The study of art at Chaminade prepares students to take on the world with passion and creativity. Whether they are studying theater, dance, voice, instrumental music, film, or studio art, Chaminade art students develop empathy as they look at the world from different perspectives. Knowledgeable faculty inspire their students to develop their talents and pursue their passion.
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All six of the art disciplines at Chaminade offer a sequence of study that encourages growth, enhancing critical thinking, decision making, and risk taking.
Most students will take an introductory art course in their 9 th grade year, giving them the opportunity to continue with their study of art in greater depth during any – or all –of their years at Chaminade . Students also have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular and co -curricular programs.
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The Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts on the Chaminade College Preparatory high school campus in West Hills is a state -of-the -art 365 -seat theatre. This home for creativity houses a scene shop, black box classroom theatre, a dance studio with a slip resistant, sprung floor, and band and choral rooms complete with acoustic treatments.
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DRAMA THE ARTS AT
DRAMA I - Introduction to Theatre Arts
DRAMA II- 1: Acting Workshop II, III, IV
DRAMA II- 2: Musical Theatre Workshop II, III, IV
DRAMA II- 3: Acting on Camera II, III, IV
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Real world application guided by Broadway veteran Drama Director, Yvette Lawrence Bishop;
Introducing a timeline of theatre in Drama I, moving onto scene study, a focus on acting techniques such as Sanford Meisner, Uta Hagen, Eric Morris and a study of Musical Theatre song interpretation, scene work, and audition techniques.
STUDENT CENTERED, PERFORMANCE-BASED CLASSES
Opportunities to participate in theatre festivals and competitions.
Students find their authentic selves as artists and move on to wonderful colleges and universities to major in acting, musical theatre, stage management, production work.
BEYOND CHAMINADE
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Jerry Herman Awards
National Youth Arts Awards
YoungArts *Spotlight*DTASC
Fall play
Spring Musical
DTASC Showcases
Outdoor Productions
& Black Box 48 Hours of Madness
AWARDS AND PERFORMANCES
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Guided by Yvette Lawrence Bishop and Technical Director, Journeyman/ Carpenter/ Union Stage Crew member, Mike Davis and professional music directors, choreographers, set and lighting designers.
Student centered technical crews and leadership: producers, stage managers, tech directors, carpentry, rigging, scenic, electrics, props, sound, wardrobe, hair/makeup, box office, media and a drama board.
Students perform in the cast and also participate on tech crews.
Technical Crews serve all events in the Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts.
Membership in International Thespian Society.
And best of all…the family they become!
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DANCE
DANCE I
DANCE II
DANCE III
DANCE IV
DANCE ENSEMBLE
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Chaminade students have the opportunity to work with guest artists hailing from renowned organizations such as Alvin Ailey II, BODYTRAFFIC Chuthis , Kidd Pivot, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, Missouri Ballet Theater, The Juilliard School, and Rasta Thomas‘ Rock the Ballet.
GUEST ARTISTS
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PERFORMANCES
The Chaminade Dance Ensemble is a pre -professional performance group that has the opportunity to work with guest choreographers and dance for audiences at annual performances, school-wide functions, and special events.
Annual Performances: September Soiree
Winter Dance Concert
Swing into Spring Spring Dance Concert
CHOIR THE ARTS AT CHAMINADE
CHORUS I
CHORUS II
CHORUS III
CONCERT CHOIR
SPIRITONES ACAPELLA ENSEMBLE
ADVANCED VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
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Recent Awards:
International Choir Tour to Italy, 2020
Gold Award from Forum Music Festivals (San Diego, 2019)
Silver Award from Heritage Music Festivals (Seattle, 2018)
Silver Award from Heritage Music Festivals (Universal Studios Hollywood, 2017)
Annual Performances:
Christmas Concert
March Choral Showcase
Spring Concert
AWARD AND PERFORMANCES
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Being a part of the Chaminade Choir Program means that you are a part of a family.
Singing is the foundation that our community is built upon.
We accept singers of all levels who share a love for choral music.
THE HEART OF THE CHOIR PROGRAM
Students in our program go on to study music at the collegiate level at prestigious universities around the country.
Whether you sing for your own enjoyment or plan to further your vocal music studies, you always have a place in the choir program!
BEYOND CHAMINADE
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
EAGLE REGIMENT I - IV – Marching Band
JAZZ BAND I- IV
WIND ENSEMBLE I- IV
INSTRUMENTAL GUITAR
AP MUSIC THEORY
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Winter Color Guard
Indoor Drumline
Percussion Ensemble
Fall Concert
Spring Concert
Perform and compete at the local, regional, and national level
PROGRAMS AND PERFORMANCES
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FOCUS ON THE INDIVIDUAL
Bring in coaches for specific instrumental families
Multiple guest artists, clinicians, and conductors throughout the year
Opportunity for chamber ensemble performances
Opportunity for senior solo performances in the Spring
UNIQUE AND VARIED REPERTOIRE
Introduction to music from outside of western classical music
Performance and production of various styles and genres
Focus on recently composed and commissioned pieces
Chaminade Instrumental Music website: www.chaminadebands.com
Instagram @ chaminadebands
Mr. Jordan Lewis, M.M. Director of Instrumental Music
jlewis@chaminade.org
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FILM
FILM I – Introduction to Film Study and Production
FILM II – Advanced Film Production and Screenwriting
FILM III, IV, V, VI, VII – Advanced Film Workshop
PHOTOGRAPHY
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STUDENTS AS CREATORS
Students create films in collaborative crews and learn all aspects of filmmaking as:
Producers
Writers Directors
Cinematographers
Editors
Costume Design
Lighting
Sound
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All film is story, and we develop those stories in class workshops.
Learning all steps in the process – from writing and storyboarding to filming and editing – enable students to discover their talents and develop their skills
Students are selected annually for regional, national, and international film festivals including NFFTY, AAHSFF, and the Calabasas Film Festival.
We host our own Chaminade Film Festival each Spring
FOCUS ON PROCESS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Chaminade Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Chaminade FilmProgram Instagram @ NadeFilm
Ms. Karen Thumm, B.S. Film, MA Ed. Arts Department Chair Film Program Director kthumm@chaminade.org
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VISUAL ART
ART APPRECIATION A & B
ART IA: FUNDAMENTALS OF ART
ART IB- 1: STUDIO ART WATERCOLOR
ART IB- 2: 3D DESIGN
ART IB- 3: DIGITAL DESIGN
ART II: STUDIO ART II - Acrylic and Composition
ART IIB: DIGITAL DESIGN
ART III: STUDIO ART III - 20th Century Art Explorations
ART IV: STUDIO ART IV - Postmodern Art Explorations
AP STUDIO ART – Drawing Portfolio
AP STUDIO ART – 2D Design
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Robert Graham Memorial Art
Exhibition at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Los Angeles, CA
CSUN Art Galleries Annual
High School Invitational,
CSUN Main Gallery Northridge, CA
The National Art Honor Society is an art club that engages students who have a passion for arts and desire to use it to promote and support all art, School’s Mission, social justice, and School’s fun events.
ART EXHIBITIONS NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY
Mrs. Nela V. Steric, M.F.A., M.A.E.
Visual Arts Teacher
nsteric@chaminade.org
Ms. Amber Jackson, B.F.A., Illustration
Diversity Team Co -Advisor
Visual Arts Teacher ajackson@chaminade.org
