“The aim and final reason of all music should be nothing else but the glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit.” Johann Sebastian Bach
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This unit is designed for students with a love for performing all genres of music. This subject will focus on all the attributes of performance including sound and lighting. The entire class will perform in both solo and group formats culminating in the entire class forming a ‘class band’ where every student will have the opportunity to participate on their major instrument in a contemporary ensemble. Students who select this unit must be able to sing confidently or play an instrument. The class may also be called upon to prepare items for special occasions. The course’s experience will culminate in the creation of a recorded CD of the top pieces performed. Students will have opportunity to compose and orchestrate for these performances.
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“Praise the Lord, Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord” Psalm 150