Vocal Music
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 choirs perform in programs and may compete in UIL contests during the year.
Concert Choir
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 in programs and may compete in UIL contests during the year. Students may be required to attend rehearsals or performances outside of regular school hours.
Art
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. (FA7601).
Concert Orchestra
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.
Symphonic 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 grade orchestras perform in programs and may compete in UIL contests during the year. Students may be required to attend rehearsals or performances outside of regular school hours.
Band
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 divided into three groups: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced. Players for each group are selected according to their performance ability regardless of grade level or previous musical experience. A minimum of 30 minutes daily practice is required of all band students. Seventh grade bands perform in programs and may compete in UIL contests during the year. Students may be required to attend rehearsals or performances outside of regular school hours.
Theatre I
The student is introduced to basic acting skills such as improvisation, characterization and stage movement. Play structure and play production are covered.
