Grade 10
These courses provide opportunities to become familiar with plays and playwrights, principles and practices of acting, directing, and playwriting, and some aspects of technical theatre such as scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and make-up design. The elements to be studied are focused upon within the context of the world’s great periods of theatre history. Students may…
Read More about Theatre Arts I, II, III AND IV.This course provides practical hands-on experience in acting and stagecraft through the preparation and public performance of plays.
Read More about Theatre Productions I, II, III AND IV.These courses familiarize the students with various aspects of technical theatre such as lighting, set design, sound, make-up, and costumes. Students participate in research and design and work on technical crews for stage productions. Students may be required to attend rehearsals or performances outside of regular school hours. Courses must be taken in sequence.
Read More about Tech Theatre I, II, III AND IV.This course will expose students to a wide range of musical theatre disciplines, including techniques & performances in acting, voice, and dance. Students will receive comprehensive and rigorous instruction so that they may make informed choices about the craft, college, and the profession. The course will also enhance and cultivate the creative gifts of each…
Read More about Musical Theatre I, II, III AND IV.These courses emphasize cardiovascular and kinesthetic instruction through exposure to jazz, tap, ballet, modern, and folk dance.
Read More about Dance I, II, III AND IV.This course explores the technique and the theory of Contemporary and Modern Dance. Emphasis is placed on technique and the application of movement principles essential to the training of the dancer. In this course, different styles of contemporary and modern dance will be presented with an emphasis on improving dynamic alignment, developing integrated movement patterns…
Read More about Modern/Contemporary Dance I,II,III AND IV.This advanced select ensemble performs a wide variety of musical styles including traditional choral music, all-state repertoire, madrigals, show choir, jazz, swing, and popular music. Performance is stressed and some time is devoted to choreography. The name of such a group may differ with the high school in which it is organized. Students may be…
Read More about Voice Ensemble I,II, III AND IV.These full year choir classes emphasize choral singing, music theory, listening, and performance. Ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students will comprise various classes according to achievement levels checked by audition. The classes may be composed of all males, all females, or mixed according to number and distribution of voices available. The names of these…
Read More about Choral Music I, II, III AND IV.These full year courses consist of marching, concert playing, sight-reading, solo work, small ensemble playing and individual instrumental technique. Public performance is stressed and many appearances are made throughout the year including concerts, pep rallies, football games, marching and concert contests. All students are auditioned for classes according to achievement levels, i.e. Symphonic or Honors…
Read More about Band I, II, III, AND IV.These full year courses consist of concert playing, sight-reading, solo work, small ensemble playing and individual instrumental technique. Public performance is stressed and many appearances are made throughout the year including concerts, solo and ensemble, and concert contests. All students are auditioned for classes according to achievement levels, i.e. Concert, Philharmonic, or Symphony Orchestras. Students…
Read More about Orchestra I, II, III, AND IV.