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Mendon Music Opportunity Classes Voice Class Music Theory AP Theory (prerequisite of Theory class required) Curricular Ensembles Concert Band Chamber Orchestra Polyphonic Chorus Women’s Chorale Wind Ensemble * Symphony Orchesta * Concert Choir * * For grades 10-12, Requires an audition and specific concert attire Extra-curricular Jazz Band Jazz Ensemble Mendon Strings Attached Pep Band Pit Orchestra Musical Production Men’s and Women’s A Cappella Groups Show Choir Jazz Choir

Freshmen Music Courses Performing Ensembles Full credit (fulfill fine arts credit) Other Music Classes Varying credit (do not fulfill fine arts credit) Voice Class Music Theory Concert Band Chamber Orchestra Polyphonic Choir Women’s Chorale

Performing Ensembles: Concert Band Wide variety of styles and repertoire Small group lessons (5 period rotation, minimal class time missed) Students with any prior training on woodwind, brass or percussion instruments are welcome Travel opportunities Eligible for: Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, Pit Orchestra & Wind Ensemble (10-12) Fulfills fine arts credit

Performing Ensembles: Chamber Orchestra Wide variety of styles and repertoire Small group lessons (5 period rotation, minimal class time missed) Students with any prior training on string instruments are welcome Travel opportunities Eligible for: Mendon Strings Attached, Pit Orchestra & Symphony Orchestra (10-12) Fulfills fine arts credit

Performing Ensembles: Women’s Chorale & Polyphonic Choir Women’s Chorale: SSA Women’s Voices Polyphonic Choir: SATB Mixed Voices Travel opportunities Eligible for: Jazz Choir, Show Choir, A Cappella groups, Musical Production & Concert Choir (10-12) Each fulfills the fine arts credit OR can be taken ½ time to accommodate other course selections

Other Music Classes: Voice Class Development of individual vocal technique & performance skills Personalized solo repertoire Wide variety of styles (including pop and show tunes) Microphone technique Recital opportunity Full credit or ½ credit to accommodate other course selections (does not fulfill fine arts credit)

Other Music Classes: Music Theory (This class does not fulfill the fine arts credit) How does music work? Build understanding Develop aural skills Learn to compose music Eligible for AP Music Theory Full credit