Music
Welcome to the Music Department at Cape Coral High School
| Faculty | |
| Mr. Bruce Barnes | Ms. Diane Kimble |
| Curriculum | |
| Band 1-4 | Music Appreciation |
| Chorus 1 | Musical Theatre 1-4 |
| Guitar 1 | Orchestra 1 |
| Keyboard 1 | Voice Ensemble 1 |
| Additional Programs | |
| Concert Band | Marching Band |
| Concert Choir | |
Course Descriptions
BAND 1-4
Grades 9-12
13023000-13023300 (1 Credit)
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic technical skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of high school band literature.Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive markings, individual and ensemble performance,and critical listening.
ORCHESTRA 1
Grade 9-12
13023600-13023900 (1 Credit)
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic technical skills on string or other orchestral instruments through the refinement and performance of high school orchestra literature.Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive markings,individual and ensemble performance, and critical listening.
CHORUS 1
Grades 9-12
13033000 1 Credit
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation, and development of critical and aesthetic response to music.
VOCAL ENSEMBLE 1
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher audition and recommendation
13034400-1303470 (1 Credit)
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic performance techniques in a small ensemble setting through the study of varied high school choral literature. Emphasis will be placed on vocal independence, expressiveness, and stylistic authenticity.
MUSICAL THEATRE 1-4
Grades 9-12
13004000-13004300 (1 Credit)
The purpose of this course is to enable students to participate in varied aspects of musical theater, with special attention to the fundamentals of voice production, stage movement, acting,characterization, dance, and technical aspects of a musical.
MUSIC APPRECIATION
Grades 9-12
13013100 (1 Credit)
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and appreciate how music is used in one’s personal life as well as in varied cultures, societies, and historical periods.
GUITAR 1
Grades 9-12
13013200 (1 Credit)
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic skills in guitar performance, including interpretation of notation and performance in varied styles.
KEYBOARD 1
Grades 9-12
13013600 (1 Credit)
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic keyboard skills, including interpretation of notation and performance in varied styles.
