Visual and Performing Arts

DANCE

602237

Introduction to Dance

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5

Introduction to Dance allows students to experience an overview of a variety of dance forms. Students learn multiple styles of dance and dance techniques including dance exercises, fundamental locomotor activities, and movement exploration exercises. Students learn an overview of dance history in relation to the dance forms that are practiced. Daily participation in class is required in order to develop strength, stamina, and performance skills.

620806

Dance 6

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6

Dance 6 allows students to experience a variety of dance forms. Students learn multiple styles of dance and dance techniques including dance exercises, beginning level fundamental locomotor activities, and movement exploration exercises. Students learn an overview of dance history in relation to the dance forms that are studied. Daily participation in class is required in order to develop strength and stamina.

620807

Dance 7

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Dance 6 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7

Dance 7 allows students to experience a variety of dance forms. Students learn multiple styles of dance and dance techniques including dance exercises,  intermediate level fundamental locomotor activities, and movement exploration exercises. Students learn an overview of dance history in relation to the dance forms that are practiced. Daily participation in class is required in order to develop strength and stamina.

620808

Dance 8

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Dance 6 and 7 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 8

Dance 8 allows students to experience a variety of dance forms. Students learn multiple styles of dance and dance techniques including dance exercises, fundamental locomotor activities, and movement exploration exercises.Students learn an overview of dance history in relation to the dance forms that are practiced. Daily participation in class is required in order to develop strength, stamina, and performance skills.

622230

Dance Theory

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 8

Dance Theory is the culmination of the dancer’s experience. This course introduces students to the art and formal ideologies of contemporary dance and explores dance composition, with an emphasis on identifying and utilizing the elements of dance.

651133

Beginning Ballet

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Beginning Ballet starts building the foundation for developing ballet technique. The concept of turnout is taught. Basic barre work is introduced as well as simple exercises in the center that develop balance and coordination. Arm positions and feet positions are introduced. Daily participation in class is required in order to develop strength, stamina, and performance skills.

651233

Intermediate Ballet

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Beginning Ballet or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Intermediate Ballet starts building the foundation for developing ballet technique. The concept of standing and moving using external hip rotation is refined. Intermediate barre work is introduced as well as exercises in the center that continue to develop balance and coordination. Intermediate arm positions and feet work are introduced. Dancers also learn dance class and stage etiquette, history of ballet dance, the physical conditioning and nutrition needs of dancers, and the knowledge of human anatomy and how it relates to dancers. Daily participation in class is required in order to develop strength, stamina, and performance skills.

651733

Advanced Ballet

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Intermediate Ballet or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Advanced Ballet starts building the foundation for developing ballet technique. The concept of standing and moving using external hip rotation is refined. Advanced barre work is introduced as well as exercises in the center that continue to develop balance and coordination. Complex arm movements and foot work are introduced. Dancers also learn dance class and stage etiquette, history of ballet dance, the physical conditioning and nutrition needs of dancers, and the knowledge of human anatomy and how it relates to dancers. Daily participation in class is required in order to develop strength, stamina, and performance skills.

652033

Beginning Modern Dance

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Beginning Modern Dance builds and develops students’ technical foundations and required skills needed for classical modern dance at a beginning level. This includes the dance class and stage etiquette, history of modern dance, required skills, physical conditioning and nutrition needs dancers, and the knowledge of human anatomy and how it relates to dancers. In-class exercises develop the dancer’s alignment, strength, and flexibility. Daily participation in class is required in order to develop strength, stamina, and performance skills.

652133

Intermediate Modern Dance

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Beginning Modern Dance or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Intermediate Modern Dance builds and develops students’ technical foundations and required skills needed for classical modern dance at an intermediate level. This includes the  dance class and stage etiquette,  history of modern dance, required skills, physical conditioning and nutrition needs  dancers, and the knowledge of human anatomy and how it relates to  dancers. In-class exercises develop the dancer’s alignment, strength, and flexibility. Daily participation in class is required in order to develop strength, stamina, and performance skills.

652233

Advanced Modern Dance

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Intermediate Modern Dance or Teacher Approval

Dance or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Advanced Modern Dance builds and develops students’  technical foundations and required skills needed for classical modern dance at an advanced level. This includes the  dance class and stage etiquette, history of modern dance, required skills, physical conditioning and nutrition needs  dancers, and the knowledge of human anatomy and how it relates to  dancers. In-class exercises develop the dancer’s alignment, strength, and flexibility. Daily participation in class is required in order to develop strength, stamina, and performance skills.

DRAMA/THEATRE

620904

Introduction to Drama/Theatre

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5 

Introduction to Drama/Theatre is a basic exploration of acting and the theatre. Students are exposed to voice and diction research, history of theatre, acting terminology, stage movement, and blocking.

620103

Drama/Theatre 6 

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6

Drama/Theatre 6 further explores acting and the theatre. Students utilize voice and diction research, history of theatre, acting terminology, stage movement, and blocking.

621803

Drama/Theatre 7

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Drama/Theatre 6 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7

Drama/Theatre 7 further explores acting and the theatre. Students utilize voice and diction research, history of theatre, acting terminology, stage movement, and blocking.

622403

Drama/Theatre 8 

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Drama/Theatre 7 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 8

Drama/Theatre 8 further explores acting and the theatre. Students utilize voice and diction research, history of theatre, acting terminology, stage movement, and blocking.

602830

Stagecraft

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Stagecraft introduces students to basic stage terminology, fundamentals of play production, history of theatre, and technical aspects of lighting, sound, construction, stage rigging, curtains, scenery changing systems, painting, assembly, and building techniques used in theatre.

602930

Technical Theatre

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Technical Theatre is an introductory course, which explores the backstage world of theatre. Students investigate several areas of production and design from both a practical and a theoretical base.

620403

Musical Theatre

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Musical Theater introduces students to the art of musical theatre, utilizing basic abilities of acting, singing, and dancing. Students explore musical theatre technique, scene work, and musical theatre composers through solo and group singing.

141306

Speech

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Speech is a basic exploration of the skills and techniques used in effective oral communication. They are speaking, listening, verbal and nonverbal message sending, along with small- and large-group presentations of different types of speeches (informative, persuasive, and impromptu)

MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL

630106

Concert Band 6

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6

Concert Band 6 teaches the basic fundamentals of playing a concert band instrument. Instruments studied in the beginning year are flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, or concert percussion. Areas of focus include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique. Students are required to demonstrate their learning by performing in two concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances are required. No previous musical experience is necessary.

630107

Concert Band 7

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Concert Band 6 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7

Concert Band 7 provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental and musical development at an intermediate or intermediate advanced level. By audition and teacher approval, additional instruments are added during this year such as bass clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and saxophones. Through appropriate literature for this level, students focus on continued development of characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique. Students are required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including festivals and/or competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contests and CODA All-Region auditions. Some student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school is required. 

630108

Concert Band 8

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Concert Band 7 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 8

Concert Band 8 provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental and musical development at an advanced level. Through appropriate literature for this level, students focus on continued development of characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique. Students are required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including festivals and/or competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contests and CODA All-Region auditions. Some student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school is required.

630803

Orchestra: Strings 6

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6

Orchestra: Strings 6 teaches the basic fundamentals of playing a stringed orchestra instrument. Instruments studied in the beginning year include violin, viola, cello, or bass. Areas of focus include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique. Students are required to demonstrate their learning by performing in two concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances are required. No previous musical experience is necessary.

630903

Orchestra: Strings 7

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Orchestra: Strings 6 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7

Orchestra: Strings 7 provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental and musical development at an intermediate level. Through appropriate literature for this level, students focus on continued development of characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique. Students are required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including festivals and/or competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contests and All-Region auditions. Some student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school is required.

631003

Orchestra: Strings 8

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Orchestra: Strings 7 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 8

Orchestra: Strings 8 provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental and musical development at an advanced level. Through appropriate literature for this level, students focus on continued development of characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique. Students are required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including festivals and/or competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contests and All-Region auditions. Some student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school is required.

604137

Introduction to Vocal Music

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5

Introduction to Vocal Music introduces students to vocal techniques, vocal production, ear training, and basic music theory within the context of choir experience.

621706

Vocal Music 6

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6

Vocal Music 6 is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of choral singing. Areas of focus include characteristic, age-appropriate tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique. Multiple sections of beginning choir typically combine for performances. Students are required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students may have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school may be required. 

621707

Vocal Music 7

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Vocal Music 7 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7

Vocal Music 7 provides an opportunity for students to continue choral development at an intermediate level. Through appropriate literature for this level, students focus on continued development of characteristic, age-appropriate tone tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique. Ensembles at this level may be treble, tenor/bass, or mixed voicing specific at the discretion of the director. Students are required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including festivals and/or competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contests and All-Region auditions. Student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school may be required. 

621708

Vocal Music 8

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Vocal Music 7 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 8

Vocal Music 8 provides an opportunity for students to continue choral development at an advanced level. Through appropriate literature for this level, students focus on continued development of characteristic, age-appropriate tone tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique. Ensembles at this level may be treble, tenor/bass, or mixed voicing specific at the discretion of the director. Students are required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including festivals and/or competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contests and All-Region auditions. Student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school may be required. 

604530

Show Choir

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Show Choir consists of men and/or women who sing and entertain. The literature may consist of jazz, R & B, gospel, and other forms of popular music

621303

Tenor/Bass Choir

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Tenor/Bass Choir continues developing skills in musicianship, vocal production, ear training, performance skills, and basic music theory within the context of choir experience.

621403

Treble Choir

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Treble choir continues developing skills in musicianship, vocal production, ear training, performance skills, and basic music theory within the context of choir experience.

660233

Beginning Guitar

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Beginning Guitar offers students beginning instruction in ensemble and solo guitar performance. Emphasis is on skill development, reading music notation, and performing basic guitar music. No previous musical experience is necessary.

660153

Intermediate Guitar

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Intermediate Guitar offers students opportunities to further their skills in ensemble and solo guitar performance. Emphasis is on skill development, reading music notation, and performing more challenging guitar music.

660173

Advanced Guitar

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Intermediate Guitar or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Advanced Guitar offers students opportunities to further their skills in ensemble and solo guitar performance. Emphasis is on skill development, reading music notation, and performing more challenging guitar music.

630503

Beginning Piano

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Beginning Piano provides instruction in piano technique and performance. Emphasis is on skill development, reading music notation, and performing basic piano music. No previous musical experience is necessary.

630603

Intermediate Piano

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Beginning Piano or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Intermediate Piano students further their skills in piano technique and performance. Emphasis is on skill development, reading music notation, and performing more challenging piano music.

630703

Advanced Piano

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Intermediate Piano or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Advanced Piano students further their skills in piano technique and performance. Emphasis is on skill development, reading music notation, and performing more challenging piano music. 

631103

Introduction to Music Theory

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5

Introduction to Music Theory introduces students to musicianship, theory, music materials, and procedures. Students develop basic skills through the study of music theory and composition. Emphasis is placed on musicianship skills such as diction, listening skills, sight-singing, key signatures, major and minor keys, and intervals.

610607

Music Theory

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Music Theory introduces students to musicianship, theory, music materials, and procedures. Students develop basic skills through the study of music theory and composition. Emphasis will be placed on musicianship skills such as diction, listening skills, sight-singing, key signatures, major and minor keys, and intervals.

603136

Introduction to Music Appreciation

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5

Introduction to Music Appreciation introduces students to music through the study of European, American, world music, and composers. Language of music, music history and culture, music expression, and music appreciation are explored. The emphasis is on listening and understanding the music and compositional styles of composers from the various time periods of music and world cultures.

603137/603138

Music Appreciation

Quarter(s): 4 (603137) or 2 (603138)

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Music Appreciation introduces students to a variety of musical experiences including instruments (winds, strings, and percussion) and music styles (rock, jazz, hip hop, Classical, etc.). The curriculum includes the artistic processes of creating, performing, responding, and connecting to music, such as learning to read music, play music by sight and sound, and compose new music. This course also provides an onboarding experience into band, orchestra, and choir. 

VISUAL ARTS

606137

Introduction to Art

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5

Introduction to Art gives students a broad scope of visual art production. Students complete projects in 2D and 3D design, using a variety of media such as drawing, painting, and sculpture.

610706

Art 6 

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6

Art 6 gives students a broad scope of visual art production. Students complete projects in 2D and 3D design, using a variety of media such as drawing, painting, and sculpture.

610707

Art 7

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Art 6 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7

Art 7 furthers skills in visual art production. Students complete more challenging projects in 2D and 3D design, using a variety of media such as drawing, painting, and sculpture.

610708

Art 8

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Art 7 or Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 8

Art 8 furthers skills in visual art production. Students complete more challenging projects in 2D and 3D design, using a variety of media such as drawing, painting, and sculpture.

610709

Art History

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Art History promotes an understanding and enjoyment of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within historical and cultural contexts. Students learn to look at artwork critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate their experience.