[Students attending the Elementary Camp Session do not need to choose electives. They have different activities and will switch throughout the day.]
Examples of Electives for
Non-Beginners
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Jazz Band - available for all grades (non-beginners) --> divided into middle and high
school groups
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Intro to Jazz - an introduction to jazz and improvisation (non-beginners)
--> focused on non-traditional Jazz instruments (flute, clarinet, french horn, guitar,
etc.)
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Advanced Jazz Improv - opportunity for jazz students to practice more advanced improvisation techniques
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Marching Ensembles - learn marching techniques & perform an indoor marching show - all
grades (non-beginners) --> divided into middle and high school groups
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Band Audition Prep - small-group setting to study techniques and requirements
for the All-State band audition
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Conducting - study individual techniques to improve your conducting skills
--> focused on experienced band students
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Intro to Percussion - learn the basics of the various concert percussion instruments
(snare drum, base drum, timpani, marimba, & chimes --> focused on experienced band students
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Marching Band Leadership**
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Intended for director-recommended high school student leaders, moving into their Junior or Senior years
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Focus on teaching rehearsal techniques, team building, and conducting
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Meets during both Elective Block A & B
Examples of Electives for Everyone
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Bucket Drumming - percussion ensemble for non-percussionists, modeled after Stomp!
--> focused on middle school students
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Color Guard - learn the basics of choreographed flag drills
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Music Theory - learn the basics about reading music, scales, key signatures, and writing down
music that you hear --> focused for starting/beginning band students
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Movie Music - study the history and impact of music in films (non-performing group)
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Leadership - learn basic concepts of leadership, to help you improve as both a musician and a student
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Life Skills - learn some basic life skills that will help for your next band performance - learn to tie a real tie,
sew a button, and iron your band uniform --> sounds simple, but mom isn't always around to help!