Class Syllabus
Band:
The Langford High School Band meets each day for 40 minutes. Instrumental students in grades 7-12 participate in Concert Band, Pep Band and Marching Band. Each year, the Marching Band participates in parade competitions in the area, as well as performing in the LHS Homecoming parade. The concert band goes to Region IV Large Group Contest each spring and performs in two concerts yearly. The Pep Band performs for most home sporting events and has also entertained at state events. The LHS Band also performs for community events, such as Memorial Day programs.
Students may choose to participate in jazz band and solo and small group contest. Lessons are required for students in grades 7 and 8, but are also offered and encouraged to those in 9-12 grade who wish to excel. These students may also choose to audition for honor groups, such as the South Dakota All State Band.
Elementary/Junior High Band Lessons:
Students have the opportunity to begin band in the 5th grade. Lessons are required through the 8th grade and meet with Mrs. Wieser once a week for 15 minutes. Students are required to bring materials (book) and instrument to the lesson and be prepared each week. The student is graded on performance at the lesson and practice time recorded each week. Students in grades 5-8 have the opportunity to participate at solo/ensemble contest each spring. Once students reach a specific level in their lesson book, they are invited to join the band ensemble and practice daily with the band, performing for concerts and other events.
Choir:
Vocal students in grades 9-12 participate in the Mixed Choir, which is a non-auditioned group. Choir meets five times per week for 25 minutes. Students perform at two concerts yearly and attend the Whetstone Valley Choral Festival in March. The choir also participates in the Region IV Large Group Contest each spring.
Lessons are offered to students in grades 9-12 and are encouraged for those who wish to audition for South Dakota High School All State Chorus or Honor Choir. Students may also choose to participate in the Region IV Solo and Ensemble Contest in February.
Junior High Choir:
This ensemble meets twice a week for 25 minutes. Students in grades 7 and 8 are required to participate in JH Choir. Students learn the basics of choral music, focusing on proper vocal technique and part singing (2 -3 parts). Students also participate in the Prairie Harvest Choral Festival, Winter and Spring concerts yearly. If scheduling permits, junior high students may also sign up for vocal lessons, which will help them to prepare for auditioning for select groups, such as South Dakota Junior High Honor Choir.
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Sociology
This class, which is an elective, is open to juniors and seniors. Students use the text, internet and human resources to explore the world around them, the "rules of society" and what happens when we deviate from those rules. Students will use what they learn to create dramatic discussion topics and projects that pertain to weekly subjects.
