Performing Arts

Acting

This course is intended for beginning acting students as well as experienced actors. Emphasis is on the development of acting skills for the stage, including vocal productions, improvisation, stage directions, character development and script analysis. An overview of various methods of acting technique, stage terminology and production elements, i.e. set and lighting design, is included. Students will perform a monologue and at least one multi-character scene.

Band

Band includes the study and performance of classical, semi-classical, marches, and popular music. Instruction will also be given to improve students’ techniques on their instruments and knowledge of music fundamentals. The band will perform at home football games, the Christmas concert, the Spring Concert, as well as parades and other out-of-school performances.

String Orchestra

The string orchestra is open to all ninth through twelfth grade students who play a string instrument, such as violin, viola, 'cello or bass. The objectives of the class are to improve the students’ knowledge and skill level on their instrument, to study various styles of music and to perform at two concerts – Christmas and Spring, in conjunction with the Band and Chorus. The repertoire is drawn from music composed between the fourteenth and twentieth centuries. At successful completion of the school year, students will receive one credit in Fine Arts.

Chorus

This course includes the rehearsal and performance of sacred and secular choral literature. It introduces basic music theory to allow the student to develop his/her sight singing skills as well as heighten the student’s aesthetic appreciation of music.

Jazz Dance

This course is designed to teach students jazz dance technique, essentials and introduction to tap dance technique, body strength and alignment, and basic dance combinations to choreograph dance routines. The students will then perform a routine for an invited audience. The class is open to all skill levels.

Music for Musicians

This course is an introduction to music theory, harmony and the basic principles by which music is written. Class activities include listening to music, ear training exercises, becoming familiar with the piano keyboard, and performing on the students’ chosen instruments.

Music! Its Role In Our Lives

This experience based program surveys music and its role in our lives. It is an active study of how music says who we are as human beings and how we express ourselves through music. There are two or three classroom activities each day that demonstrate the musical goals of the chapters. The students do not have to be band or chorus members to understand the concepts. The activities are designed for all high school students.