| Course Name: | ADVANCED CHORAL ENSEMBLE |
| Course ID: | 7700 |
| Course Description: | This course is for advanced choral musicians. Through a study of varied choral literature, this course seeks to develop and strengthen the vocal production of the advanced singer in an ensemble setting. Students develop their individual technique with focus on intonation, blend, tone, and diction. Students also study the relationship of music to history and culture. This ensemble performs for school and community concerts. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Audition/Choir director’s approval
May Be Taken for Repeat Credit
| Course Name: | BAND |
| Course ID: | 7604,7617 |
| Course Description: | This course helps students develop musicianship and an understanding of all aspects of band performance. Experiences are performance-based and will include a range of solo, small ensemble, and large ensemble repertoire both during and after the school day. Activities include multiple public performances. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course,Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Musicianship levels I & II
May Be Taken for Repeat Credit
| Course Name: | BAND FRONT |
| Course ID: | 7680 |
| Course Description: | This course involves non-playing members of the marching band unit. Students participate on various apparatuses including flags, rifles, etc. These elements will be determined by each individual director. |
| Credit: | 0.5 |
| Length: | Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Portfolio evidence
May Be Taken for Repeat Credit
| Course Name: | CHORUS |
| Course ID: | 7654,7650 |
| Course Description: | This course helps students develop musicianship and an understanding of all aspects of choral production. Performance activities at school or in the community may be included. |
| Credit: | 0.5 |
| Length: | Marking Period Course,Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
May Be Taken for Repeat Credit
| Course Name: | GIFTED and TALENTED DANCE |
| Course ID: | 7423 |
| Course Description: | This course is offered to the intermediate/advanced dance student. Students are expected to continue advanced work in a combination of ballet, pointe, jazz, and tap. Classes meet at various designated studios during evenings and weekends. |
| Credit: | 1.5 |
| Length: | Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Portfolio evidence
| Course Name: | GUITAR I |
| Course ID: | 7664 |
| Course Description: | This course offers students the basics of guitar. Students learn to read single tones and play simple melodies. Students are also taught to accompany folk, traditional, and popular music in a variety of styles using basic chords in major and minor keys. Students must provide their own guitar and text. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Marking Period Course,Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
May Be Taken for Repeat Credit
| Course Name: | GUITAR II |
| Course ID: | 7750 |
| Course Description: | This course is for advanced guitar students. Through a study of varied guitar literature, this course seeks to develop and strengthen the guitar skills of the advanced guitarist. Experiences are performance-based and will include a range of solo, small ensemble, and large ensemble repertoire both during and after the school day. Students must provide their own guitar. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Guitar I and/or instructor’s approval
May Be Taken for Repeat Credit
| Course Name: | HONORS DRAMA I - RSHS Only |
| Course ID: | 7433 |
| Course Description: | This course is for students who have shown talent in the performing arts, either on stage or backstage. Students study theatre history, critical analysis, performance/production skills, and improvisation. Students are involved in the development of full-scale theatre productions. Purchase of support materials is optional. This course is held at RSHS and is available to students from each of the high schools. Students earning a B or better in Cecil County Theatre A & B or Theatre and Honors Drama I & II may earn articulated college credit. |
| Credit: | 2 |
| Length: | Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 11-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Theatre, Theatre B, Technical Theatre or Technical Theatre B, portfolio evidence and committee review
Student Transportation is Required
Weighted Course
| Course Name: | HONORS DRAMA II - RSHS Only |
| Course ID: | 7443 |
| Course Description: | This course runs concurrently with Honors Drama I with an emphasis on directing, designing, acting, and technical theatre. Students are involved in the development of fullscale theatre productions. Purchase of support materials is optional. This course is held at RSHS and is available to students from each of the high schools. Students earning a B or better in Cecil County Theatre A & B or Theatre and Honors Drama I & II may earn articulated college credit. |
| Credit: | 2 |
| Length: | Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Honors Drama I and committee review
Eligible for College Credit - See page 31 of the Education Planning Guide for Details
Student Transportation is Required
Weighted Course
| Course Name: | INTRODUCTION TO DANCE |
| Course ID: | 7404 |
| Course Description: | This course introduces dance to students in its many forms and cultures with an emphasis that blends theory with practical application. Creative and structured dance forms are studied. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
| Course Name: | JAZZ ENSEMBLE |
| Course ID: | 7740 |
| Course Description: | This course helps students further their musicianship skills. Students study, prepare, and perform compositions representative of 20th Century American jazz styles including swing, big band, bebop, cool jazz, fusion, and Latin jazz. Activities include concerts and performances during and beyond the school day. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Audition/Director’s approval
May Be Taken for Repeat Credit
| Course Name: | MUSIC KEYBOARD I |
| Course ID: | 7673,7670 |
| Course Description: | This course offers students the basics of keyboard music. Students learn to read and play basic chords, note values, and rhythms. Upon completion of Music Keyboard I, students may take Music Keyboard II. Students must provide their own headphones and 1/4” adapter. |
| Credit: | 0.5 |
| Length: | Marking Period Course,Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
| Course Name: | MUSIC KEYBOARD II |
| Course ID: | 7710 |
| Course Description: | This course is for advanced keyboard students. Through a study of varied piano literature, this course seeks to develop and strengthen the keyboard skills of the advanced keyboardist. Students earning a B or better in Music Keyboard II may earn articulated college credit. Students must provide their own headphones and 1/4” adapter. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Music Keyboard I or instructor’s approval
Eligible for College Credit - See page 31 of the Education Planning Guide for Details
May Be Taken for Repeat Credit
| Course Name: | STRING ORCHESTRA - PHS and RSHS Only |
| Course ID: | 7690 |
| Course Description: | This course helps students develop musical understanding and skills associated with the study of a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass). Experiences are performancebased and will include a range of solo, small ensemble, and large ensemble repertoire for strings or full orchestra both during and after the school day. |
| Credit: | 0.5 |
| Length: | Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Musicianship levels I & II
May Be Taken for Repeat Credit
| Course Name: | THEATRE |
| Course ID: | 7454 |
| Course Description: | This course introduces students to the basics of theatre with an emphasis on acting and public speaking. Students study improvisation, mime, theatre history, puppet theatre, oral interpretation, and theatrical analysis. This course emphasizes play and character analysis, scene development, aesthetic criticism, basic directing skills, theatre history, and script memorization. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
| Course Name: | THEATRE A |
| Course ID: | 7463,7460 |
| Course Description: | This course introduces students to the basics of theatre with an emphasis on acting and public speaking. Students study improvisation, mime, theatre history, puppet theatre, oral interpretation, and theatrical analysis. |
| Credit: | 0.5 |
| Length: | Marking Period Course,Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
| Course Name: | THEATRE B |
| Course ID: | 7470 |
| Course Description: | This course expands upon the basics of theatre with an emphasis on acting and public speaking. Students study improvisation, mime, theatre history, puppet theatre, oral interpretation, and theatrical analysis. There is emphasis on play and character analysis, scene development, aesthetic criticism, basic directing skills, theatre history, and script memorization. |
| Credit: | 0.5 |
| Length: | Semester Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Theatre A