Contacts:
| Teacher: | E-mail: | Phone: | Website: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forman, Phil | phillip.forman[at]thompsonschools.org | 970-613-7842 | |
| McManus, Anne | anne.mcmanus[at]thompsonschools.org | 970-613-7855 | |
| Toews, Peter | peter.toews[at]thompsonschools.org | 970-613-7842 | link » |
| Vinzant, Deidra | deidra.vinzant[at]thompsonschools.org | 970-613-7829 | link » |
| Yurk, Ian | ian.yurk[at]thompsonschools.org | 970-613-7855 |
Classes:
Class of 2014 and later must take 0.5 credits of Fine Arts
+Drawing I
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Drawing I, students will: be introduced to drawing as an art form; be exposed to composition in a variety of drawing media; be exposed to subject matter such as still-life, landscape, figure studies and portraiture; apply appropriate techniques and problem solving to create personal expressions in drawing; be exposed to art history as it relates to drawing; be introduced to observational drawing (life drawing).
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Drawing I, students will: be introduced to drawing as an art form; be exposed to composition in a variety of drawing media; be exposed to subject matter such as still-life, landscape, figure studies and portraiture; apply appropriate techniques and problem solving to create personal expressions in drawing; be exposed to art history as it relates to drawing; be introduced to observational drawing (life drawing).
+Drawing II
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Drawing I
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Drawing II, students will: develop a drawing portfolio which will show versatility of subject matter and media; do in-depth and finished drawings; read and critique personal expressions in drawing; be exposed to the history of drawing by artists, cultures or historical periods; emphasis on drawing from observation (life drawing).
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Drawing I
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Drawing II, students will: develop a drawing portfolio which will show versatility of subject matter and media; do in-depth and finished drawings; read and critique personal expressions in drawing; be exposed to the history of drawing by artists, cultures or historical periods; emphasis on drawing from observation (life drawing).
+Painting I
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Drawing I
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Painting I, students will: be introduced to color theory; be exposed to composition and various painting media; be exposed to subject matter such as still-life, landscape, figure studies and portraiture; learn skills in painting techniques, care of tools and types of paint; apply techniques and problem-solving to create personal expressions in painting; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work; be exposed to Art History as it relates to painting.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Drawing I
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Painting I, students will: be introduced to color theory; be exposed to composition and various painting media; be exposed to subject matter such as still-life, landscape, figure studies and portraiture; learn skills in painting techniques, care of tools and types of paint; apply techniques and problem-solving to create personal expressions in painting; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work; be exposed to Art History as it relates to painting.
+Painting II
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Drawing I and Painting I
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Painting II, students will: develop a series of paintings which show versatility in subject matter and media; develop a refinement of their painting techniques and problem solving to create personal expressions in painting; be exposed to art history as it relates to painting; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Drawing I and Painting I
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Painting II, students will: develop a series of paintings which show versatility in subject matter and media; develop a refinement of their painting techniques and problem solving to create personal expressions in painting; be exposed to art history as it relates to painting; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work.
+Computer Graphics – Art I
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Computer Graphics Art I, students will: explore basic concepts and techniques used in graphic design; apply design principles to create original graphics; be proficient in visual communication and personal expression; use a paint program, an illustration program and a photo program; create a digital portfolio; focus on media literacy and its implications in our society; learn about advertising, copyright and career opportunities.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Computer Graphics Art I, students will: explore basic concepts and techniques used in graphic design; apply design principles to create original graphics; be proficient in visual communication and personal expression; use a paint program, an illustration program and a photo program; create a digital portfolio; focus on media literacy and its implications in our society; learn about advertising, copyright and career opportunities.
+Computer Graphics – Art II
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics I
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Computer Graphics Art II, students will: increase and compile their digital portfolio; understand the process of completing a product with client input; focus on the career aspect of graphic design; increase their skill and technical abilities in computer use and software; understand the various aspects of art and design; discuss ethics and observe copyright laws.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics I
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Computer Graphics Art II, students will: increase and compile their digital portfolio; understand the process of completing a product with client input; focus on the career aspect of graphic design; increase their skill and technical abilities in computer use and software; understand the various aspects of art and design; discuss ethics and observe copyright laws.
+Sculpture/Ceramics I
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Sculpture/Ceramics I, students will: be introduced to the processes of ceramics and sculpture as art forms; be introduced to the potter’s wheel; learn and explore subtractive and additive, relief and assemblage techniques; be exposed to the history of sculpture and ceramics by artists, cultures or historical periods; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Sculpture/Ceramics I, students will: be introduced to the processes of ceramics and sculpture as art forms; be introduced to the potter’s wheel; learn and explore subtractive and additive, relief and assemblage techniques; be exposed to the history of sculpture and ceramics by artists, cultures or historical periods; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work.
+Sculpture/Ceramics II
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Sculpture/Ceramics I
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Sculpture/Ceramics II, students will: concentrate on creating sculpture/ceramics for public display which reflect their self-expression and imagination; explore a variety of advanced sculpture, ceramic techniques; research the history of sculpture and ceramics by artists, culture or historical periods; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Sculpture/Ceramics I
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Sculpture/Ceramics II, students will: concentrate on creating sculpture/ceramics for public display which reflect their self-expression and imagination; explore a variety of advanced sculpture, ceramic techniques; research the history of sculpture and ceramics by artists, culture or historical periods; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work.
+Metalsmithing/Jewelry I
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $30 per semesterIn Metalsmithing/Jewelry I, students will: be introduced to the processes of Metalsmithing as an art form; communicate personal expressions with metal and jewelry techniques; be exposed to the history of metal in the development of civilization; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work; apply appropriate problem solving abilities to body ornamentation.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $30 per semesterIn Metalsmithing/Jewelry I, students will: be introduced to the processes of Metalsmithing as an art form; communicate personal expressions with metal and jewelry techniques; be exposed to the history of metal in the development of civilization; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work; apply appropriate problem solving abilities to body ornamentation.
+Metalsmithing/Jewelry II
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Metalsmithing/Jewelry I
Fee: $30 per semesterIn Metalsmithing/Jewelry II, students will: further develop and refine basic metal skills; explore a variety of advanced Metalsmithing/Jewelry techniques including, but not limited to, stone setting and patinas; communicate personal expressions with metal and jewelry techniques; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work; apply appropriate problem solving abilities to body ornaments.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Metalsmithing/Jewelry I
Fee: $30 per semesterIn Metalsmithing/Jewelry II, students will: further develop and refine basic metal skills; explore a variety of advanced Metalsmithing/Jewelry techniques including, but not limited to, stone setting and patinas; communicate personal expressions with metal and jewelry techniques; evaluate and critique own and others’ art work; apply appropriate problem solving abilities to body ornaments.
+Photography I
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
(Students need to have a 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with fully manual capabilities. All schools have a limited number of school cameras for rent.)
Fee: $40 per semesterIn Photography I, students will: learn the basics of still photography, 35 mm SLR cameras, film processing, and printing; learn about the history of photography; be able to critique their own and others’ photographs with design and technical considerations; learn photo journalism, commercial and art photography.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
(Students need to have a 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with fully manual capabilities. All schools have a limited number of school cameras for rent.)
Fee: $40 per semesterIn Photography I, students will: learn the basics of still photography, 35 mm SLR cameras, film processing, and printing; learn about the history of photography; be able to critique their own and others’ photographs with design and technical considerations; learn photo journalism, commercial and art photography.
+Photography II
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Photography I
(Students need to have a 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with fully manual capabilities. All schools have a limited number of school cameras for rent.)
Fee: $40 per semesterIn Photography II, students will: create photographs for public display; utilize specialized darkroom techniques in black and white photography; study the work of famous photographers; evaluate and critique their own and others’ art work.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Photography I
(Students need to have a 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with fully manual capabilities. All schools have a limited number of school cameras for rent.)
Fee: $40 per semesterIn Photography II, students will: create photographs for public display; utilize specialized darkroom techniques in black and white photography; study the work of famous photographers; evaluate and critique their own and others’ art work.
+Photography III
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval; Photography I and Photography II
(Students need to have a 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with fully manual capabilities. All schools have a limited number of school cameras for rent.)
Fee: $40 per semesterIn Photography III, students will: concentrate on the creation of a photography portfolio; develop a thematic series of photographs; be exposed to theories and philosophies of art and critiquing skills; write an artist statement
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval; Photography I and Photography II
(Students need to have a 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with fully manual capabilities. All schools have a limited number of school cameras for rent.)
Fee: $40 per semesterIn Photography III, students will: concentrate on the creation of a photography portfolio; develop a thematic series of photographs; be exposed to theories and philosophies of art and critiquing skills; write an artist statement
+Television Broadcasting I
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 0.5 to 1.0
Prerequisite: Video Production I and written permission of the television
broadcasting teacher given through letters of recommendation and an interview
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Television Broadcasting I, students will: gather information about events, personalities or issues related to the school or youth; prepare and present news broadcasts about the school for the school and community.
Credit: 0.5 to 1.0
Prerequisite: Video Production I and written permission of the television
broadcasting teacher given through letters of recommendation and an interview
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Television Broadcasting I, students will: gather information about events, personalities or issues related to the school or youth; prepare and present news broadcasts about the school for the school and community.
+Television Broadcasting II
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Television Broadcasting I and written permission of the television broadcasting teacher given through letters of recommendation and an interview
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Television Broadcasting II, students will: gather information about events, personalities or issues related to the school or youth; prepare and present news broadcasts about the school for the school and community; expand knowledge of television broadcasting industry and related careers.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Television Broadcasting I and written permission of the television broadcasting teacher given through letters of recommendation and an interview
Fee: $20 per semesterIn Television Broadcasting II, students will: gather information about events, personalities or issues related to the school or youth; prepare and present news broadcasts about the school for the school and community; expand knowledge of television broadcasting industry and related careers.
+Video Production I
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $30 per semesterIn Video Production I, students will: create, plan, write, record, edit and copy video presentations on a wide variety of topics; use camcorders, VTR’s editing and graphics hardware and software; develop technical competency, artistry and storytelling abilities; be introduced to the history of television, video and film production with discussions on their influence and impact on our culture.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $30 per semesterIn Video Production I, students will: create, plan, write, record, edit and copy video presentations on a wide variety of topics; use camcorders, VTR’s editing and graphics hardware and software; develop technical competency, artistry and storytelling abilities; be introduced to the history of television, video and film production with discussions on their influence and impact on our culture.
+Video Production II
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Video Production I
Fee: $30 per semesterIn Video Production II, students will: create, plan, write, record, edit and copy video presentations on a wide variety of topics; use camcorders, VTR’s editing and graphics hardware and software; expand technical competency, artistry and storytelling abilities; research the history of television, video and film production with discussions on their influence and impact on our culture; evaluate and critique their own and others’ art work.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Video Production I
Fee: $30 per semesterIn Video Production II, students will: create, plan, write, record, edit and copy video presentations on a wide variety of topics; use camcorders, VTR’s editing and graphics hardware and software; expand technical competency, artistry and storytelling abilities; research the history of television, video and film production with discussions on their influence and impact on our culture; evaluate and critique their own and others’ art work.
+Advanced Placement Art History
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Student pays for textbook.In AP Art History, students will: be exposed to social and cultural influences on contemporary and historical artistic expression; be introduced to the rich traditions of world art through factual knowledge and skillful use of the principles of aesthetics and comparative criticism; connect the history of art through continuous reference to the context of religion, history and geography; prepare for the AP exam.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Student pays for textbook.In AP Art History, students will: be exposed to social and cultural influences on contemporary and historical artistic expression; be introduced to the rich traditions of world art through factual knowledge and skillful use of the principles of aesthetics and comparative criticism; connect the history of art through continuous reference to the context of religion, history and geography; prepare for the AP exam.
+Advanced Placement Studio Art Drawing
Advanced Placement Studio Art 2-D Design
Advanced Placement Studio Art 3-D Design
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Three or more art classes, two must be sequential; written approval of AP Studio instructor
Fee: $35 per semesterIn AP Studio Art, students will: develop a finished portfolio in Drawing, 2-D design or 3-D design,; creatively solve problems in a thematic manner; develop a breadth portfolio (diversity of work) and a concentrated portfolio (series of work); be exposed to the history of drawing by artists, cultures or historical periods; build critique skills and write an artist statement.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Three or more art classes, two must be sequential; written approval of AP Studio instructor
Fee: $35 per semesterIn AP Studio Art, students will: develop a finished portfolio in Drawing, 2-D design or 3-D design,; creatively solve problems in a thematic manner; develop a breadth portfolio (diversity of work) and a concentrated portfolio (series of work); be exposed to the history of drawing by artists, cultures or historical periods; build critique skills and write an artist statement.
+Television Broadcasting Capstone
(Class will be held at the Administration Building)
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Fee: None
* Community College credit hours optionalIn Television Broadcasting Capstone, students will: gather information about events or educational issues related to the Thompson School District; prepare and present television broadcasts about the district for the school and community; experience working in the field with the Thompson School
District Communications Department; produce a portfolio of their work.
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Fee: None
* Community College credit hours optionalIn Television Broadcasting Capstone, students will: gather information about events or educational issues related to the Thompson School District; prepare and present television broadcasts about the district for the school and community; experience working in the field with the Thompson School
District Communications Department; produce a portfolio of their work.
+Concert Band
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Eighth Grade Band or Instructor Approval
Fee: $15 per semester plus $10 uniform cleaning and $5 travel fee per tripIn Concert Band, students will: develop independent rhythmic proficiency; demonstrate an understanding of key signatures, scales, and the chromatic scale; perform appropriate music literature for their ability level; participate in all scheduled performances.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Eighth Grade Band or Instructor Approval
Fee: $15 per semester plus $10 uniform cleaning and $5 travel fee per tripIn Concert Band, students will: develop independent rhythmic proficiency; demonstrate an understanding of key signatures, scales, and the chromatic scale; perform appropriate music literature for their ability level; participate in all scheduled performances.
+Symphonic Band
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Audition and/or instructor approval
Fee: $15 per semester plus $10 uniform cleaning and $5 travel fee per tripIn Symphonic Band, students will: further develop technical skills and sight reading techniques; develop aural sensitivity specific to intonation, balance, blend, and tonal beauty; perform appropriate music literature for their ability level; participate in all scheduled performances; includes marching in the fall.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Audition and/or instructor approval
Fee: $15 per semester plus $10 uniform cleaning and $5 travel fee per tripIn Symphonic Band, students will: further develop technical skills and sight reading techniques; develop aural sensitivity specific to intonation, balance, blend, and tonal beauty; perform appropriate music literature for their ability level; participate in all scheduled performances; includes marching in the fall.
+Wind Ensemble
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisites: Audition and/or instructor approval
Fee: $15 per semester plus $10 uniform cleaning and $5 travel fee per tripIn Wind Ensemble, students will: develop the highest level of technical skills and sight reading techniques; perfect the skills of aural sensitivity specific to intonation, balance, blend, tonal beauty, phrasing and musicianship; demonstrate an understanding of music history, varying styles of music and music theory; participate in all scheduled performances.
Credit: .5
Prerequisites: Audition and/or instructor approval
Fee: $15 per semester plus $10 uniform cleaning and $5 travel fee per tripIn Wind Ensemble, students will: develop the highest level of technical skills and sight reading techniques; perfect the skills of aural sensitivity specific to intonation, balance, blend, tonal beauty, phrasing and musicianship; demonstrate an understanding of music history, varying styles of music and music theory; participate in all scheduled performances.
+Jazz Ensemble II (Intermediate)
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Instructor approval and membership in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble
Fee: $15 per semester plus $10 uniform cleaning and $5 travel fee per tripIn Jazz Ensemble II, students will: demonstrate knowledge of basic jazz theory, including scales and chords; perform articulations appropriate to a variety of jazz styles; develop basic improvisation skills; perform appropriate literature for their ability level; participate in all scheduled performances.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Instructor approval and membership in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble
Fee: $15 per semester plus $10 uniform cleaning and $5 travel fee per tripIn Jazz Ensemble II, students will: demonstrate knowledge of basic jazz theory, including scales and chords; perform articulations appropriate to a variety of jazz styles; develop basic improvisation skills; perform appropriate literature for their ability level; participate in all scheduled performances.
+Jazz Ensemble I (Advanced)
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1.0
Prerequisites: Instructor approval, audition, and membership in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble.
Fee: $15 per semester plus $10 uniform cleaning and $5 travel fee per tripIn Jazz Ensemble I, students will: perform with appropriate technique and musicianship in a variety of jazz styles and idioms; further develop improvisation skills including appropriate chord changes and scales; perform appropriate literature for their ability level; participate in all scheduled performances.
Credits: 1.0
Prerequisites: Instructor approval, audition, and membership in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble.
Fee: $15 per semester plus $10 uniform cleaning and $5 travel fee per tripIn Jazz Ensemble I, students will: perform with appropriate technique and musicianship in a variety of jazz styles and idioms; further develop improvisation skills including appropriate chord changes and scales; perform appropriate literature for their ability level; participate in all scheduled performances.
+Music Theory
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Basic music – reading ready recommended and approval of the instructor.
Fee: NoneIn Music Theory, students will: demonstrate knowledge of scales and modes; develop ear training and dictation skills; study the notation of pitch, rhythm, tonality, chord structure, and terminology.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Basic music – reading ready recommended and approval of the instructor.
Fee: NoneIn Music Theory, students will: demonstrate knowledge of scales and modes; develop ear training and dictation skills; study the notation of pitch, rhythm, tonality, chord structure, and terminology.
+Advanced Placement Music Theory
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: A strong background of music theory recommended and approval of the instructor.
Fee: Student pays for textbook and AP Exam feeIn AP Music Theory, students will: sight sing and perform own compositions; understand modes, scales, harmony, time signature, key signature, intervals, and chord progression; compose using figured-bass symbols and/or Roman numbers, bass line and an original melody; analyze harmonic procedures, rhythmic metric, and melodic organization and development procedure.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: A strong background of music theory recommended and approval of the instructor.
Fee: Student pays for textbook and AP Exam feeIn AP Music Theory, students will: sight sing and perform own compositions; understand modes, scales, harmony, time signature, key signature, intervals, and chord progression; compose using figured-bass symbols and/or Roman numbers, bass line and an original melody; analyze harmonic procedures, rhythmic metric, and melodic organization and development procedure.
+Mixed Choir
Grades: 9,
10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: By Audition
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Mixed Choir, students will: demonstrate a basic knowledge and application of mixed choral music; perform literature from all style periods and the learning of foreign language; demonstrate proper diction, vocal production, breathing, posture, rhythmic accuracy, and intonation; attend all choral performances; determine concert attire with the ensemble and director.
10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: By Audition
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Mixed Choir, students will: demonstrate a basic knowledge and application of mixed choral music; perform literature from all style periods and the learning of foreign language; demonstrate proper diction, vocal production, breathing, posture, rhythmic accuracy, and intonation; attend all choral performances; determine concert attire with the ensemble and director.
+Advanced Women’s Choir
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition and/or instructor approval
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Advanced Women’s Choir, students will: demonstrate a higher level of basic principles of choral techniques listed in the previous course descriptions; develop their vocal skills more dramatically by means of more challenging literature and a greater emphasis on vocal production; perform music which reflects all musical style periods and the musical heritage of the large mixed chorus; attend all choral performances; determine concert attire and attend performances.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition and/or instructor approval
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Advanced Women’s Choir, students will: demonstrate a higher level of basic principles of choral techniques listed in the previous course descriptions; develop their vocal skills more dramatically by means of more challenging literature and a greater emphasis on vocal production; perform music which reflects all musical style periods and the musical heritage of the large mixed chorus; attend all choral performances; determine concert attire and attend performances.
+Show/Jazz Choir
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Instructor approval, audition and membership in Chamber, Mixed, Men’s or Women’s Choir
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Show/Jazz Choir, students will: demonstrate knowledge of proper vocal production and choral techniques; demonstrate stage presence, performance experience, team-building and showmanship; perform various styles of 20th century popular music: musical theater, vocal jazz, and contemporary pop/rock styles; attend all choral performances; determine concert attire and attend performances.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Instructor approval, audition and membership in Chamber, Mixed, Men’s or Women’s Choir
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Show/Jazz Choir, students will: demonstrate knowledge of proper vocal production and choral techniques; demonstrate stage presence, performance experience, team-building and showmanship; perform various styles of 20th century popular music: musical theater, vocal jazz, and contemporary pop/rock styles; attend all choral performances; determine concert attire and attend performances.
+Chamber Singers
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition and/or Instructor approval
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Chamber Singers, students will: demonstrate a knowledge of vocal production and choral techniques; perform a spectrum of music from the Medieval Period, the Renaissance, choral works of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic composers, and the 20th Century; attend all choral performances; determine concert attire with the ensemble and director.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition and/or Instructor approval
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Chamber Singers, students will: demonstrate a knowledge of vocal production and choral techniques; perform a spectrum of music from the Medieval Period, the Renaissance, choral works of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic composers, and the 20th Century; attend all choral performances; determine concert attire with the ensemble and director.
+Orchestra
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: At least two years previous orchestral experience and/or instructor approval
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Orchestra, students will: perform a wide variety of music for both string and full orchestra; perform a wide variety of music for string orchestra; attend all scheduled performances; demonstrate a knowledge of orchestral
techniques and fundamentals.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: At least two years previous orchestral experience and/or instructor approval
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Orchestra, students will: perform a wide variety of music for both string and full orchestra; perform a wide variety of music for string orchestra; attend all scheduled performances; demonstrate a knowledge of orchestral
techniques and fundamentals.
+Chamber Strings
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Audition and/or instructor permission
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Chamber Strings, students will: demonstrate a higher level of musicianship and responsibility; concentrate on music written for the chamber
ensemble and full orchestra ensemble; attend all scheduled performances; demonstrate a knowledge of orchestral techniques and fundamentals.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Audition and/or instructor permission
Fee: $15 per semesterIn Chamber Strings, students will: demonstrate a higher level of musicianship and responsibility; concentrate on music written for the chamber
ensemble and full orchestra ensemble; attend all scheduled performances; demonstrate a knowledge of orchestral techniques and fundamentals.
+Guitar
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Fee: $15In Guitar, students will:determine a course of study (with the instructor) relative to their personal skill level on guitar; demonstrate knowledge of proper posture and hand position as well as scales, chords, rhythm, and accompaniment styles; perform solo and/or ensemble literature
appropriate for their skill level on guitar; attend all scheduled performances
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Fee: $15In Guitar, students will:determine a course of study (with the instructor) relative to their personal skill level on guitar; demonstrate knowledge of proper posture and hand position as well as scales, chords, rhythm, and accompaniment styles; perform solo and/or ensemble literature
appropriate for their skill level on guitar; attend all scheduled performances
+Piano
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Fee: $15In Piano, students will:determine a course of study (with the instructor) relative to their personal skill level on piano; demonstrate knowledge of proper posture and hand position as well as scales, chords, rhythm, and accompaniment styles; perform solo and/or ensemble literature
appropriate for their skill level on piano; attend all scheduled performances
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Fee: $15In Piano, students will:determine a course of study (with the instructor) relative to their personal skill level on piano; demonstrate knowledge of proper posture and hand position as well as scales, chords, rhythm, and accompaniment styles; perform solo and/or ensemble literature
appropriate for their skill level on piano; attend all scheduled performances
+Music Ensemble
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Membership in band, choir, or orchestra OR instructor approval.
Fee: $15In Music Ensemble, students will: determine the type of ensemble to be formed; perfect the skills of aural sensitivity to intonation, balance, blend, tonal beauty, phrasing, and musicianship; make artistic and logistical decisions about rehearsals and performances; attend all scheduled performances.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Membership in band, choir, or orchestra OR instructor approval.
Fee: $15In Music Ensemble, students will: determine the type of ensemble to be formed; perfect the skills of aural sensitivity to intonation, balance, blend, tonal beauty, phrasing, and musicianship; make artistic and logistical decisions about rehearsals and performances; attend all scheduled performances.
+Music History
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: NoneIn Music History, students will: study music in its historical and cultural context; study stylistic development, connections to the other arts and social changes from the Renaissance through the 20th century; study representative composers, musical styles, and compositions through score study and listening assignments.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: NoneIn Music History, students will: study music in its historical and cultural context; study stylistic development, connections to the other arts and social changes from the Renaissance through the 20th century; study representative composers, musical styles, and compositions through score study and listening assignments.
+Musical Theatre
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Must have taken Acting I and have previous choral experience or instructor approval.
Fee: NoneIn Musical Theatre, students will: explore the history of musical theatre, costume design, set design and production; gain skills necessary to become a triple-threat(actor-singer-dancer) by studying each area; be required to participate in the spring musical (rehearsals and meetings outside of class time will be required closer to the opening of the show); have a contextual learning opportunity for students interested in all aspects of theatre
production from onstage and backstage responsibilities to marketing and publicity
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Must have taken Acting I and have previous choral experience or instructor approval.
Fee: NoneIn Musical Theatre, students will: explore the history of musical theatre, costume design, set design and production; gain skills necessary to become a triple-threat(actor-singer-dancer) by studying each area; be required to participate in the spring musical (rehearsals and meetings outside of class time will be required closer to the opening of the show); have a contextual learning opportunity for students interested in all aspects of theatre
production from onstage and backstage responsibilities to marketing and publicity
( Electives classes are subject to minimum enrollment number and FTE to be offered.)