Glee Club The only prerequisite of this treble-voice ensemble is a desire to sing. Unison to four-part music is performed, and students are required to perform in four departmental concerts and their attendant...
Guitar 161 This is a multi-level guitar class for beginners through advanced. No prior musical knowledge or playing experience is required. Basic guitar playing technique, including tuning, note reading and chord playing is included. Grades are based on knowledge of...
Honors Advanced Radio Production 371, 471, 571, 671, 771 Students in the Radio Broadcasting program may be invited to enroll in this advanced radio broadcasting and leadership course in which students are expected to demonstrate expertise in broadcast journalism,...
Honors Advanced Television and Film Production 371, 471, 571, 671, 771 Students in the Television and Film program may be invited to enroll in this advanced television broadcasting and leadership course in which students are expected to demonstrate expertise in...
Honors News Radio and Sportscasting 371, 471, 571, 671, 771 Students in the News and Sportscasting program may be invited to enroll in this advanced radio broadcasting and leadership course in which students are expected to demonstrate expertise in broadcast...
Improvisation 361 This advanced acting course emphasizes the technique of improvisation. The art of improvisation will be developed in both short form and long form. Many improvisational games and techniques will be learned. This class will be performance based with a...
Instrumental Exploration 163 This is a course for the student with no previous training. Instruction is available for any band or orchestra instrument. Beginning stages of tone production, fingerings, pitch discrimination, rhythmic interpretation, note reading and...
Introduction to Broadcasting 161 Introduction to Broadcasting is the gateway class for students interested in becoming involved with Glenbrook South’s radio station (88.5 FM) and/or Glenbrook South’s cable television station (GBS-TV) and film studio. In...
Introduction to Drama 161 This beginning course for students interested in learning about theater and the performing arts includes theater games, pantomime skills, character development, scene study and various performance...
Jazz Bands These before-school classes will meet throughout the year. Basic fundamentals of the jazz idiom will be studied, and performance is the course’s goal. Prerequisite: Students will be placed in either Jazz Lab Band or Jazz Ensemble by the director...
Marching Concert Band / Concert Band Placement in this ensemble is by audition after successful completion of Freshman Marching Band or Titan Band. Students in this course demonstrate some technical proficiency on their instrument and are continuing to develop...
Marching Symphonic Band/Symphonic Band Placement in this ensemble is by audition after successful completion of Freshman Marching Band or Titan Band. Students in this ensemble have demonstrated intermediate mastery of their instrument and perform literature of a...
Marching Symphonic Winds/ Symphonic Winds Placement in this ensemble is by audition after successful completion of Freshman Marching Band or Titan Band. Students in these ensembles have attained a high degree of proficiency on their instrument and perform literature...
Master Singers This mixed-voice ensemble is the most advanced curricular choral group in the school; advanced literature is performed, and students are required to participate in all departmental concerts, music contests, and concert tours. Prerequisite: Placement in...
Music Production and Technology 163, 263 Students in Music Production and Technology will learn to utilize synthesizers and samplers on a variety of digital audio workstations (DAW). Modern digital recording techniques are learned through hands-on experience in the...
Music Production and Technology LA Students in Music Production and Technology LA will learn to utilize synthesizers and samplers on a variety of digital audio workstations (DAW). Modern digital recording techniques are learned through hands-on experience in the...
Music Theory 161 An accelerated study of the basic principles of music theory: notation, scales, keys, harmony, melody and four-part writing, form, ear training, sight singing and harmonic analysis. A brief overview of music history from medieval to contemporary times...
News and Sports Broadcasting 161, 261, 361, 461, 561, 661, 761 This course is designed specifically for students with an interest in broadcast journalism. Students are responsible for the design and development of on-air journalistic packages that meet the perceived...
Orchestra-String Ensemble This ensemble is for freshmen and other students continuing to develop fundamental musicianship and technique. String Ensemble rehearses and performs a wide variety of string literature. Occasionally, this ensemble will combine forces with...
Photography 161 Photography is the art of seeing, thinking, composing, processing and presenting images. The goal of the GBS Photography program is to nurture the ability and desire of students to make images that inform, surprise, enlighten or mystify. Students will...
