Fine Arts
This class must be taken concurrently with Jazz Band I, II, III, or IV, unless the student has an academic scheduling conflict with the class period or the approval of the director. These courses consist of small and large ensemble as well as solo/individual performance techniques and fundamentals. Attention is given to music theory, listening,…
Read More about JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLEI, II, III AND IV.The Digital Art III course will build upon Digital Art II with an emphasis on design and conceptual thinking in the digital art medium. Students will gain a higher degree of specialization and expand their technical skills on a variety of in-depth digital art projects, while gaining exposure to diverse editing programs and tools.Students will…
Read More about Art III Digital Art.The seventh grade is a performance-based curriculum that serves as a training class for the eighth and ninth grade choirs in which proper vocal singing, music theory, and music literature are studied. Many types of vocal music are sung, including popular and folk music as well as music of a more serious nature. Seventh grade…
Read More about Vocal Music.The seventh grade is a performance-based curriculum that serves as a training class for the eighth grade choir in which proper choral singing, music theory, and music literature are studied. Many styles of choral music are sung, including popular and folk music as well as music of a more serious nature. Seventh grade choirs perform…
Read More about Concert Choir.Concert Orchestra at the seventh grade level is open only to those who have had training in the elementary string program in Arlington or elsewhere. No beginners are enrolled. The program is set up as a continuation of basic string training with an introduction to fine string literature. Also, more emphasis is given to performance.
Read More about Concert Orchestra.Orchestra at the seventh grade level is open only to those who have had training in the elementary string program in Arlington or elsewhere. No beginners are enrolled. The program is set up as a continuation of basic string training with an introduction to fine string literature. Also, more emphasis is given to performance. Seventh…
Read More about Symphonic Orchestra.All prospective band students are given a musical aptitude test in the spring of their sixth grade year. This test is given to determine the innate musical ability of the student, but is not necessarily a criterion by which all band students are selected. Beginners are started in the seventh grade. The band program is…
Read More about Band.Students are given opportunities for exploring, organizing, understanding, and evaluating their own ability for creative expression in a variety of media: paint, clay, charcoal, pastel, fiber, printmaking, sculpture, etc. Craftsmanship and active participation in the creative process will be encouraged. Student will have the opportunity to participate in various shows and competitions throughout the year.…
Read More about Art.Expressive singing, tone quality and voice blending, song interpretation and dramatization are stressed. Special groups are formed based on students’ performance abilities. Concert and contest performances are part of the curriculum.
Read More about Vocal Music.Expressive singing, vocal tone, sight reading, song interpretation and dramatization are stressed. Special groups are formed based on students’ performance abilities. Concert and contest performances are part of the curriculum. Eighth grade choirs perform in programs and may compete in UIL contests during the year. Students may be required to attend rehearsals or performances outside…
Read More about Concert Choir.