Performing Arts

Theatre and Music

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DRAMA 1 (32110)

This is an introductory course for those who think they might enjoy performing on stage. Voice and diction skills, movement, pantomime, and acting are some of the subjects we explore. A wide range of experiences and opportunity to perform on stage will be available to each student. If you’ve already taken theatre classes, no worries, this course will broaden your horizons even more.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 0.5 Fine Arts credit

DRAMA 2 (32350)

Drama 2 is a continuation of Drama I. We will use the skills learned in Theatre I to dig a bit deeper. You will be introduced to the elements of Technical Theatre and Production Design, write your own plays, and work on duo scenes and monologues. This is a ½ year course.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 0.5 Fine Arts credit

DRAMA ADVANCED (32351)

Advanced Theatre is an intermediate theatre course designed for students who really enjoy the dramatic arts and wish to increase their knowledge and skills. This class is for incoming Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors that are dedicated to the Theatre Arts. The first half of the year, we will explore Improvisation, Shakespeare, Greek Theatre, Contemporary Scenes, and Monologues to start preparations for the UHSAA Theatre Competition. This class will also practice and produce the UHSAA Theatre Competition One-Act play that has the potential to reach the Utah State Competition. After competition is complete in March/April, this class will focus on other one-act plays that are student directed that will perform in our Center Stage Showcase.

Pre-requisite: Theatre 1 (WJH), Drama 3 (RMJH), or Theatre 1 & 2 (FHS)

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th or 12th GRADE 1.0 Fine Arts credit

PLAY PRODUCTIONS (32356)

Theatre IV is an advanced theatre class which is designed for those students who love the dramatic arts and are serious about improving their skills. In this course, you will participate in advanced acting, script analysis, preparation, and audition techniques, advanced scene work, advanced make-up, directing, and more. In conjunction, students will have the opportunity to direct their own plays and perform in productions. All those considering a career in theatre or hoping to receive a theatre scholarship should take this class.

Audition is required prior to registration.

Fremont Class Fee and Play Prod Cost 11th or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

MUSICAL THEATRE (32357)

Musical Theatre is the class to be in if you want to work on your “triple threat” skills! This class will focus mainly on Dance for Musical Theatre and will also focus on the history of this amazing art form. Whether you're a beginner, want to increase your skills, OR if you just need more performing in your life, this is the place to be! This class will participate in a “Broadway Revue” each semester where you will perform for your parents. No prerequisite required.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, OR 12th Grade 0.5 Fine Arts credit

INTRO TO DANCE - WSU DANC1010 (32345)

An introduction to dance, providing a knowledge base from which to experience dance from a variety of viewpoints: historically, culturally, aesthetically, critically and creatively. This course takes a close-up look at the rules, messages and meanings embodied in dance around the world. This is a writing intensive course. Students are expected to attend dance concerts and cultural dance experiences outside regularly scheduled class time. This course fulfills the diversity credit for Weber State. Open to all students.

Fremont Class Fee and WSU CE fee 10th, 11th or 12th Grade 0.50 Fine Arts credit (No PE Credit)

Concurrent Enrollment offer through WSU DANC 1010 – 3 credits WSU General Ed Req

INTRO TO MUSIC - WSU MUSC1010 (32283CE)

CE Music Appreciation is designed to make music more meaningful to the average listener. The student will learn about great composers throughout the history of music as well as their contributions to music. Course topics will be aimed at developing better music listening skills and some basic musical language. Textbook purchase required. Outside concert attendance may be required. Provides a high school Fine Arts/elective credit as well as 3 Creative Arts credit.

WSU CE fee 10th, 11th or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

Concurrent Enrollment offered Through WSU MUSC 1010 – 3 credits WSU General Ed Req

INTRO TO THEATRE - WSU THEA1013 (32340)

An introduction to live theatre and drama and the creative heritage of theatre. Students will develop critical awareness of dramatic theory and performance practice through reading and evaluating historical and contemporary drama, and through applied creative activities. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Fulfills a college general education requirement in Humanities.

Fremont Class Fee and WSU CE fee 10TH, 11th and 12th Grade .50 Fine Arts credit

Concurrent Enrollment offered through WSU THEA 1013 - 3 credits WSU General Ed Req

INTRODUCTION TO THEATER TECH (32355)

If you’re interested in theatre but don’t want to be on stage or if you’ve ever been curious about what happens behind the scenes of a live theatrical production, then this class is for you. In this ½ year course, students will be introduced to all the elements of technical theatre. We will study the scenic design, costume design, lighting design, and sound design. We will also learn basic scenic construction skills, scenic painting skills, prop making skills. Additionally, students will learn how to run all the stage equipment in Fremont’s auditorium including the lighting control console, sound mixing console, how to hang and focus lighting instruments, how to hang scenery from a counterweight (fly system), and more. If students are interested in working backstage for any of Fremont’s productions and assemblies, this class must be completed first.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 0.50 Fine Arts credit

STAGE CREW (32358)

After learning all the fundamentals in Intro to Technical Theatre, students have the opportunity to work on the Fremont stage. Students in this course design, construct, paint all the scenery for the theatre department’s mainstage productions (4 per year). Additionally, students may apply to stage manage productions as well as design lights, sound, and props for productions. Also, students will work as the backstage running crew for productions as well as operate all sound and lighting equipment for productions, assembly, and auditorium facility rentals. Students who are interested in pursuing technical theatre in college should take this course. After school commitment is expected. Only 25 students will be allowed in each section of stage crew each year.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Tech

Requires a teacher signature for acceptance into the course.

Fremont Class Fee 11th or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

SURVEY OF CINEMA/FILM STUDIES (32266)

This course is intended to familiarize students with the particulars of film history, film production and film analysis. This course should appeal to any and all students who LOVE to watch movies and discuss them. In addition to watching and discussing movies, you will also be creating your own short films with the skills you learn in class about cinematography, editing, genre, humanism, acting, directing and more!

Fremont Class Fee 11th or 12th Grade .50 Fine Arts credit

SILVER NOTES (32265) - Beginning Choir SA

This non-auditioned choir is designed for the female student wishing to focus on vocal technique, sight singing, note reading and other music skills. This performing group will prepare students for the opportunities that will be presented in other choral groups at FHS. Performance attire may be required.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

MEN'S CHORUS (32268) Beginning Choir TB

This non-auditioned choir is designed for the male student wishing to focus on vocal technique, sight singing, note reading and other music skills. This performing group will prepare students for the opportunities that will be presented in other choral groups at FHS. Performance attire may be required.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

SILVER SERENADE (32137) - Specialty Choir

This auditioned ladies choir is designed to give talented female singers the opportunity to sing quality and challenging literature for women. Singers will be selected through auditions held during the spring prior to the performance year. Concepts learned in prior choral classes will be expanded and further developed. Performance attire will be required.

Audition is required prior to registration

Fremont Class Fee $15 and performance attire 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

A ’CAPELLA (32465)

This is the premier choral group at FHS designed as a select ensemble composed of students who have already demonstrated excellent musical abilities and who are striving for perfection in choral music. Students should expect to participate in an extensive performance schedule. Some outside rehearsals may be required. Membership is determined by auditions held during the spring prior to the performance year. Performance attire is required.

Audition is required prior to registration

Fremont Class Fee and performance attire 11th and 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

LEGACY CHOIR (32461)

This very select choir of 24 is designed for students who have the desire and ability to sing with the top performing group at FHS. Priority is given to students who are members of both A'Cappella and Legacy. Ability to independently learn and execute one's part is required. This group is requested to perform throughout the community and hours of extra time may be required. Students placed in A'Cappella during spring auditions will be given the opportunity to audition for Legacy. Performance attire is required.

Audition is required prior to registration.

Fremont Class Fee and performance attire 11th or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

HANDBELL CHOIR (32363)

This non-singing choir is comprised of 10-15 students who are interested in, or have experience in ringing handbells. Standard handbell ringing techniques, music reading, and other music concepts will be addressed. Priority is given to students who are good music readers. Practice and performance gloves are required.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

MUSIC APPRECTION: 1031 THE HISTORY OF ROCK n ROLL

1950 to 2020: Elvis, the 80'sto Dirty Honey - Come learn, listen, discuss and discover how Rock N Roll became Rock N Roll, how the music is put together, and all of the offshoot styles that grew from it!

WSU CE fee 11th or 12th 1.0 Fine Arts credit

Concurrent Enrollment offered Through Snow College MUSC1031 - 3 credits

ORCHESTRA AND BAND

BEGINNING ORCHESTRA (32450) Sinfonia

This is an entry level orchestra designed for students that want to improve their string playing skills, and audition to move up to another orchestra at the end of the year. They play a variety of music, and perform in concerts throughout the school year. Students will also participate in a Class Solo and Ensemble performance, and have the chance to qualify to perform at Region Solo and Ensemble. Practice outside of class is expected. Your grade will consist of participation points, concert attendance reports, playing tests, weekly stand partner practice, and attendance at concerts.

Pre-requisite: One year of orchestra at the junior high level OR two years of private lessons

Fremont Class Fee and Performance attire 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

CAMERATA ORCHESTRA (32276)

This is an intermediate level group that is for students that wish to be committed to playing with an ensemble and improving as a group. Entry into this ensemble is by audition in the spring of the previous school year. They play a variety of music that is more difficult than the entry level, and will perform at varied concerts and festivals throughout the school year. The students in this group also have the chance to participate in the Performing Arts Tour every other year. Practice outside of class as well as attendance to extra rehearsals and commitment to the group are expected. Your grade will consist of participation points, concert attendance reports, playing tests, weekly stand partner practice, and attendance at concerts.

Audition is required prior to registration

Fremont Class Fee and Performance attire 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (32296)

This is the foremost string group at Fremont High School. They play difficult music and strive for perfection in many different genres of music. They perform often for school activities, community events, concerts, and festivals. Entry into this ensemble is by audition in the spring of the previous school year. The students in this group spend considerable time outside of class practicing their parts as well as working diligently during rehearsals. The students in this group also have the chance to participate in the Performing Arts Tour every other year.

Audition is required prior to registration

Fremont Class Fee and performance attire 10th, 11th or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

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GUITAR - BEGINNING (32175)

For students interested in learning the basics of guitar performance and music history. Students will learn to read traditional music notation, be introduced to tablature notation, learn basic chords, and perform for peers in class. Classical music as well as pop and country music will be used and studied in the course. Approximately half of the class will be spent studying the history of pop, rock and classical music. Only students with little or no guitar experience. Guitars are NOT provided by the school, but can be rented from a local music store. Only acoustic guitars are allowed. No electric guitars may be used. This class will only be offered first semester.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 0.5 Fine Arts credit

JAZZ BAND (32370)

Designed for a select group of instrumental musicians interested in preparing and performing intricate stage and jazz music. Improvisation and music theory are integral parts of this course. Students should expect to perform in concerts and other school music activities. Instrumentation includes trumpets, trombones, saxophones, drum sets, jazz guitar, bass and keyboard. Membership is by audition only. Students registering for this class must be concurrently enrolled in either Concert or Symphony Band unless approved by the director. Performance attire is required.

Audition is required prior to registration

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

MARCHING BAND (32292)

This is a half year course that runs in the Fall. More information to come!

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade .50 Fine Art credit

PERCUSSION 1 (32157)

The study of all standard band and orchestra percussion instruments for the serious student interested in performance. The student is expected to learn and perform in solo & ensemble, concert and other school music activities such as Jazz Band, Pep Band, and Symphonic Band. Prior musical experience and music reading skills are necessary for this course.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

PERCUSSION 2 (32284)

Continuation of Percussion 1. This course is designed for the student who has a basic knowledge of percussion instruments and who is ready to advance to a higher performance standard.

Fremont Class Fee 11th or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

SYMPHONIC BAND (32275)

Symphonic Band is the non-auditioned concert band at Fremont High School featuring players of brass and woodwind instruments. The Symphonic Band course is open to brass and woodwind players only. Percussionists who perform with Symphonic Band will still audition for the group but will be enrolled separately in the Percussion 1 course. The Symphonic Band performs in school concerts, community performances, as well as regional and state level festivals. Travel for events such as performance tours, festivals and clinics outside of regular school hours will be required. Every other year, the Wind Ensemble is included in a Performing Arts Tour, often to California, Disneyland or Universal Studios. The musical literature performed in Symphonic Band is not as musically demanding as Wind Ensemble, however a certain level of regular personal practice outside of class is expected. If you wish to join Marching Band, you must either be enrolled in Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

WIND ENSEMBLE - BAND 3 (32269)

Wind Ensemble is the premier concert band at Fremont High School, featuring players of brass and woodwind instruments. Students are accepted into the group by audition only. The Wind Ensemble course is open to brass and woodwind players only. Percussionists who perform with Wind Ensemble will still audition for the group but will be enrolled separately in the Percussion 2 course. The Wind Ensemble performs in school concerts and community performances as well as regional and state level festivals. Travel for events such as performance tours, festivals and clinics outside of regular school hours will be required. Every other year the Wind Ensemble is included in a Performing Arts Tour, often to California, Disneyland and/or Universal Studios. Regular weekly rehearsals outside of regular school hours will also be required. Students involved in after school sports and clubs or employment SHOULD still participate in Wind Ensemble and will be worked with. Musical literature performed in Wind Ensemble is more musically demanding than Symphonic Band and will require regular individual practice time outside of class. If you wish to join Marching Band, you must either be enrolled in Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble.

Fremont Class Fee 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade 1.0 Fine Arts credit

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