PTHS Curriculum Guide 2024-2025

MUSIC

BAND (400, 401) Class Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None

Any student who plays an instrument included in the standard band instrumentation may be in band. All band students will be in marching band, concert band, and pep band. The student may also elect solo and ensemble contest and jazz band. All band students are urged to participate in the summer band program including a marching workshop. In addition to performance, students are also provided with basic theory as needed for successful performance. The band will be divided into two concert groups (Symphonic Band, Concert Band) for concert performance based on student auditions, director recommendation, and consideration of balanced instrumentation. Because of the number of performances, a band student must be prepared to spend much time outside of school hours.

FLAGS (444) Class Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/4 Prerequisite: None

The flag corps is a very important segment of the marching band. The corps performs with the band in school and civic parades, half-time shows, contests, and school assemblies. The corps is a first quarter class. Membership is by audition only. Auditions are held in the spring of every year.

MUSIC THEORY I (406, 407) Class Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Concurrently in Band/Chorus

This course concentrates on the fundamentals and materials of music. Structured work is done in the areas of dictation, sight singing, literature, and history. Emphasis is placed upon basic music notation, scales, harmony, ear training, basic keyboard skills, simple instrumental and vocal arranging, original composition, and conducting.

MUSIC THEORY (AP) (408, 409) Class Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Music Theory I and concurrent enrollment in Band/Chorus

This course is designed as a continuation of Music Theory I with advanced work and emphasis upon arranging, ear training, and original composition with emphasis on the harmonic materials of music. Twentieth century music will be studied. The course will provide foundation materials in preparing for the Advanced Placement test in Music Theory. 25