Grade 9
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.
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…
These courses emphasize cardiovascular and kinesthetic instruction through exposure to jazz, tap, ballet, modern, and folk dance.
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…
These advanced select ensembles perform a wide variety of musical styles including traditional choral music, all-state repertoire, madrigals, show choir, jazz, swing, and popular music. Performance and choreography are integral parts of the curriculum. The name of such a group may differ with the high school in which it is organized. Students may be required…
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 the number and distribution of voices available. The names of…
These full year courses consist of marching, concert, sight-reading, solo, small ensemble, and individual instrumental technique. Many appearances are made throughout the year including concerts, pep rallies, football games, marching and concert contests and evaluations. All students are auditioned for classes according to ability levels. Each fall semester that the student participates in Marching Band…
These full year courses consist of concert, sight-reading, solo work, small ensemble and individual instrumental technique.Multiple appearances are made throughout the year including concerts, solo and ensemble, and concert contests and evaluations. All students are auditioned for classes according to ability levels. Students in orchestra may have rehearsals outside the school day and are required…
This full year course is open to members of the band who have a desire to learn and experience modern, popular, and/or jazz music. This course must be taken concurrently with Band I, II, III, IV, or Orchestra I, II, III, or IV, unless the student plays only piano, guitar, or electric bass guitar. Students…
This full year course includes the basic fundamentals of musicianship, theory, musical materials, basic terminology, ear- training and sight-singing procedures. It also integrates interval studies and identification with simple melodic and harmonic dictation. A basic knowledge of the piano keyboard is recommended.