Music

Courses at DVHS

MUSIC THEORY
1 SEMESTER, 1/2 CREDIT, OR 2 SEMESTERS, 1 CREDIT, GRADES 10, 11, 12
This course provides a study of harmonic and melodic music writing techniques. Students pursuing music as a career or as a serious avocation are encouraged to enroll.

JAZZ BAND
1 SEMESTER, 1/2 CREDIT, OR 2 SEMESTERS, 1 CREDIT, GRADES 10, 11, 12
This course provides students with the opportunity to perform various styles of music. A level of proficiency beyond basic musicianship is required. Registration for this course is by audition and director recommendation only. Jazz Band members are required to perform at events both in and out of school.

MUSIC PERFORMANCE 1 AND 2
1 SEMESTER, 1/2 CREDIT OR 2 SEMESTERS, 1 CREDIT, GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
The Delaware Valley High School Concert Band, Concert Choir and Orchestra rehearse every day during the same period, following a six-day schedule. Students can be in more than one performing group or all three, with rehearsal time being shared. Each group has a full rehearsal twice during the six-day schedule. Grades are earned on the basis of daily rehearsal attendance, effort and attitude, and attendance at performances.

CONCERT CHOIR - This course is offered for students who have demonstrated a proficiency in singing, who enjoy singing, and who are interested in developing their talent. The Concert Choir performs music of all styles, including works from all the serious music history periods. Preparation of repertoire is expected both in and out of class. Registration for this course is by audition and director recommendation only. Attendance at all Concert Choir performances is required.

CONCERT BAND - This course provides students with the opportunity to perform various styles of music while progressing on their given instrument. Students must have proficiency on a wind or percussion instrument. Diligent preparation of repertoire is expected both in and out of class. Band members are required to perform at school and community events.

ORCHESTRA - This course is a performance group for high school students who are currently playing the violin, viola, cello, or bass in the orchestra program. Director recommendation is required for enrollment. Preparation of repertoire is expected both in and out of class. Orchestra members are required to perform at school and community events.

AP MUSIC THEORY
FULL YEAR, 1 CREDIT, GRADES 11, 12
Advanced Placement Music Theory is a college level course that integrates aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical analysis, musical composition, and, to some extent, history and style. Musicianship skills such as dictation and other listening skills, sight-singing, and keyboard harmony are also considered an important part of the class. The student's ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental to the course and it is assumed that the student is involved in one of the school's music performance organizations. Successful completion of Music Theory is recommended for prospective students. Students will be expected to take the AP Music Theory test in May.
Considering this AP course? Read more about it at the College Board website.