Music
The mission of the Kettering City Schools District Music Department, in partnership with the family and community, is to provide opportunities for students to gain an appreciation of music as an art form and to foster the desire for lifelong participation in musical activities.
Music classes are available through both student selection and audition as indicated in course descriptions below. In performance groups, music of all types and periods is studied and performed at school, in the community, and in district and state large group adjudicated festivals.
Students will be placed in the appropriate section after all auditions have been completed.
Music classes are available through both student selection and audition as indicated in course descriptions below. In performance groups, music of all types and periods is studied and performed at school, in the community, and in district and state large group adjudicated festivals.
Students will be placed in the appropriate section after all auditions have been completed.
Courses
Symphonic Chorale
CH100
Credits: 1
Grades: 10 11 12
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition
Notes: None
Course Description:
Symphonic Chorale, the premier concert choir at Fairmont High School, is composed of mixed voices, divided into Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass, and is for students capable of performing the most challenging choral literature. Students selected for enrollment in Symphonic Chorale are expected to attend and participate in all schedule functions.
Men's Chorus & Women's Choruses
CH100
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 10 11 12
Prerequisites: None
Notes: None
Course Description:
Men's Chorus and Women's Chorus are non-auditioned choirs open to all male and female students grades 9-12. This group focuses on the basics of singing through a wide variety of styles, including barbershop, jazz, gospel, popular, and classical. These choruses perform at KFHS choir concerts and at OMEA large group contest. An advanced section of Women's Chorus will be open by audition to students in grades 10-12.
Wind Symphony
BA100
Credits: 1
Grades: 10 11 12
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition
Notes: None
Course Description:
Wind Symphony is the premier concert band at Fairmont High School and is for students capable of performing the most challenging band literature. Students selected for enrollment in Wind Symphony are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled functions.
Symphonic Band
BA100
Credits: 1
Grades: 10 11 12
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition
Notes: None
Course Description:
Symphonic Band is an advanced ensemble and is for students capable of performing challenging band literature. Students selected for enrollment in Symphonic Band are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled functions.
Concert Bands
BA100
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 10 11 12
Prerequisites: None
Notes: Students who signed up for band are automatically enrolled in this group. However, all students must have successful prior year band experience in Kettering City Schools or pass a new student placement audition.
Course Description:
Students electing enrollment in Concert Band are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled functions.
Symphony Orchestra
OR100
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 10 11 12
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition
Notes: None
Course Description:
Symphony Orchestra is the premier concert orchestra at Fairmont High School and is for students capable of performing the most challenging orchestra literature. The Full Orchestra is composed of members of Symphony Orchestra and the most advanced students in each section of Wind Ensemble. Students selected for enrollment in Symphony Orchestra are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled functions.
Philharmonia Orchestra
OR100
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 10 11 12
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition
Notes: None
Course Description:
Philharmonia Orchestra is an advanced ensemble and is for students capable of performing difficult orchestra literature. Students selected for enrollment in Philharmonia Orchestra are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled functions.
Concert Orchestras
OR100
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 10 11 12
Prerequisites: None
Notes: Students who sign up for orchestra are automatically enrolled in this group. However, all students must have successful prior year orchestra experience in Kettering City Schools or pass a new studnet placement audition.
Course Description:
Students electing enrollment in Concert Orchestra are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled functions.
IB Music SL/HL - YR 1 & 2
MU610 MU710
Credits: 1,1
Grades: 11 12
Prerequisites: Must be in a music ensemble
Notes: None
Course Description:
IB Music SL - YR 1 will focus on Music History, Music Theory, and Analytical Listening. We will explore the evolution of music throughout the different time periods as well as develop analytical listening skills for musical comparison. Students will gain a basic knowledge of music theory and its applications to part-writing. IB Music HL - YR 2 is required to be eligible for the IB Diploma or Certificate for music. During the second year, students will focus on World Music, Score Analysis and Solo or Group Performance. The bulk of the year will be spent preparing for the Listening Paper and Musical Investigation.
Music Theory
MU401
Credits: 1
Grades: 10 11 12
Prerequisites: Must be in a music ensemble
Notes: This course is part of the College Credit Plus program.
Course Description:
Students will study key signatures, triads, chord progressions, basic part-writing, and score analysis of various musical styles. Students will also study basic arranging and transpositions of instruments found in various ensembles. This course is part of the College Credit Plus program.