Credits: 1.0 Course Description: Students will work towards mastery in several forms of dance including, but not limit to Classical Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Introduction of Dance Composition. Courses are leveled according ability and the instructors will decide placement. Various performance opportunities are part of the curricu

Credits: 1.0 Students will refine dance techniques of Classical Ballet, Jazz/Contemporary, Modern, and Musical Theatre. Students will also continue to align aspects of Dance History, Dancer Wellness and Injury Prevention to the progression of their ongoing learning as a dancer. Courses are leveled according to ability and the instructors will decide placement. Various performance opportunities are part of the curriculum. Materials: Dance Anatomy ISBN 9780736081931; Dance Composition: An Interrelated Arts Approach, ISBN 9780736067904; Discovering Dance, ISBN 9781450468862; Experiencing Dance, ISBN 978145042190; History of Dance, ISBN 9781492536697; and Writing About Dance, ISBN 9780736076104

Credits: 1.0 This course is designed to provide students with an appreciation and exposure to various dance techniques including, but not limited to Classical Ballet, Jazz/Contemporary, Modern and various World Dance styles. Students will also learn Dance History, Dancer Wellness and Injury Prevention. Courses are leveled according to ability and the instructors will decide placement. Various performance opportunities are part of the curriculum.

Credits: .25 Students taking this course will further develop the skills necessary for playing keyboard instruments. Students will explore units reading bass clef, playing the melody line with bass chords, understanding scales, various rhythms and playing easy pieces in various styles. Students may use classroom melody instruments, including keyboards; computer software for music theory drill and practice. Students in this course should be performing at levels 1-6 as outlined in the new Piano Curriculum. Materials: Adult Piano Method Book 1, Hal Leonard; Scales and Improvs, Hal Leonard

Credits: 1.0 This course will emphasize advanced development of technique, tone, control, interpretation, and comprehension of musical symbols, terminology, and concepts. It is designed for those students who have had at least one year of band instruction at the middle school level. Students will perform advanced level literature (grade II/III), and attendance at outside of school performances and rehearsals is a requirement of the course. Enrollment in this class is subject to the approval of the instrumental teacher in order to ensure proper placement. Due to fundamental differences in pedagogy and curriculum, this class is not open to string students playing violin, viola, cello, or bass (see Orchestra classes)

Credits: 1.0 The Creative and Performing Arts Band Program is designed for students who wish to continue instruction of a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument on an advanced level. Membership is subject to the audition process outlined in the FOCUS announcement. All students explore culturally and musically diverse styles through performance in Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. Topics include Tone Quality and Production; Characteristics and Concepts Self-Tuning; Advanced Music Terminology; Intermediate/ Advanced Sight-reading Concepts; and Musical Periods, Styles, and Cultures and their Relationship to Music Performance.

Credits: 1.0 The CPA Orchestra Program is designed for students who wish to continue instruction on their chosen string instrument on an advanced level. Membership is subject to the audition process outlined in the Prince George’s County Focus announcement. All students explore culturally and musically diverse styles through performance in the String Orchestra and small group/individual performances. Topics include Tone Quality and Production; Characteristics and Concepts of Self-Tuning; Advanced Music Terminology; Intermediate/ Advanced Sight-reading Concepts; Musical Periods, Styles, and Cultures and their Relationship to Music Performance; and Instrument Technique including posture, bowing, articulations and dynamics. Students will be required to perform as an ensemble throughout the year, including Prince George’s County Orchestra Festival.

Credits: 1.0 This course will emphasize introductory development of technique, tone, control, interpretation, and comprehension of musical symbols, terminology, and concepts. It is designed for those students who have previous instruction or are interested in beginning a band instrument. Students will perform beginning level literature, and attendance at outside of school performances and rehearsals is a requirement of the course. Due to fundamental differences in pedagogy and curriculum, this class is not open to string students playing violin, viola, cello, or bass (see Orchestra classes).

Credits: 1.0 This course will emphasize intermediate development of technique, tone, control, interpretation, and comprehension of musical symbols, terminology, and concepts. It is designed for those students who have had at least one year of band instruction at the elementary or middle school level. Students will perform intermediate level literature (grade I/II), and attendance at outside of school performances and rehearsals is a requirement of the course. Due to fundamental differences in pedagogy and curriculum, this class is not open to string students playing violin, viola, cello, or bass (see Orchestra classes)

Credits: 1.0 This course will emphasize advanced development of technique, tone, control, interpretation, and comprehension of musical symbols, terminology, and concepts. It is designed for those students who have had at least one year of band instruction at the middle school level. Students will perform advanced level literature (grade II/III), and attendance at outside of school performances and rehearsals is a requirement of the course. Due to fundamental differences in pedagogy and curriculum, this class is not open to string students playing violin, viola, cello, or bass (see Orchestra classes).

Credits: . 1.0 This course will emphasize intermediate development of technique, tone, control, interpretation, and comprehension of musical symbols, terminology, and concepts. It is designed for those students who have had at least one year of band instruction at the elementary or middle school level. Students will perform intermediate level literature (grade I/II), and attendance at outside of school performances and rehearsals is a requirement of the course. Enrollment in this class is subject to the approval of the instrumental teacher in order to ensure proper placement. Due to fundamental differences in pedagogy and curriculum, this class is not open to string students playing violin, viola, cello, or bass (see Orchestra classes)

Credits: . 1.0 This course will emphasize intermediate development of technique, tone, control, interpretation, and comprehension of musical symbols, terminology, and concepts. It is designed for those students who have had at least one year of string instruction at the elementary or middle school level. Students will perform intermediate level literature (grade I/II), and attendance at outside of school performances and rehearsals is a requirement of the course. Enrollment in this class is subject to the approval of the instrumental teacher in order to ensure proper placement. Due to fundamental differences in pedagogy and curriculum, this class is not open to band students playing woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments (see Band classes)