2300 Band
This program is a performing band, typically of fifteen or more students, in which students learn proper individual and band instrument technique, receive standards-based sequential music instruction. It may include guitar band, garage band, symphonic band, marching band, Mariachi, jazz band, swing bands, or stage bands. There may be more than one band group at the same time, within the course of instruction.
2305 Chorus/Choir/Vocal Ensemble
This course is inclusive of students learning proper vocal choral, choir and ensemble techniques, the elements of music, and choral music of different styles, cultures, and periods; it may include principals of music drama and appropriate acting within the musical theatre arena. This course offers instruction inclusive of music standards and may include vocal jazz, show or swing choir, Broadway chorus or Blues, jazz choir, madrigal, chamber, vocal ensemble, world music choir/chorus, musical theatre choir, and others; it may provide demonstration of the learning; and includes utilization of the learning through performances. There may be several choral or ensemble groups at the same time, within the course of instruction.
2309 Composition/Songwriting
This class is for students who wish to express themselves through creation of music. It may or may not have a prerequisite of music theory and/or ability to play a melodic instrument; it may use either non conventional or conventional notation; it may include harmonization in addition to melody writing; it may use computers for creating music.
2323 Computers and Electronic/Digital Music
This course is devoted to music composed or realized through electronic media or computer applications related to music, such as creative work, music writing and printing, and performances of contemporary compositions. The course is inclusive of music standards instruction, the study of appropriate physics of sound, and students learn to use the equipment through performance of music from other sources and explore personal means of self-expression.
2326 General/Classroom/Exploratory Music (elementary school standards)
This class is designed to develop the student’s ability to make discriminating judgments regarding music through a variety of musical experiences. The class is inclusive of elementary music standards instruction, the elements of music as found in many different styles, cultures, and periods of music. Classes may include “Music,” “Exploratory Music,” “Introduction to Music,” and others. This class does not normally perform as a group other than an end of course demonstration of learning. If the class performs on a regular basis, it should be coded under another vocal or instrumental course.
2327 General/Exploratory/Introduction to Music (secondary school standards)
This class is designed to develop the student’s ability to make discriminating judgments regarding music through a variety of musical experiences. The class is inclusive of secondary music standards instruction, the elements of music as found in many different styles, cultures, and periods of music. Classes may include “Mime and Music,” “Music Introduction,” “Today’s Music,” “Music of Yesterday and Today,” “Music Survey,” “World of Music,” and others. This class does not normally perform as a group other than an end of course demonstration of learning. If the class performs on a regular basis, it should be coded under another vocal or instrumental course.
2328 Instrumental Ensemble
This course is for instrumental performing groups, typically of two to fourteen students, in which students learn proper individual and ensemble instrument technique, receive standards-based sequential music instruction. It may include world music ensembles, percussion or drumming ensembles, recorder ensemble, jazz ensemble, swing ensemble, guitar ensemble, stage ensemble, or Mariachi. There may be several ensemble groups at the same time, within the course of instruction.
2324 Instrumental Music Lessons (elementary school standards)
This course provides individual class instrumental instruction (brass, guitar, keyboard, digital, percussion, recorders, strings, woodwinds) where students learn to play specific instruments and identify their unique contributions to various types of ensembles. This course provides a study of the elements of music and learning to read music; students are taught to the elementary music standards. This class does not normally perform as a group other than an end of course demonstration of learning. If the class performs, it should be coded as one of the instrumental categories (band, ensemble, or orchestra/symphony).
2325 Instrumental Music Lessons (secondary school standards)
This course provides individual class instrumental instruction (brass, guitar, keyboard, digital, percussion, recorders, strings, woodwinds) where students learn to play specific instruments and identify their unique contributions to various types of ensembles; provides a study of the elements of music and learning to read music and is taught to the proficient and/or advanced music standards. This class does not normally perform as a group other than an end of course demonstration of learning. If the class performs, it should be coded as one the instrumental categories (band, ensemble or orchestra/symphony).
2307 Music Appreciation/History/Literature
This class emphasizes listening activities related to the structure or design of the music from perceptual, creative, historical, and critical viewpoints using a variety of musical forms and styles.
2308 Music Theory
This class concentrates on the theoretical aspects of music, such as symbols, intervals, scale and chord structure, duration, meter, pitch, and harmony. Classes such as "Harmony, Theory, and Styles" belong in this category and not in Music History if the largest proportion of study is theoretical rather than historical or cultural.
2322 Musical Theater
This class is one in which students learn vocal music techniques, principles of musical drama, and acting techniques. They learn skills through performing examples of musical theater, including, but not confined to, Broadway shows.
2303 Orchestra/Symphony
This course is inclusive of fourteen or more students in which they learn proper individual and ensemble instrumental techniques; the elements of music; orchestra music of different styles, cultures, and periods; is inclusive of music standards instruction learning. It provides demonstration of the learning; and includes utilization of the learning through performances.
2316 Voice Class
This class is one in which students learn to use their voices appropriately by singing various types of music, especially chosen for the unique characteristics of their voice (such as range, timbre, tessitura). They also study the elements of music and learn to read music. For this course, a student may perform individually but not as part of a choir/chorus/ensemble.
2398 Other Music Course (including combinations of above)
This designation is for any music course not identified in the series of courses outlined on the CBEDS assignment code list.
