Arts
Visual Arts
HPV820
Introduction to Art
The introductory art course explores a variety of hands on projects based on the elements and principles of design. These projects may include drawing, painting, and other two-dimensional or three-dimensional projects. Interspersed throughout the class will be discussions on art history and creative problem solving. Introduction to Art is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
HPV811
Ceramics 1
An introductory class in the study of clay, offered as a foundation course designed to build skills in hand construction, sculpture, and throwing on the potter's wheel, with an emphasis on craftsmanship. Students will demonstrate the utilization of fundamental design skills in clay, and experience the creative process from the conception of the idea through the final stages of executing it. You will learn about the properties of ceramic clay and how to glaze fired ware. Each project will help you explore working 3-dimensionally. At different stages throughout the drying process, you can experiment with various surface and finishing techniques.
COURSE NOTE: Ceramics 1 is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class and is the introductory class for continuing courses in ceramics.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
HPV815
Drawing and Painting 1
This course will form an introduction to drawing and painting and present a thorough guide for the beginner through the use of line, texture, value, color, shape, and space. Media in drawing includes use of pencil, pen and ink, pastels and charcoal. Painting focuses on composition in oil pastels, watercolor, acrylic and tempera. Students will interpret through observation, various landscapes and still life subjects. Aesthetics in art history will be introduced including critiques of professional and student work.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Drawing and Painting 1 is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class and is the introductory class for continuing courses in drawing and painting.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
HPV817
Graphic Design 1
This course is the illustration of language and image for two-dimensional designs for both advertising, and fine art projects. Students will be required to solve numerous two-dimensional design problems using the software Photoshop, Cameras and Scanners with a variety of media, materials and equipment. Examples and aesthetic discussion will be interspersed with production and evaluation. The Graphic Design courses are taught in the computer lab. Graphics 1 is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class and is the introductory class for continuing courses in graphics.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Graphic Design 1 is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class and is the introductory class for continuing courses in graphic design.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
HPV821
Jewelry/Metalsmithing 1
This is an introductory metals class designed to build basic skills in design, tools, cutting and shaping, surface techniques, connections, and settings. Students will experience the creative process from idea through the finished product. Critique and aesthetic discussion will be interspersed with production and evaluation.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Jewelry 1 is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class and is the introductory class for continuing courses in jewelry.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
HPV813
Digital Photography 1
This course teaches communication through a two-dimensional visual image. Students will be required to solve numerous visual communication problems using a digital camera, digital software, lighting equipment, and printers. Students will learn about the software Photoshop, digital information, the camera and the lighting studio. Examples and aesthetic discussion will be interspersed with production and evaluation.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Digital Photography 1 is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class and is the introductory class for continuing courses in digital photography.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12 (FHS), 10-12 (NFHS)
HPV812
Ceramics 2, 3 & 4
Ceramics 2: This course is an intermediate class that is a continuation that includes complex hand building projects, sculpture, surface design, and glaze exploration. Students will solve design problems creatively based on their individual project interpretation. Wheel throwing may also be an option for highly skilled and motivated students.
Ceramics 3: Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry, Ceramics 3 will include a deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. The methods of learning are based on problem solving, skill development and extensive practice of pottery production. Students will explore personal ideas in clay. Consideration of design and construction problems and alternate glaze surfaces may be explored. Students may work on the wheel with an emphasis on skill and craftsmanship. Students build a growing sophistication in the execution of ceramic knowledge and the history of art as a means for individual expression applied to the individual student's course of study.
Ceramics 4: This course is an advanced study in the area of ceramics. Students build on their knowledge and skills to develop a more personal body of work toward a portfolio. Student will demonstrate more commitment and personal investment in the ceramic medium.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Ceramics 2, 3, and 4 are each a 1/2 credit, one-semester classes. Successful completion of Ceramics 1 for Ceramics 2, successful completion of Ceramics 2 for Ceramics 3, successful completion of Ceramics 3 for Ceramics 4. Multiple retakes per year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HPV811- Ceramics 1
HPV816
Drawing and Painting 2, 3 & 4
Drawing and Painting 2:Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry, Drawing/Painting 2 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Each term builds a growing sophistication in the execution of drawing and painting, knowledge of the history of art as a means for individual expression applied to the individual student's course of study. Student growth will be fostered by differentiation of media, subject and theme to build upon what the student learned in Drawing/Painting 1.
Drawing and Painting 3: Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry, Drawing/Painting 3 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Each term builds a growing sophistication in the execution of drawing and painting, knowledge of the history of art as a means for individual expression applied to the individual student's course of study. Student growth will be fostered by differentiation of media, subject and theme to build upon what the student learned in Drawing/Painting 2.
Drawing and Painting 4: Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry, Drawing/Painting 4 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Each term builds a growing sophistication in the execution of drawing and painting, knowledge of the history of art as a means for individual expression applied to the individual student's course of study. Student growth will be fostered by differentiation of media, subject and theme to build upon what the student learned in Drawing/Painting 3.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE:Drawing and Painting 2, 3, and 4 are each a 1/2 credit, one-semester classes. Successful completion of Drawing & Painting 1 for Drawing & Painting 2, successful completion of Painting 2 for Drawing & Painting 3, successful completion of Drawing & Painting 3 for Drawing & Painting 4. Multiple retakes per year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HPV815 - Drawing and Painting 1
HPV818
Graphic Design 2, 3, & 4
Graphics 2:This course is the illustration of language and image for two-dimensional and three-dimensional design products for advertising, product design and fine art projects. Students will be required to solve numerous two-dimensional design problems using the software Photoshop and Illustrator. Also, cameras and scanners will be used for information impute of a variety of mediums and materials. Examples and aesthetic discussion will be interspersed with production and evaluation. The Graphic Design courses are taught in the computer lab. Graphics 2 is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class and is the intermediate class for continuing courses in graphics.
Graphics 3:Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry, Graphics 3 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Each term in graphics builds a growing sophistication in the execution of graphic design, knowledge of the history of art as a means for individual expression applied to the individual student's course of study. Graphics 3 will continue with Photoshop and Illustrator. The Graphic Design courses are taught in the computer lab and Graphics 3 is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class and is an advanced class for continuing courses in graphics.
Graphics 4: Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry, Graphics 4 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Each term in graphics builds a growing sophistication in the execution of graphic design, knowledge of the history of art as a means for individual expression applied to the individual student's course of study. Students will continue with Photoshop and Illustrator with additional graphic design software applications. The Graphic Design courses are taught in the computer lab and Graphics 4 is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class and is an advanced class for continuing courses in graphics.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Graphic Design 2, 3, and 4 are each a 1/2 credit, one-semester classes. Successful completion of Graphics 1 for Graphics 2, successful completion of Graphics 2 for Graphics 3, and successful completion of Graphics 3 for Graphics 4. Multiple retakes per year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HPV817- Graphic Design 1
HPV822
Jewelry/Metalsmithing 2, 3 & 4
Jewelry 2: This is a continuation of the Jewelry 1 process. Students will combine the basic skills learned in Jewelry 1 for the creation and production of new projects. Students in Jewelry 2 will also learn advanced forming techniques used in the manipulation and finishing of various metals. Students will solve advanced design problems creatively leading to a critique and aesthetic discussion, which will be interspersed with production and evaluation.
Jewelry 3: Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry. Jewelry 3 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Students build a growing sophistication in the execution of jewelry and metal production and knowledge in contemporary trends as a means for individual expression applied to the individual course of study.
Jewelry 4: This course is an advanced study in the area of jewelry and metals. Students will build on their knowledge and skills to develop a more personal body of work toward a portfolio which demonstrates a more personal style in jewelry production.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Jewelry Design 2, 3, and 4 are each a 1/2 credit, one-semester classes. Successful completion of Jewelry 1 for Jewelry 2, successful completion of Jewelry 2 for Jewelry 3, successful completion of Jewelry 3 for Jewelry 4. Multiple retakes per year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HPV821 - Jewelry 1
HPV814
Digital Photography 2, 3 & 4
Digital Photography 2: This course teaches communication through a two-dimensional visual image. Students will be required to solve numerous visual communication problems using a digital camera, digital software lighting equipment, and printers. Students will learn about visual communication over a series of images, the lighting studio, and alternative photographic techniques. Students will be required to keep a photographic journal. Examples and aesthetic discussion will be interspersed with production and evaluation.
Digital Photography 3: Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry. Photography 3 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Each term builds a growing sophistication in the execution of digital photography and knowledge in contemporary trends as a means for individual expression applied to the individual course of study. Photography 3 focuses on conceptual fine art issues relating to the field of photography including a portfolio of eight images about a singular theme.
Digital Photography 4: Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry. Photography 4 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Each term builds a growing sophistication in the execution of digital photography and knowledge in contemporary trends as a means for individual expression applied to the individual course of study. Photography 4 focuses on professional studio techniques including but not limited to, magazine advertisement, senior portrait, and modeling for both people and objects.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Digital Photography 2, 3, and 4 are each a 1/2 credit, one-semester classes. Successful completion of Digital Photography 1 for Digital Photography 2, successful completion of Digital Photography 2 for Digital Photography 3 and successful completion of Digital Photography 3 for Digital Photography 4. Multiple retakes per year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: HPV813 - Digital Photography 1
HPV824
Studio 1
This course will explore advanced studio problems. Serious art students work in the art studio using a variety of media leading to a finished portfolio enabling the student to apply for post-secondary art instruction. This will be under the supervision of the Art Department staff.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Studio 1 is a 1/2 credit, one-semester class and is the introductory class for continuing courses in Studio. 01110 - Drawing/Painting 1, plus one additional art course in a sequence, or instructor permission. CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HPV815 - Drawing and Painting 1
HPV825
Studio 2, 3 & 4
Studio 2: Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry. Studio 2 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Each term builds a growing sophistication in the pursuit of all aspects of being a professional artist. Student growth will be fostered by differentiation of media, subject and theme to build upon what the student learned in Studio 1.
Studio 3: Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry. Studio 3 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Each term builds a growing sophistication in the pursuit of all aspects of being a professional artist. Student growth will be fostered by differentiation of media, subject and theme to build upon what the student learned in Studio 2.
Studio 4: Anticipating that students will continue in this mode of inquiry. Studio 4 will include deeper and more extensive exploration in this discipline. Each term builds a growing sophistication in the pursuit of all aspects of being a professional artist. Student growth will be fostered by differentiation of media, subject and theme to build upon what the student learned in Studio 3.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Studio Art 2, 3, and 4 are each a 1/2 credit, one-semester classes. Successful completion of Studio 2 for Studio 3, successful completion of Studio 3 for Studio 4. Multiple retakes per year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HPV824 - Studio 1
HPV600A
Advanced Placement 2-D Art and Design A
Develop skills in a two-dimensional medium such as graphic design, photography, collage, printmaking, and other principles of 2-D design. Create artwork that reflects ideas and skills of what has been learned. EXTENSIVE WORK OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM IS REQUIRED. The student should also be prepared to complete assigned course work over the summer preceding the course.
Skills Learned:
- Investigating the materials, processes, and ideas that artists and designers use
- Interpreting works of art and design
- Practicing, experimenting, and revising as you create your own work
- Communicating your ideas about works of art and design
COURSE NOTE: Two Art classes in sequence in any medium or approval by instructor through a portfolio review. We highly recommend a conference with the instructor before course selection
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HPV820 - Introduction to Art or HPV811 - Ceramics 1 or HPV812 - Ceramics 2, 3 & 4 or HPV815 - Drawing and Painting 1 or HPV816 - Drawing and Painting 2, 3 & 4 or HPV817 - Graphic Design 1 or HPV818 - Graphic Design 2, 3, & 4 or HPV821 - Jewelry 1 or HPV822 - Jewelry 2, 3 & 4 or HPV813 - Digital Photography 1 or HPV814 - Digital Photography 2, 3 & 4 or HPV824 - Studio 1 or HPV825 - Studio 2, 3 & 4
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV600B - Advanced Placement 2D Art and Design B
HPV600B
Advanced Placement 2-D Art and Design B
The AP Studio Art course is designed for talented, hard working student/artists who are very serious about a future in a visual art related field. This course aims to prepare the student to meet the requirements of the portfolio for evaluation by the AP College Board. AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam, instead, students submit a portfolio for evaluation by the AP College Board. This score may be accepted for credit at colleges, universities and schools of art. In this course the student is expected to perform at a sophisticated level. This class will emphasize high quality work with product orientation rather than a process-experimentation approach. EXTENSIVE WORK OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM IS REQUIRED. The student should also be prepared to complete assigned course work over the summer preceding the course. This is a two semester course, full year class. Successful completion of AP testing/portfolio review can lead to college credit. This course is pending board approval.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV600A - Advanced Placement 2-D Art and Design A
IBPV100A/B/C/D
IBDP Visual Arts A, B, C, D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
The IB Diploma Programme visual arts course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. The course is designed for students who want to go on to study visual arts in higher education as well as for those who are seeking lifelong enrichment through visual arts.
The visual arts syllabus demonstrates a clear distinction between the course at SL and at HL, with additional assessment requirements at HL that allow for breadth and greater depth in the teaching and learning. The assessment tasks require HL students to reflect on how their own work has been influenced by exposure to other artists and for them to experiment in greater depth with additional art-making media, techniques and forms. HL students are encouraged to produce a larger body of resolved works and to demonstrate a deeper consideration of how their resolved works communicate with a potential viewer.
For final assessment, all students will create a digital portfolio of their strongest studio work and journal pages, discussing their ideas and reflecting on their process. Senior year, students participate in an IBDP Art Exhibition, an incredibly rewarding culmination of the work they've completed over the past two years.
COURSE NOTE: Intro to Art; Drawing & Painting are strongly recommended but not required. This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBPV100A/B - IBDP Visual Arts. Grade 12 takes IBPV100C/D-IB - IBDP Visual Arts.
Dance
HPE111A
Dance 1A
This introductory course will emphasize practical execution of the basic dance movements specific to jazz, ballet, ethnic and modern. Students will also be introduced to the academic aspects of dance, including terminology, history, composition, music and production. This course will provide students the opportunity to develop stress reduction techniques and to improve their levels of physical fitness - muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, posture, balance and cardio respiratory endurance.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: This course is offered only at FHS, transportation is provided for NFHS students. This class along with HPE111B - Dance 1B will fulfill the PE requirement. This course is available for repeat credit.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPE111B - Dance 1B
HPE111B
Dance 1B
This introductory course will emphasize practical execution of the basic dance movements specific to jazz, ballet, ethnic and modern. Students will also be introduced to the academic aspects of dance, including terminology, history, composition, music and production. This course will provide students the opportunity to develop stress reduction techniques and to improve their levels of physical fitness - muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, posture, balance and cardio respiratory endurance.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: This course is offered only at FHS, transportation is provided for NFHS students. This class along with HPE111A - Dance 1A will fulfill the PE requirement. This course is available for repeat credit.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPE111A - Dance 1A
HPE112A
Dance 2A
This course is for students interested in improving and developing their technical and creative skills beyond the Dance 1 level.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: This course is offered only at FHS. This course is available for repeat credit.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HPE111B - Dance 1B
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPE112B - Dance 2B
HPE112B
Dance 2B
This course is for students interested in improving and developing their technical and creative skills beyond the Dance 1 level.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: This course is offered only at FHS. This course is available for repeat credit.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPE112A - Dance 2A
HPE113A
Dance 3A
This course will emphasize intermediate technical skills, academic concepts and composition beyond the Dance 1 & 2 level. This class will focus on composition elements such as improvisation, rhythm skills, phrasing, musical elements, aspects of movement, space, time and energy, individual composition assignments and qualities of movement. This course will also provide students the opportunity to develop stress reduction techniques and to improve their levels of physical fitness - muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, coordination, posture, balance and cardio respiratory endurance.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Enrollment in this course is subject to audition. This course is offered only at FHS. This course is available for repeat credit.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: HPE112A/B Dance 2
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPE113B - Dance 3B
HPE113B
Dance 3B
This course will emphasize intermediate technical skills, academic concepts and composition beyond the Dance 1 & 2 level. This class will focus on composition elements such as improvisation, rhythm skills, phrasing, musical elements, aspects of movement, space, time and energy, individual composition assignments and qualities of movement. This course will also provide students the opportunity to develop stress reduction techniques and to improve their levels of physical fitness - muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, coordination, posture, balance and cardio respiratory endurance.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPE113A - Dance 3A
HPE114A
Dance 4A
Dance 4 (Dance Company) is a performance-oriented course for advanced dancers. Company members are required to participate in rehearsals, local and community dance concerts, master classes, auditions and special dance events beyond the normal school day. Company members may choreograph dances for the Company if provided prior consent from the instructor. This course will also provide students the opportunity to develop stress reduction techniques and to improve their levels of physical fitness - muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, coordination, posture, balance and cardio respiratory endurance.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: Enrollment in this course is subject to audition. Dance Company Audition Application This course is offered only at FHS, NFHS Students are responsible for their own transportation. This course is available for repeat credit.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: HPE113A/B - Dance 3
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPE114B - Dance 4B
HPE114B
Dance 4B
Dance 4 (Dance Company) is a performance-oriented course for advanced dancers. Company members are required to participate in rehearsals, local and community dance concerts, master classes, auditions and special dance events beyond the normal school day. Company members may choreograph dances for the Company if provided prior consent from the instructor. This course will also provide students the opportunity to develop stress reduction techniques and to improve their levels of physical fitness - muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, coordination, posture, balance and cardio respiratory endurance.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: This course is offered only at FHS, NFHS Students are responsible for their own transportation. This course is available for repeat credit.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPE114A - Dance 4A
Music
HPV801A
Concert Band A
Concert Band offers all interested students with a moderate degree of proficiency on a band instrument an opportunity to perform. A wide variety of music is studied, with performances being a logical outgrowth of study, including concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Previous experience playing a band instrument is required. Incoming 9th grade band students should choose this course. If this music elective is a priority, please notify your counselor via email or on the course request signature form.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV801B - Concert Band B
HPV801B
Concert Band B
Concert Band offers all interested students with a moderate degree of proficiency on a band instrument an opportunity to perform. A wide variety of music is studied, with performances being a logical outgrowth of study, including concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV801A - Concert Band A
HPV805A
Concert Winds A
Concert Winds offers all interested students with a moderate degree of proficiency on a band instrument, an opportunity to perform. A wide variety of music is studied. Performances are a logical outgrowth and include concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Previous experience playing a band instrument is required. Students choosing classes for 10th-12th grade should choose this class unless previously approved for Symphony Band through audition for band director. If this music elective is a priority, please notify your counselor via email or on the course request signature form. CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV805B - Concert Winds B
HPV805B
Concert Winds B
Concert Winds offers all interested students with a moderate degree of proficiency on a band instrument, an opportunity to perform. A wide variety of music is studied. Performances are a logical outgrowth and include concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV805A - Concert Winds A
HPV807A
Symphony Band A
Symphony Band is a study of advanced integrated instrumental music. The integrated music curriculum teaches technical, rhythmic, listening, analytical, and performance skills through literature in a historical and multi-cultural context. Symphony Band provides all interested students who play wind instruments an opportunity to study and perform a wide variety of music. Performances are a logical outgrowth and include concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Audition required. Students should only choose this course with band director approval. If this music elective is a priority, please notify your counselor via email or on the course request signature form.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV807B - Symphony Band B
HPV807B
Symphony Band B
Symphony Band is a study of advanced integrated instrumental music. The integrated music curriculum teaches technical, rhythmic, listening, analytical, and performance skills through literature in a historical and multi-cultural context. Symphony Band provides all interested students who play wind instruments an opportunity to study and perform a wide variety of music. Performances are a logical outgrowth and include concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Audition required. Students should only choose this course with band director approval.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV807A - Symphony Band A
HPV803A
Concert Orchestra A
Concert Orchestra offers all interested students with a moderate degree of proficiency on a stringed instrument an opportunity to perform. A wide variety of music is studied, with performances being a logical outgrowth of study including concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Previous experience playing an orchestra string instrument is required. Incoming 9th grade orchestra students should choose this class. If this music elective is a priority, please notify your counselor via email or on the course request signature form.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV803B - Concert Orchestra B
HPV803B
Concert Orchestra B
Concert Orchestra offers all interested students with a moderate degree of proficiency on a stringed instrument an opportunity to perform. A wide variety of music is studied, with performances being a logical outgrowth of study including concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV803A - Concert Orchestra A
HPV806A
Philharmonia A
Philharmonia offers all interested students with an intermediate degree of proficiency on an orchestral string instrument, an opportunity to perform. A wide variety of music is studied. Performances are a logical outgrowth and include concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Previous experience playing an orchestra string instrument is required. Students choosing classes for 10th-12th grade should choose this class unless previously approved for Symphony Orchestra through audition for orchestra director. If this music elective is a priority, please notify your counselor via email or on the course request signature form.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV806B- Philharmonia B
HPV806A
Philharmonia B
Philharmonia offers all interested students with an intermediate degree of proficiency on an orchestral string instrument, an opportunity to perform. A wide variety of music is studied. Performances are a logical outgrowth and include concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV806A- Philharmonia A
HPV808A
Symphony Orchestra A
Symphony Orchestra is a study of advanced integrated instrumental music. The integrated music curriculum teaches technical, rhythmic, listening, analytical, and performance skills through literature in a historical and multi-cultural context. The Chamber Orchestra provides all interested students who play orchestral string instruments (violin, viola, cello, string bass) with an opportunity to study and perform a wide variety of music. Wind and percussion instruments are added for full orchestral works. Performances are a logical outgrowth and include concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Audition required. If this music elective is a priority, please notify your counselor via email or on the course request signature form.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV808B - Symphony Orchestra B
HPV808B
Symphony Orchestra B
Symphony Orchestra is a study of advanced integrated instrumental music. The integrated music curriculum teaches technical, rhythmic, listening, analytical, and performance skills through literature in a historical and multi-cultural context. The Chamber Orchestra provides all interested students who play orchestral string instruments (violin, viola, cello, string bass) with an opportunity to study and perform a wide variety of music. Wind and percussion instruments are added for full orchestral works. Performances are a logical outgrowth and include concerts, festivals, solos, ensembles, recitals and appearances within the community when appropriate.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV808A - Symphony Orchestra A
HPV809A
Percussion A
This class will focus on creating a well-rounded musician developing skills on all percussion instruments. Students will be expected to perform with band and orchestra ensembles at concerts, as well as develop solos and percussion ensemble pieces. Students should have previous percussion experience through middle school, or have the approval of the instructor to take this course.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTE: All percussionists should sign up for this course.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV809B - Percussion B
HPV809B
Percussion B
This class will focus on creating a well-rounded musician developing skills on all percussion instruments. Students will be expected to perform with band and orchestra ensembles at concerts, as well as develop solos and percussion ensemble pieces. Students should have previous percussion experience through middle school, or have the approval of the instructor to take this course.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV809A- Percussion A
HPV800A
Chorus A
The chorus is open to all students interested in singing a wide selection of choral literature that will include variety in form, texture and style. Beginning music theory, sight singing and vocal techniques are part of the curriculum. Performances include concerts and may include solo/ensemble programs and choral festivals. No audition is required but students must be able to match pitch.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Incoming 9th graders should choose this choir.If this music elective is a priority, please notify your counselor via email or on the course request signature form.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV800B - Chorus B
HPV800B
Chorus B
The chorus is open to all students interested in singing a wide selection of choral literature that will include variety in form, texture and style. Beginning music theory, sight singing and vocal techniques are part of the curriculum. Performances include concerts and may include solo/ensemble programs and choral festivals. No audition is required but students must be able to match pitch.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV800A- Chorus A
HPV802A
Concert Choir A
Concert Choir is a select performing group for serious vocal music students. More advanced music theory, sight-reading and vocal technique are part of the curriculum and students must be able to audiate and match pitch. This choir will sing multiple-part choral literature ranging from master works to vocal jazz. Performances include concerts and may include solo / ensemble programs, choral festivals and community service activities.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Audition Required
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV802B - Concert Choir B
HPV802B
Concert Choir B
Concert Choir is a select performing group for serious vocal music students. More advanced music theory, sight-reading and vocal technique are part of the curriculum. This choir will sing multiple-part choral literature ranging from master works to vocal jazz. Performances include concerts and may include solo / ensemble programs, choral festivals and community service activities.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Audition Required
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV802A - Concert Choir A
HPV804A
Madrigal Choir A
Madrigal Choir is an advanced small choral group for serious and dedicated vocalists performing at many outside choral functions. Their music ranges from madrigals and motets to pop and jazz numbers. This close-knit group studies more advanced music theory and performs frequently throughout the year.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Audition required.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also takeHPV804B - Madrigal Choir B
HPV804B
Madrigal Choir B
Madrigal Choir is an advanced small choral group for serious and dedicated vocalists which performs at many outside choral functions. Their music ranges from madrigals and motets to pop and jazz numbers. This close-knit group studies more advanced music theory and performs frequently throughout the year.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Audition required.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HPV804A - Madrigal Choir A
HPV823
Music Theory
Music Theory is designed for students interested in what makes music tick. This course includes the development of fundamental skills in ear training, dictation, sight singing, theory, harmony and analysis. History and form in music, as well as instruction in how to listen and what to listen for in various forms of music will also be included. The goal to raise the student's knowledge of musical structure to assist them in becoming a better performer.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
HPV819
Guitar 1
This course addresses the general understanding of basic guitar techniques along with the melodic and harmonic functions of the instrument. Students will learn and perform basic sight reading, major and minor scales, first position, open position major and minor chords, plectrum and fingerstyle techniques.
**Pathway: Art & Communication
COURSE NOTE: This course is repeatable. Bring your own (acoustic) guitar if you have one, the school can also provide one if necessary.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
HPV810
Auditorium Technology
Auditorium Technology is a specialized class for students who wish to learn basic electronics as applied to the auditorium. Students will learn lighting and audio techniques to be used in a variety of productions. Students will be allowed to assist more advanced "crew chiefs" in current productions. Before/after school, evening and weekend school related performance assignments are an outgrowth of the daily classroom activity, and will be expected of the students. Students electing the auditorium technology class understand the value, necessity and responsibility for these activities and should attend assigned scheduled permits.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
COURSE NOTE: Speak to your counselor about this class. This course can be repeated.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
19820A/B-IB
IBDP Music SL A/B
This class is a one-year college-level course, taken in 11th or 12th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Students are required to take Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, or Symphony Band in 11th and 12th grade. In addition to the performing ensemble class during the regular school day, IBDP Music SL course meets 5 days a week for 45 minutes (225 minutes total) in either a partial 0 hour or 7th period. In this course, students will cover elements of music theory, music history, world music and creating (composition, arranging, improvisation, stylistic techniques).
The purpose of the IB Music course is to encourage inquiry and critical thinking through the exploration, experimentation and presentation of a diverse range of music from personal, local and global contexts. Students will develop these skills in each musical role; researcher, composer and performer through a combination of individual and collaborative theoretical and practical learning approaches. High Level (HL) students will also explore what it means to be a contemporary music maker through the completion of a real life project.
COURSE NOTE: The prerequisite for this course is successful completion of two years of high school performing ensemble class (band, orchestra or choir) and/or instructor approval. Private lessons are strongly recommended. This course is available for the 2022-2023 school year, for juniors and seniors. This course is available every year.
This class is a one-year college-level course, taken in 11th and 12th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes 19820A/B-IB - IBDP Music. Grade 12 takes 19820C/D-IB - IBDP Music.