GUITAR                    

(9-12)                          1 credit                        1 year                          None

Guitar class teaches basic guitar techniques (chords and single note playing) and music reading skills. Students also study various guitar styles such as blues, rock, and folk. Advanced players concentrate on a specific style such as jazz, modern rock, or classical. Open to grades 9-12.

ADVANCED GUITAR

(9-12)                          1 credit                        1 year              Instructor Consent

Advanced Guitar concentrates on developing technique, ensemble skills, and music literacy.   Students study four main guitar styles: Celtic, Jazz, Classical, and Classic Rock.   Requirements for this course include two concert performances.  Open to grades 9-12.

LCHS CHORUS       

(9-12)                          1 credit                        1 year                          None

The LCHS Chorus is a performing organization that emphasizes music literacy and vocal technique through the study of different choral styles. Requirements for this course include four concerts and performance at the District Music Festival. Open to grades 9-12.

LCHS CONCERT BAND

(9-12)                          1 credit                        1 year                          None

The Concert Band is a performing organization that plays a variety of musical styles while developing instrumental technique and musical literacy.   Requirements for this course include four concerts and performance at the District Music Festival.   Members of this group may participate in the LCHS Pep Band, an extra-curricular organization that performs at football, volleyball, and basketball games. Open to grades 9-12. 

LCHS SELECT CHORUS

(10-12)                        1 credit                        1 year                          LCHS Chorus

                                                                                                     Instructor consent

The Select Chorus is a performing organization that is limited to 16 singers ( 8 men and 8 women).  This choir sings advanced music in a variety of styles and performs more often than the LCHS Chorus. Consent of the instructor AND previous enrollment in the LCHS Chorus is required. Students can also sing in both choral groups. Interested students must audition first to join this group.   Requirements for this course include four concerts and performance at the District Music Festival.  Open to grades 10-12.

MUSIC WORKSHOP

(9-12)                          1 credit                        1 year                      Instructor Consent

Music Workshop shows progressing musicians how to manipulate music.  Introducing basic concepts of orchestration, music theory, and improvisation, students create and perform original arrangements written specifically for this class.  Other topics covered are digital recording and microphone techniques.  Students use Finale, the industry standard notation software.  Open to grades 9-12.