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BAND
BAND
CONCERT BAND (FPA301/FPA302)
CONCERT BAND (FPA301/FPA302)
Grade Level: 9
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts
Prerequisite: None
Transcript Designation: B
This class is for 9th grade students who have completed 8th grade band. Students will review basic skills (scales, rhythms and theory) Study will be focused on musical theory, interpretation, listening, phrasing, blend and balance. Attendance is required at all concerts, festivals, competitions and other selected community performances (e.g. fall football games, concerts, and graduation). All freshmen students are strongly encouraged to register in spring to participate in the Spartan Marching Band. Registration for the Spartan Marching Band occurs after general course registration. Some years the Spartan Band Program students have the (optional) opportunity to travel around the country for educational experiences at national music festivals and performance destinations.
SYMPHONIC BAND (FPA311/FPA312)
SYMPHONIC BAND (FPA311/FPA312)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Concert Band (Student will be assessed for entrance by a short audition or previous director recommendation)
Transcript Designation: B
This class is for 10th grade students who have completed Concert Band. Continued study on musical theory, interpretation, listening, phrasing, blend and balance will be applied to higher levels of literature. Attendance is required at all concerts, festivals, competitions and other selected community performances (e.g. fall football games and graduation). All Symphonic Band students are strongly encouraged to register in spring to be a part of the Spartan Marching Band. Some years the Spartan Band Program students have the (optional) opportunity to travel around the country for educational experiences at national music festivals and performance destinations
PERCUSSION STUDIO (FPA335/FPA336)
PERCUSSION STUDIO (FPA335/FPA336)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Percussion in middle school/previous director recommendation or by audition
Transcript Designation: B
This class is a multi-grade studio environment exploring performance skills and musical theory on percussion instruments. Emphasis is placed on all aspects of percussion (snare drum, mallets, timpani, auxiliary, marching percussion, and drum set). Attendance is required for all events that involve the ensemble including events for marching band, concert bands and percussion ensembles (e.g. fall football games, concerts, and graduation). In some years the Spartan Band Program students have the (optional) opportunity to travel around the country for educational experiences at national music festivals and performance destinations. All Percussion Studio students are strongly encouraged to register in spring to be a part of the Spartan Marching Band.
WIND ENSEMBLE (FPA331/FPA332)
WIND ENSEMBLE (FPA331/FPA332)
—By Audition Only —
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Concert or Symphonic Band (Student will be assessed for entrance by a short audition or previous director recommendation)
Transcript Designation: B
For juniors, seniors and select sophomores, who qualify by audition. The wind ensemble is an elite band of balanced instrumentation chosen on the basis of the student’s musical competence and work ethic. The wind ensemble will study and perform the best in wind band literature available. There will be continued study in musical theory, interpretation, listening, phrasing, and blend balance. Attendance is required at all concerts, festivals, competitions and other selected community performances (e.g. fall football games and graduation). All Wind Ensemble students are strongly encouraged to register in spring to be a part of the Spartan Marching Band. Some years the Spartan Band Program students have the (optional) opportunity to travel around the country for educational experiences at national music festivals and performance destinations.
JAZZ BAND (FPA341/FPA342)
JAZZ BAND (FPA341/FPA342)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Audition Process —By Audition Only—
Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUS120, MUS220 or MUS320.
Transcript Designation: B
This course meets during 0 Period in the morning before school. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri @ 6:40 AM Wed @ 8:10 AM.
Jazz Band is an extension opportunity for students already in a wind band course to expand their musical awareness into areas of classic and contemporary Big Band/Combo jazz literature. Students gain skills in jazz improvisations and will be able to identify and perform in various jazz styles. Students must audition for the director for entrance and will be strongly preferred for admittance if they are also in a core band course (e.g. concert band, percussion studio, etc). Students are expected to attend all rehearsals, festivals, and concerts for the year. Some years the Spartan Band Program students have the (optional) opportunity to travel around the country for educational experiences at national music festivals and performance destinations.
AP Music Theory (FPA391/FPA392)
AP Music Theory (FPA391/FPA392)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: None
Transcript Designation: A, B
AP Music Theory is an advanced-level course where students learn to read, write, and interpret musical notations that are heard or presented in a written musical score. Students will develop their ear-training and sight-singing skills along with the ability to write and analyze music. Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP test for possible college credit. This course is highly recommended for students in any musical ensemble and will benefit students in band, choir, drama or any other musical pursuits.
The district/band boosters provide the following: facilities, equipment of major expense (major concert percussion instruments, marching percussion instruments, specialized percussion equipment/sticks/mallets, tuba, piano, bassoon, euphonium, and baritone saxophone), marching shoes, and band uniform.
The student is responsible for providing: an instrument if playing the piccolo, flute, clarinet, oboe, alto and tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and basic percussion kit (equipment/sticks/mallets), and black socks for band uniform. We have a limited numbers of these instruments for use by those with a specific need.
CHOIR/ GUITAR
CHOIR/ GUITAR
CHAMBER CHOIR (FPA431/FPA432)
CHAMBER CHOIR (FPA431/FPA432)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Audition/instructor permission
Transcript Designation: B
Chamber Choir is a performance-based class intended for auditioned 9th through 12th graders. It is designed to be a well-balanced, high-quality soprano, alto, tenor, bass choir. Chamber Choir tours, competes in large group choral competitions, and has numerous performances annually.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (FPA421/FPA422)
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (FPA421/FPA422)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Audition/instructor permission —By Audition Only —
Transcript Designation: B
Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned choir for students who wish to expand their musical capabilities in the areas of Jazz, blues, and pop music. Students must be members of choir and secure the approval of the director. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts and participate for the year.
STUDIO MUSIC (FPA441/FPA442)
STUDIO MUSIC (FPA441/FPA442)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: None
Transcript Designation: B
Studio Music is a class that will study the various components of singing, playing, writing, recording, and mixing music. The curriculum will include basic performance techniques on vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard. The class will also cover learning about using a sound board and music recording software. Students do not need to be proficient in these areas already, instead they need to be highly motivated to learn.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR (FPA351)
ACOUSTIC GUITAR (FPA351)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: 1 Semester Linked with Guitar Applications
Credit: .5 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: None
Required: Students to provide their own Classical, Acoustic or Folk guitar
Transcript Designation: B
This class is an introduction to learning guitar. Students will gain knowledge in note reading, rhythms, chords and music theory. The students will be required to provide their own classical, acoustic or folk guitar.
GUITAR APPLICATIONS (FPA352)
GUITAR APPLICATIONS (FPA352)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: 1 Semester Linked with Acoustic Guitar
Credit: .5 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: None
Required: Students to provide their own guitar
Transcript Designation: B
This class will explore the uses and functions of guitar. Projects will include, but are not limited to: song writing, composing, arranging, recording and music technology applications.
THEATRE
THEATRE
ACTING I AND II (FPA211/FPA212)
ACTING I AND II (FPA211/FPA212)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: None
Transcript Designation: B
Introduction to acting and the theater. This course explores improvisation, scene work, putting on a play, and gaining confidence on stage. Second semester introduces the monologue, more improvisational games, and the one-act play.
ACTING III AND IV (FPA221/FPA222)
ACTING III AND IV (FPA221/FPA222)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Acting I & II or instructor permission
Transcript Designation: B
Advanced acting. This course emphasizes advanced acting skills, improvisation, directing, and study of theater as a profession. Preparation of audition material (especially useful for auditioning for college scholarships).
TECHNICAL THEATER (FPA231/FPA232)
TECHNICAL THEATER (FPA231/FPA232)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Acting I & II or instructor permission
Transcript Designation: B
Learn technical/backstage elements of theater by working on state-of-the-art equipment and school productions. Your training will include set painting and construction, lights and the light board, sound, props, and stage make-up.
VISUAL ARTS
VISUAL ARTS
ART I (FPA111/FPA112)
ART I (FPA111/FPA112)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: None
Required: Materials Fee $20
Transcript Designation: B
This class is designed to give students of any skill level a foundation for understanding and practicing art as a form of creative expression. Students will have the opportunity to use a variety of art mediums throughout the year including watercolor, ceramics, printmaking, drawing , metal tooling, and several others. This class is designed as an introduction to the creative process and will help to develop each student as a unique artist. Grades are determined by effort, completion of assignments, and improvement. This class is for those who love art and those who just want to try it out.
CERAMICS 1 (FPA131/FPA132)
CERAMICS 1 (FPA131/FPA132)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: None
Required: Materials Fee $30
Transcript Designation: B
This course is designed as a beginning level experience in the use of clay as a fine art medium. Hand building techniques, surface development, and a variety of glazing methods will be introduced. Students will have the opportunity to create three dimensional artwork through the use of this wonderful medium.
CERAMICS 2 (FPA133/FPA134)
CERAMICS 2 (FPA133/FPA134)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Class: Year Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 and a Teacher’s Recommendation
Required: Materials Fee $30
Transcript Designation: B
This course is designed as an opportunity for those students who have completed Ceramics 1 (or equivalent) to continue building their knowledge of various techniques, use of glazes and applications, and to offer an opportunity for students to explore this art form further. They will follow a more advanced curriculum and have more freedom to make independent decisions of techniques and applications that they will use for any given piece of art.
GLASS ART 1 (FPA141/FPA142)
GLASS ART 1 (FPA141/FPA142)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 or Equivalent
Required: Materials Fee $50
Transcript Designation: B
Students will learn to create beautiful stained glass art. They will learn basic color theory to help them with this creative process. Fused glass and glass mosaic will also be introduced as the year progresses.
GLASS ART 2 (FPA143/FPA144)
GLASS ART 2 (FPA143/FPA144)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Class: Year Long
Credit: 1 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 and a Teacher’s Recommendation
Required: Materials Fee $50
Transcript Designation: B
This class is designed for students who have completed Glass Art 1 and want to continue to be challenged working with more advanced glass pieces. They will work on several three-dimensional pieces, incorporate fused glass in their work, create their own patterns, and continue to perfect their skills using glass to create their art.
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