GHPAC

Students begin to learn to follow a director, listen to and follow a beat, match pitch, and perform as an organized group of singers.

As the age of the choir increases, so does the expectation for students to be able to follow a director, listen to and learn their music correctly, and participate in a way that benefits the entire choir. Students begin learning more difficult music such as rounds and echo songs, and learning to read music.

By this time students should be able to listen to and follow the director's instructions, even if the student does not have any musical knowledge. All students are expected to participate by singing and engaging in any discussions that may occur. Students are also expected to spend time at home practicing whatever their director asks them to practice. Students continue to learn to match pitch, read music, and learn to sing in two-part harmony.

This is our highest level of choir. Students learn to sing in four part harmonies and perform the most difficult music of all our choirs. While we do not require that students have any musical knowledge before joining the choir, because of our limited time in class, students are expected to listen to and follow the director the first time instruction is given, learn their parts in class and at home, and be courteous when others are learning their parts. Students are expected to practice at home per the director's instructions.

Our show choir is available to students in good standing from our Secondary Choir. Students learn the music outside of co-op and work on Fridays to put the piece together with choreography. Costuming is encouraged. We plan to perform at the Grand Kids Festival in April and other venues as they arise. The music will include "Motown: The Musical," "Mama Mia: Highlights from the Musical" and a third piece to be selected after registration closes.

Students are introduced to a variety of rhythm instruments including rhythm sticks, drums, maracas, and egg shakers. Students are taught different beats and rhythms and how to follow a director. All instruments are provided by the co-op.

This band is for any student who does not have any knowledge of their musical instrument. Any student can play any instrument you would normally find in a musical band. (This does not include guitar or piano). Families are responsible for renting or buying their own instruments. The co-op does own some instruments that can be rented for $100/semester. These are available on a first come, first served basis. Beginning instrument book is provided by the co-op. Students are expected to practice at home per directions given by their director. The practice time required is usually 30 minutes/5 times a week.

Both band and strings students who have played their instrument for a year or longer participate in this class. Students will spend at least one year in the intermediate class, but they can often benefit from several years at this level of instruction. Families are responsible for renting or buying their own instruments. The co-op does own some instruments that can be rented for $100/semester. These are available on a first come, first served basis. Students are expected to practice at home per directions given by their director. The practice time required is usually 30 minutes/5 times a week.

This class is for band and strings students who can play at a more advanced level. Admission to this class is by audition only. Auditions are normally held in July/August for the following school year. Families are responsible for renting or buying their own instruments. The co-op does own some instruments that can be rented for $100/semester. These are available on a first come, first served basis. Students are expected to practice at home per directions given by their director. The practice time required is a minimum of 30 minutes/5 times a week.

This is the first instrument class offered. Students are taught to play the recorder while learning to read music, play as a group and follow a director. No prior musical knowledge is necessary. Recorder cost is included in the fee for the fall session and is purchased by the co-op.

Students in the Beginning Band who play brass instruments (trumpet, trombone, French horn, etc.) will get more individualized instruction in learning the basics of playing their instrument. This class serves as a support to the Beginning Band class, but may also include music or exercises specific to these instruments. Participation in this class is required for all students playing brass instruments in the Beginning Band.

Students in the Beginning Band who play percussion instruments (snare drum, bass drum, etc.) will get more individualized instruction in learning the basics of playing percussion instruments. All percussion students begin with learning the rudiments on the snare drum, but eventually learn to play all the percussion instruments, as needed by the songs being worked on in the band class. This class serves as a support to the Beginning Band class, but may also include exercises specific to these instruments. Participation in this class is required for all students playing percussion instruments in the Beginning Band.

This class is for any student who has no knowledge or limited knowledge of their stringed instrument. This does not include guitar. Families are responsible for renting or buying their own instruments. Suzuki books are provided by the co-op. Students are expected to practice at home per directions given by their director. The practice time required is usually 30 minutes/5 times a week.

This class is for beginning strings players with at least one year of experience. This does not include guitar. Families are responsible for renting or buying their own instruments. Suzuki books are provided by the family. Students are expected to practice at home per directions given by their director. The practice time required is usually 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week.

Students in the Beginning Band who play woodwind instruments (flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, etc.) will get more individualized instruction in learning the basics of playing their instrument. This class serves as a support to the Beginning Band class, but may also include music or exercises specific to these instruments. Participation in this class is required for all students playing woodwind instruments in the Beginning Band.

This class time is for the brass players in the intermediate orchestra to break off and practice their parts with only their section. All students in any of the bands/orchestra/strings must participate in a sectional class. In addition to working on the group performance pieces, students in the intermediate groups will also work on solos, duets, trios, or quartets. Some of these groups will have opportunities to perform. All intermediate students are required to purchase a solo (or small ensemble) book to work out of. There may be music available in our music library for families who cannot purchase a book. Buying a book with solos approved for Federation Festival would serve both purposes. Federation Festival provides an opportunity for students to play a solo before judges and earn a rating. Three years of a Superior rating earns a gold cup.

This class time is for the percussion players in the intermediate orchestra to break off and practice their parts with only their section. All students in any of the bands/orchestra/strings must participate in a sectional class. In addition to working on the group performance pieces, students in the intermediate groups will also work on solos, duets, trios, or quartets. Some of these groups will have opportunities to perform. All intermediate students are required to purchase a solo (or small ensemble) book to work out of. There may be music available in our music library for families who cannot purchase a book. Buying a book with solos approved for Federation Festival would serve both purposes. Federation Festival provides an opportunity for students to play a solo before judges and earn a rating. Three years of a Superior rating earns a gold cup.

This class time is for the strings players in the intermediate orchestra to break off and practice their parts with only their section. All students in any of the bands/orchestra/strings must participate in a sectional class. In addition to working on the group performance pieces, students in the intermediate groups will also work on solos, duets, trios, or quartets. Some of these groups will have opportunities to perform. All intermediate students are required to purchase a solo (or small ensemble) book to work out of. Strings students may work out of their Suzuki books and will not need to purchase another. There may be music available in our music library for families who cannot purchase a book. Buying a book with solos approved for Federation Festival would serve both purposes. Federation Festival provides an opportunity for students to play a solo before judges and earn a rating. Three years of a Superior rating earns a gold cup.

This class time is for the woodwind players in the intermediate orchestra to break off and practice their parts with only their section. All students in any of the bands/orchestra/strings must participate in a sectional class. In addition to working on the group performance pieces, students in the intermediate groups will also work on solos, duets, trios, or quartets. Some of these groups will have opportunities to perform. All intermediate students are required to purchase a solo (or small ensemble) book to work out of. There may be music available in our music library for families who cannot purchase a book. Buying a book with solos approved for Federation Festival would serve both purposes. Federation Festival provides an opportunity for students to play a solo before judges and earn a rating. Three years of a Superior rating earns a gold cup.

This class time is for the brass players in the advanced orchestra to break off and practice their parts with only their section. All students in any of the bands/orchestra/strings must participate in a sectional class. In addition to working on the group performance pieces, students in the advanced groups will also work on solos, duets, trios, or quartets. Some of these groups will have opportunities to perform. All advanced students are required to purchase a solo (or small ensemble) book to work out of. There may be music available in our music library for families who cannot purchase a book. Buying a book with solos approved for Federation Festival would serve both purposes. Federation Festival provides an opportunity for students to play a solo before judges and earn a rating. Three years of a Superior rating earns a gold cup.

This class time is for the percussion players in the advanced orchestra to break off and practice their parts with only their section. All students in any of the bands/orchestra/strings must participate in a sectional class. In addition to working on the group performance pieces, students in the advanced groups will also work on solos, duets, trios, or quartets. Some of these groups will have opportunities to perform. All advanced students are required to purchase a solo (or small ensemble) book to work out of. There may be music available in our music library for families who cannot purchase a book. Buying a book with solos approved for Federation Festival would serve both purposes. Federation Festival provides an opportunity for students to play a solo before judges and earn a rating. Three years of a Superior rating earns a gold cup.

This class time is for the strings players in the advanced orchestra to break off and practice their parts with only their section. All students in any of the bands/orchestra/strings must participate in a sectional class. In addition to working on the group performance pieces, students in the advanced groups will also work on solos, duets, trios, or quartets. Some of these groups will have opportunities to perform. All advanced students are required to purchase a solo (or small ensemble) book to work out of. Strings students may work out of their Suzuki books and will not need to purchase another. There may be music available in our music library for families who cannot purchase a book. Buying a book with solos approved for Federation Festival would serve both purposes. Federation Festival provides an opportunity for students to play a solo before judges and earn a rating. Three years of a Superior rating earns a gold cup.

This class time is for the woodwind players in the advanced orchestra to break off and practice their parts with only their section. All students in any of the bands/orchestra/strings must participate in a sectional class. In addition to working on the group performance pieces, students in the advanced groups will also work on solos, duets, trios, or quartets. Some of these groups will have opportunities to perform. All advanced students are required to purchase a solo (or small ensemble) book to work out of. There may be music available in our music library for families who cannot purchase a book. Buying a book with solos approved for Federation Festival would serve both purposes. Federation Festival provides an opportunity for students to play a solo before judges and earn a rating. Three years of a Superior rating earns a gold cup.

Kindergarten and 1st grade level theory where students learn with hands-on activities. Students do not need to have any knowledge of music. Books are not used in class, but parents may buy them if they wish to use them at home.

Second grade theory. Concepts include: Music alphabet, keyboard drill, staff, stem rule, steps, skips, repeated notes, dynamics, drawing the treble & bass clef, treble & bass clef lines and spaces, quarter note & rest, half note & rest, whole note & rest, dotted half note, introduction to two-8th notes (beamed), measures, bar lines, double bar line, time signatures, rhythm drill, sharps & flats, vocabulary, ear-training, review test

Third grade students with no music background begin in this class. Concepts covered in this level include music alphabet, staff, rests, stem rule, drawing the treble clef, treble clef lines & spaces, drawing the bass clef, bass clef lines & spaces, measures, bar lines, double bar line, grand staff, intervals on a keyboard & staff, half & whole steps, sharps & flats, major scale pattern, major scales of C, F & G, rhythm drill, vocabulary, ear-training.

Older students with no music background begin in this class. Concepts covered in this level include music alphabet, staff, rests, stem rule, drawing the treble clef, treble clef lines & spaces, drawing the bass clef, bass clef lines & spaces, measures, bar lines, double bar line, grand staff, intervals on a keyboard & staff, half & whole steps, sharps & flats, major scale pattern, major scales of C, F & G, rhythm drill, vocabulary, ear-training.

Students must pass the 3rd grade theory test to qualify for this class. Concepts include staff, stem rule, treble & bass clef note drill, grand staff, introduction to the 8th note & rest, beam, intervals, half & whole steps, sharps, flats, naturals, rhythm drill, major scale pattern and scales of C, G, D, A, E and F, circle of 5ths, drawing & naming major key signatures, triads & chords, vocabulary, ear-training.

5th grade level theory. Students must pass the level 4 theory exit exam to be eligible for this class. Concepts include stem rule, treble & bass clef note drill, introduction to 16th note & rest, dotted quarter note, ledger lines, melodic & harmonic intervals, half & whole steps, enharmonic notes, sharps, flats & naturals, major scale pattern, major scales & key signatures through 5 sharps & 5 flats, circle of 5ths, drawing major triads, primary chords, rhythm drill, vocabulary, ear-training

Advanced theory. Students must pass the level 5 theory exit exam to be eligible for this class. A wide range of concepts are covered in this class. The 6th grade level covers stem rule, treble & bass clef note drill, ledger lines, rhythm drill, introduction to 6/8 time, triplets, intervals, major scale pattern, all major scales, circle of 5ths, drawing & naming major key signatures, triads & chords, major & minor 3rds, major & minor triads, vocabulary, ear-training. For those students who continue to progress, the 12th grade level covers the following concepts: Intervals (simple & compound), major, minor, diminished & augmented intervals, triads, & inversions, scale degree names, 4-part writing with inversions using figured bass, voice leading rules, seventh chords & inversions, V7 resolution, primary & secondary chords, doubling rules, monophonic, polyphonic & homophonic music, Alberti bass, other musical forms, Sonata-Allegro form & analysis of 8 sonatinas, rhythm drill, modes, twelve-tone row, vocabulary, ear-training.

This class will cover the fundamentals of music theory through the piano keyboard. We will learn to read music notes fluently, to understand music intervals, scales, and key signatures, and to play easy piano songs. This class will introduce students to piano playing, as well as aid their understanding of music theory in general. This class is recommended for any students who are struggling with music theory, and anyone interested in learning to play the piano. Must have completed theory level 5 or above at GHPAC, unless with instructor approval. Although owning a piano or keyboard is not required for this class, access to a piano is helpful for homework.

Creative Movement: Basic Foundations (ages 4-6) At the end of the year, students will be able to exhibit the following: *ability to follow basic stage directions *ability to follow the directions given by the teacher during class time *ability to work within a team/community *ability to use their bodies through movement and vocal expression to convey emotion, messages, and to tell a story

Intermediate Theater: Growing Foundations (ages 7+) *No drama experience necessary *Less intense level of commitment required for older students compared to Advanced Theater At the end of the year, students will be able to exhibit the following: *ability to memorize lines *ability to connect emotions with lines and tell a story *ability to interact with other characters in the play *ability to develop a character *ability to work in small groups to develop skills in listening to and respecting others

Advanced Theater: Refining Foundations *Auditions are open to 7+ *High level of commitment required *Self-motivated students At the end of the year, students will be able to exhibit the following: *ability to understand different styles of acting and the understanding of why some styles and specific roles should be avoided *ability to be engaged in the collaborative process of the production: set design, costume design, prop design and creation, script modification (when appropriate), and character development *an appreciation of and a respect for the various roles and functions inherent within the theatrical process *ability to work in collaborative/artistic ensembles *to produce plays or performances that are challenging and display the skills developed by the student over the course of the school year