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- Fine, Visual, & Performing Arts
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Fine, Visual, & Performing Arts
- *Art I
- A basic art class for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Elements of basic design and color will be taught, as well as famous artists and their contribution to art. This is a one-year course with no prerequisites.
- *Art II
- Prerequisite: Art I.
- This class is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who have completed Art I. Elements and principles of art will be practiced. Famous artists and their works will be taught. The second semester will be a studio situation for students to create art with a variety of mediums. All work will be mounted or matted. Selected items will be included in a gallery experience. Permission of instructor required.
- *Art III
- Prerequisite: Art II
- This class is open to Juniors and Seniors who have completed the first two years of Art in the traditional art class. This course will be more independent study within the traditional class. The student will be able to advance and focus skills in areas of art strength. Permission of instructor required.
- *Wind Ensemble (Band)
- The Wind Ensemble class offers a comprehensive music education experience that develops students' musical skills individually and as part of an ensemble. This class has three parts: Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, and Marching Band, which offers opportunities for performances at concerts, festivals, and athletic events. The course is open to Freshman through Seniors who have an instrumental music background. However, with teacher approval, students who do not have prior instrumental music experience may also be admitted. Through this class, students will improve their instrumental skills, and learn about the art of ensemble performance and gain valuable experience performing in a variety of settings.
- Enrolling in this class is a prerequisite for participation in Jazz Band, Pep Band, or Marching Band.
- The Wind Ensemble class offers a comprehensive music education experience that develops students' musical skills individually and as part of an ensemble. This class has three parts: Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, and Marching Band, which offers opportunities for performances at concerts, festivals, and athletic events. The course is open to Freshman through Seniors who have an instrumental music background. However, with teacher approval, students who do not have prior instrumental music experience may also be admitted. Through this class, students will improve their instrumental skills, and learn about the art of ensemble performance and gain valuable experience performing in a variety of settings.
- *Choir:
- The Choir class provides a unique opportunity for students to develop their musical skills and participate in after-school performances such as concerts and festivals. This joint class includes 7th and 8th graders and is open to Freshman through Seniors. Through this class, students will develop through ear-training, sight-singing, and ensemble performance. Students will also have the opportunity to perform in a variety of music such as: Contemporary music, Pop, Gospel, folk, acapella, and classical. Prior musical knowledge is not required to excel in the class, as the curriculum is designed to cater to students with diverse musical backgrounds.
- *Jazz Band
- The Jazz Band class is an exciting opportunity for students to explore the art of jazz music and develop their improvisation and ensemble performance skills. This Zero Period class (7:15am-8:05am) is open to Freshman through Seniors and is taught jointly with 7th and 8th graders. The curriculum emphasizes individual improvisation and ensemble performance, which will enable students to become more confident and skilled musicians. Through this course, students will gain valuable experience performing in a variety of settings, including concerts and festivals.
- Enrolling in Wind Ensemble is a prerequisite for participation in Jazz Band
- The Jazz Band class is an exciting opportunity for students to explore the art of jazz music and develop their improvisation and ensemble performance skills. This Zero Period class (7:15am-8:05am) is open to Freshman through Seniors and is taught jointly with 7th and 8th graders. The curriculum emphasizes individual improvisation and ensemble performance, which will enable students to become more confident and skilled musicians. Through this course, students will gain valuable experience performing in a variety of settings, including concerts and festivals.
- *Music Production
- The Music Production class provides students with hands-on experience in creating digital music using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Through this course, students will learn the basic concepts of music theory, piano, song structures, forms, and drumbeats. The grading is project-based, and most of the work is expected to be created by the individual. This approach enables students to develop their creativity and hone their skills in a self-directed environment. Through the class, students will gain experience in digital music production, mixing, and mastering, which are essential skills in the music industry. By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of their work that they can use to showcase their creativity.
- Prior musical knowledge is not required to excel in the class, as the curriculum is designed to cater to students with diverse musical backgrounds.
- The Music Production class provides students with hands-on experience in creating digital music using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Through this course, students will learn the basic concepts of music theory, piano, song structures, forms, and drumbeats. The grading is project-based, and most of the work is expected to be created by the individual. This approach enables students to develop their creativity and hone their skills in a self-directed environment. Through the class, students will gain experience in digital music production, mixing, and mastering, which are essential skills in the music industry. By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of their work that they can use to showcase their creativity.
*May count toward PPR credit