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MUSIC ELECTIVES TRIMESTER MUSIC ELECTIVES
Beginning Guitar Garage Band

May sign up for one, two, or all in sequential order. May sign up for one, or both in sequential order.
Note: Must use acoustic nylon string guitar. School will provide Note: All students must audition to receive pre-approval
guitars, however students may also use their own. from the music department to register for this course. See

Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts a teacher in the music department.
Pre-approval to register does not guarantee automatic
Grade Level: 9-12
entrance.
 Beginning Guitar A Course Number 057701 Prerequisite: Must take A before B.
Prerequisite: None
Strong interest in music and some performance experience,
Description: For the student with little or no experience on the vocal or instrumental. Ability to provide own instrument. This
guitar. You will learn basic playing skills and learn to read basic class may be taken only one time.
music. Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts
Grade Level: 9-12
IF YOU WILL USE YOUR OWN GUITAR, USE THE  Garage Band A Course Number 057301
COURSE NUMBER 057701G
 Garage Band B Course Number 057302
 Beginning Guitar B Course Number 057702 Course Description: In this course, you start your own band,
study basic music theory, and compose and perform your own
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Guitar A music.
Description: You will continue to expand your skills as a
guitarist. You will learn several styles of music and then be able
to focus of the style you like most. Music of Social Change
Course Number: 058200
IF YOU WILL USE YOUR OWN GUITAR, USE THE Prerequisite: None
COURSE NUMBER 057702G Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts
Grade Level: 9-12
 Beginning Guitar C Course Number 057703 Course Description: People are most expressive in times of
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Guitar B adversity. In this class, you will experience war and politics,
Description: You will continue to study various styles of music oppression, and the human condition through the music of today
and will perform as a soloist and as part of a group. At least one and yesterday: rap, opera, blues, classical, folk, musical theatre,
performance outside of class is required. and country. This is not a performance class so no music
experience is necessary.
IF YOU WILL USE YOUR OWN GUITAR, USE THE
COURSE NUMBER 057703G
Music Theory
Course Number: 058100
Prerequisite: Current participation in band, orchestra or choir, or
with permission from instructor following successful completion of
entrance exam.
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Description: If you plan to study music in college, this is
a valuable class for you. You will deepen your knowledge and
understanding of the music elements, and build a solid
foundation in ear training, sight singing, and analysis.

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