Our young creatives explore the arts during electives, performances, competitions, and field trips.
In addition, our students work in collaboration with professional artists. Artists can frequently be found in our classrooms working on special projects with our students. Some artists work with students in workshops, others work with students in residencies that last a week or more.
Only at EM3 will students have the opportunities to work with artists with such frequency and in such depth.
Director F. Erice
Email: ferice@wcpss.net
Beginning Band Section A- Beginning instruction on flute, clarinet, and saxophone (Y)
Beginning Band Section B - Beginning instruction on Trombone, Trumpet, Percussion (Y)
Mrs. Fuller
Email: nfuller@wcpss.net
Beginning Orchestra - Beginning instruction on violin, viola, cello and bass instruments as well as reading musical notation. (Y)
Ms. Gobetz
Email: kgobetz@wcpss.net
Magnet Apprentice Chorus - This year long class will provide students with beginning instruction on vocal music as well as reading musical notation.
Magnet Vocal Exploration - This semester long class provides students with beginning vocal instruction and musical literacy.
Ms. Higgins
Email: jhiggins@wcpss.net
Magnet Piano 1 - Beginning instruction on piano as well as reading musical notation.
Ms. Holloway
Email: jholloway2@wcpss.net
Introduction to Dance 1 Ballet/Modern
This class is for 6th graders who want to start dancing! You'll learn the basics of ballet and modern dance, like how to move and make up your own dances. We'll also talk about the history of dance and how it's good for your health and you will get to perform! No prior experience is necessary.
This class is the starting point for 6th graders who want to dive into dancing! You'll get to learn the basics of jazz and tap dance, like how to move and create your own dance steps. We'll also learn about the history of jazz and tap dance, and how dancing is good for your health. Anyone in 6th grade can join, whether you've danced before or not.
Introduction to Dance 1 Jazz/Tap
This class is the starting point for 6th graders who want to dive into dancing! You'll get to learn the basics of jazz and tap dance, like how to move and create your own dance steps. We'll also learn about the history of jazz and tap dance, and how dancing is good for your health. Anyone in 6th grade can join, whether you've danced before or not.
Swing Dance
In this fun class, you'll discover the cool moves of swing dance and its awesome history! We'll learn both East and West coast swing styles and understand how swing dance became famous around the world. You'll get to perform in small and big groups, think about what you've learned, and even make up your own swing dance routines. It's going to be a blast!
Ms. Gibbs
Email: rgibbs@wcpss.net
Magnet Introduction to Theatre (S) In Magnet Introduction to Theatre, you'll get to learn the basics of acting, directing, set design, and playwriting. It's like stepping onto a stage where you'll discover how to bring characters to life, tell stories, create amazing sets, and even write your own scripts. It's an exciting adventure into the world of theater where every lesson is a chance to unleash your creativity!
Magnet Improvisation (S) - In this class, you'll learn how to act without a script! We'll play fun games and exercises to help you make up scenes on the spot. You'll also learn the basic rules of improvisation by working together with your classmates.
Ms. Rawls
Email: erawls@wcpss.net
Magnet Foundations of Art 3D - Introduction to the elements of art with a focus on creating 3D work. Clay, plaster, wood, and wire are some of the media explored in this course. (S)
Magnet Mask Making - students will learn how to make masks out of a variety of materials. Students will learn the cultural signifigance of masks in ancient and contemporary times. Masks will be made from a variety of materials including, paper, paper mache, clay and other materials. (S)
Ms. Falk
Email: afalk@wcpss.net
Magnet Foundations of Art 2D - Introduction to the elements of art with a focus on creating 2D work through drawing and painting (S)
Magnet Commercial Art- In this class, we'll learn about cool design stuff! We'll talk about things like balance, movement, repetition, emphasis, contrast, and unity. These might sound fancy, but they're really just ways to make things look awesome.
We'll use these design principles to create cool posters, ads, and even package designs. Plus, we'll focus on making our work super neat and professional.
Ever wonder why some ads catch your eye? We'll figure that out by studying real ads and seeing how they use these design tricks to send a message, whether we realize it or not.
And guess what? We might even get to visit a real art studio or have a cool artist come talk to us in class! It's gonna be a blast!