Visual and Performing Arts
Band
This performance-oriented band participates in concert appearances and Virginia Music Education Association events. Students continue the in-depth mastery of basic fundamentals of music while preparing pieces for performances. As a co-curricular ensemble, performances and rehearsals outside regular school hours are required.
Director: Ryan Rowles
Chorus provides a singing experience for students who have no background in choral music. Through participation in performances, students build self-confidence and the concept of teamwork. Basic vocal technique, music literacy and sight reading are components of this class. Students will develop choral literacy by singing a wide variety of choral literature that is both sacred and secular. Participation in ensemble performances is required.
Director: My-Van Nguyen
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The purpose of this program is to prepare students for a lifetime of guitar playing and music appreciation. A variety of musical styles are explored. The ensemble is performance-oriented and is involved in concert appearances and county events. As a co-curricular ensemble, performances outside regular school hours are a requirement. Students must supply a standard nylon string classical guitar.
Director: Natasha Klasinc Loncar
Orchestra
Orchestra members will develop foundational skills on their instrument while ensemble skills are refined. We will focus on advancing rehearsal technique, performance skills, and musicianship.
Goals
To provide each and every student a positive learning environment to learn, experience, create, perform, and love music.
To nurture each and every student’s musical growth as well as personal growth through a sense of community.
To foster a desire in each and every student to be a life-long musician.
Director: Ethan Lawrence
Theater Arts
Students survey the technical and performing art of theater. They are exposed to the major elements of theater and gain knowledge of its principles through study and practice in both performance and production. Representative units of study include improvisation, mime, basic acting, the history of the theater, stage settings, costuming, make-up, and lighting.
Theater Arts I Course Description
Theater Arts II Course Description
Theater Arts III Course Description
Theater Arts IV Course Description
Visual Arts
Visual Arts Ad.mp4The Dominion High School Art Department has developed a robust curriculum that combines the National Art Standards, Virginia Art SOLs and 21st Century Skills to provide students with opportunities to develop visual literacy, connect with art, both personal and global, as they explore the creative process.
Visual Arts Classes include:
Art I, II, II, IV, AP Art
Photography Semester, Advanced Photography (Prerequisite: Semester Photography), AP Photography
Graphic Design, Sculpture, Painting & Drawing
Photography Semester Course Description
Graphic Design Course Description