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Grade 9 Music Courses
Grade 10, 11, & 12 Music Courses
The mission of Ludlow High School's music department is to provide experiences in music that teach the fundamental elements of performance and analytical listening skills.
This course requires students to actively participate in performing choral literature from a variety of styles and languages. This course focuses on the beginning and ongoing process of learning to sight-sing, and learning to sing in parts. Voice parts will be assigned, based on the student’s vocal classification and development, to assure good choral balance. Participation at choral performances is mandatory. Private and small group lessons, at least once a week, are strongly recommended and will be scheduled at the beginning of the school year.
This course requires students to actively participate in performing choral literature from a variety of styles and languages. This course focuses on the beginning and ongoing process of learning to sight-sing, and learning to sing in parts. Voice parts will be assigned, based on the student’s vocal classification and development, to assure good choral balance. Participation at choral performances is mandatory. Private and small group lessons, at least once a week, are strongly recommended and will be scheduled at the beginning of the school year.
Music Theory is recommended for those students who have had vocal or instrumental experience, or have been a member of a school band or chorus and wish to learn about the technical aspects of reading and writing music. Students will further their appreciation and understanding of music through the study of its rules and principles. The course features an applied approach to theory through singing, listening, learning to take rhythmic and melodic dictation, music reading and composition. The study of basic musical symbols, scale construction, chords, and harmonization will be included.
The primary goal of Symphony Band is artistic performance. Instruction in this ensemble is geared to developing those skills (tone quality, intonation, and interpretation) which will prepare the student to be a skilled musician and to appreciate music and musicians. All members of the Symphony Band are eligible to audition each year for the Western Massachusetts District Band and Orchestra and All-State Band and Orchestra.
Students cannot select this course. Instead, students who meet the criteria stated below will be awarded honors band credit on their transcript. Students must meet the following criteria to obtain Honors Credit: be a member of the Symphony Band, have taken private lessons for at least 2 years, attended two of the following: Quabbin Festival, UMass Honors Band, District Auditions, or All State auditions. Students must also be able to sight read a solo at a level 3, and pass a basic theory test.
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