Modern Music
Beginner/Intermediate Rock Band
This course is designed to nurture an appreciation of the art of rock music. It will be divided into analysis, practical, audio, composition and performance, and will have an emphasis on the history of popular music from the 60’s to the present day. A fundamental understanding of basic reading skills and chord charts will be studied. A variety of styles will be explored and performed from blues, rock, pop, Motown, reggae, country, and rap. The band will perform throughout the year at various venues including the annual Brentwood regatta.
Advanced Rock Band
Open to graduates of the Intermediate Rock Band or can show by audition, proficiency on their instrument, and meet the standards of the Advanced Rock Band, this course will be divided into analysis, practical, audio, composition and performance. Members will do an advanced exploration and understand the audio/visual equipment used by rock bands for performance and recording. Further instruction will be given in band etiquette, instrument role, microphone technique, balance, blend, mixing, lead singing, harmony singing, dynamics and showmanship.
The “Composition” Rock Band
This course is designed for students who have completed at least one year of Advanced Rock Band or can show by audition, proficiency on their instrument and meet the standards of the “Composition” Rock Band. Students of this advanced class will learn the craft of composing, arranging and recording, along with the use of computers and music scoring software. As in Intermediate Rock Band, A variety of styles will be explored, composed and performed, from blues, rock, pop, Motown, reggae, country, and rap. The band will perform throughout the year at various venues including the annual Brentwood Regatta.
