn highly advanced levels of instrumental
technique, sight-reading, practice methods, and various performance skills. Students
selecting this course are expected to practice outside of class one hour each day, and to
participate in all performances. Private study with a professional specialist is also
recommended. In most cases, students will need to provide their own instrument. Fulfills
U.C. "f" and C.S.U. elective requirement pending U.C. approval. |
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