MIXED CHOIR- SEMESTER (510601)

Length: Semester Available for: 9-12 grades

The Mixed Choir is the introductory choir of Cyprus High School. It is a large, non-auditioned choral ensemble comprised of beginning and intermediate singers. The course covers music history, music theory, and introductory vocal pedagogy. Training in sight-singing, choral blend, concert etiquette, and expressivity will be developed throughout the year. Members are mostly underclassmen, though membership is open to any Cyprus High School student, regardless of previous experience.

MIXED CHOIR- YEAR (510600)

Length: Year Available for: 9-12 grades

The Mixed Choir is the introductory choir of Cyprus High School. It is a large, non-auditioned choral ensemble comprised of beginning and intermediate singers. The course covers music history, music theory, and introductory vocal pedagogy. Training in sight-singing, choral blend, concert etiquette, and expressivity will be developed throughout the year. Members are mostly underclassmen, though membership is open to any Cyprus High School student, regardless of previous experience.

CONCERT CHOIR (510900)

Length: Year Available for: 10-12 grades

This is an advanced choir at the high school level. Members are therefore expected to meet high vocal and musical standards and must be aware of the commitment to attend all rehearsals and programs scheduled throughout the year. Class work and content are increased, and music demanding more vocal maturity, quality and refined musicianship is sung. Attention is given to the improvement of music reading abilities and the understanding of mood, form, and style. Opportunities are available for many performances.

SHOW CHOIR/SMALL ENSEMBLES (510100) 

Length: Year Available for: 10-12 grades

Audition Only

This is a select choir and consists of approximately 28-32 students. This choir focuses on the performance of the unique idioms of jazz and swing, and it also works on music of a more contemporary nature. Syncopation, improvisation, jazz harmony, etc. are important elements of study, as well as important aspects of contemporary music. There will be choreography added to enhance the performance. Many opportunities for performance are available, but students must be aware of the demanding schedule and commitment to attend all rehearsals and programs arranged throughout the year.

MADRIGALS (510530) 

Length: Year Available for: 11-12 grades

Audition Only

This is a small group (generally between 28-32) of selected students who are eager to learn Madrigal and Chamber Choir music and, occasionally, songs of a more contemporary nature, the performance of which requires greater technical precision and artistry. Blending and balancing tone quality is even more complex here than in larger groups. Many opportunities for performance are available, but students must be aware of the demanding schedule and commitment to attend all rehearsals and programs arranged throughout the year.

SIRENS/SMALL ENSEMBLES (510101) 

Length: Semester Available for: 9-12 grades

Audition Only

Students continue specializing in vocal music. Course content focuses on strengthening vocal production, sensitive musicianship, increased ability to read musical notation and a growing connection with the music of great choral composers. This also refers to select groups such as Chamber Choir, Show Choir, Jazz Singers, etc. Via auditions in May, students may be placed in these select performing groups. Teacher signature required.

MUSIC APPRECIATION (507211)

Length: Semester Available for: 9-12 grades

This course is an introductory survey of Western music. We will study the fundamentals of music as well as its history starting with a plainchant to jazz highlighting and study the lives of music’s most significant contributors from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, and American musical styles. Come listen to and learn about music with us. This is a Certificate of Completion course.

MUSIC APPRECIATION 1010 (708321) CE*

Length: Semester Available for: 10-12 grades

This course is an introductory survey of Western music. We will study the fundamentals of music as well as its history starting with a plainchant to jazz highlighting and study the lives of music’s most significant contributors from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, and American musical styles. Come listen to and learn about music with us. 

*Students desiring college credit must complete the admissions process for Salt Lake Community College. There is a $5 fee for each credit hour earned. You will earn 3 credit hours per semester. This is a Certificate of Completion course.

DANCE 1A: BEGINNING DANCE (5000001)

Length: Semester Available for: 9-12 grades

Can count for PE or Art credit.

This dance course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression and meaning, performance, history and elements of dance. Within this class, we work on building movement vocabulary, investigating the creative process, and developing individual and group choreography.  This class will NOT perform in a concert.

DANCE 1B: HIP HOP (500011)

Length: Semester Available for: 10-12 grades

Can count for PE or Art credit.

This dance course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, performance, history and elements of dance. Within this class, we work on building movement vocabulary in hip hop including breaking, old skool, steppin etc, and developing individual and group choreography. This class will NOT perform in a concert.

LATIN/SOCIAL DANCE (500311)

Length: Semester Available for: 9-12 grades

Can count for PE or Art credit.

This dance course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, choreography, performance, history and elements of dance. In this class, students will learn various cultural and social dances, including (but not limited to) bachata, merengue, cha cha, rumba, east coast swing, waltz, fox trot, line dancing, & hip hop. This class will NOT perform in a concert.

DANCE 1010 (708301) CE*

Length: Semester Available for: 10-12 grades

Fee: Concurrent Enrollment fees through Weber State University

Fine Arts credit only.

This class is offered through Weber State University and requires enrollment through Weber State University by the first week of class. This class is an introduction to dance providing a knowledge base from which to experience dance from a variety of viewpoints: historically, culturally, aesthetically, critically, and creatively. This course takes a close-up look at the rules, messages, and meanings embodied in dance around the world. This class will also get to go on a field trip to see a live performance of a professional dance company. This class will NOT perform in a concert.

*Students desiring college credit must complete the admissions process for Weber State University. There is a $30 fee for each credit hour earned. You will earn 3 credit hours per semester. This is a Certificate of Completion course. 

DANCE 2 (500100)

Length: Year Available for: 9-12 grades

Can count for PE or Art credit.

Prerequisite: Beginning dance or equivalent or teacher approval

This dance course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression and meaning, performance, history and elements of dance. Within this class, we work on building movement vocabulary, investigating the creative process, and developing individual and group choreography. This class will perform in one end of year dance concert.

DANCE 3 (500200)

Length: Year Available for: 11-12 grades

Can count for PE or Art credit.

Prerequisite: Dance 2 or equivalent or teacher approval

This dance course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression and meaning, performance, history and elements of dance. Within this class, we work on building movement vocabulary, investigating the creative process, and developing individual and group choreography. This class will perform in one end of year dance concert.

CYPRUS DANCE ENSEMBLE/DANCE 4 (500250)

Length: Year Available for: 9-12 grades

Can count for PE or Art credit.

Audition Only 

Dance Ensemble is a choreography/performance dance group. Dance Ensemble is a dance class that will have 2 extra performing opportunities in addition to performing in the Spring Dance Concert & Performing Arts Assembly. This class will also get to go on a field trip to see a live performance of a professional dance company and work with a guest choreographer. Dance Ensemble will have NO rehearsals outside of class time. This is a great opportunity for those that want to be part of a performing group but are busy with other things. This dance course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression and meaning, performance, history and elements of dance. Within this class, we work on building movement vocabulary, investigating the creative process, and developing individual and group choreography.

DANCE COMPANY (607500) 

Length: Year Available for: 9-12 grades

Can count for PE or Art credit.

Audition Only

Dance Company is a choreography/performance dance group. The focus of Dance Company is on dance as an art form with an emphasis on contemporary dance. Dance Company has a required state core that works on building dance knowledge and skill in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, life skills, and connections to other curricular areas. This is a unique opportunity for you to experience dance in a way uncommon in a studio dance class but directly related to dance in a university or in a professional setting. Dance Company members will have the opportunity to be inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts, which includes receiving cords to wear at graduation. Dance Company members can also participate in sterling scholar auditions and college scholarship auditions. Our biggest projects during the year will be participating in UDEO State Dance Festival and putting on a Spring Dance Concert where Dance Company members will have the opportunity to choreograph. If chosen to be on Dance Company, you will automatically be registered for the 4th period class. Practice will go until 3pm on the day of Dance Company class!

THEATER 1: INTRODUCTION (520111)

Length: Semester Available for: 9-12 grades

This course gives students the opportunity to create a character through one-act and three-act plays, and helps students develop expressive use of stage movement and voice. Students learn about children’s theater and producing plays for a performance. Contest work, voice, scenes, and monologues are also covered.

THEATRE 2 (520200)

Length: Year Available for: 10-12 grades

Prerequisite: Theater 1 or Teacher Signature

This class builds upon the information covered in Theater 2. It will give students more in-depth coverage of creating a character through one-act and three-act plays, developing expressive use of stage movement and voice. Learn about children’s theater and producing plays for a performance. Contest work, voice, scenes, and monologues are also covered.

THEATRE 3 (520300)

Length: Year Available for: 11-12 grades

Prerequisite: Theater 1 or 2A, and 2 or Teacher Signature

This class focuses on directing skills and producing various projects. Learn how to develop a more expressive use of the voice and to create characters as well as work with a group to produce pieces for Region and State festivals. Develop an understanding of specific production areas.

THEATRE 4 (520350)

Length: Year Available for: 11-12 grades

Audition Only

Students who have an interest in developing acting skills or are considering theatre as a career option should be in this class. Theatre 4 is a fast-paced class that begins by refining auditioning skills, playwriting, producing a one-act for competition, and competitive scene performance. Come and learn about all aspects on and off the stage.

MUSICAL THEATRE- SEMESTER (520411) 

Length: Semester Available for: 9-12 grades

This class concentrates on combining singing, dancing and acting techniques through single, small ensemble and large ensemble performances for grades 9-12.

MUSICAL THEATRE- YEAR (520410) 

Length: Year Available for: 10-12 grades

Audition Only

This is an audition only semester class concentrating on combining singing, dancing and acting techniques through single, small ensemble and large ensemble performances for grades 10-12.

INTRO STAGE CREW (691051) 

Length: Semester Available for: 9-12 grades

Stage Crew 1 or (Beginning): a semester class focusing on the basic foundations of lighting, sound and set design, construction, running crews, and stage management. 

ADVANCED STAGE CREW (691050) 

Length: Year Available for: 10-12 grades

Application Only

In Stage Crew, students learn to design, and construct sets for the school productions. They also learn to operate, program and design sound and lighting for the school productions. They function as the tech support and running crew for any production, assembly or concert. It is expected students who enroll in this class commit time after school hours in addition to time spent in class.

GUITAR I (508511)

Length: Semester Available for: 9-12 grades

This beginning guitar course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through learning to play a guitar. Emphasis will be placed on playing position, tone production, fundamental technique, simultaneous playing and singing, reading music, and composing songs/lyrics. Knowledge and skills will include experiences in singing, creating, playing, listening, and connecting to cultures. Multiple performance opportunities will be provided both in the classroom and in a concert setting. 

GUITAR 2 (508551)

Length: Semester Available for: 9-12 grades

Prerequisite: Guitar 1 

This guitar course provides opportunities for students to further develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through learning to play a guitar. Students will build upon skills and knowledge from Guitar 1.  

CONCERT BAND (509400)

Length: Year Available for: 9-12 grades

This ensemble is for woodwind and brass instrument players. This course provides opportunities to foster and refine musical expression through instrumental performance, analytical/evaluative skills, and aesthetic judgment. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music with fluency, the polishing of performance skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits.

Students may have opportunities to experience the spontaneity of improvisation and the creative process of composing. Multiple performance opportunities will be given including concerts, festivals, solo and ensemble performances, and community events. 

STRING ORCHESTRA (509610) 

Length: Year Available for: 9-12 grades

This ensemble is for string instrument players. This course provides opportunities to foster and refine musical expression through instrumental performance, analytical/evaluative skills, and aesthetic judgment. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music with fluency, the polishing of performance skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will hone listening skills and increase their ability to analyze and critique music and music performances. Numerous performance opportunities are given such as concerts, festivals, solo and ensemble performance, and community events. 

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (508250) 

Length: Year Available for: 9-12 grades

This is an ensemble for percussion players. We play repertoire written for percussion ensemble, drum line, and are the percussion section for the Concert Band. This course provides opportunities to foster and refine musical expression through instrumental performance, analytical/evaluative skills, and aesthetic judgment. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music with fluency, the polishing of performance skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will have opportunities to experience the spontaneity of improvisation and the creative process of composing. Multiple performance opportunities will be given including concerts, festivals, solo and ensemble performances, and community events. Percussion experience, piano playing experience, and audition preferred for entrance to this class. 

CONCERT ORCHESTRA (509800)

Length: Year Available for: 9-12 grades

Audition Only

This ensemble is for string instrument players. This course provides opportunities to foster and refine musical expression through instrumental performance, analytical/evaluative skills, and aesthetic judgment. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music with fluency, the polishing of performance skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will hone listening skills and increase their ability to analyze and critique music and music performances. Numerous performance opportunities are given such as concerts, festivals, solo and ensemble performance, and community events. Audition is required to register for this ensemble.

JAZZ BAND (508000)

Length: Year Available for: 9-12 grades

Audition Only

This is a select group for saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. This course provides opportunities to foster and refine musical expression through instrumental performance, analytical/evaluative skills, and aesthetic judgment. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music with fluency, the polishing of performance skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will have opportunities to experience the spontaneity of improvisation and the creative process of composing. Students will hone listening skills and their ability to analyze and critique music and music performances. Multiple performance opportunities will be given including home football and basketball games, concerts, festivals, solo and ensemble performances, and community events. Audition is required to register for this ensemble.

AP MUSIC THEORY (507180)

Length: Year Available for: 11-12 grades

In this course, you will learn the ins and outs of music. Think of it as the What, Why, and How of music. We will listen to a variety of music, analyze written music, and learn how to create your own music. If you enjoy learning about the “science of music” this is the course for you.