Visual Arts
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…
Seventh grade is a performance-based curriculum that serves as a developmental class in which proper vocal singing, music theory, and music literature are studied. Many types of vocal music are sung, including popular and folk music. Seventh grade choirs perform in programs and compete in UIL contests during the year.
Seventh grade is a performance-based curriculum that serves as a developmental class in which proper choral singing, music theory, and music literature are studied. Many styles of choral music are sung, including popular and folk music. Seventh grade choirs perform in programs and compete in UIL contests during the year. Students may be required to…
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. More emphasis is given to performance.
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.More emphasis is given to performance. Seventh grade orchestras…
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. Students will have the opportunity to participate in various shows and competitions throughout the year.…
Expressive singing, tone quality and voice blending, song interpretation and dramatization are stressed. Groups are formed based on students’ performance abilities. Concert and contest performances are part of the curriculum.
Expressive singing, vocal tone, sight reading, song interpretation and dramatization are explored. Ensembles are formed based on students’ performance abilities. Concert and contest performances are part of the curriculum. Choirs perform in programs and may compete in contests, such as UIL Concert and Sightreading, during the year. Students may be required to attend rehearsals or…
Concert Orchestra at the eighth grade level will include a study of string techniques leading to the performance of more advanced literature. This is an advancing level orchestra consisting mostly of eighth graders and some advanced seventh graders. Attention will be given to solo and ensemble playing to improve individual skill. Students in the Concert…
Symphonic Orchestra at the eighth grade level will include a study of string techniques leading to the performance of advanced literature. This is an advanced level orchestra consisting mostly of eighth graders and the most advanced seventh graders. Other features of this program at this level encompass experiences with symphonic music with the addition of…