The AP Calculus BC course is a full-year course in the calculus of functions of a single variable. The course covers all topics required in AP Calculus AB, with additional (Calculus C) topics, including integration by parts, integration by partial fractions, MacLaurin and Taylor series, and calculus applied to parametric and polar equations. This course begins by reviewing pre-calculus (Calculus A) topics at a quick pace, assuming coverage in a previous math course. The course makes extensive use of pre-requisite math skills, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and pre-calculus. Students who take this course should do so with the intention of placing out of a comparable college calculus course. The AP Calculus BC course is designed to cover two semesters of college calculus. This course includes a rigorous review for the AP Calculus BC examination.

Note: A student who has a grade of 'F' in the 1st Semester of the course will NOT be permitted to continue in the course 2nd Semester.

Special Note: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Students begin by reviewing topics from AP Calculus BC, covering differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Students receive more in-depth instruction on advanced related rates, solids of revolution (including shell method), and advanced integration techniques. The principal topics of this course are the differential and integral calculus of several variables and their application to scalar and vector fields. Course content includes calculus of vector valued functions, partial derivatives, min-max problems of functions of several variables, and double and triple integrals. This course is a second year university level course.

Note: A student who fails the 1st Semester of the course will NOT be permitted to continue in the course 2nd Semester.

Special Note: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

This course develops musicianship and technical skills through performing intermediate and advanced-level literature from both the classical and popular musical genres. In addition to refining rehearsal and performance techniques, students study music theory and history. Additional rehearsals and performances are scheduled at the discretion of the director. This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Additional Expectations: Participation in approximately 5 performances throughout the year.

This course builds and develops experience with orchestral performance through intermediate and advanced-level music from the baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary music periods. Curriculum includes music theory and history in addition to technique. Additional rehearsals and performances are scheduled at the discretion of the director. This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Additional Expectations: Participation in approximately 10 performances throughout the year. Private lessons are strongly encouraged.

This course focuses on intermediate rudimentary percussion techniques on all the major orchestral percussion instruments. The Students may opt to participate in the Open Air Ensemble (OAE) and Performing Indoor Ensemble (PIE). Curriculum and performances with the OAE/PIE are in addition to the orchestral percussion training and performances. In addition to mastering rehearsal and performance techniques, students learn music theory and history. Additional rehearsals and performances are scheduled at the discretion of the director. This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Additional Expectations: Participation in approximately 5 performances throughout the year.

This course focuses on advanced percussion technique on all the major orchestral percussion instruments. Curriculum includes training for and performing with the Conservatory Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, and String Ensemble. Students may opt to participate in the Open Air Ensemble (OAE) and Performing Indoor Ensemble (PIE). Curriculum and performances with the OAE/PIE are in addition to the orchestral percussion training and performances. In addition to mastering rehearsal and performance techniques, students learn music theory and history. Additional rehearsals and performances are scheduled at the discretion of the director. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Director placement or audition required.

Additional Expectations: Participation in approximately 5 performances throughout the year.

This course is designed for rhythm section combos (drum set, hand percussion, bass guitar, guitar and piano/keyboards), and focuses on beginning jazz theory, history, and improvisation. In addition to learning rehearsal and improvisational techniques, students are exposed to various jazz styles and the art of improvisation through extensive listening to historical performances. Performances may be required at the discretion of the director. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Director placement or audition required.

Additional Expectations: Participation in approximately 10 performances throughout the year. Private lessons are strongly encouraged.

This is a group piano course where students will learn basic keyboard skills. Students will begin with note names, rhythms, chords, and progress to scales, note reading and chord harmonization. We will explore a wide variety of music including folk, popular, and classical. The emphasis will be on technique, sight-reading, ear training and repertoire. Students will work individually, and in a group setting. Students will be responsible to keep up with the lessons, as there will be weekly evaluations.

Piano II is a piano course where students will divide their time between individual practice, group practice, listening, journaling and harmonic analysis. Students will be challenged in sight-reading, ensemble playing and technique but will also have ample time to practice their solo repertoire. Technique and sight-reading assignments will aid in improving ensemble skills. Without proficient sight- reading skills, successful accompanying and ensemble playing is impossible. Consequently, we will have several sight-reading units.

In addition, students will deepen their knowledge of music history and theory. We will cover performance practices from each historical period, vocabulary, triads, 7th chords, and harmonic analysis. The ability to audiate music before it is played will be included in this course. To aid in this, we will have regular ear training assignments. This course will give our piano students a chance to connect with other pianists in a fun and challenging way. This course can be repeated multiple years for credit.

Piano III is an advanced level piano course where students will divide their time between individual practice, group practice, listening, journaling and written analysis. Students will be challenged in sight-reading, ensemble playing, technique, and will have ample time to practice their solo repertoire. We will explore, play and analyze a wide variety of classical music ranging from Bach to Bartok. Technique and sight-reading assignments will aid in improving ensemble skills. Without proficient sight-reading skills, successful accompanying and ensemble playing is impossible. Consequently, we will have several sight-reading units. In addition, students will deepen their knowledge of music history and theory, improve aural skills and music analysis. We will cover performance practices from each historical period, vocabulary, triads, 7thchords, and form analysis. This course will give our students with a piano emphasis a chance to connect with other pianists in a fun and challenging way. This course can be repeated multiple years for credit.