Fine Arts
Visual Art 1
Prerequisites: None
This class is for beginning art students. A thorough grounding in art history and elements such as perspective, shading, color theory and application are some of the areas that are presented. This is not a craft class but academic in scope with written tests and final examinations.
Visual Art 2
Prerequisites: Visual Art 1
Visual Art 2 is a continuation of Art I. It is for the serious, selfmotivated student, who wants advanced studio time for creating art. Students in this class will follow a curriculum of both assigned problems and independent studies. Students will develop more in-depth skills in drawing, painting and design, reflect upon the outcomes of their work, explore historical connections, and explore career options.
Concert Band (Spring)
Prerequisites: Same requirements as Marching Band.
Students participate in two concerts, a concert band festival, and numerous community events.
Marching Band (Fall)
Prerequisites: Ability to play a band instrument. If not a member of middle school band, instructor approval is required.
This class is composed of students from all grade levels. The band performs at football games, community events, marching competitions, parades, and music festivals. A required band camp is held each summer
Percussion (Fall)
Prerequisites: Students must be able to play a percussion instrument. If not a member of middle school band, instructor approval is required.
This class requires an audition process to determine the percussion instrument to be played. This class is composed of students from all grade levels. Students perform at football games, marching competitions, parades, and numerous community events. A required band camps is held each summer.
Percussion (Spring)
Prerequisites: Students must be able to play a percussions instrument. If not a member of middle school band, instructor approval is required.
Students in the course will perform in two ensemble concerts, two concert band concerts, and numerous community events. Students will learn techniques for playing a wide range of percussion instruments and will learn about music and cultures from around the world.
Color Guard (Fall) / Winter Guard (Spring)
Prerequisites: Auditions held each spring (NOTE: Color Guard registers for marching band in the fall.)
The Color Guard is the visual unit of the marching band. Emphasis is placed on accurate execution of flag/weapon techniques and dance movements that are appropriate for a marching band show. Winter Guard is a performing ensemble that uses the techniques learned in marching band to participate in competitions in the spring. A required band camp is held each summer.
Mixed Chorus 1 (Beginning Concert Choir)
Prerequisites: None
This course is for freshman students with an interest in singing and learning how to read music. The students will participate in vocal performances throughout the semester. This course can be repeated for multiple credits.
Mixed Chorus 2 (Concert Choir)
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed for students in grades 10-12 who are either beginning or have one semester of vocal music. Students will learn to read music and sing a variety of music selections at performances throughout the semester. This course can be repeated for multiple credits.
Mixed Chorus 3 (Ensemble/Show Choir)
Prerequisites: Permission from the instructor/audition required.
This course focuses on singing techniques and music reading as well as dance. The students will sing mixed repertoire as well as separate male/female literature. Students will participate in vocal performances throughout the semester(s).
Musical Theater
Prerequisite: None
This course is for the student that is interested in Musical Theatre – both on stage and “behind the scenes”. Students will have the opportunity to rehearse, perform, direct, and choreograph/stage various scenes and shows.
General Music
Prerequisite: None
Students will study the building blocks of music. Students will read and write music, theoretical concepts of scales and tones, chord structure, and analyze of music.
Theater 1
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce students to the techniques used by actors/singers to play general theater scenes believably, honestly and dynamically.
Theater 2
Prerequisite: None
An introduction to the technical aspects of live theater, exploring both traditional and modern approaches. Topics include the stage and its equipment, materials and construction of scenic and property items, lighting, sound, rigging, design, stage management, and more.
Theater 3
Prerequisite: Theater 2
A continuation of theater 2, this course is a continuation of the technical aspects of live theater, exploring both traditional and modern approaches. Students are responsible for all set, costume and prop design for all theater productions for the year. Students will be designing, painting, using tools such as hammers, nails, hand saws, drills, and battery-powered screwdrivers. Students will be involved in light and sound design as well.
Theater 4
Prerequisite: Theater 1
This course is a continuation of the study of Musical Theater, building on the curriculum of Acting for Musical Theater I.
Event Planning
Prerequisite: None
This course is an overview of event planning, including types of meetings and events, site location and suitability, logistics of the planning process.