Performing Arts: Guitar

This pathway has three courses with the first as a Dual Enrollment course for college credit with Yuba Community College's MUSIC-35. Students who are interested in a performing arts career in all grade levels will benefit from these courses which include: Guitar I (Concentrator) and Guitar II (Capstone) as the CTE Pathway. Guitar III is available as a year-long course for students who wish to continue their musical education.

Courses

Introductory

Pirate Focus
Grade Level: 9
UC/CSU: Elective (“G”) requirement
Credits: 10.0
Graduation Requirement: GFSF
Pre-requisites: None.
Dual Enrollment/Articulation: Articulation with Yuba College (COUNS 25)
Grading Scale: 4.0
Description: A comprehensive career and life planning course. Students complete the course with a 10 Year Plan for success, a Skills-Based Education Plan, the beginning of a Professional Portfolio, and a sense of relevance for their high school courses. In the context of a study of the changes that occur during a typical life span, each student will construct a personal profile of current and projected interests, aptitudes, skills, values, personality, and life and personal circumstances.

Concentrator

Guitar I
Grade Level: 9 - 12
UC/CSU: VAPA (“F”) requirement- pending
Credits: 10.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective/CTE
Pathway: Performing Arts Concentrator
Pre-requisites: None
Grading Scale: 4.0
Dual Enrollment/Articulation: DE/Articulation with Yuba College MUSIC 35
Description: This course is designed for the beginner musician wanting to learn how to play the guitar. In this class students will learn how to read sheet music and chord charts while learning how to strum chords to popular music. There is now previous musical experience required. Outside performances are required for this course.

Capstone

Guitar II
Grade Level: 9 - 12
UC/CSU: VAPA (“F”) requirement- pending
Credits: 10.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective/CTE
Pathway: Performing Arts Capstone
Pre-requisites: None
Grading Scale: 4.0
Description: This course is designed for students who have taken Guitar 1 OR have a basic understanding of how to play the guitar including how to read music, playing open chords, and playing melodies and riffs. Outside performances are required for this course.