2800 Concert Band (Wind Symphony III)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: No Experience Needed
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Concert Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony III) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform level IV/V music. This course is open to all students, including students who have never played a band instrument before. Incoming freshman students who wish to participate in high school band, but do not want to audition, will enroll in the “2800 Concert Band” course. Students who are new to band may need supplementary instruction via private lessons on their instrument to get caught up to the high school proficiency level. Concert Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Concert Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Students in the Concert Band are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: No Experience Needed
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Concert Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony III) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform level IV/V music. This course is open to all students, including students who have never played a band instrument before. Incoming freshman students who wish to participate in high school band, but do not want to audition, will enroll in the “2800 Concert Band” course. Students who are new to band may need supplementary instruction via private lessons on their instrument to get caught up to the high school proficiency level. Concert Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Concert Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Students in the Concert Band are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.
2805 Symphonic Band (Wind Symphony II)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; woodwind or percussion instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
The Instrumental Fundamentals Class is designed to teach fundamental skills to woodwind, brass, and percussion players. Tone technical facility music terminology and music reading are stressed. Literature appropriate to beginner skill level is presented. Performance opportunities begin.
At FRHS: The Symphonic Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony II) is comprised of woodwind and percussion students with the ability to perform level V/VI music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony II and play a woodwind or percussion instrument should enroll in the “2805 Symphonic Band” course. Symphonic Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.
2806 Select Symphonic Band (Wind Symphony II)
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Directors; brass instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Membership in this ensemble provides a high level of instruction to the high school student with previous band experience. This ensemble performs music ranging from Baroque to Modern styles. At FRHS: The Select Symphonic Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony II) is comprised of brass students with the ability to perform level V/VI music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony II and play a brass instrument should enroll in the “2806 Select Symphonic Band” course. Select Symphonic Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Select Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Select Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; woodwind or percussion instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
The Instrumental Fundamentals Class is designed to teach fundamental skills to woodwind, brass, and percussion players. Tone technical facility music terminology and music reading are stressed. Literature appropriate to beginner skill level is presented. Performance opportunities begin.
At FRHS: The Symphonic Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony II) is comprised of woodwind and percussion students with the ability to perform level V/VI music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony II and play a woodwind or percussion instrument should enroll in the “2805 Symphonic Band” course. Symphonic Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.
2806 Select Symphonic Band (Wind Symphony II)
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Directors; brass instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Membership in this ensemble provides a high level of instruction to the high school student with previous band experience. This ensemble performs music ranging from Baroque to Modern styles. At FRHS: The Select Symphonic Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony II) is comprised of brass students with the ability to perform level V/VI music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony II and play a brass instrument should enroll in the “2806 Select Symphonic Band” course. Select Symphonic Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Select Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Select Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.
2795 Wind Ensemble (Wind Symphony I)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; woodwind or brass instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
Wind Ensemble is comprised of the most advanced wind and percussion students. The Wind Symphony will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Wind Symphony carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances and will involve time outside of the regular school day. At FRHS: The Wind Ensemble course (called FRHS Wind Symphony I) is comprised of woodwind and brass students with the ability to perform level VI+ music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony I and play a woodwind or brass instrument should enroll in the “2795 Wind Ensemble” course. Wind Ensemble students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Wind Ensemble students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Wind Ensemble students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.
2891 Percussion Ensemble (Wind Symphony I)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; percussion instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
This course is available to students who wish to study and perform music in small ensembles.
At FRHS: The Percussion Ensemble course (called FRHS Wind Symphony I) is comprised of percussion students with the ability to perform level VI+ music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony I and play a percussion instrument should enroll in the “2891 Percussion Ensemble” course. Percussion Ensemble students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of comprehensive percussion performance (snare drum, timpani, keyboards, world percussion, marching percussion, and drum set). Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Percussion Ensemble students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Percussion Ensemble students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; woodwind or brass instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
Wind Ensemble is comprised of the most advanced wind and percussion students. The Wind Symphony will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Wind Symphony carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances and will involve time outside of the regular school day. At FRHS: The Wind Ensemble course (called FRHS Wind Symphony I) is comprised of woodwind and brass students with the ability to perform level VI+ music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony I and play a woodwind or brass instrument should enroll in the “2795 Wind Ensemble” course. Wind Ensemble students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Wind Ensemble students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Wind Ensemble students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.
2891 Percussion Ensemble (Wind Symphony I)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; percussion instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
This course is available to students who wish to study and perform music in small ensembles.
At FRHS: The Percussion Ensemble course (called FRHS Wind Symphony I) is comprised of percussion students with the ability to perform level VI+ music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony I and play a percussion instrument should enroll in the “2891 Percussion Ensemble” course. Percussion Ensemble students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of comprehensive percussion performance (snare drum, timpani, keyboards, world percussion, marching percussion, and drum set). Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Percussion Ensemble students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Percussion Ensemble students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.
2840 Stage Band (Jazz Ensemble 2)
Credits: 2.5 credits per quarter (Meets during Q3, and Q4)
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Instructor approval is required. Stage Band is available to students who desire to acquire basic knowledge and abilities in jazz, rock, Latin, and other popular music styles. The student must be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on piano and guitar. At FRHS: The Stage Band course (called Jazz Ensemble II) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform a variety of jazz literature. Membership is by audition only, and students must either be a member of a concert band, or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass with director approval. Jazz Ensemble II students will be exposed to a variety of styles of music, as well as jazz improvisation and theory. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, and other performances. Stage Band will meet at a regularly scheduled time outside of the normal school day during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. Students without previous jazz experience, or who expect to be placed into Stage Band, should enroll in this course.
Credits: 2.5 credits per quarter (Meets during Q3, and Q4)
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Instructor approval is required. Stage Band is available to students who desire to acquire basic knowledge and abilities in jazz, rock, Latin, and other popular music styles. The student must be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on piano and guitar. At FRHS: The Stage Band course (called Jazz Ensemble II) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform a variety of jazz literature. Membership is by audition only, and students must either be a member of a concert band, or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass with director approval. Jazz Ensemble II students will be exposed to a variety of styles of music, as well as jazz improvisation and theory. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, and other performances. Stage Band will meet at a regularly scheduled time outside of the normal school day during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. Students without previous jazz experience, or who expect to be placed into Stage Band, should enroll in this course.
2830 Select Stage Band (Jazz Ensemble 1)
Credits: 2.5 credits per quarter (Meets during Q3, and Q4)
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Participation is by audition or instructor approval. Select Stage Band is available to students wishing to increase their knowledge and abilities in music of jazz, rock, Latin and other popular music styles. The student must be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on the piano, guitar or other appropriate stage band instrument. At FRHS: The Select Stage Band course (called Jazz Ensemble I) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform advanced jazz literature. Membership is by audition only, and students must either be a member of a concert band, or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass with director approval. Jazz Ensemble I students will be exposed to a variety of styles of music, as well as jazz improvisation and theory. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, and other performances. Select Stage Band will meet at a regularly scheduled time outside of the normal school day during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. Students who expect to be placed into Select Stage Band should enroll in this course.
Credits: 2.5 credits per quarter (Meets during Q3, and Q4)
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Participation is by audition or instructor approval. Select Stage Band is available to students wishing to increase their knowledge and abilities in music of jazz, rock, Latin and other popular music styles. The student must be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on the piano, guitar or other appropriate stage band instrument. At FRHS: The Select Stage Band course (called Jazz Ensemble I) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform advanced jazz literature. Membership is by audition only, and students must either be a member of a concert band, or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass with director approval. Jazz Ensemble I students will be exposed to a variety of styles of music, as well as jazz improvisation and theory. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, and other performances. Select Stage Band will meet at a regularly scheduled time outside of the normal school day during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. Students who expect to be placed into Select Stage Band should enroll in this course.
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2512 Music Production and Technology (Q3) Credits: 5 Prerequisites: None Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12 This semester course will introduce students to the various aspects of music and digital media production including live sound reinforcement and mixing, digital editing, multi-track recording, MIDI sequencing, music notation, and studio editing. Students will apply the tools of technology and the language of music to create original musical and multimedia works. Basic knowledge of the elements of music and/or previous experience in a music course is highly recommended but not required. Course enrollment will be limited to 16 students per section per semester. |
2512 Music Production and Technology (Q4) Credits: 5 Prerequisites: None Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12 This semester course will introduce students to the various aspects of music and digital media production including live sound reinforcement and mixing, digital editing, multi-track recording, MIDI sequencing, music notation, and studio editing. Students will apply the tools of technology and the language of music to create original musical and multimedia works. Basic knowledge of the elements of music and/or previous experience in a music course is highly recommended but not required. Course enrollment will be limited to 16 students per section per semester. |
Marching Band
Credits: none
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class, dance class, or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): PE credit
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12
At FRHS: Marching Band is THE LARGEST ATHLETIC TEAM ON CAMPUS! Students enrolled in Symphonic Band, Select Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble are highly encouraged to be members of the Marching Band.. Students interested in performing with the Color Guard and Marching Band will be exposed to the Marching Band performance idiom at the highest level. The Marching Band and Color Guard performs at various school and community events, as well as competitions throughout the first quarter of the school year only. Participation in the FRHS Marching Band is voluntary, highly encouraged, and carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances. This club WILL involve time outside of the regular school day, including, but not limited to, band camp prior to the beginning of the school year, outside-of-school rehearsals, and evening/Saturday performances throughout the fall Marching Band season (approximately 1st quarter of the year). Marching Band meets 1st semester ONLY.
Credits: none
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class, dance class, or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): PE credit
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12
At FRHS: Marching Band is THE LARGEST ATHLETIC TEAM ON CAMPUS! Students enrolled in Symphonic Band, Select Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble are highly encouraged to be members of the Marching Band.. Students interested in performing with the Color Guard and Marching Band will be exposed to the Marching Band performance idiom at the highest level. The Marching Band and Color Guard performs at various school and community events, as well as competitions throughout the first quarter of the school year only. Participation in the FRHS Marching Band is voluntary, highly encouraged, and carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances. This club WILL involve time outside of the regular school day, including, but not limited to, band camp prior to the beginning of the school year, outside-of-school rehearsals, and evening/Saturday performances throughout the fall Marching Band season (approximately 1st quarter of the year). Marching Band meets 1st semester ONLY.
