9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grade
Semester Long Course
This class focuses on all the elements involved in play production. Emphasis is made on acting such as improvisation, memorizing, use of body and voice, characterization, as well as set construction, lighting design, costuming and makeup, stage managing, and directing. Active participation and daily attendance is essential in earning credit for this class.
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grade
Semester or Year Long Course
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drama
This class provides a more “in-depth” experience to all the elements involved in Drama. Students will learn techniques used for playing diverse roles, auditioning for plays, careers in the theater world, as well as all the backstage jobs for play production. Active participation and daily attendance is essential in earning credit for this class.
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grade
Year Long Course
Prerequisite: Prior Choral experience
Fees: Trip expenses and concert attire required
$40 ASB Card and Transportation Fee required
WVHS Concert Choir is for all voice types and performs standard choral literature, sacred and secular as well as pop, jazz and musical theatre selections.If you like to sing, and want to advance your performance skills, this class is for you. Vocalists who have had successful choral singing experience (matching pitch, singing harmony, reading music, etc.) are encouraged to join. Students with no prior choral experience may be admitted with instructor approval. If you have no prior choir experience, please reach out to Mr. Westlund to discuss expectations. Students will learn about music theory, performance preparation, and advance their vocal performance skills throughout the year. Various performance opportunities throughout the year happen both during and after school. Attendance at all concerts, performances and festivals is required.
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grade
Year Long Course
Prerequisite: Prior band experience
Fees: Trip expenses and concert attire required
$40 ASB Card and Transportation Fee required
$25 per semester Instrument Usage Fee if needed
Wind Ensemble focuses on music and instruction for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Students participating in Wind Ensemble will be continuing to learn more advanced music theory and performance skills on their instruments, as well as participating in various concerts and events throughout the year. They will be given various opportunities to perform in front of the student body and community. Students are expected to practice their instruments outside of class, and will be provided with all sheet music necessary. During Fall and Winter quarter, students are encouraged to participate in the WVHS Eagle Athletic Band. This band will meet after school, and be featured at Football, Basketball, and other sporting events throughout the year. In the Spring, the Wind Ensemble will also be the marching band representing WVHS in the Lilac Parade. Attendance at all concerts, performances and festivals is required.
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grade
Year Long Course
Prerequisite: Prior Choral experience
Fees: Trip expenses and concert attire required
$40 ASB Card and Transportation Fee required
WVHS Concert Choir is for all voice types and performs standard choral literature, sacred and secular as well as pop, jazz and musical theatre selections.If you like to sing, and want to advance your performance skills, this class is for you. Vocalists who have had successful choral singing experience (matching pitch, singing harmony, reading music, etc.) are encouraged to join. Students with no prior choral experience may be admitted with instructor approval. If you have no prior choir experience, please reach out to Mr. Westlund to discuss expectations. Students will learn about music theory, performance preparation, and advance their vocal performance skills throughout the year. Various performance opportunities throughout the year happen both during and after school. Attendance at all concerts, performances and festivals is required.
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grade
Year Long Course
Prerequisite: Prior band experience
Fees: Trip expenses and concert attire required
$40 ASB Card and Transportation Fee required
$25 per semester Instrument Usage Fee if needed
Wind Ensemble focuses on music and instruction for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Students participating in Wind Ensemble will be continuing to learn more advanced music theory and performance skills on their instruments, as well as participating in various concerts and events throughout the year. They will be given various opportunities to perform in front of the student body and community. Students are expected to practice their instruments outside of class, and will be provided with all sheet music necessary. During Fall and Winter quarter, students are encouraged to participate in the WVHS Eagle Athletic Band. This band will meet after school, and be featured at Football, Basketball, and other sporting events throughout the year. In the Spring, the Wind Ensemble will also be the marching band representing WVHS in the Lilac Parade. Attendance at all concerts, performances and festivals is required.
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grade
Year Long Course
Prerequisite: Prior orchestra experience
Fees: Trip expenses and concert attire required
$40 ASB Card and Transportation Fee required
$25 per semester Instrument Usage Fee if needed
Instruction for violin, viola, cello and string bass, (all bowed instruments), in a string orchestra setting. Music studied ranges from all periods including baroque, classical, romantic, to popular music and Broadway musicals.Students will be further developing their music theory and performance skills on their instruments. Activities include during and after school events, local concerts, festivals and competitions, and possible field trips. A limited amount of school instruments are available to rent for those who do not own their own. Attendance at all concerts, performances and festivals is required.
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grade
Year Long Course
Prerequisite: Prior band experience
Fees: Trip expenses and concert attire required
$40 ASB Card and Transportation Fee required
$25 per semester Instrument Usage Fee if needed
Jazz Band focuses on jazz music and instruction for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Students participating in Jazz Band will be continuing to strengthen their understanding of jazz playing, music theory, improvisation, and performance skills on their instruments, as well as participating in various concerts and events throughout the year. It is recommended that students ALSO participate in Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble, as that is where they will receive more fundamental instruction since Jazz is specialized. However, this is not required. Students are expected to practice their instruments outside of class, and will be provided with all sheet music necessary. Jazz Band is a ZERO HOUR class, and meets before school. Attendance at all concerts, performances and festivals is required.
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grade
Year Long Course
Fees: $25 Instrument Usage Fee if Needed
This class is open to ALL students, regardless of prior musical experience. Students who have previous guitar experience are also welcome to join, and will be given advanced material to work on. Students are allowed to take guitar for as many semesters as they would like as a Fine Arts credit. WVHS will provide acoustic guitars to students in this class, but students who own their own guitar (acoustic or electric with an amp) are welcome to use their personal instruments as well. First time students will learn basic music theory, such as reading written notation and chords, guitar performance skills, critical listening skills, and learn how to perform various musical styles on the guitar. Advanced students will continue expanding their music theory knowledge, as well as exploring song-writing, and advanced performance techniques. Attendance of an after school, end-of-semester recital is required.
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Grade
Year Long Course
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intro to Guitar, or at least one year of guitar experience
Fees: $25 Instrument Usage Fee if Needed
This class is open to all students who have completed one year of beginning guitar. WVHS will provide acoustic guitars to students in this class, but students who own their own guitar (acoustic or electric with an amp) are welcome to use their personal instruments as well. School owned instruments cannot be taken home, but are available to use for practice during lunch and before and after school by appointment. Advanced guitar students will learn more advanced music theory, such as reading written notation and chords, guitar performance skills, critical listening skills, and continue to refine various musical styles on the guitar. Additionally, this class will open up for opportunities for student driven learning and projects centered around their preferred styles of music. *If you think you are a good fit for advanced guitar but have no done beginning guitar, speak to Mr. Westlund about proper placement. Advanced guitar students will participate in a recital at the end of the year.