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ARTS PERFORMING ARTS
9, 10, 11, 12
Ceramics 2A and 2B (Semester)
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Prerequisites: Ceramics 1B Ceramics & Sculpture II is a second-level course with focus on hand-built clay vessels and sculpture on a larger scale. Students enhance their ability to create interesting and original ceramic objects. Students also continue to explore surface decoration with a variety of glaze applications. This course is composed of two semester courses. Ceramics 2 is composed of two semester courses, 2A and 2B; students who take 2A are not required to take 2B, and students do not need to take 2B immediately following or in the same school year as 2A.
10, 11, 12
Ceramics 3A and 3B (Semester)
Prerequisites: Ceramics 2B Ceramics & Sculpture III is an advanced clay course for students to broaden proficiency and develop a sense of personal artistic style in the clay form. Ceramics 3 is composed of two semester courses, 3A and 3B; students who take 3A are not required to take 3B, and students do not need to take 3B immediately following or in the same school year as 3A. 11. 12
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Arts: Performing Arts
Acting and Dramatic Literature (Semester)
In this one-semester course, which can be taken multiple times, students explore the critical and creative process of acting through monologue and scene study. Additional exercises in improvisation, vocal and physical exercises, ensemble building, concentration, and emotional honesty aid students in developing their craft. Students should be prepared to question, investigate, and explore not only the world of the play, but their own life experiences. Students perform both in the classroom and in more public forums. 9, 10, 11, 12
Acting Through Song (Semester)
In this one-semester course, which can be taken multiple times, students examine how the techniques of acting and in-depth vocal training can apply in singing musical theater repertoire. Students explore stage movement, blocking, and physical expression through exercises and performance. Students should be comfortable singing in small groups and alone and perform in class and in public regularly. Repertoire is drawn from The Great American Songbook and all eras of Broadway music. Past participation in chorus is strongly recommended but not required. 9, 10, 11, 12
Band
Note: Yearlong course, meets during X-Block. Earns 1 art credit. Participation by audition only. Students provide their chosen instrument. This class, by audition only, covers a general historic timeline for various genres of music including contemporary and classical repertoire. Students perform representative pieces of music from these and other genres. Students work to extend their technical and musical abilities through individual and group instruction. Study of the basic elements of music theory and general musicianship serves as the focus of this class through instrumental performance. This course is intended for students with some experience on their instrument. Students interested in learning a new instrument should contact our performing arts department for guidance. 9, 10, 11, 12
Chorus
Note: Yearlong course, meets during X-Block. Earns 1 art credit. In Chorus, students discover and experience the joy of singing in an ensemble. This course helps to develop young student voices and knowledge of choral music by teaching the basics of vocal pedagogy: breathing, placement, and diction. Rhythmic and ear training are fundamental. Students also study the basic elements of music theory including tempo, chord progression, and other musical concepts. Students perform a diverse choral repertoire with ample opportunity for group performance and individual vocal growth for beginners and singers who have had previous experience in a choir. 9, 10, 11, 12
Dance (Semester or yearlong)
Note: Interested students will need to provide appropriate dance shoes such as ballet shoes or jazz shoes. Students explore the basics of ballet, jazz, and modern dance and have opportunities to learn both technique and choreography. Students also work on performance technique and will perform in recital and concert settings.
9. 10, 11, 12
Introduction to Guitar: Guitar 1 (Semester)
Note: Students provide an acoustic guitar to use for the duration of the class. Students explore the fundamentals of guitar performance, reading traditional notation, understanding the musical concepts of melody, harmony, rhythm, and form. They develop a deeper appreciation for all styles of music and music as art. Students perform in recital and concert settings. 9, 10, 11, 12
Guitar 2A and 2B (Semester)
Note: Students provide an acoustic guitar. Prerequisite: Introduction to Guitar and teacher approval. Guitar 2A and 2B provide the opportunity for intermediate guitar players to explore more advanced techniques of guitar performance, traditional notation and guitar tab, musical concepts of melody, harmony, rhythm, and form. Students must have a working knowledge of and ability to read standard notation and tab to join this class. Students will perform in recital and concert settings. Guitar 2 is composed of two semester courses, 2A and 2B; students who take 2A are not required to take 2B, and students do not need to take 2B immediately following or in the same school year as 2A. 9, 10, 11, 12
Guitar 3A and 3B (Semester)
Note: Students will need to provide an acoustic guitar to use for the duration of the class. Prerequisite: Guitar 2B or by audition. Guitar 3A and 3B build on techniques learned in 2B as students advance from intermediate to expert guitar players. Students perform in recitals and concerts. Guitar 3 is composed of two semester courses, 3A and 3B; students who take 3A are not required to take 3B, and students do not need to take 3B immediately following or in the same school year as 3A. 9, 10, 11, 12
Persuasive Rhetoric: Public Speaking and Presentation (Semester)
Students practice and present techniques of public speaking including research, speech preparation, listening and storytelling. Students demonstrate these skills through public speaking, speech writing, presentation and visuals preparation, panel discussion, presentation, and a variety of projects. 9, 10, 11, 12
Solo Choir
Note: By audition only.
This ensemble moves beyond the basic techniques of vocal pedagogy (breathing, placement, and diction) and challenges selected students beyond the scope of chorus class. More emphasis is put on part singing with fewer singers on a part. A cappella (unaccompanied) singing is a major part of this ensemble. To enhance abilities in this area, upper-level ear training and rhythmic technique are assessed in audition prior to enrollment in the course. A varied repertoire is explored, and numerous performance opportunities included. 9, 10, 11, 12
String Ensemble
Note: By audition only. Students provide their chosen instrument. This class covers a general historic timeline for various genres of music including contemporary and classical string repertoire. Students perform representative pieces of music from these and other genres. Students extend their technical and musical abilities through individual and group instruction. Study of the basic elements of music theory and general musicianship are the focus of this class through instrumental performance. 9, 10, 11, 12