GEHRHSD Curriculum Guide 2026-27

HONORS MUSIC THEORY

Grades 9-12, 5 Credits

This honors course is designed for the student who has previously taken a choir course and wishes to further their study of choral music. The honors level continues to build on the aesthetic experiences provided in the college prep level, and exposes students to higher rigor repertoire and technical skills. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend learning within the classroom. Students in this course will engage in preparation for honors ensemble auditions through the mastery of scales and sight reading and preparation of solo work. HONORS SELECT CHOIR Prerequisite: This ensemble is available only during the junior year or senior year. Must include teacher recommendation. Honors weighting can only be applied once. Grades 11-12, 5 Credits This course is designed for students who desire to begin playing or already play a band instrument and want an individualized music experience. Students meet with the instructor for individual study. This course is also open to band members who wish to receive additional intensive study for their instruments. This course also provides aesthetic experience in: Critical/ analytic/ judgment/valuing Aesthetic/personal philosophy Historical/cultural/social concepts Creating and performing INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Grades 9-12, 5 Credits This class is designed for two kinds of students: The music student who is considering music as a possible career/college choice and the music student who wishes to gain a higher understanding of how music is composed. Honors Music Theory is one of the most valued and sometimes difficult classes a music student will take in college. This course will prepare students by teaching them the basics of music composition and analysis. Students will be able to identify keys, chord functions and progressions, while developing writing skills through 4-part chorales. Prerequisite: Concert Band, Music Lab, Piano Lab, Audition, or Teacher Recommendation

This course may be repeated for credit.