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Band
The MCHS Band program is an
excellent performance organization for all student (9-12) with pervious
instrumental training. Consisting of marching band, concert band, jazz band, and
small ensembles, these groups perform often throughout the year. Active members
have the opportunity to audition for all-state bands, honor bands, and to
perform in solo and ensemble festivals. The band performs at all football
games, four to five marching competitions, parades, and community events.
Band members also perform a Christmas concert, spring concert, concert festival
events and at the graduation ceremonies each year. All band members are
required to attend all after school, weekend, and summer
rehearsals/performances. Members are expected to participate in
fundraising activities as well.
Vocal Music
The MCHS Chorus is an excellent
performance organization for all students (9-12) with an interest in singing individually
and in groups for a live audience. Members will learn basic music
reading skills, sight-singing techniques, vocal anatomy, and healthy vocal
practices. The choir performs for the talent show, graduation, community events,
and local organizations. Chorus is only offered during second term
and requires an audition for entrance to the class. Members are expected
to be available for after-school and weekend events during the second
term. This course meets the fine arts requirement in the college bound
path.
General Music
General Music involves many aspects of music
including: music theory, music history, cultural and folk music. This
course meets the fine arts requirements for the college path.
Theatrical Arts
Theatrical Arts is a class that can be taken either term
or both terms. The students will be involved in the production, acting,
direction, and theater management of live productions. Students
enrolling in this course should be available for night rehearsal during the term
or enrollment. The goal of the course will be:
1) To develop a means of expression for the individual through the
use of drama/theater experience.
2) To create drama/theater.
3) To experience drama/theater in its multicultural, social, and
historical contexts.
4) To form aesthetic judgments of drama/theater experiences.
Instrumental Music
Instrumental Music is a course
that provides musical performance and study for students in grades 9-12. Through
the mediums of band and orchestra, the course is designed to develop proficiency
in musical performance, and understanding of the art of music, and an
appreciation of the creative and intrinsic values of music which can result in a
life-long avocation.