Music

Courses

Treble Chorus (9-12)

This course is open to all who wish to participate in a choral class of treble voices. Basic vocal concepts are stressed through literature that is appropriate soprano and alto voices. Performance opportunities are included as an extension of the classroom activities. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: 190311/190312

Bass Chorus (9-12)

This course is open to 9-12th graders who wish to participate in a chorus of bass voices. Basic vocal concepts are stressed through literature that is appropriate for tenor and bass voices. Performance opportunities are included as an extension of the classroom activities including concerts and contests in the Omaha area. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: 191061/191062

Concert Choir (9-12)

This course is the principal performing choral organization of each high school. Students will rehearse and perform music of all musical periods of history in both accompanied and unaccompanied styles. Performances usually include fall, winter, and spring concerts as well as the All-City Music Festival and District Music Contests. Membership is selected by audition. 

Prerequisite: audition after successful completion of one year of a choral ensemble.

Honors Concert Choir (10-12)

Course description is similar to Concert Choir. This course is an extension of Courses #190281 and #190282 for the serious music student. Advisors guide the students in developing written plans for earning honors credit. 

Prerequisite: audition and instructor approval required. 

Course ID: 190351/190352

Honors Show Choir (10-12)

This course is the principal Show Choir of each high school and receives both an Honors and PE Credit. These advanced choral ensembles, which vary in size are available by audition to students who are simultaneously enrolled in one of the school's principal choral organizations. One of the primary functions of these groups is to serve as "ambassadors" for the school.  Choreographed numbers and frequent performance, often requiring time outside of school, must be a student consideration for enrollment and audition.  Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances, including competitions in the spring. 

Prerequisite: audition after successful completion of Men’s Chorus, or Treble Chorus; students need to enroll in Concert Choir also

Course ID: 190331/190332

Intro to Voice (9-12)

This course is an introduction to solo singing. Basic skills of music theory, including sight-singing and aural skills, combined with the fundamentals of vocal technique will be taught and applied to solo repertoire assigned; along with music history to understand performance practices. A final performance will be required through a class recital. Note: Class enrollment is limited. 

Prerequisite: Audition and/or permission of instructor

Course ID: 190341/190342

Prep Band (9-11)

This course is designed to give 9-11 graders the option to learn a band instrument. Prep Band is a year-long course with the intention of moving students into the Concert/Marching Band the following school year. Students will be expected to assist with the fall Marching Band performances and perform on the winter and spring concert. 

Prerequisites: None

Course ID: 190571/190572

Jazz Band (9-12)

This course is a high school instrumental ensemble comprised of advanced instrumental students who are simultaneously enrolled in Concert Band or Orchestra. Various jazz rudiments and improvisation techniques are introduced through a variety of jazz and popular styles of music. Membership is by audition.

Prerequisite: simultaneously enrolled in Concert Band or Orchestra

Course ID: 190591/190592

Orchestra (9-12)

This course includes the rehearsal and performance of outstanding symphonic literature from the representative periods of music history. This literature provides for the development of both individual and ensemble skills. Performance includes winter and spring concerts as well as the All-City Music Festival. High school orchestra members also participate as a pit orchestra for the production of a school’s Broadway musical. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances.

Prerequisite: audition or successful completion of 8th grade Orchestra

Course ID: 190851/190852

Honors Orchestra (10-12)

This course includes the rehearsal and performance of outstanding symphonic literature from the representative periods of music history. This literature provides for the development of both individual and ensemble skills. Performance includes winter and spring concerts as well as the All-City Music Festival. Membership is by audition. High school orchestra members also participate as a pit orchestra for the production of a school’s Broadway musical. Additional assignments and performances will be required to earn Honors credit.

Prerequisite: students must have completed 9th grade orchestra with a grade of “B” or higher to enroll for honors credit

Course ID: 190791/190792

AP Music Theory (11-12)

(College level- Dual Enrollment)

This AP Music Theory course is designed to develop aural, performance, composition and theoretical knowledge skills of students to levels beyond the high school level.  Students are encouraged to progress to be able to take the AP exam during fourth quarter.  Students who select NOT to participate in the AP exam are expected to take a cumulative, AP comparable, teacher-graded end of course exam.

Prerequisite: One year of experience in an ensemble or membership in a music pathway.

Course ID: 191521/191522

Cambridge Advanced Music- AS Level (11-12) *Begins 2026-2027

(College level- Dual Enrollment)

Cambridge International AS Level Music encourages learners to develop their musical skills in a variety of music styles and traditions and build on their musical interests. Learners are encouraged to listen, compose and perform with understanding, analysis and confident communication. They learn to become independent and critical thinkers.

Prerequisite: Membership in an ensemble or membership in a music pathway.

Course ID: 190511/190512

Concert Band (9-12)

This course is considered to be the principal performing band in the high school instrumental music curriculum. Students will rehearse and perform standard band literature designed to strengthen basic musicianship and instrumental technique. Membership is by audition. In senior high school, the Concert Band also serves as the nucleus for the marching band program as a part of the first semester’s activities. Other performances include winter and spring concerts as well as the All-City Music Festival.  

Prerequisite: audition or successful completion of 8th grade Band

Course ID: 190621/190622

Honors Concert Band (10-12)

Course description similar to Concert Band. . Additional assignments and performances will be required for Honors credit.

Prerequisite: students must have completed 9th grade concert band with a grade of “B” or higher to enroll for honors credit

Course ID: 190681/190682

Honors Color Guard (10-12)

The color guard course is considered a principal performing ensemble in the high school instrumental music curriculum.  Students will rehearse and perform in the fall and spring semesters through marching band and winter guard.  A variety of equipment and techniques are covered in this course, such as:  dance/movement, flags, rifles, sabers, and other props.  Additional assignments and performances will be required for honors credit.  Students are required to participate in scheduled performances.  Each semester in this course qualifies for 1 credit of physical education.  

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

Course ID: 191221/191222