This class is open to all OHS students interested in singing in a non-auditioned choir. Students will be expected to attend all rehearsals and performances throughout the year. This choir is designed to be a showcase of our Omro musical talent. Optional tours and trips will be announced throughout the year. Committed singers will improve their skills through vocal technique, note-reading, sight-reading, and basic musicianship.
Fee: $10.00 (approximate)
Do you enjoy playing the piano? Wish you could learn to play your favorite songs? Then “Intro to Piano'' is the class for you. This class is open to all OHS students interested in learning how to play the piano. Since this is not a performance based class, it is a great option for students who are interested in music but don’t enjoy performing on stage. Students will learn how to play a variety of music, from folk to pop, on the piano. Students will also learn how to read piano music and chord structures. This course is designed for beginner piano students, but students with piano experience are also welcome to join. Students will further their musical skills in notation, performance, sight-reading and composition.
Fee: $10.00 (approximate)
This class is open to all high school students who desire a background in an overall study of music fundamentals. The course will include the study of basic music notation, chords and chord structure, rhythm, harmony, and will also give the student an opportunity to increase his/her listening skills. This class is available to those students who already may possess some skills in music theory and also for someone who wants to learn more about it. Choir and band students may want to supplement their knowledge of music through this course; however, students do not have to be a member of a performing group to become a member of this class.
Fee: $10.00 (approximate)
This class is open to students who have already taken Music Theory. We will build on concepts already discussed in the first Music Theory course. We will be composing, listening to music as well as working on the aural skills needed for a musician in this day and age. Whether students intend on having music be a part of their profession or just a hobby, this class will help them become a better and more knowledgeable musician.
Fee: $10.00 (approximate)
The concert band is the primary instrumental music performance group at OHS. The band performs annual winter and spring concerts, and participates in both Solo/Ensemble and Large Group festivals. This group also comprises the marching band and pep band. The marching band performs at football games and local parades throughout the year, including the summer. The pep band performs at school athletic events and pep rallies. Attendance at all performances is necessary for a successful performance. This class requires individual preparation of materials, self-motivation, and the willingness to work toward common goals for the benefit of the group
Prerequisite: Must have prior instrumental experience
Fee: $10.00 (approximate)
