To march with The Blue Devils (2007-2010).Īs a drill designer, James has worked with Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps Murrieta HS before joining Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps (2005-2006) and later going on James Gow is a Southern California native who began his marching career at Vista In addition, this ensemble performs outside the regular school day. The course is oriented toward preparation and performance of high quality band literature as well as encouraging improvement of music fundamentals and technical playing skills. Concert Band is open to all qualified wind and percussion players. Both Advanced Marching Band and Advanced Concert Band must be taken to fulfill the one year Visual and Performing Arts requirement. This course meets UC/CSU (F) and District graduation requirements for Visual & Performing Arts. This ensemble will perform band literature at the college level, covering all genres of musical style. These works are well suited for this smaller ensemble (35-45 musicians.) The Wind Ensemble represents the school as the finest they have to offer at district and regional festivals and concerts both on and off campus.

The group prepares or performs high-level band works and transcriptions. This course meets UC/CSU (F) and District graduation requirements for Visual and Performing Arts. Upon successful completion of the course, students will earn 3 college units and completion of the Music-100 course. All students must meet MSJC enrollment requirements in order to participate in the class. San Jacinto Community College course offered on the campus of Vista Murrieta High School. Extra grade weight is only offered to those taking Dual Enrollment courses on the VMHS campus. The purpose of the course is to develop an understanding of various styles and elements of music, its history, and aesthetics. This course provides students with a survey of European music styles concentrating on Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern music. Upon successful completion of the course, students will earn 3 college units and completion of the Music-103 course.

Teaches 18th century Common Practice, including diatonic 4-part harmonic techniques, progressions, inversions and figured bass, voice leading, non-harmonics, introduction to basic language of counterpoint, cadences, phrase structures, and elementary analysis.

The primary instruction of the course includes review of pitch and rhythm notation, major and minor scales and key signatures, triads and V7 chords.

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