Senior High Concert Band
    The senior high band is a credit-bearing course that can be used to fulfill the arts credit requirement for high school graduation. Scheduled to meet one block every other day during the year, the group presents four public concerts annually.  In addition, the band presents educational programs at Fairley and Kenney Elementary schools, holiday programs for senior citizens and community entertainment when asked.

     Students enrolled in the band program have the opportunity to audition and participate in All-County, Area All-State, Conference All-State and New York State School Music Association Solo Competition for increased recognition.  The following school organizations are also available to students enrolled in instrumental music:

Jazz Band

     Exploring the history of American jazz music, the Senior High Jazz Band plays a variety of musical styles during the year, including swing, rock, ballads, blues, and pop.  Performances are given on the Senior High Band Concerts and for community organizations as well as for the Award Assembly. Rehearsals are held after school on Monday and Thursday before school.  Students not enrolled in the band may audition if interested.

Marching Band and Color Guard

     Beginning in March and performing throughout the summer, the marching band and color guard are the most visible instrumental music organization in the school. Open to students in grades 7-12, the marching band performs at local field day parades, the Oswego Fourth of July parade, the Canastota Boxing Hall of Fame parade and the State Fair.  In addition to the practice and performances an annual trip to Darien Lake is planned in August.  During the summer of 2001, the members attended the Drum Corp International quarter-final competition in Buffalo prior to a fun filled day at Six Flags.  

Music courses offered in the Curriculum Guide

Knowledge Development Skill Development

Music Theory I - 1 Credit Senior Band - 1 Credit

Music Theory II - 1 Credit Senior Chorus - 1 Credit

Music Theory III (Independent Study)

Senior High Band

The Hannibal Central High School instrumental music program offers the following courses:

- Senior Band -- 1 Credit

- Jazz Ensemble -- non-credit (an after school activity)

- Marching Band -- non-credit (an after school activity)

Students unable to enroll in Senior Band may be allowed to take instrumental lessons pending instructor approval.

*Students enrolled in Senior Band are required to take Instrumental Lessons.

Chorus

The Hannibal Central High School vocal music program offers the following courses:

- Senior Chorus - 1 Credit

- Select Chorus - non-credit (extra curricular activity by audition)

Several band and chorus concerts are given annually. Students are encouraged to pursue their individual talents through participation in NYSSMA solo competition, all-county and all-state festivals.

Music Theory I (1 credit)

Previous knowledge is not a prerequisite for this course. Course Outline: Ear Training, Sight-singing, Clefs and Notations, Major Scales and Signatures, Time Values and Meters, Minor Scales and Intervals. All students will practice and perform from a basic piano method.

Music Theory II (1 credit)

Course Outline: Review of Music Theory I, Ear Training, Basic Harmony, Triads, Seventh Chords and continuation of Piano Techniques. Orchestration, Transposition and Composition are introduced.

Prerequisite: All students must have successfully completed Music Theory I

Music Theory III (credit based on contract)

Course Outline: Review of Music Theory I and Music Theory II, Review of Basic Harmony, Two and Three part Harmony, Clefs and Transposition, Advanced Harmony, Orchestration, Composition, Conducting and Continuation of Piano Techniques.

(Course taught on an independent study basis)

Prerequisite: All students must have successfully completed Music Theory I and Music Theory II