MUSIC

BAND 1 BRASS
(2204) YEAR

The following instruments are played in this class: tuba, trombone, French horn, baritone, and trumpet. Students learn basic musicianship skills and theory concepts, such as major scales, basic notes, and rest values. All students participate in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Tubas, baritones, and French horns are available to rent from the school. This fee is to be paid during registration in the fall. There is also a lab fee for this class. All students are expected to participate in combined summer beginning band camp, mid-July to August. This is a full year course.

BAND 1 WOODWINDS
(2205) YEAR

Students choose from the following woodwind instruments: oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and flute. Students who desire to play the saxophone begin on a clarinet; then auditions are held in January for a few students to switch to saxophone & bass clarinet. Students learn basic musicianship skills and theory concepts, such as major scales and basic note and rest values. All beginning students participate in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Oboe, bassoon, and bass clarinets are available to rent from the school. The rental fee is paid during registration in the fall. There is a lab fee for this class. All students are expected to participate in combined summer beginning band camp, mid-July to August. This is a full year course. Students who desire to play oboe or bassoon should take private lessons outside of school.

BAND 1 PERCUSSION
(2206) YEAR

Note names, note values, and rhythms are learned using a mallet keyboard. Two years of piano experience is required. There is a participation fee for this class and students will be required to purchase their own mallets and drumsticks. This is a full year course. All students are expected to participate in combined summer beginning band camp, mid-July to August.

BAND 2 CONCERT BAND
(2210) YEAR

In this course, students continue to master basic musicianship skills. Concert band students are split into two bands that combine for concerts. The students participate in four concerts during the year. All students participate in combined summer concert band camp, late July - August. There is a lab fee for this class. This is a full year course.

BAND 2 JAZZ
(2214) YEAR

Auditions for Jazz Band are held in May. All students are invited to audition, but one pre-requisite is a year-long commitment to the class. In addition, students must also be enrolled in band or orchestra. A participation fee is assessed by the district each term. The student also receives a grade and arts credit for Jazz Band. This is a full year course. A jazz band shirt will need to be purchased and can be used for both 8th and 9th grade years of jazz band. The cost is under $40.

Jazz Band 1 9th grade M, W, F 7:10-7:55 a.m.
Jazz Band 2 8th grade T, TH 7:10-7:55 a.m.

CHOIR 1 T/B BOYS' CHOIR
(2301) SEMESTER OR YEAR

This course is a mixed men's choir. In this class, students will develop their singing voice, extend their range, and become more musically literate. Students sing music from a variety of musical styles and perform in at least two concerts per semester. No prior experience is required. There is a lab fee for the class.

CHOIR 1 S/A GIRLS' CHOIR
(2301) SEMESTER OR YEAR

This course is a mixed women's choir. In this class, students will develop their singing voice, extend their range, and become more musically literate. Students sing music from a variety of musical styles and perform in at least two concerts per semester. No prior experience is required. There is a lab fee for the class.

CHOIR 2 MILLCREEK CHORALE (MIXED CHOIR)
(2307) SEMESTER OR YEAR

Students will participate in a mixed choir setting with boys and girls They will sing in unison as well as in parts from a variety of musical styles. This class requires great work ethic and musicianship skills as they will be creating music at an Intermediate level with both boys and girls combined in a mixed choir. Students will work on reading music, rhythm study, rehearsal techniques, and various aspects of choral music. They will learn music notation, vocabulary, and basic sight singing skills. They will perform in concerts each term. All 8th/9th grade students are invited to participate in this choir. No audition is necessary to register, but teacher approval is required for students who have not taken Choir Level 1. Specify in registration if you are taking it for a semester or for the full year. There is a lab fee for the class.

CHOIR 3 MADRIGALS (MIXED CHOIR)
(2310) YEAR

Auditions for Madrigals are held in the Spring. All students are invited to audition, but one pre-requisite is a year-long commitment to the class. Students interested in joining Madrigals must have been previously enrolled in choir 1 or 2. In this auditioned mixed choir class, singers will perform more advanced choral literature. They will represent Millcreek Jr. High at district and choir activities and in public performances. Students will continue their learning of music notation, vocabulary, and sight singing skills. They will learn advanced vocal skills in the development of both the solo singing voice as well as a quality ensemble. They will learn a variety of choral music in advanced parts and will perform at several events including concerts, assemblies, solo/ensemble festivals, and the Davis District Choral Festival. Students will be responsible to purchase a choir uniform. There is also a lab fee for this class.

ORCHESTRA 1
(2405) YEAR

This course is designed to give students the skills to perform music levels 1-2 including basic musicianship and theory. All Beginning Orchestra students participate in Fall, Christmas, and Spring concerts. The following instruments are played in this class: violin, viola, cello, and bass. Cellos and basses are available to rent from the school, and should be paid during registration in the fall. Students should have previous experience with their instrument prior to enrolling for Beginning Orchestra (6th grade orchestra or private lessons). Students with no prior experience may enroll, but will need private lessons or extra practice outside of class to catch up. There is a lab fee for this class.

ORCHESTRA 2
(2406) YEAR

This class is a continuation of Beginning Orchestra. Students develop more advanced skills through performance of orchestral literature. Students should have completed Beginning Orchestra or should speak with the instructor to determine whether their skill level is adequate for Intermediate Orchestra. There are many performance opportunities in this class. There is a lab fee for this class.

THEATER
(2316) SEMESTER

Students in this course will study basic theater skills including understanding stage directions, developing acting techniques through vocal and physical warm-ups, improvisation, memorized scenes and monologues, vocal techniques, and audition prep. Theater history and the basics of playwriting will also be covered. The focus of this course is on musical theatre and the production process. The final assessment for this course is a mandatory performance at a musical theater review at the end of the semester. There is lab fee for this course. **This class can only be taken ONE time in 7th, 8th or 9th grade**

VISUAL ARTS

ART FOUNDATIONS I
(2101) SEMESTER

In this course, students experience creating art in a variety of media. They grow in their abilities to create and appreciate art as they become more fluent with the principles and elements of art. This class is required before students take other art classes. There is a lab fee for this class.

2-D ART
(2102) SEMESTER

This course builds on the concepts taught in Art Foundations. Art projects focus on media such as acrylics, charcoal, graphite, scratchboard, oil pastels, watercolors and more. Each year this semester-long course is taught, the projects are different. This enables students to take 2-D Art once as an 8th grader and once as a 9th grader, if they wish. There is a lab fee for this class.

3-D ART
(2104) SEMESTER

This course builds on the concepts taught in Art Foundations. Art projects focus on creating three-dimensional works of art using a variety of media (i.e. ceramics, printmaking, jewelry, wire sculpture and more). Each year this semester-long course is taught, the projects are different. This enables students to take 3-D Art once as an 8th grader and once as a 9th grader, if they wish. There is a lab fee for this class.

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