Fine Arts
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.This course fulfills the International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements for Group 6 Arts / Electives. Theatre is a practical subject that encourages discovery through experimentation, risk-taking and the presentation of ideas. The IB DP theatre course is multifaceted and gives students the opportunity to actively engage in theatre as creators, designers, directors and performers. It emphasizes…
Read More about IB Theatre SL & IB Theatre HL (YEAR ONE).This course fulfills the International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements for Group 6 Arts / Electives. Students will build on the skills and knowledge of IB Theatre HL Year One.
Read More about IB Theatre HL (Year Two).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 course fulfills the International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements for Group 6 Arts / Electives. The IB DP dance course takes a holistic approach to dance, and embraces a variety of dance traditions and dance cultures—past, present and looking towards the future. Performance, creative and analytical skills are mutually developed and valued whether the students are…
Read More about IB Dance SL (Year One).This course fulfills the International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements for Group 6 Arts / Electives. Students will build on the skills and knowledge of IB Dance SL. This course will fulfill the Texas graduation requirements for fine arts.
Read More about IB Dance HL (Year Two).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.