Nixa High School 9th Grade Course Description Book - Flipbook - Page 23
PIANO I - 1237 (Not Repeatable)
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
This class is for beginning piano students who want to learn to read music and play the
piano. Students will learn in the music technology lab using midi-controller keyboards,
headphones and ePiano software. Students learn basic music theory including chords,
scales and arpeggios.
PIANO II – 1238 (Repeatable)
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
PR
Grade Level: 9-12
Piano II is for more advanced students who have taken Piano I at the high school or
studied privately for 3 years or more. Students will practice daily on full-sized Roland
pianos in the new Piano Lab using Alfred Adult piano curriculum and beginning literature
of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. Students will also advance in their understanding of
music theory, chords, scales and arpeggios. Students who are studying privately may also
practice the repertoire their private teacher has assigned.
Prerequisite: Piano I or permission
CHORUS 1 - 1261
1 Yr = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
Fee: $30
Chorus 1 is for all beginning singers in the vocal music program. Music will cover the span
of fine literature from various periods of music history. Emphasis is placed on reinforcing
vocal technique and music theory. Students must participate in both semesters.
ADVANCED TREBLE CHOIR - 1262
(Repeatable)
1 Yr = 1 Credit
PR
A
Grade Level: 9-12
Fee: $30
Advanced Treble Choir is an advanced class for treble voices in the total high school vocal
music program. Students learn/perform great choral works for treble voices from various
periods of music history to reinforce concepts taught in JH or other HS Choirs. Students
must participate both semesters.
Prerequisite: Audition and Teacher Recommendation
PR
DC
AP
VC
A
Prerequisite
Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
Virtual Course
Application or Audition
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