Performing Arts Department

The purpose of this course is to study dance history, its relationship to other disciplines and the theory of movement. Content includes but is not limited to the value of dance as an important realm of human experience, the study of dance fundamentals, style and periods and the development of dance judgments of aesthetic merit.

A performance oriented class. Content includes terminology related to music and basic performance techniques in a movement sequence set to music, application of performance techniques to a variety of styles of music and movement, safety practices related to eurhythmic activities, knowledge of basic rhythms, meter, tempo and form, demonstration of elements of performance appearance and attendance. As a performance oriented course, attendance is required for rehearsals and performances beyond regular school hours.

This course provides in-depth experiences in the study and practice of theatre arts. It includes an overview of the history of the theatre and literature of the theatre. This course offers activities for learning and demonstrating fundamental acting techniques including pantomime, vocal work, and improvisation. It also introduces fundamentals of theatre production such as scenery construction, costuming, lighting and make-up.

This course offers an intermediate level for the study and practice of theatre arts. It includes the reading and interpretation of dramatic literature, set, costume and lighting design, character analysis and development, analytical study of plays and scene work and other dramatic presentations.

This course offers a more advanced study in acting and drama production techniques. It includes instruction in specific acting techniques used in various kinds of dramatic presentations, emphasizing the study of acting theories, classical scene work and monologues.

This course includes the fundamentals of scenery construction, lighting, sound, set design and properties. It emphasizes knowledge of stagecraft terms, tools and equipment, the functions of light and sound equipment and support area procedures. It provides for demonstration of skills in basic design and production relating to stagecraft. This lab course is geared to students interested in technical theatre.

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for experienced technical theatre students to expand their knowledge of technical theatre and to participate in theatrical events from a technical aspect. The content includes in-depth analysis of design and construction of scenery, sound, lighting, properties, the study of various technical theories, and application of technical skills.

A necessary part of being an intelligent musician, as well as a talented one, is understanding how and why music works the way it does. As you develop yourself as a performer, music consumer, music composer, music technician or whatever, music theory will remain a very important aspect in your development. This will be accomplished through listening, performance, written, creative and analytical exercises. This class is an accelerated college level class. Previous experience in performing ensembles has proven helpful to students in the past.

This course works on the development of technical skills through a study of varied orchestral literature. It includes interpreting medium level orchestral music, establishing appropriate tone production and performance technique and identifying musical form and style periods. This orchestra is for advanced players that have shown skills with shifting and other techniques. Members are expected to pursue private study on their instruments. As a performance oriented course, attendance is required for rehearsals and performances beyond regular school hours.

This course is designed for first year singers and serves as a prerequisite for any of the advanced auditioned ensembles. This course covers the application of vocal musicianship and technical skills through the study of varied choral literature. Students will demonstrate ensemble performance techniques such as blend, balance intonation and response to conducting. It includes independent interpretation of easy/medium music, refinement of beautiful tone production, and the analysis of musical form, style periods and aesthetic perceptions. As a co-curricular performance oriented activity, attendance is required for rehearsals and performances beyond regular school hours.

This course is a mixed ensemble designed for more advanced students. This course develops creativity and refines knowledge of performance techniques and styles through independent interpretation of widely varied, appropriate choral literature. Students will perform music from a variety of style periods. They will also perform a variety of advanced high school to college level repertoire. As a co-curricular performance oriented activity, attendance is required for rehearsals and performances beyond regular school hours.

This course is designed for first year singers and/or any male who has no previous choral experience. It serves as the prerequisite for any of the advanced auditioned ensembles. This course covers the application of vocal musicianship and technical skills through the study of varied choral literature. Students will demonstrate ensemble performance techniques such as blend, balance intonation and response to conducting. It includes independent interpretations of easy/medium music, refinement of beautiful tone production, and the analysis of musical form, style periods and aesthetic perceptions. As a co-curricular performance oriented activity, attendance is required for rehearsals and performances beyond regular school hours.