Conroe High School – Directing Seminar

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students will direct a play for public audience. Students will select a script, analyze it, design the production, cast, and rehearse the actors. Prior approval from the drama teacher is required. See Course Descriptions for Prerequisites and Audition Requirements Fees may be applicable for all Fine Arts Courses. Check with your campus for more information. Multiple Fine Arts courses may be taken simultaneously; however, course sequences must be followed. 391 VARSITY BAND I Transcript Code: MUS1BAND 392 VARSITY BAND II Transcript Code: MUS2BAND 393 VARSITY BAND III Transcript Code: MUS3BAND 394 VARSITY BAND IV Transcript Code: MUS4BAND Prerequisite: By audition Credit: 1 This performing group is the varsity ensemble and is designed to challenge those students who have achieved the highest musical standards and skills. The Wind Ensemble performs numerous concerts, marches at all football games and competes in both TMEA and UIL activities as well as various school and community events. Students are given opportunities for mental and physical discipline, citizenship through group endeavor, physical conditioning, cultural growth, skills in making musical value judgments through critical listening, skills in music theory, and proper instrumental techniques. Students will participate in small group playing experiences, develop new awareness of ensemble music literature, study ensemble techniques, and refine musical and technical skills. Participation in summer marching camp and all out-of-school performances and rehearsals is required. 395 PERCUSSION BATTERY I Transcript Code: MUS1BAND 411 PERCUSSION BATTERY II Transcript Code: MUS2BAND 412 PERCUSSION BATTERY III Transcript Code: MUS3BAND 413 PERCUSSION BATTERY IV Transcript Code: MUS4BAND Prerequisite: By audition This course is reserved for percussion students who have achieved a high level of success on their instruments. The ensemble performs numerous concerts with the band classes throughout the year, participates in UIL and TMEA sponsored events and participates in the marching band. Participation in summer marching camp and all out of school performances and rehearsals is required. 464 PERCUSSION PIT I Transcript Code: MUS1BAND 474 PERCUSSION PIT II Transcript Code: MUS2BAND 479 PERCUSSION PIT III Transcript Code: MUS3BAND 484 PERCUSSION PIT IV Transcript Code: MUS4BAND Prerequisite: By audition This course is reserved for percussion students who have achieved a high level of success on their instruments. The ensemble performs numerous concerts with the band classes throughout the year, participates in UIL and TMEA sponsored events and participates in the marching band. Participation in summer marching camp and all out of school performances and rehearsals is required. 465 CONCERT BAND I Transcript Code: MUS1BAND 466 CONCERT BAND II Transcript Code: MUS2BAND 467 CONCERT BAND III Transcript Code: MUS3BAND 468 CONCERT BAND IV This course is a foundation course for students who need assistance toward future membership in the Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble. Students are given opportunities for mental and physical discipline, citizenship through group endeavor, physical conditioning, cultural growth, skills in making musical value judgments through critical listening, skills in music theory, and proper instrumental techniques. The Concert Band performs concerts, marches at all football games and competes in both TMEA and UIL sponsored events, as well as various school and community events. Participation in summer marching camp and all out-ofschool performances and rehearsals is required. 470 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE I Transcript Code: MUS1INEN 471 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE II Transcript Code: MUS2INEN 472 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE III Transcript Code: MUS3INEN 473 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE IV Transcript Code: MUS4INEN Prerequisite: By audition This course is designed for students who desire independent instrumental study. The course is self-paced and monitored regularly by the ensemble director who approves the student from enrollment. Students in this course are expected to demonstrate advanced levels of musical skill and are responsible for participation in TMEA and UIL activities, as well as program requirements. Enrollment in this class must be concurrent with membership in another instrumental ensemble. 480 JAZZ ENSEMBLE I Transcript Code: MUS1JZBN 481 JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Transcript Code: MUS2JZBN 482 JAZZ ENSEMBLE III Transcript Code: MUS3JZBN 483 JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV Transcript Code: MUS4JZBN Prerequisite: By audition This is a participatory instrumental ensemble class that focuses on the learning, development and performance of all classifications of jazz music, with a strong emphasis on improvisation and application of music theory. The jazz band is a performance-based organization and participation at out-of-school performances and rehearsals is required. Students must participate in one of the parent instrumental organizations (band, orchestra) in order to enroll in this class. 485 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE I Transcript Code: MUS1BAND 486 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE II Transcript Code: MUS2BAND 487 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE III Transcript Code: MUS3BAND 488 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE IV This course is reserved for percussion students who have achieved a high level of success on their instruments. The ensemble performs numerous concerts with the band classes throughout the year, participates in UIL and TMEA sponsored events and participates in the marching band. Participation in summer marching camp and all out-of-school performances and rehearsals is required. 489 CAMERATA ORCHESTRA I Transcript Code: MUS1ORCH 514 CAMERATA ORCHESTRA II Transcript Code: MUS2ORCH 519 CAMERATA ORCHESTRA III Transcript Code: MUS3ORCH 524 CAMERATA ORCHESTRA IV Transcript Code: MUS4ORCH Prerequisite: By audition This performing group is designed to challenge those students who have achieved the highest musical standards and skills. Each orchestra member will be required to participate in UIL and TMEA contests, civic concerts, orchestra, festivals, formal concerts and other performance obligations. Students are given opportunities for mental and physical discipline, citizenship through group endeavor, physical conditioning, cultural growth, skills in making musical value judgments through critical listening, skills in music theory, and proper instrumental techniques. Attendance of out-of-school rehearsals and performances is required. 490 SYMPHONIC BAND I Transcript Code: MUS1BAND 491 SYMPHONIC BAND II Transcript Code: MUS2BAND 492 SYMPHONIC BAND III Transcript Code: MUS3BAND 493 SYMPHONIC BAND IV Transcript Code: MUS3BAND Prerequisite: By audition This is the non-varsity band and performs numerous concerts, marches at football games, competes in both TMEA and UIL activities, as well as various school and community events. Students are given opportunities for mental and physical discipline, citizenship through group endeavor, physical conditioning, cultural growth, skills in making musical value judgments through critical listening, skills in music theory, and proper instrumental techniques. This ensemble will rehearse and perform music from medium to difficult level and private lessons are strongly encouraged. Participation in summer marching camp and all out-of-school performances and rehearsals is required. 494 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA I Transcript Code: MUS1ORCH 499 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA II Transcript Code: MUS2ORCH 504 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA III Transcript Code: MUS3ORCH 509 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA IV This performing group is designed to challenge those students who have achieved the highest musical standards and skills. Each orchestra member will be required to participate in UIL and TMEA contests, civic concerts, orchestra, festivals, formal concerts and other performance obligations. Students are given opportunities for mental and physical discipline, citizenship through group endeavor, physical conditioning, cultural growth, skills in making musical value judgments through critical listening, skills in music theory, and proper instrumental techniques. Attendance of out-of-school rehearsals and performances is required. Open to orchestral string instrumentalists only.