Blue Springs School District

Course # HS0760
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art
Recommended: 9th and 10th Grade Students

Students will survey principles of selected fine arts. This course will be comprised of rotations between selected fine arts disciplines which may include speech debate, choir, art, theater, instrumental music, etc.
 

Course # HS0828
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art

This class will include fundamentals of reading music, a study of basic forms and styles of music, a study of music history and composers, and an exploration of 20th Century trends in composition.
 

Course # HS0834
1 credit hour | Grades 11, 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Fine Art
Fees: AP Examination Fee $99
Prerequisite: Two Years of High School Vocal/Instrumental Ensemble Participation and Must be Concurrently Enrolled in a Performance Ensemble or Instructor Approval

This is a rigorous course intended for the college-bound student who intends to pursue a career or advanced degree in music.  The course will focus heavily on aural training skills, including rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic dictation, and sight singing. One (1) honor point will be earned for each semester successfully completed. All students are expected to take the AP exam and pay the examination fee.
 

Course # HS0830
0.5 credit hours | Grades 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art

Music Theory will introduce the student to the theoretical foundations of traditional music.  Emphasis will be placed on both written music theory and aural music theory.  Topics will include structure, form, composition, interval recognition (aural and written), keys, and scales.  Prospective students should possess some knowledge of music fundamentals.
 

Course # HS0810
1 credit hour | Grade 9

Credit Type: Fine Art
Fees: Refer to the Band Parent Meeting About Required Fees and Travel Requirements
Prerequisite: 2 Years of Band or Audition

This band is co-curricular (in school and outside of school activities) and is open to students with a minimum of two years’ prior band class experience.  All students must audition for specific band placement.  Band members are required to participate in marching band and pep band activities beyond the normal school day.  Students should plan to attend the three-week summer music enrichment class.  Students may become members of extracurricular bands and ensembles such as Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra, All District, All State, Solo and Ensemble contests or other special groups after auditions and/or the director’s recommendation.  Students may not audition for any group without the recommendation of the band director.  Students are required to be at all performances and rehearsals (including but not limited to the following:  home football games, contests, special events, and before/after school rehearsals).  Grades will be based on playing and written exams, daily participation, after/before school rehearsals, and all performances.  
 

Course # HS0812
1 credit hour | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art
Fees: Refer to the Band Parent Meeting About Required Fees and Travel Requirements
Prerequisite: 2 Years of Band/Audition

This band is co-curricular (in school and outside of school activities) and is open to students with a minimum of two years’ prior band class experience.  All students must audition for specific band placement.  Band members are required to participate in marching band and pep band activities beyond the normal school day.  Students should plan to attend the three-week summer music enrichment class.  Students may become members of extracurricular bands and ensembles such as Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra, Full Orchestra, All District, All State, Solo and Ensemble Contests or other special groups after auditions and/or the director’s recommendation.  Students may not audition for any group without the recommendation of the band director.  Students are required to be at all performances and rehearsals (including but not limited to the following:  home football games, contests, parades, concerts, special events and before/after school rehearsals).  Grades will be based on playing and written exams, daily participation, after/before school rehearsals, and all performances
 

Course # HS0831
1 credit hour | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art
Prerequisite: Entrance by Audition Only

This band is co-curricular (in school and outside of school activities) and is open to students with a minimum of two years’ prior band class experience.  All students must audition for specific band placement.  Band members are required to participate in marching band and pep band activities beyond the normal school day.  Students should plan to attend the three-week summer music enrichment class.  Students may become members of extracurricular bands and ensembles such as Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra, Full Orchestra, All District, All State, Solo and Ensemble Contests or other special groups after auditions and/or the director’s recommendation.  Students may not audition for any group without the recommendation of the band director.  Students are required to be at all performances and rehearsals (including but not limited to the following:  home football games, contests, parades, concerts, special events, and before/after school rehearsals).  Grades will be based on playing and written exams, daily participation, after/before school rehearsals, and all performances.  Seniors taking for dual credit should enroll in Symphonic Band for Dual Credit (HS0840S1 and HS0843S2).  
 

Course # HS0840S1 & HS0843S2
1 credit hour | Grade 12 | Honor Point | CORE 42

Credit Type: Fine Art
Dual Credit: 2 College Hours – Metropolitan Community College (MCC):  MUSI 103 Concert Band I & MUSI 104 Concert Band II
Fees: ~$121 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office. Please refer to the Band Parent Meeting about Required Fees and Travel Requirements
MOTransfer: MOTR PERF 102B
Prerequisite: Entrance by Audition Only

This senior only option for band is co-curricular (in school and outside of school activities) and is open to students with a minimum of two years’ prior band class experience.  All students must audition for specific band placement.  Band members are required to participate in marching band and pep band activities beyond the normal school day.  Students should plan to attend the three-week summer music enrichment class.  Students may become members of extracurricular bands and ensembles such as Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra, Full Orchestra, All District, All State, Solo and Ensemble Contests or other special groups after auditions and/or the director’s recommendation.  Students may not audition for any group without the recommendation of the band director.  Students are required to be at all performances and rehearsals (including but not limited to the following: home football games, contests, parades, concerts, special events, and before/after school rehearsals).  Grades will be based on playing and written exams, daily participation, after/before school rehearsals, and all performances.  One (1) honor point will be earned at the end of the year for the successful completion of this full-year course.  Seniors have the opportunity to earn 1 college credit each semester if they meet MCC guidelines and pay the MCC fee the first semester of school.  Two (2) hours of dual credit through MCC if the college’s criteria are met.
 

Course # HS0825
1 credit hour | Grade 9

Credit Type: Fine Art
Prerequisite: Students Wishing to Participate in this Ensemble Must Be Recommended by their 8th Grade Choir Instructor or have Permission to Enroll from Teacher of Said Choral Ensemble/Audition

This is a class for music students interested in continuing their vocal and choral music progress.  Emphasis will be on choral works of three and four parts in treble choral literature and will be combined with the Tenor-Bass Choir to perform works written specifically for the mixed voicing groupings of three- and four-part harmonies.  The study of techniques, terms, and theory will be emphasized.  A wide variety of music and styles will be studied and performed.  Required rehearsals and concert participation outside of school is included in the student’s grade.
 

Course # HS0819
1 credit hour | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art
Prerequisite: Recommendation from middle or high school choir teacher or audition.

This is a class for music students interested in continuing their vocal and choral music progress. Emphasis will be on choral works of three and four parts in tenor-bass choral literature and will be combined with the Freshman Treble Choir to perform works written specifically for mixed voicing groupings of three- and four-part harmonies. The study of techniques, terms and theory will be emphasized. A wide variety of music and styles will be studied and performed.  Required rehearsals and concert participation outside of school is included in the student’s grade.  
 

Course # HS0822
1 credit hour | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art
Location: Blue Spring High School Only
Prerequisite: Students must Audition and have Teacher Recommendation

This is an auditioned choir of 60-85 members that aspire to the highest performance standards of quality choral literature.  The group takes a bi-annual trip and annually performs in four other concerts and district festivals during the school year.  Students wishing to audition for All District/All State choir must be enrolled in choir during the school day.  Required rehearsals and concert participation outside of school is included in the student’s grade.  Seniors taking for dual credit should enroll in A Cappella Choir for Dual Credit (HS0842S1 and HS0846S2).
 

Course # HS0820
1 credit hour | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art
Prerequisite: Students Wishing to Participate in this Ensemble Must Audition or Have the Permission to Enroll from Teacher of said School Ensemble

This is a class for music students interested in continuing their vocal and choral music progress.  Emphasis will be on choral works of three and four parts in treble choral literature and will be combined with the Tenor-Bass Choir to perform works written specifically for mixed voicing groupings of three- and four-part harmonies.  The study of techniques, terms, and theory will be emphasized.  A wide variety of music and styles will be studied and performed.  Required rehearsals and concert participation outside of school is included in the student’s grade.   
 

Course # HS0824
1 credit hour | Grades 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art
Prerequisite: Completion of A Cappella Choir or Instructor Approval & Audition 

This is an auditioned choir of 24-30 members that performs the highest quality choral literature written for the smaller ensemble.  The group performs at four concerts and several festivals during the school year.  Students in Chamber Choir are strongly encouraged to be co-enrolled in A Cappella Choir.  Required rehearsals and concert participation is included in the student’s grade.
 

Course # HS0823
1 credit hour | Grades 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art
Prerequisite: Completion of A Cappella Choir or Instructor Approval & Audition

This is an auditioned choir of 16-30 members that performs the highest quality choral literature written for the smaller ensemble of treble voices.  The group performs at four concerts and several festivals during the school year.  Students in Women’s Ensemble are strongly encouraged to be co-enrolled in A Cappella Choir.  Required rehearsals and concert participation is included in the student’s grade. 
 

Course # HS0842S1 & HS0846S2
1 credit hour | Grade 12 | Honor Point | CORE 42

Credit Type: Fine Art
Dual Credit: 2 College Hours – Metropolitan Community College (MCC):    MUSI 101 Choir I & MUSI 102 Choir II 
Fees: ~$121 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office
MOTransfer: MOTR PERF 102C
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval & Audition

This is a senior only auditioned choir of 60-85 members that aspire to the highest performance standards of quality choral literature.  The group takes a bi-annual trip and annually performs in four other concerts and district festivals during the school year.  Students wishing to audition for All District/All State choir must be enrolled in choir during the school day.  Required rehearsals and concert participation outside of school is included in the student’s grade.  One (1) honor point will be earned at the end of the year for the successful completion of this full-year course.   Two (2) hours dual credit for seniors only through MCC if college’s criteria are met.
 

Course # HS0814
1 credit hour | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art
Prerequisite: 1 Year of Orchestra Experience & Audition

This performance group is open to those students with the ability to play an orchestral string instrument.  If the student has not played in a school orchestra for one year, an audition is required.  Activities include performances on and off campus, contests, and annual concerts.  Students wishing to audition for the All District/All State orchestra must be enrolled in Orchestra during the school day.  Students may not audition for any group without the recommendation of the teacher of said school ensemble.  
 

Course # HS0833
1 credit hour | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Fine Art
Prerequisite: 1 Year of Orchestra Experience/Audition

This performance group is an audition only ensemble open to those students with the ability to play an orchestral string instrument.  Students must have been enrolled in a high school orchestral ensemble for one year or have received a recommendation from their director to enroll.  Activities include performances on and off campus, contests, and annual concerts.  Students wishing to audition for the All District/All State Orchestra must be enrolled in Orchestra during the school day.  Students may not audition for any group without the recommendation of the teacher of said school ensemble.  
 

Course # HS0841S1 & HS0845S2
1 credit hour | Grade 12 | Honor Point | CORE 42

Credit Type: Fine Art
Dual Credit: 2 College Hours – Metropolitan Community College (MCC):  MUSI 105 Orchestra I & MUSI 106 Orchestra II
Fees: ~$121 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office
MOTransfer: MOTR PERF 102O
Prerequisite: 1 Year of Orchestra Experience/Audition

This senior only performance group is open to those students with the ability to play an orchestral string instrument.  If the student has not played in a school orchestra for one year, an audition is required.  Activities include performances on and off campus, contests, and annual concerts.  Students wishing to audition for the All District/All State orchestra must be enrolled in Orchestra during the school day.  Students may not audition for any group without the recommendation of the teacher of said school ensemble.  One (1) honor point will be earned at the end of the year for the successful completion of this full-year course.   Seniors have the opportunity to earn 1 college credit each semester if they meet MCC guidelines and pay the MCC fee the first semester of school.  Two (2) hours of dual credit through MCC if the college’s criteria are met.