Performing Arts

4160   Concert Band  (Band 1)

4168    Symphonic Band  (Band 2)

Students taking this course are provided with a balanced and comprehensive study of music through concert band literature. Course work emphasizes individual technique, musical performance, social skills and teamwork. Responsibility, self-direction and organization are stressed. Leadership opportunities are provided. All students capable are encouraged to participate in the MPLT marching band and LNHS pep band.

• Recommended Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 or 12

• Recommended prerequisite:  Moderate level of performance on a band instrument.

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

41703    Wind Symphony  (Band 3)

41704    Wind Ensemble    (Band 4)

Students taking this course are provided with a balanced and comprehensive study of music through concert band literature. Course work emphasizes individual technique, musical performance, social skills and teamwork. Responsibility, self-direction and organization are stressed. Leadership opportunities are provided. All students capable are encouraged to participate in the MPLT marching band and LNHS pep band.

• Recommended Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 or 12

• Recommended prerequisite:  Advanced level of performance on a band instrument. Enrollment is by director recommendation and/or audition. 

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

41641     Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

41642     Advanced Jazz Ensemble

Students taking this course are provided with a balanced and comprehensive study of music through instrumental jazz literature. Course work emphasizes the study and performance of a variety of styles associated with American jazz literature. Responsibility, self-direction, organization and performance skills are stressed. Leadership opportunities are provided. All students capable are expected to participate in the MPLT marching band and encouraged to participate in the LNHS pep band. Student participants must be enrolled in a concert band and/or orchestra class. Exceptions may be made for piano and guitar positions. Jazz instruments include saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, vibraphone, piano, bass (electric and/or acoustic) and drum set.

• Recommended Grade Level:   9-12

• Recommended prerequisite: Moderate to advanced level of performance on a jazz band instrument. Enrollment is by director recommendation and/or audition.

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

4166    Concertino (Orchestra 1)

Students taking this course are provided with a balanced study of music through the orchestra, string and/or full orchestra, which develops skills in the psychomotor, cognitive and effective domains. Experiences include, but are not limited to, improvising, conducting, playing by ear, and sight-reading.

• Recommended Grade Level:  9-12

• Recommended prerequisite:  Moderate level of performance on a string instrument. Enrollment is by director recommendation and/or audition.

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

4172    Sinfonia (Orchestra 2)

Students taking this course are provided with balanced comprehensive study of music through the string orchestra, which develops and refines elements of musicianship including tone production, technical skills, intonation, music reading skills, listening skills, analyzing music, studying historically significant styles of orchestral literature and integration of other applicable disciplines.  Students refining advanced skills and pushing themselves into harder literature.  Students are required to participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend learning in the classroom.

4174   Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra 3)

Students taking this course are provided with a balanced comprehensive study of music through the orchestra, string and/or full orchestra, which is designed to enable students to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Experiences include, but are not limited to, improvising, conducting, playing by ear, and sight reading.

• Recommended Grade Level:  9-12

• Recommended prerequisite:  Advanced level of performance on a string instrument. Enrollment is by director recommendation and/or audition.

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

4164R  Jazz String Orchestra

Students taking this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings for the study and performance of carried styles of instrumental jazz.  Students develop their creative skills through improvisation, composition, arranging, performing, listening ad analyzing.  A limited amount of after-school rehearsals and public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals.  Students must participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend the learning in the classroom.  Student participants must also be receiving instruction in another orchestra class at LN (Sinfonia or Chamber).

• Recommended Grade Level:  10-12

• Recommended prerequisite:  One year of beginning orchestra.  Enrollment is by director recommendation and/or audition.

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

41822   Treble Singers  (Choir 2)

Students taking Beginning Chorus develops musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. The chorus may be composed of: (1) male chorus, (2) female chorus, (3) mixed chorus or any combination thereof. Activities in this class create the development of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the students.

• Recommended Grade Level:   9

• Recommended prerequisite:  Enrollment is by audition

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

41821   High Five Choir  (Choir 1)

High Five Choir is a peer facilitated musical ensemble/general music class where students work together to further their musicianship, interpersonal skills, and vocal technique by singing popular music and to further their kinesthetic skills exploring basic musical instruments.  The High Five Choir strives to provide a safe and fun educational environment for all students to develop positive social skills, for general education students to increase positive relationships with students living with disabilities and for students receiving special services to increase time spent in a general education setting.  

• Recommended Grade Level: All

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits:  A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for all diplomas

41863  Chamber (Choir 3)

41864   Sounds of Praise  (Choir 4)

Intermediate chorus will provide students with opportunities to develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. In addition, developmentally appropriate repertoire with emphasis on sight-reading, critical listening skills, and vocal technique will be studied. Intermediate chorus may be composed of: (1) male chorus, (2) female chorus, (3) mixed chorus, or any combination thereof. After school rehearsals and performances are required.

• Recommended Grade Level:  10-12 

• Recommended prerequisite:  Moderate level of vocal technique.  Enrollment is by audition.

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

41885   Bellabravada (Advanced—Choir 5)

41886   Legacy (Advanced—Choir 6)

Students taking Advanced Chorus develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. The chorus may be composed of: (1) male chorus, (2) female chorus: (3) mixed chorus, or any combination thereof. Activities create the development of a quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the students. Instruction is designed to enable students to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Chorus classes provide instruction in creating, performing, conducting, listening to, and analyzing, in addition to focusing on the specific subject matter. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in order to connect the performer with the audience. The choral repertoire must be of the highest caliber. Mastery of basic choral technique must be evident. Areas of refinement include acappella singing, sight reading, and critical listening skills.

• Recommended Grade Level:   10-12

• Recommended prerequisite:  Advanced level of vocal technique. Enrollment is by audition.

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

0518    Musical Theatre

Musical theater classes provide sequential instruction in musical theater production. Activities and experiences are designed to develop students’ ability to: (1) participate in performing, staging, directing, and choreographing works studied: (2) listen to, describe, analyze, and interpret works viewed and performed; (3) understand the historical background of musical theater; and (4) compose and stage original one-act and/or complete works for the class, school, and/or the public. The class may be taught collaboratively among music, theater, dance, and the visual arts faculty.

• Recommended Grade Level:  10-12

• Recommended prerequisite: Interest in American Musical Theater. Enrollment is by director recommendation and/or audition.

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

Theater Arts provides students with the opportunity to analyze and interpret the emotion and intellectual content of drama. Participation in dramatic performances and expression of creative acting ability will be included. The basics principle of stage lighting, costumes, scenery and other elements of stage production will be included.

• Recommended Grade Level:  Grades 9 - 12

• Recommended Prerequisites:  none 

• Credits:  1 or 2 credits.  The nature of this course allows for the second semester of instruction at an advanced level. 

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

Theatre Production is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Theatre Production take on responsibilities associated with rehearsing and presenting a fully mounted theatre production. They read and analyze plays to prepare for production; conceive and realize a design for a production, including set, lighting, sound and costumes; rehearse and perform roles in a production; and direct or serve as assistant director for a production. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students investigate a theatre arts career then develop a plan for potential employment or further education through audition, interview, or presentation of a portfolio. Students also attend and critique theatrical productions and volunteer to support theatre in their community.

• Recommended Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 

• Recommended Prerequisites: none 

• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. 

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas 

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma 

• Laboratory Course 

41461    Beginning Dance

41463     Intermediate Dance

41465    Advanced Dance Company

4146G   Advanced Dance with Props (Color Guard)

Sequential and systematic learning experiences are provided in the specific genre offered, whether it is ballet, modern, jazz, or ethnic-folk. Activities utilize a wide variety of materials and experiences and are designed to develop techniques appropriate within the genre, including individual and group instruction in performance repertoire and skills. Students develop the ability to express their thoughts, perceptions, feelings and images through movements. The performance class provides opportunities for students to experience degrees of physical prowess, technique, flexibility and study of dance performance as an artistic discipline and as a form of artistic communication. The Color Guard performs with the Marching Pride of Lawrence Township (MPLT) Marching Band and students have the opportunity to compete in winter guard competition.

• Recommended Grade Level:  9-12

• Recommended prerequisite:  Beginning to advanced level of dance technique. 

• Intermediate and Advanced course enrollment is by audition.

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

To be an accomplished musician, the deeper understanding of music begins with theory which is usually not covered in high school.  Through this course, students will develop the foundation to become a great instrumentalist, vocalist and composer, in preparation for college.   See your counselor to take your first college music class here at LN.

• Recommended Grade Level:  10-12

• Recommended prerequisite:  Music Theory I, II, or passing score on music essentials placement test

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

42041     Beginning  Piano I  (Recommended as YL)

42042     Beginning Piano II    

42043     Intermediate Piano III

42044     Advanced  Piano IV

Because of its ability to cover all music styles, piano has become the basis for music in general.  Sign up to learn how to play any keyboard music and become a great musician.

• Recommended Grade Level:  9-12

• Recommended prerequisite:  No piano experience for Beginning Piano I course.  For Intermediate Piano II, one semester Piano I or moderate prior experience required.  Intermediate Piano III requires Piano I, Piano II or moderate prior piano experience.

• Credits: A one credit course per semester; maximum of 3 credits

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

IB music appreciation provides an appropriate foundation for further studies in music history at university level.  It also provides an enriching and valuable course of study for students who may pursue other careers. This course provides students with the opportunity to engage in the world of music history as lifelong participants. IB assessments and testing required.  SL and HL

• Recommended Grade Level:  11-12

• Recommended prerequisite:  Music Theory

• Credits: A two credit course

• Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas