Rockville HS ‐ Music Department Requirements: 1 fine arts credit. All students are encouraged to try or continue participating in the music department courses. Although auditions or permission are required for many music classes, students who have a strong interest in taking a class that requires an audition or permission should speak with Mr. Barnes (Instrumental Music & IB Music) or Ms. Hein (Choral & General Music) to find out what arrangements can be made Course Code Course Title GR Prerequisite Description Instrumental Music
6821/6822 Concert Band A/B 9‐12 Audition 6826/6827 Symphonic Band A/B 9‐12 Audition 6828/6829 Symphonic Band A/B (H) 10‐12 Audition 6851/6852 Concert Orchestra A/B 9‐12 Audition 6866/6867 Symphonic Orchestra A/B 9‐12 Audition 6868/6869 Symphonic Orchestra A/B (H) 10‐12 Audition 6871/6872 Jazz Ensemble A/B 9‐12 Audition 6873/6874 Jazz Ensemble A/B (H) 10‐12 Audition Refine musical skills for entrance into Symphonic Band and/or Jazz Ensemble Perform advanced band literature in a variety of settings Additional solo performance and research requirements in addition to Symphonic Band requirements Refine musical skills for entrance into Symphonic Orchestra and/or Jazz Ensemble Perform advanced orchestra literature in a variety of settings Additional solo performance and research requirements in addition to Symphonic Orchestra requirements Perform jazz literature in a variety of settings Additional solo performance and research requirements in addition to Jazz Ensemble requirements Choral Music
6711/6712 Chorus 1 A/B 9‐12 6741/6742 Chamber Choir A/B 9‐12 Audition 6743/6744 Chamber Choir A/B (H) 10‐12 Audition Refine musical skills for entrance into Chamber Choir and/or Jazz Ensemble Perform advanced choral literature in a variety of settings Additional solo performance and research requirements in addition to Chamber Choir requirements General Music
6565/6566 Music Perspectives A/B 10‐12 6520/6521 Piano 1 A/B 9‐12 6535/6536 Piano 2 A/B Prerequisite Piano 1 A/B 9‐12 Audition 6585/6586 Guitar 1 A/B 9‐12 6591/6592 Guitar 2 A/B Prerequisite Guitar 1 A/B 9‐12 Audition 6567/6568 IB Advanced Music A/B (IB) 11‐12 Students in this class follow the same curriculum as the IB Advanced Music class without taking the IB exam. Introduction to basic music theory and piano technique for beginner musicians Focuses on more advanced piano techniques Introduction to basic music theory and guitar technique for beginner musicians Focuses on more advanced guitar techniques Focuses on music history, music analysis and world music in preparation for the IB Music exam. Students not enrolled in the IB program can take this course with Permission of the Instructor. H ‐ Honors level AP‐ Advanced Placement IB‐ International Baccalaureate For any other options and questions please see Ms. Julie James, Resource Teacher, for guidance and information. Flow Chart for Instrumental Music Classes at Rockville High School
Concert Band
Concert Orchestra
(6821/6822)
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
(6851/6852)
Strings
Prerequisite: Audition with Director
Prerequisite: Audition with Director
Symphonic Band*
Symphonic Orchestra*
(6826/6827)
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
(6866/6867)
Strings
Prerequisite: Audition with Director
Prerequisite: Audition with Director
Jazz Ensemble*
(6871/6872)
Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar,
Piano, Bass, Drums, Vocalist
Prerequisite: Audition with Director
IB Music/Music Perspectives
(6567/6568)
(6565/6566)
Open to Juniors & Seniors ONLY
Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor
Notes: Significant previous musical experience is required for these classes!
These classes may be taken concurrently with any other music class.
*Note: Symphonic Band (6828/6829), Symphonic Orchestra (6868/6869) & Jazz Ensemble (6873/6874) may be taken for
“Honors Credit” by permission of the Director and after the appropriate paperwork has been submitted.
Flow Chart for Vocal Music Classes at Rockville High School
Chorus 1
(6711/6712)
Open Enrollment
Chamber Choir*
(6741/6742)
Prerequisite: Audition with Director
Jazz Ensemble*
Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar,
Piano, Bass, Drums, Vocalist
Prerequisite: Audition with Director
IB Music/Music Perspectives
(6567/6568)
(6565/6566)
Open to Juniors & Seniors ONLY
Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor
Notes: Significant previous musical experience is required for these classes!
These classes may be taken concurrently with any other music class.
*Note: Chamber Choir (6743/6744) & Jazz Ensemble (6873/6874) may be taken for “Honors Credit” by permission
of the Director and after the appropriate paperwork has been submitted.
Flow Chart for General Music Classes at Rockville High School
Piano I
Guitar I
(6520/6521)
(6585/6586)
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment
Piano II
Guitar II
(6535/6536)
(6591/6592)
Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor
Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor
Jazz Ensemble*
(6871/6872)
Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar,
Piano, Bass, Drums, Vocalist
Prerequisite: Audition with Director
IB Music/Music Perspectives
(6567/6568)
(6565/6566)
Open to Juniors & Seniors ONLY
Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor
Notes: Significant previous musical experience is required for these classes!
These classes may be taken concurrently with any other music class.
*Note: Jazz Ensemble (6873/6874) may be taken for “Honors Credit” by permission of the Director
and after the appropriate paperwork has been submitted.