L L010 BEGINNING INSTRUMENTS 1 5
L L011 BEGINNING INSTRUMENTS 2 5
A course available to students who have little or no musical experience, but are interested in learning to play an orchestral or band instrument. The class is also open to students who are already proficient on an instrument and want to learn to play another. Many school-owned instruments are available at no charge. Promotion to another musical group is based upon proficiency and the director's approval.
L L020 CONCERT BAND 5
This is a year course available to students who are eligible for the intermediate band, based upon proficiency and the recommendation of the director. The school furnishes many instruments. During the fall football season, all concert band members should be enrolled in the marching band. Because of the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances before, during, and after the regular school day, and on non-school days, will be mandatory and is part of the course curriculum. Prerequisite: Teacher approval.
L L025 CADET BAND 5
L L026 CADET BAND 5
A semester course, primarily designed for ninth grade students who have not yet achieved the individual performance standard of the Concert Band. Students who are identified as advanced are pre‑enrolled in Concert Band and all other students are assigned to this class in their freshman year. Cadet Band is an intermediate step in the progress of the band musician toward a standard of high school musical maturity. Because of the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances before, during, and after the regular school day and on non-school days will be mandatory and is part of the course curriculum.
L L040 SYMPHONIC BAND 5
Symphonic Band is a year course for advanced wind, brass and percussion players. Members must have demonstrated proficiency to the director and are admitted only upon his or her recommendation. Strong emphasis is placed on performance demonstrating the highest possible standards of playing ability and choice of music. Formal concerts, festivals, occasional trips and clinical events are listed on its schedule. During the fall semester, all symphonic band members should be enrolled in the marching band. Because of the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances before, during, and after the regular school day and on non-school days will be mandatory and is part of the course curriculum. Prerequisite: Concert Band and/or teacher approval. This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
L L045 SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE 1 5
L L046 SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE 2 5
This is an advanced level honors instrumental music class working on and performing band music at the college level. Music selected for this ensemble would be select from the SCSBOA (Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association) and Class AA music list, which is for advance high school and college ensembles. The course would be a rigorous college level program for students willing to accept the demands of the program. This course would offer accelerated California Performing Arts standards based instruction for the advanced and talented musicians. This course will not receive an honors designation if Class AA standard in not met.
L L047 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1 5
L L048 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2 5
This is an advanced level honors instrumental music class working on and performing orchestra music at the college level. Music selected for this ensemble is selected from the SCSBOA (Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association) and the Class AA music list, which is for advanced high school and college ensembles. This course is a rigorous college-level program for students willing to accept the demands of the program. This course offers accelerated California Performing Arts standards-based instruction for the advanced and talented musicians. This course will not receive an honors designation if Class AA standard in not met. This course meets the University of California "F" VPA requirement.
L L060 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC 1 5
This is a semester course open to all students with or without a musical background. An understanding of the interrelations of melody, harmony and rhythm in music will lead the class toward a more thorough aesthetic appreciation of the great music to be found in all ages and idioms.
L L100 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE 5
This one‑semester course will explore the study of ensemble rehearsal and performance techniques. This class should challenge students who desire experience in small ensemble playing. This course is open to all instrumental music students with the consent of the director. Ensemble types will depend upon the instrumentation of the students enrolled. Because of the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances before, during, and after the regular school day, and on non-school days, will be mandatory and is part of the course curriculum.
L L110 ORCHESTRA, BEGINNING 5
A year course available to students who have little or no experience, but are interested in learning to play a string instrument. The school provides most instruments. Each student must budget his/her time for outside practice if he or she is to make progress. Promotion to the advanced orchestra is by conductor recommendation only. Because of the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances before, during, and after the regular school day and on non-school days will be mandatory and is part of the course curriculum.
L L120 ORCHESTRA, ADVANCED 5
This is a year course for orchestral string instruments only. Emphasis is placed upon the development of correct bowing techniques, hand positions, and studies of advanced phases of performance. School and public performances are given during the year, both as a string orchestra and a full symphonic orchestra. (The brass, woodwind, and percussion players are members of the symphonic band who rehearse separately and combine with the strings in after school rehearsals.) Because of the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances before, during, and after the regular school day, and on non-school days, will be mandatory and are part of the course curriculum. This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
L L130 STAGE BAND 5
Stage Band is a semester class stressing advanced musical skills and improvisational techniques of the professional band idiom. This class is open to experienced brass, woodwind, rhythm, string bass, bass guitar, piano, drum set, vibes etc. by audition or consent of the director. (Wind and percussion players must also be members of another performing group within the department.) Because of the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances before, during, and after the regular school day, and on non-school days, will be mandatory and is part of the course curriculum. This course meets the University of California "F" VPA requirement.
L L140 BAGPIPE BAND 5
This is a year course open to students of all grades, who are interested in joining a unique group, which carry out the Scottish theme at Helix High School. Individual instruction is given for the pipes or drums and the dances or drill formations. Because of the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances before, during, and after the regular school day and on non-school days will be mandatory and is part of the course curriculum.
L L145 COLORGUARD 5
Colorguard is a two-semester course offered to students in grades 9-12 who have auditioned and made the class. The course acquaints students with the techniques of marching and performing routines in parade, field and indoor environments. Performance opportunities include home football games, competition parades, spring indoor competitions, competition field tournaments, and a variety of other on and off campus events, many of which occur during the weekend. Students will develop dance, drill and equipment skills; develop an increased sense of self-reliance and interdependence with others to create a satisfactory performance; exhibit mastery in performance techniques and be able to analyze the teamsı and their own performance through articulation of their thoughts and ideas. Students will communicate their observations and needs clearly both orally and in writing. This course can be repeated many times.
L L150 CHORUS, BASS CLEF 5
This is a unison chorus through a four-part harmony unit for the student having little or no choral experience, with changed, changing or unchanged voice. Emphasis is placed on music fundamentals and techniques for proper vocal production. Students may perform in district and county choral festivals as well as in local school concerts. The students will gain experience and maturity in preparing for one of the advanced performing groups. Enrollment in this course is dependent upon the approval of the vocal music director. Due to the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the regular school day will be expected.
L L160 MIXED CHORUS 5
Mixed Chorus is an elective, performance oriented, intermediate choirs for ninth through twelfth grade boys and tenth* through twelfth grade girls. Singing basics and music fundamentals are stressed as encountered in unison through octavo literature representing a variety of periods and styles. Enrollment in this course is dependent upon the prior approval of the vocal music director. Due to the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the regular school day will be expected. *Assuming a ninth grade Treble Class 1.
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L170 GLEE, TREBLE CLEF - 9th GRADE
5
This is a choral group for the 9th grade alto
and soprano voice. Emphasis is placed on music fundamentals and techniques
for proper vocal production. Literature is presented for the treble
voices, including unison, two‑part and three‑part music.
Students may perform in the district and county choral festivals as well as
in local school concerts. Due to the performance nature of this class,
participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the regular
school day will be expected. Enrollment in this course is dependent
upon the prior approval of the vocal music director.
L L180 GLEE, TREBLE CLEF 5
This is an elective course for students with alto and soprano voices and little or no choral experience. Unison through four‑part treble literature is presented, with strong emphasis given to music fundamentals. Students may also participate in district and county choral festivals while gaining experience for one of the advanced performing units. Enrollment in this course is dependent upon the prior approval of the vocal music director. Due to the performance nature of this course, participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the regular school day will be expected.
L L190 CHOIR 5
This is a selective group with membership dependent upon tryouts and the teacher's recommendation. Generally a year's previous experience in one of the other choral units is required. Attention is given to the performance of major choral works and participation in district and area festivals. Due to the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the regular school day will be expected. This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
L L195 CHOIR, HONORS 5
A course offered to a highly selective group with membership based upon tryouts, observation, and teacher recommendation. The majority of students in this course will be GATE students (either by test or teacher identification). Generally a year's previous experience in one of the other choral units is required. Attention is given to the performance of major choral works and/or participation in district and area festivals or concerts. Over half of the choral literature performed will be of collegiate‑level difficulty. Due to the performance nature of this course, participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the regular school day will be expected. This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
L L198 JAZZ CHOIR 5
A course offered to a selected group of students, with membership dependent upon proven reliability of those students (absent no more than five times per semester) and upon an audition/tryout. Generally a year's previous experience in Choir is desired and preference will be given to the student who can be a member of the Concert Choir and the Jazz Choir simultaneously. This class offers instruction in musicianship and vocal technique as it specifically relates to the jazz idiom. The members of the choir are expected to already possess a foundation in basic musicianship/choral technique as it relates to the classical style. Due to the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the school day will be expected. This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
L L200 ENSEMBLE 5
Ensemble 1 is a year course and may be for treble, bass, or mixed voices. Generally the class enrollment should not exceed eighteen persons. This is a select group requiring at least a year's experience in another choral group. The students participate in festivals and perform for the school and local groups. Acceptance in the class is dependent upon tryouts and the teacher's recommendation. Due to the performance nature of this course, participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the regular school day will be expected. This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
L L210 MADRIGALS 5
This is a choral unit of mixed voices, which specializes in the singing of a specific form of music that is generally from the 14th through the 17th Century. Usually the music is of Italian, French or English origin. This group is usually limited to sixteen performers and, in most schools, is considered as an enrichment program. Students are selected on the basis of interest and proficiency. Due to the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the school day will be expected.
L L211 HONORS MUSIC 1 5
L L212 HONORS MUSIC 2 5
Honors Music 1-2 is the first year of preparation required for Advanced Placement Music Theory. The course will concentrate on musicianship skill and application of knowledge learned through vocal performance. Concepts will be addressed through listening to and performing a wide variety of music including not only the European classical tonal system, but also contemporary, jazz, popular and multicultural. Instructor approval is the only prerequisite for Honors Music 1-2. Students who successfully complete this course will be expected to continue their studies in Honors Music 3-4 and Advanced Placement Music Theory.
L L213 HONORS MUSIC 3 5
L L214 HONORS MUSIC 4 5
Honors Music 3-4 is the second year of preparation required for Advanced Placement Music Theory. Prerequisite is Honors Music 1-2 or instructor consent. This course will reinforce skills obtained in Honors Music 1-2 while progressing to more creative and sophisticated tasks as described in the course outline. Students who successfully complete this course will be expected to enroll in Advanced Placement Music Theory the following year.
L L215 ADVANCED PLACEMENT MUSIC THEORY 1 5
L L216 ADVANCED PLACEMENT MUSIC THEORY 2 5
This two‑semester course is recommended for students that plan to major/minor in music in college. The course is designed to improve the student's ear training, sight singing, rhythmic drills, and keyboard harmony. There is simultaneous work in ear training, visual analysis, and composition. The curriculum will follow advanced placement course requirements and students will prepare to take the advanced placement examination for college credit. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and proficiency in reading music.
L L220 BEGINNING GUITAR, FOLK 1 5
This class offers instruction in basic music as related to the guitar. Chords, note reading, picking, essential harmony, and other aspects of popular and folk music are taught. Students must provide their own instruments.
L L230 INTERMEDIATE GUITAR, FOLK 2 5
This class offers intermediate
instruction on the guitar. Students learn the use of secondary chords
and substitute chords. They continue to develop finger style and plectrum
(pick) techniques and participate in solo and ensemble performances.
Students must provide their own instruments.
L L240 BEGINNING GUITAR, CLASSICAL 1 5
This class offers instruction in basic techniques and music fundamentals related to classical guitar performance. Note reading, fingering and positions are presented as they pertain to classical guitar performance. Students must provide their own guitars.
L L250 INTERMEDIATE GUITAR, CLASSICAL 2 5
This class offers intermediate instruction in the performance skills of classical guitars. The students continue to develop fingering and picking techniques and are introduced to the full bar, scales, vibrato and beginning literature. Students must provide their own classical guitars.
L L280 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 5
This is a semester course for percussion players. Rudiments, cadences, parade and field show music is emphasized in the fall. Solo and ensemble percussion literature and keyboard (mallet) instruments are stressed in the marching band. Because of the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances before, during, and after the regular school day, and on non-school days, will be mandatory and is part of the course curriculum. Prerequisite: Teacher approval.
L L285 MUSICAL PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 5
This is a one-semester course open to students at all levels through audition and instructor invitation (with the exception of first semester ninth graders who may be initially programmed without an audition). The course is designed to develop individual and ensemble performance skills in acting, dance, and vocal music. Using materials and techniques from Broadway theaters, the students will be required to learn and perform individual selections before various audiences for evaluation and experience. Students will also be required to meet performance criteria in each of the three performance areas of acting, dance, and vocal music. In addition to individual contributions, each student will be required to participate in ensemble and rehearsal performances demonstrating skills and techniques in choreography, dramatic scenes, and choral harmony. Due to the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the regular school day will be expected.
L L287 MUSICAL THEATRE EXPLORATION 1 5
L L288 MUSICAL THEATRE EXPLORATION 2 5
This course is designed to develop individual and ensemble performance skills in acting, dance and vocal music. Students will study musical theatre in a historical order beginning with Showboat and ending with Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera. Students will learn individual and group songs, dances and scenes from each musical studied.
L L290 THEATRE 1 5
L L291 THEATRE 2 5
Theatre 1/ 2 are the first semesters of a year of study. The course is open to students in grades 9-12. Students study dramatic theory, pantomime, acting, dramatic writing, history of Theatre, and team directing. Students must complete the first semester to be eligible to continue into the second semester.
L L292 THEATRE 3 5
L L293 THEATRE 4 5
Theatre 3/4 is the second year of Theatre study. The course is designed for students who are interested in advanced Theatre work. Acting, staging, directing, and lecturing are emphasized. Approval of the Theatre teacher is required. This course meets the University of California AF@ requirement.
L L294 THEATRE 5 5
L L295 THEATRE 6 5
Theatre 5/6 is the third year of study of the Theatre. It is open to junior and senior students. Enrollment is based upon the Theatre instructorıs approval. The emphasis is upon production. Students take part in rehearsals and plays selected by the instructor. This course meets the University of California AF@ requirement.
L L296 THEATRE 7 5
L L297 THEATRE 8 5
Theatre 7/8 is the fourth year of study of the Theatre. It is offered only to the senior student who has completed three years of Theatre. Students work in specialized areas of play production and may help the instructor with coaching underclassmen. This course meets the University of California AF@ requirement.
L L299 THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 5
This is one semester course open to students through instructor approval. The course is designed as a practice in the preparation and performance of a major dramatic production. Students will be involved in the various areas of this production. Due to the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances during and after the regular school day will be expected.
L L325 EXPERIENCES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS 5
This is one‑semester course is designed to expose students to all disciplines of the performing arts, music, dance, and drama. Students will attend one musical or opera, one play, one movie, and one dance performance per semester and write a critique for each. The final will be a performance or a presentation illustrating concepts learned during the semester.
L L330 TECHNICAL THEATRE 1 5
L L331 TECHNICAL THEATRE 2 5
This course covers the basic techniques of, stage lighting, sound management, scene design, general play production and scenery building. Technical support of school activities (such as half time at football games, assemblies, choral and band concerts) will provide realistic experience. The students will build and manage the scenery for plays presented by the Theatre department for public presentation.
L L332 TECHNICAL THEATRE 3 5
L L333 TECHNICAL THEATRE 4 5
Advanced theories and application of set design and construction, lighting, sound, makeup, costuming, publicity, and house management are presented in conjunction with the school's major play productions. (This is an elective course to be taught by either the drama or wood shop instructor.)
L L334 BEGINNING DANCE 5
This is a course to introduce students to the movement possibilities of the human body. The course will emphasize good body mechanics and alignment techniques to develop muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness. Students will be given opportunities for both personal and group creative expression through this dance form. This course is also listed for Physical Education (P330).
L L336 INTERMEDIATE DANCE 5
Intermediate Dance includes the elements of artistic and creative expression and aesthetic valuing. The historical and cultural context of the art from shall be included. Connecting and applying dance to other subject areas, art forms and careers may result from participation in dance including cross-curricular endeavors with academics, visual arts, and PE. Students will analyze and interpret dance in written form to satisfy the academic requirement, Students may be given the opportunity to choreograph and perform both in and out of class. See PE Section (P332). This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
L L338 ADVANCED DANCE 5
Advance Dance includes advanced movement, technique and choreography with emphasis on performance. Advanced dance also includes the main areas of study outlined in the state framework while including written assignments and other cross-curricular opportunities. See PE Section (P334). This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
L L340 DRAMA AS LITERATURE 1 5
A semester course for 11th and 12th grade students, offering an introduction to drama in which the student will read, analyze, and discuss plays and playwrights. This course is also listed for English (E240).
L L346 TECHNICAL THEATRE 5 5
L L347 TECHNICAL THEATRE 6 5
Advanced theories and applications of set design and construction, lighting, sound, makeup, costuming, publicity, and house management as a continuation course of Technical Theatre 3 and 4 for upperclassmen who are advanced students. This is an elective course with permission from the instructor. Prerequisite: Completed previous semesters in this sequence.
L L348 TECHNICAL THEATRE 7 5
L L349 TECHNICAL THEATRE 8 5
This course is a continuation of the advanced theories and applications of set design, construction, lighting, sound, makeup, costuming, publicity, and house management for advanced junior and senior students. This is an elective course with permission from the instructor. Prerequisite: Completed previous semesters in this sequence.
L L360 CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 5
This semester course is offered as a performance‑oriented production class. Included within the basic curriculum will be instructions in the fundamentals of modern, social, tap, musical comedy, ballet or interpretive dance. There will be opportunity for interested students to explore and develop skills in body movement, muscle control, and self‑expression through dance techniques. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of programs for the purpose of performance and cooperative efforts of the entire department.
L L375 MULTICULTURAL DANCE 1 5
L L376 MULTICULTURAL DANCE 2 5
This course is open to all students in grades 9-12 who are interested in International/American Folk Dance. Students will learn to perform folk dances with proper stance, character and style. As the students become more advanced they may be required to perform before an audience. This course when taken with Multicultural Dance 2 will satisfy the one-year Visual and Performing Arts requirement for graduation. This course may also be taken for PE credit at the 10-12th grade levels.
L L377 MULTICULTURAL DANCE 3 5
L L378 MULTICULTURAL DANCE 4 5
This course is open to students in grades 10-12 who have completed Multicultural Dance 1-2. Students will learn intermediate steps and more complicated dances focusing on development of style, choreography, and character. Students will extend knowledge of dances from various parts of the world and cultural influences. This course will provide Basic performance skills with an emphasis on style. This course may also be taken for PE credit at the 10-12th grade levels.
L L379 MULTICULTURAL DANCE 5 5
L L380 MULTICULTURAL DANCE 6 5
This course is open to students who have completed Multicultural Dance 1-2 & 3-4. Multicultural Dance 5-6 represents a culmination of skills learned in Multicultural Dance 1-2 & 3-4 and the enhancement of performance skills. Students will continue developing dance skills, Learning Steps and performance of style and characterization from various cultures. This course may also be taken for PE credit at the 10-12th grade levels.
L L400 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 1 5
L401 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 2 5
L402 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 3 5
L403 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 4 5
This is a year course available to all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. The course provides instruction in the production of television programs and the use of television equipment including stationary and portable cameras, editing consoles, special effects console, audio and lighting equipment, recorders, TV modulators, and VTR's. Students would be involved with productions for classroom use as well as a video production of the daily bulletin over the West Hills closed circuit TV station, WPAC. Script writing, editing, and program production would be a part of the class curriculum.
L L404 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 5 5
L L405 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 6 5
This addition would add a third year to the Telecommunications course of study. Students would participate in the study/work of advanced television production that would include advanced study of areas included in the first and second year and add areas of production such as documentaries, dramatizations, and production of the video yearbook.
L L840 SPECIAL STUDY/PERFORMING ARTS 2.5
Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program. Enrollment and completion of this course will achieve 2.5 credits.
L L841 SPECIAL STUDY/PERFORMING ARTS 5
Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program. The instructor will designate the number of credits (normally 5 per semester).
L L850 TRANSFER COURSE 5
This course is for a student who has been attending a school outside the Grossmont District. The subject matter field has been identified, however, the course description or title is not readily matched with a course in the Grossmont District Master Course Title Book. Elective credit has been granted.
L L851 TRANSFER COURSE 5
This is a second semester transfer course. In cases where students remain in the same subject matter field during the second semester, using this course identification will allow a more accurate recognition of the course work.