CEDARCREST MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The Music Department is comprised of music classes to include Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Chamber Choir, Guitar Class, and Music History. As a part of the CHS Music Department, students have many opportunities to participate in events and activities including department retreats, home concerts, regional festivals, and sporting events. All students and parents involved in these classes/ensembles are a part of the CHS Music Department and the RHYTHM Music Boosters Organization (Riverview Helping Youth To Have Music).
Expectations and Goals
All CHS musicians are encouraged to set goals to become refined musicians. Cedarcrest builds dedicated, educated musicians who challenge themselves and each other in positive ways. Musical ensembles at Cedarcrest are safe places where students have fun while creating music of high quality.
Grading
Objective grading of student efforts and outcomes are based on daily participation, proficiency tests, and performances. Listening tests, theory, history and overall musicianship are focus areas in the music curriculum. Knowledge of the keyboard/individual instrument, music theory and performance production are key curricular areas for all classes.
Lettering
Students can earn the academic Music Letter in bands and choirs (see Letter Policy for details) Band students must attend 75% of football games (Homecoming Field Show is mandatory) and 75% of basketball games. Choir students must perform the National Anthem at two home games (Basketall, football, volleyball, etc.). All students must earn a 92% or higher on the proficiency exam. Students must also earn Individual Letter Points in order to be eligable to letter. Students who desire to letter must be enrolled in band/choir all year.
This Website
This site was created and was overseen by CHS Band and Choir students in its first two years of operation. The site is now managed by the CHS Music Director. It will continue to be a main source of information regarding the CHS Music Department and downloads.
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