South River High – Jazz Ensemble 1–4
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
\[FY\] 0.5/sem This course provides an opportunity for students who have reached the necessary degree of maturity in playing an instrument to perform different styles of jazz from the big band era as well as dance music, rock, and popular music of the present day. Improvisation and stylistic playing will be emphasized to develop comprehensive musicianship. Public musical performances will be expected. After school activities and rehearsals are integral to the course, and grades may reflect such participation. The number of required non-school hour performances and practices during a school year varies by school. This course provides an opportunity for students who have reached the necessary degree of maturity in playing an orchestral, string, wind, or percussion instrument to perform in a group. Development of comprehensive musicianship will be emphasized through a wide repertoire of original string and orchestra literature, transcriptions, and arrangements. The course title indicates the year enrolled. Students will be expected to advance to the next appropriate level of ability in Performance Competencies for Instrumental Music: Strings. After school activities and rehearsals are integral to the course, and grades may reflect such participation. The number of required non-school hour performances and practices during a school year varies by school. F76 \| Honors Orchestra 1-4 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | | | --- | --- | | F82 | Musical Theater |
Prerequisites: Orchestra 1 is open to students with previous wind instrument or percussion experience or by permission of the instructor. Honors Orchestra 2–4 require completion of the previous course in the series or permission of the instructor.
Grades: High School (9-12)
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