Course Guide

This class is designed for the serious ceramics student who would like the opportunity to explore the various techniques of working with clay. During the first half of the semester, the fundamentals of wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are taught. In the second half of the semester, more challenging hand-built and wheel-thrown assignments are completed. Some ceramics history will also be included.

Serious ceramics students will work toward a professional skill level. Students will continue to build their skills in both wheel-throwing and hand-building. Projects in this course are more challenging and give more room for creativity than those in Ceramics I. Students are expected to have good work ethic and high levels of motivation.

MUSIC

Students pursuing an Advanced Diploma must earn 1 Standard Credit in Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education.

Students pursuing a Standard Diploma must earn 2 Standard Credits in the Same Fine Arts Department OR

2 Standard Credits in the Same Career & Technical Education Department.

The music program at Buffalo Gap High School fosters a creative community and offers students the opportunity to grow as musicians as well as young adults. Extensive research has shown that involvement in the arts contributes to academic success while providing students an opportunity to develop self-discipline, creativity, and confidence. The arts help students remove boundaries, openly explore, and interact in the world around them in new ways and provide a well-rounded educational experience.

Performance Based Class. Choir is open to all who have an interest in choral music and vocal performance. Students will develop a basic understanding of music theory and notation, vocal production, and history, through the study of choral music from different styles and periods. Students have the opportunity to participate in All City County Honors Chorus, and audition for District Honors Choir, All Virginia Chorus, and Virginia Honors Chorus. Attendance and participation in all performances is required. In the event of an emergency, a mandatory alternate assignment will be assigned.

Performance Based Class. Assessing student progress and developing basic music fundamentals is priority in this all band instrument class. Students will develop instrument specific techniques in a large ensemble setting. Comprehensive musicianship is stressed through the use of elementary theory, composition, technology, improvisation, and group lessons on challenging repertoire. Students will also begin to describe concepts common to music and other disciplines, and will be involved in discussing various cultures, styles, composers, and historical periods. Attendance and participation in all performances is required. In the event of an emergency, a mandatory alternate assignment will be assigned.

Performance Based Class. Marching Band is composed of students who choose to participate. The Marching Band presents a balanced study of performance literature at a level suited to the abilities, talents and interests of its members. The Marching Band participates in concerts, performs at varsity football games, band competitions, rehearsals, parades, and other special events. In addition to attending a required multi-week camp during the summer, Marching Band members rehearse after school. These rehearsals are required and are a vital part of the marching band’s success. Rehearsals switch to concert band material after marching season is over. Students complete course requirements by transitioning from marching band to after-school concert band for the remainder of fall semester. Attendance and participation in all performances is required. In the event of an emergency, a mandatory alternate assignment will be assigned.

Performance Based Class. Guitar I provides an introduction to playing chords and reading music on guitar. Students will learn to apply the music alphabet to the entire fretboard and begin to read music notation on the fretboard. Memorization of basic chord fingerings and strumming and freestroke (finger) techniques for accompaniment will be taught. Students learn to play several songs, learn basic skills, terminology and theoretical principles which will help them understand many of the commercially available books for learning guitar. Comparable to BMMS Guitar. Attendance and participation in all performances is required. In the event of an emergency, a mandatory alternate assignment will be assigned.

Performance Based Class. This class will study the basics of music theory composition, songwriting, and studio recording through guitar performance. Students will participate in group guitar ensemble performances as well as individual and small group projects for writing and recording covers, solos, and original works. Students will refine notation and tablature reading skills as well as develop ear training and transcription skills. Attendance and participation in all performances is required. In the event of an emergency, a mandatory alternate assignment will be assigned.

Performance Based Class. This class is a select group of the schools’ top musicians. Our purpose is to study and create advanced musical literature as a small cohesive unit. Class members include top performers from all areas of the music program and prior experience in performance techniques, music theory, and mastery of your instrument or voice is necessary. Students learn to compose, write lyrics, arrange, create covers, and manage their own group with guidance from the instructor. Attendance and participation in all performances is required. In the event of an emergency, a mandatory alternate assignment will be assigned.

This class studies the beginnings and basics of music theory and songwriting.  It is a non-public performance class and is especially recommended to students considering a major in music or music education at the collegiate level. Students must be able to perform basic note reading.  Students will refine notation skills, followed by guided analysis of music, compositions and progressing to independent musical works.  Keyboarding skills are also taught.  A technology component is integrated.  Students will learn how to professionally print their compositions by using music software. 

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

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lib01 -> At the Old Haunted House By: Helen Ketteman Illustrated: Nate Wragg Synopsis
Domain -> You Gotta Know These Programming Languages C++
lib01 -> Howard High School / Information Technology 2014-2015 course syllabus program concentration
lib01 -> NS3-M1U1C1 The Importance of Sea Power (Exam)
Domain -> Continental drift
Domain -> Locate the seven continents and the five Oceans Continents (a)