CEDARCREST MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The Music Department is comprised of music classes to include Concert Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Chamber Choir, Guitar Class, and Music History (History of Jazz, Funk, Folk and Rock). As a part of the CHS Music Department, students have many opportunities to participate in events and activities including department retreats/lock-in events, concerts, festivals, and sporting events. All students and parents involved in these classes/ensembles are a part of the CHS Music Department and the RHYTHM Music Boosters Organization (Riverview Helping Youth To Have Music).

CHS Music Dept. Constitution 

Expectations and Goals

Students are required to set and achieve goals. These are necessary compenents to a positive, successful program. All CHS musicians are encouraged to set goals to become refined musicians. Cedarcrest builds dedicated, educated musicians who challenge themselves and each other in positive ways. Musical ensembles at Cedarcrest are safe places where students have fun while creating music of high quality.

Grading

Objective grading of student efforts and outcomes are based on daily participation, objective testing, and performances. Assignments and tests will be required. Listening tests, theory, history and overall musicianship are focal points to the music curriculum. Knowledge of the keyboard/individual instrument, staves, note names and rhythms are the building blocks that students will experience every class period.

Lettering

Students can earn the academic Music Letter in bands and choirs (see Letter Policy for details)  Band students must attend 75% of football games (Homecoming Field Show is mandatory) and 75% of basketball games. Choir students must perform the National Anthem at two home games (Basketall, football, volleyball, etc.).  All students must earn a 92% or higher on the proficiency exam. Students must also earn 150 Individual Letter Points in order to be eligable to letter. Students who desire to letter must be enrolled in band/choir all year.

Cedarcrest High School

Cedarcrest's mission is to prepare our students for the challenges of the future. This mission guides the development and implementation of all of the school’s programs and activities. As a staff, we are committed to the development of the total child in an environment that is nurturing and respectful.

Cedarcrest opened its doors in 1993. The school was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School largely due to its innovative and responsive programs. Since then, these programs have continued to evolve to accommodate the needs of our students and to respond to changing state and national requirements. Our school has been recognized consistently throughout the years for our students outstanding success in Advanced Placement Exams, Washington Assessment of Student Learning improvement and college entrance assessments.

Cedarcrest High School serves nearly 900 students in grades 9-12. As a member of the Cascade Conference/Eastshore WMEA Region, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of interscholastic athletic teams and competitions.

This Website

This site was created and was overseen by CHS Band and Choir students in its first two years of operation.  The site is now managed by the CHS Music Director and a few volunteer parents directly affiliated w/ the Music Dept.   It will continue to be a main source of information regarding the CHS Music Department and in downloadable documents.

Questions

Click here to find out how to contact the music department.