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RCHS MUSIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PLEASE NOTE: Offered at Richland County High School, but not listed in the course listings, are two jazz bands. The "Jazz Band Ensemble", also known as the Jazz Ensemble, is an advanced placement class and requires an audition. There are a limited number of seats in this ensemble, and students must be able to perform at an advanced high school, to entry level college level. This ensemble meets during 5th block.

Not listed under the RCHS course listings is a second jazz band, entitled Jazz Lab Band. This ensemble is offered year round, and is open to any instrument (flute, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, etc.). No audition is required for the Jazz Lab Band. This ensemble meets during 2nd block.

Music History, Music Theory I, Music Theory II, & Origins of Jazz and Rock are offered based on student enrollment.

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Richland County High School
1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191 ext. 3153
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