Fine Arts

Acting I

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 0821

Students will practice basic techniques of acting: use of voice, physical expression, emotional projection and interpretation. They will perform scenes from published dramas, as well as, original material written by class members.

Band

Credit: 1 (year-long course)

Course Code: 1151

For the first grading period and part of November, band performs as a marching band with the purpose of developing musical skills and concepts using movement as a learning tool. All band students are required to be in the marching component of the class. The band begins mandatory rehearsals in the summer and plays at several musical performances, football games and parades throughout the fall (see individual program calendars for more information.) Fall athletes who do not rehearse or perform with the marching band will meet during the school day. Beginning mid to

late November, all students are divided into ability-based concert ensembles, which are the primary means for musical growth and advancement. Being a performance course, attendance at all rehearsals, concerts, competitions, and performances is required of all students.

• Students who complete Band will earn a PE Waiver for each year of participation.

Color Guard

Credit: .25 (1 semester)

Course Code: 1162

During marching band season

Students who complete Color Guard will earn a PE Waiver for each year of participation.

• Must have an audition/teacher permission.

Jazz Ensemble I

Credit: 1 (year-long course)

Course Code: 1153

This course will include improvisational, style, and a variety of other concepts related to performing jazz, jazz-rock, swing, Latin and ballads.

• Must have an audition/teacher permission.

Show Choir

Credit: 1 (year-long course)

Course Code: 1150

This course will interest students who enjoy dancing and singing. This choir will perform around the community and in local schools. Students will participate in various contests around the region. With costumes, choreography, and current

hits, the Show Choir is a lot of fun! Several extended trips scheduled throughout the year, as well as, after school rehearsals. It is strongly recommended that each student participating in show choir enroll in a minimum of either men’s or women’s chorus in order to maintain vocal stamina with proper technique.

• Must have an audition/teacher permission.

Tenor-Bass Chorus

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 1106

A variety of choral works for men’s voices will rehearse throughout the year and performed at several concerts. Students will increase the maturity and flexibility of the voice through a broader range of experience. Music will range from traditional, to barbershop, to spirituals, and to pop. Participation in several concerts, after-school rehearsals and/or OMEA adjudicated events is required.

Tenor-Bass Chorus will run for 1/2 of your lunch period.

Theater Production

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 0815

The class will study all aspects of theater including: lighting design, set design, sound design, make-up design, costume design, and the development of the design concept. Students will create their own projects in the various fields of theater. An intensive program of development will be expected of each student. This course may be repeated for credit one time.