Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/7/2024 - 7:00 PM
Category: DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
Type: Action
Subject: 10.5 Approval of Updated 9-12 Course Description: Advanced Chamber Choir with Honors
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Attachment Summary
File Attachment:
Advanced Chamber Choir with Honors A_B.pdf
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Background: The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) is committed to developing courses that provide students with a wide range of opportunities to prepare students to "contribute and thrive in a changing world." Our Board of Education encourages creating new courses and updating courses that are engaging to our students and prepare them for success in the 21st Century. These new courses include the California State Standards and support students in their pursuit of college and career readiness. Our high school teachers regularly review course offerings to ensure content reflects current standards and is relevant and applicable. Based on our strong commitment to engage all learners, the following new courses are being proposed in Visual and Performing Arts
Status Our high school teachers regularly review course offerings to ensure content reflects current standards and is relevant and applicable. Based on our strong commitment to engage all learners, the following updated course is being proposed in Visual and Performing Arts: Advanced Chamber Choir with Honors.

This course is an advanced choir class for choral students, of all voice types, who desire to obtain an in-depth study of choral music. This course is intended to serve as a Level 3 (of 3) ensemble within a choral program. Students will receive advanced instruction in vocal development and technique, advanced sight-reading, and music theory.
Fiscal Impact Instructional materials will be purchased from the District-established Instructional Materials budget.
Superintendent's Recommendation: Approve Updated 9-12 Course Description: Advanced Chamber Choir with Honors.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jason Krolikowski - Director of Secondary Education
Signed By:
Chris Van Schaack - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Steven Drouin Moved, Member Yanira Guzman seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve Updated 9-12 Course Description: Advanced Chamber Choir with Honors.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Emily Prusso     Yes
Kristie Wang     Yes
Yanira Guzman     Yes
Steven Drouin     Yes