2800 Concert Band
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Concert Band is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform level IV/V music. All incoming freshman students will be placed into Concert Band by default, but have the option to audition for Symphonic Band. 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, and other performances. Students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Students in the Concert Band are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Concert Band is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform level IV/V music. All incoming freshman students will be placed into Concert Band by default, but have the option to audition for Symphonic Band. 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, and other performances. Students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Students in the Concert Band are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
2805 Symphonic Band
Credits: 2o
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Symphonic Band is comprised of woodwind and brass students with the ability to perform level V/VI music. Membership is by audition only. 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, and other performances. Students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Students in the Symphonic Band are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
Credits: 2o
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Symphonic Band is comprised of woodwind and brass students with the ability to perform level V/VI music. Membership is by audition only. 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, and other performances. Students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Students in the Symphonic Band are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
2795 Wind Ensemble (Wind Symphony)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Wind Symphony is comprised of woodwind and brass students with the ability to perform level VI music. Membership is by audition only. Wind Symphony 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, and other performances. Wind Symphony students are required to take private lessons on their instrument. Students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Wind Symphony students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Wind Symphony is comprised of woodwind and brass students with the ability to perform level VI music. Membership is by audition only. Wind Symphony 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, and other performances. Wind Symphony students are required to take private lessons on their instrument. Students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Wind Symphony students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
2891 Percussion Ensemble
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: Percussion Ensemble is for all percussion students interested in further developing their ability in the percussive arts. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of comprehensive percussion performance (snare drum, timpani, keyboards, world percussion, accessories, marching percussion, and drum set), including tonal concepts, technical skills, rehearsal skills, aural skills, and rudimentary music 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. Percussion students are required to enroll in Percussion Ensemble during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Percussion students that wish to perform the highest level of full ensemble literature will audition to be placed in Wind Symphony. All percussion students will be assigned to specific parts for full ensemble music in Symphonic Band. All percussionists are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band and Winter Percussion ensemble. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: Percussion Ensemble is for all percussion students interested in further developing their ability in the percussive arts. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of comprehensive percussion performance (snare drum, timpani, keyboards, world percussion, accessories, marching percussion, and drum set), including tonal concepts, technical skills, rehearsal skills, aural skills, and rudimentary music 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. Percussion students are required to enroll in Percussion Ensemble during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Percussion students that wish to perform the highest level of full ensemble literature will audition to be placed in Wind Symphony. All percussion students will be assigned to specific parts for full ensemble music in Symphonic Band. All percussionists are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band and Winter Percussion ensemble. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
2830 Select Stage Band (Jazz Ensemble 1)
Credits: Varies
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: 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 be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass. 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. Jazz Ensemble 1 will meet at a regularly scheduled time after school during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
Credits: Varies
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: 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 be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass. 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. Jazz Ensemble 1 will meet at a regularly scheduled time after school during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
2840 Stage Band (Jazz Ensemble 2)
Credits: Varies
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12
At FRHS: 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 be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass. 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. Jazz Ensemble 1 will meet at a regularly scheduled time after school during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
Credits: Varies
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12
At FRHS: 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 be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass. 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. Jazz Ensemble 1 will meet at a regularly scheduled time after school during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. There may be a fee associated with this course.*
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2512 Music Production and Technology 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. There may be a fee associated with this course.* |
2513 Music Production and Technology 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: Music Production I or teacher recommendation Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12 This course is designed for students who have completed Music Production & Technology 1 or by teacher recommendation who desire an advanced, in-depth study of 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. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition and mastery of the technical skills necessary for post-secondary readiness within the music industry. Basic knowledge of the elements of music and/or previous experience in a music course is highly recommended. Course enrollment will be limited to 16 students per section per semester. There may be a fee associated with this course.* |
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.