Instrumental Music @ WUHSMS

Musical activities at Woodstock Union Middle School and High School supply our students with multiple opportunities to explore the world of music. At both levels, every student, regardless of ability, is given the opportunity to explore music through traditional academic approach and performance-based curriculum. The curriculum standards outlined by the Vermont Department of Education as well as the National Standards For Arts Education are used to structure the study of music as completely and sequentially as possible.

0721/ CONCERT BAND
Grades 9-12                                            Level III
Prerequisite: Audition with high school          1 credit
instrumental director.
Concert band is open to all student instrumentalists who currently play a concet band instrument. The class is a full year course of instruction and is designed to explore and perform challenging music in a variety of styles. This ensemble is considered to be the highest level performing group and will perform several concets every year.  Students will also be encouraged to audition for music festivals and perform at other events that occur outside the normal school hours.

0729/ MUSIC THEORY
Grade 9-12                                             Level III
Prerequisite: none                                                 1 credit
Music Theory explores the three elements of music; melody, harmony and rhythm. Topics will include reading and using music notation, the evolution of rhythm/melody and listening and taking about music.  Students will use their theoretical knowledge in paractical exercises that include singing, performing musical instruments, and composing using Garge Band and other computer programs.

0743/MUSIC THEORY II
Grades 9-12                                            Level II
Prerequisite: Successful completion               1 credit*
of Music Theory I.
This course is for the student whose goal is to pursue an area of musical study in greater depth. This study could be in applied music theory, jazz theory, basic composition, with an emphasis on improvisation, or performance on the student’s chosen instrument. * ½ year credit may be arranged in the music program with consultation with the music teacher.