• Music •
Mr. Tom Green
email: tgreen@ledyard.net
phone: 464-9600 x145Music Theory I, Guitar, Advanced Guitar, Beginning Keyboard, Concert Band, Symphonic Band
Mr. Russell Hammond
email: rhammond@ledyard.net
phone: 464-9600 x145Men's Chorus, Concert Choir, Voice, Chamber Choir, Select Singers, Ledyard Chorale
Mr. Evan Lambert
email: elambert@ledyard.net
phone: 464-9600 x145Women's Chorus, Gallup Hill • Web Sites •
www.ledyardmusic.com • ledyardmusic.wordpress.com
• Courses Offered •
Chorale (1919) Chorale is a mixed vocal ensemble open to students by audition only. Students with a strong interest in vocal music are encouraged to audition for this choir. This ensemble performs in all concerts during the year including, but not limited to, the: Fall Concert, Holiday Concert, and Pops Concert. Ledyard Chorale performs music of all periods and styles. Participation in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts is a course requirement. There may also be additional required performances. Ledyard Chorale is a full-year course (Students may enroll for one semester with director approval) Auditions for Ledyard Chorale will be held before course selection at the high school and middle school. (2 semesters - .5 credit each semester - meets alternate days).
Chamber Choir (1920) Chamber Choir is a mixed vocal ensemble containing up to 24 singers and is the most select vocal ensemble at Ledyard High School. Higher levels of musicality and vocal ability are expected for inclusion in this performing ensemble. This group performs challenging music of all periods and styles. Participation in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts is a course requirement. There will also be additional required performances. Chamber Choir is a full-year course. Auditions for Chamber Choir will be held before course selection at the high school and all middle schools. (2 semesters - .5 credit each semester - meets alternate days).
Music Appreciation (1921) This course is designed to help students appreciate music by learning how music is created, how music has developed over the course of history and the role music plays in culture. Through listening, discussing, and writing about music, students will gain a deeper understanding of this art form. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in an LHS Music performing ensemble or have written approval of instructor. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester).
Music Theory I (1922) This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of music. Scale and chord construction are taught. Work progresses to sight-singing, elementary harmony, and analysis. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in an LHS Music performing ensemble or have written approval of instructor. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester).
Voice Class (1924) This class focuses on class instruction in singing with emphasis on individual performance. Standard solo literature, including classical and Broadway selections, will be studied and performed. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester and may be repeated for credit).
Beginning Keyboard (1927) This class is for students who have a portable keyboard (such as Casio, Korg, Yamaha, etc). Students must bring their own keyboard to each class. Note reading and basic keyboard technique will be covered. Students will progress through chords, scales, songs, and more advanced pieces. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester).
Guitar I (1928) This class is for the beginning guitar student. Students must provide their own guitars at each class. The class will focus on basic guitar techniques and progress through chords, scales, and songs. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester).
Guitar II (1929) This class is a more advanced course for students who have completed the basic guitar course. Students must have their own guitar. Only standard music notation will be used. Students will be required to read music at each lesson. Jazz voicings will be introduced. Prerequisite: Guitar I or written approval of instructor. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester).
Concert Band (1931) Concert Band is for any student with prior instrumental experience. Musicianship, performance skills, and music theory basics will be taught using a variety of music. The emphasis of Concert Band is fundamental music skills. All members of Concert Band combine with Symphonic Band for Marching Band. Marching Band begins with a week of rehearsals in late August. It is possible to participate in a fall sport and still participate in Concert Band. Participation in the fall, winter, and spring concerts is a course requirement. There may also be additional recommended performances. Full year participation is required. (2 semesters - .5 credit each semester - meets alternate days).
Concert Choir (1932) Concert Choir is a mixed vocal ensemble open to all singers by audition only. All singers with strong interest and vocal ability are encouraged to audition for this choir. This ensemble sings music of all periods and styles from oratorios to staging selections of musicals. Participation in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts is a course requirement. There may also be additional required performances. Concert Choir is a full-year course. (Any exceptions must be approved by the director.) Auditions will be held before course selection at the high school and all middle schools. (2 semesters - .5 credit each semester - meets alternate days)
Jazz (1933) This course includes the performance and study of different styles of jazz in a small ensemble setting. Jazz theory,
improvisation, and jazz history will also be studied. Prerequisite: Previous playing experience on a woodwind or brass instrument, piano, bass, guitar, or drums in addition to the ability to read music fluently. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester).Symphonic Band (1934) Symphonic Band is open to instrumental students by audition only. Musicianship, performance skills and music theory basics are taught using a variety of music. The emphasis of Symphonic Band is band literature; strong fundamental music skills are required. All members of Symphonic Band will combine with Concert Band for Marching Band. Marching Band begins with a week of rehearsals in late August. It is possible to participate in a fall sport and still participate in Symphonic Band. Participation in the fall, winter, and spring concerts is a course requirement. There may also be additional required performances.
Full-year participation is required. (2 semesters - .5 credit each semester - meets alternate days).Men's Chorus (1942) Men's Chorus is a vocal ensemble open to all tenors and basses. Any male student with an interest in vocal music is encouraged to sign up for Men's Chorus. This ensemble sings music of all styles and periods. Participation in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts is a course requirement. There may also be additional recommended performance opportunities. It is recommended that students enroll in Men's Chorus for the full year. (2 semesters - .5 credit each semester - meets alternate days).
Women's Chorus (1943) Women’s Chorus is a vocal ensemble open to all sopranos and altos. Any female student with an interest in vocal music is encouraged to sign up for women’s chorus. This ensemble sings music of all styles and periods. Participation in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts is a course requirement. There may also be additional recommended performance opportunities. It is recommended that students enroll in Women’s Chorus for the full year. (2 semesters - .5 credit each semester - meets alternate days).
Select Singers (1943S) Select Singers is an auditioned vocal ensemble open only to sopranos and altos. Sopranos and altos with strong interest and vocal ability are encouraged to audition for this group. This ensemble sings music of all styles and periods. Participation in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts is a course requirement. There may also be additional recommended performance opportunities. Select Singers is a full-year course. (Students may enroll for one semester with director approval). Auditions will be held before course selection at the high school and all middle schools. (2 semesters - .5 credit each semester - meets alternate days).
ALL MUSIC COURSES QUALIFY AS PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE TWO (2) CREDIT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OR FINE ARTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.