Performing Arts Course Offerings

DRAMA

150 - DRAMA I

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 * .50 CREDIT * Career Zone: AC

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

Drama I provides the opportunity to study and develop skill in

improvisation, observation, concentration, character analysis,

dramatic criticism, voice and acting, stage movement, play

production, and theatre history. Extra time outside of class is

required. A performance is given at the end of the semester.

151 - DRAMA II

Grades 10, 11, 12 * .50 Credit * Career Zone: AC

Prerequisite: Drama I (150)

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

Drama II provides the opportunity to study and develop skill in

scenery construction, costuming, make-up, directing, lighting,

and publicity. Extra time outside of class is required. A

performance is given at the end of the semester.

1152 - ADVANCED DRAMA

Grades 11, 12 * 1 Credit * Career Zone: AC

AUDITION REQUIRED - SEE DRAMA TEACHER FOR DETAILS

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

Advanced Drama provides the opportunity for advanced level

drama students to further refine the following: acting styles,

dialects, and character analysis. Acting classifications,

auditioning for musicals and theatre, voice, preparing

monologues, scenes, play direction, play production,

pantomime, and choreography will also be studied. Strong time

management skills and self discipline is required as extra time

outside of class is required.

BAND

1980 - CONCERT BAND

Grade 9, 10, 11 * 1 Credit * Career Zone: AC

Prerequisite: Entrance by audition and/or consent of the instructor.

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

This band is a performing group that contains musicians playing

the following instruments: Oboe, flute, Clarinet, Bassoon,

Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trumpet/cornet, Trombone,

Euphonium, Tuba, String Bass, Percussion. Fundamentals and

intermediate technique on the student’s primary instrument

along with rudimentary theory are taught along with learning

the performance repertoire. Five to six after school concerts

are given throughout the year (Including participation in

MSBOA B&O festival in March, registering as a Class D Senior HS

Band), and is part of the student’s grade to participate and

perform in these concerts. Students with previous band

experience and/or instructor permission may participate in this

class. This is open to grades 9-12 but recommended for 9-11.

1990 - MARCHING BAND

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 * .50 Credit * Career Zone: AC

Prerequisite: Entrance by audition and/or consent of the instructor.

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

Class meets the hour after school 1st and 4th quarters, with

extra rehearsals Monday nights. Students perform at local

community activities, athletic events, and out-of-state major

excursions.

987 - MUSIC SEMINAR (Rock Band)

Grades 11, 12 * .50 Credit * Career Zone: AC

Prerequisite: Teacher approval only (Level 5), Book Fee possible.

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

Students have the opportunity to choose topics of interest and

develop specific projects for in-depth study. Class material is

based on individual interests and needs. Topics of exploration

include: composition, musicology, conducting and music theory.

This course offering is dependent on staff availability.

1984 - PERCUSSION SECTIONALS (Percussion Ensemble)

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 * 1 Credit * Career Zone: AC

Prerequisite: Entrance by audition and/or consent of the instructor.

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

Students in this class will build upon their current knowledge of

percussion through participation in rehearsals and

performances. Students will work with traditional keyboards,

rudimental drumming, hand drums, drum set, orchestral

percussion, and other instruments. This is not just a drum set

class.

1981 - SYMPHONIC BAND

GRADES 10, 11, 12 * 1 CREDIT * Career Zone: AC

Prerequisite: Entrance by audition and/or consent of the instructor.

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

This ensemble is similar to Concert band, playing the same

instruments and similar curriculum. The difference is that more

difficult concepts and music are addressed in this class

(Symphonic Band registers as an MSBOA Class B Senior HS

Band). Entry into this band is by audition and/or Instructor

permission only. It is highly recommended that students have

several years of middle school and some high school band

experience before they take this class. The class is available to

grades 9-12 but is intended for 10-12.

1982 - WIND ENSEMBLE

GRADES 10, 11, 12 * 1 CREDIT * Career Zone: AC

Prerequisite: Entrance by audition and/or consent of the instructor.

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

This is the most advanced Concert ensemble.

CHOIR

1970 - A CAPPELLA CHOIR

Grades 10, 11, 12 * 1 Credit * Career Zone: AC

Prerequisite: Entrance by Audition Only

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

Our MOST advanced choir open to only 10-12 grade by audition

only.

This class is designed for the musician who enjoys performance

on an advanced level. Exposure to various types of choral

literature with music from different periods of history as well as

contemporary composition and advanced vocal technique is

emphasized. Performance with this class requires a 2.0 grade

point average. Therefore, any student entering the class and/or

failing to maintain a 2.0 GPA should consider another course.

1971 - VARSITY MEN’S CHOIR

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 * 1 Credit * Career Zone: AC

Entry level choir with no pre-requisite or audition (Level 1)

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

The Varsity Men’s choir is for any male singer who desires to

improve his vocal music skill. The class will deal with problems

associated with the changing male voice, music reading, and the

performance of a variety of choral literature exploring different

styles. The men’s choir also serves as a preparation for the A

cappella choir audition.

1972 - VARSITY WOMEN’S CHOIR

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 * 1 Credit * Career Zone: AC

Entry level choir with no pre-requisite or audition (Level 1)

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

The Varsity Women’s choir is for any female voice who desires

to learn good techniques in singing. Students learn musicianship

through music reading and exploring a variety of choral

literature. The class will focus attention on the production of

good choral tone and serves as a preparation for Women’s

Select Choir, Women’s Chorale, and the A cappella Choir.

1976 - WOMEN’S CHORALE

Grades 10, 11, 12 * 1 Credit * Career Zone: AC

Prerequisite: Intermediate to Advanced, entrance by audition only (Level 3)

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

This class is designed for the female singer who desires choral

literature at the advanced level. The class will explore various

styles and periods of music history. Vocal skills will be

developed with a focus on the more mature voice. Music

reading level will range from intermediate to advanced with

some exploration of the elements of music theory. This course

may provide an alternative to A cappella Choir. Performance

with this class requires a 2.0 grade point average. Therefore,

any student entering the class and/or failing to maintain a 2.0

GPA, should consider another course.

1974 - WOMEN'S SELECT CHOIR

GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12 * 1 CREDIT * Career Zone: AC

Prerequisite: Primary to Intermediate, entrance by audition only (Level 2) *9th

grade are assigned by 8th grade instructor.

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.

This class is for the female vocalist who wishes to continue

choral training. As ensemble members, participants learn to

develop good singing techniques and improve their

musicianship in preparation for A cappella Choir. Performance

with this class requires a 2.0 grade point average. Therefore,

any student entering the class and/or failing to maintain a 2.0

GPA should consider another course.