Concert Band
The Connellsville Junior High School Concert Band is a performance-based, instrumental music course geared for novice to moderate aptitude level instrumentalists in the music program.  The course will cover classical to contemporary concert band literature with a difficulty level of 2 to 3 on a scale of 1 to 6.  In addition to the concert band repertoire, the students will have experience performing in a marching band setting and will have the opportunity for small ensemble study.  Also included with the ensemble portion of the course are group lessons, which will be based on a class pull-out rotation schedule.

Grading: District Grade Scale
Semester - Every other day, all year
Grades 7 and 8

 

Symphonic Band*
The Connellsville Junior High School Symphonic Band is a performance-based instrumental music course geared for higher aptitude level instrumentalists in the music program.  The course will cover classical to contemporary concert band literature with a difficulty level of 3 to 4 on a scale of 1 to 6. In addition to the concert band repertoire, the students will have experience performing in a marching band setting and will have small ensemble study.  Also included with the ensemble portion of the course are group lessons, which will be based on a class pull-out rotation schedule.

Grading: District Grade Scale
 Semester – Every other day, all year
Grades 7 and 8
*By audition only

 

Chorus 7 and Chorus 8*
Chorus 7 and Chorus 8 are vocal performance ensembles here at the Junior High. These ensembles rehearse every other day all school year.  Vocal skills are refined throughout the year, including an introduction to basic musicianship.  Objectives addressed include note reading and part singing. Students will demonstrate understanding of musical terms, using proper breath support, singing with accurate diction and proper vowel placement. The course requirement includes singing in various school and community events.

Grading: District Grade Scale
Semester – Every other day, all year
Grades 7 and 8
*By audition only
 

Music 8
Music 8 is a required nine week (rotation) general music course. The new curriculum at the Junior High includes world drumming and a history of rock. World drumming incorporates basic musicianship skills, while the history of rock is a review of the influences and artists of American rock history. The course culminates with a final project requirement specified by the Music 8 teacher.

Grading: District Grade Scale
9 week course
Grade 8