Drama
Drama I
This course offers basic instruction in the play as an art form and will include reading and analysis of selected plays, basic acting and improvisation and an introduction to theatre history, circus acts, stage fighting, voice-over, and acting on camera.
Advanced Drama
The course includes in-depth reading and analysis of selected plays, participation in a variety of acting experiences and an overview of the fundamentals of direction. Students also coordinate the Renaissance Festival and contribute to the Talent Show.
Dance
Beginning Dance:
In this course students will begin to develop technical skills in hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, and latin styles. Students will work on increasing physical strength, flexibility, endurance, and understand proper care of their body. Students will work in groups to develop their own choreography and study nutrition, first aid, and CPR.
Advanced Dance:
Students who have prior dance experience and/or have taken Beginning Dance will continue learning various dance styles. Strength training, flexibility, endurance, and care of the body (physical and mental) will be studied. Students will analyze amateur and professional dance performances while studying historical and cultural influences and contributions. Performances include a Fall Student Choreography Showcase and Spring Showcase.
Music
Concert Band
Concert Band is an instrumental performance ensemble open to all students with experience on a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument. String instruments, such as bass or violin, are also accepted, however, they will be performing band literature. Two years prior experience is preferred, but not required. The Concert Band performs at a minimum of two concerts per year, as well as CMEA festivals and various other performances. During the fall semester, the ensemble functions as pep band for the home football games, as well as a marching band for several local parades. This year, the Concert Band and Jazz Band will meet during the same class period, and all students will have the opportunity to practice and perform both styles of music.
Choir
Choir is a vocal performing ensemble open to all students who wish to sing. The Choir performs at a minimum of two concerts per year, as well as CMEA festivals and various other performances. Prior experience is not required, however, students will learn to sing and read music throughout the course of the year. Voice placement auditions will be held at the beginning of each semester to check range, vocal timbre, musical ability, etc., but will not be used to eliminate students from the ensemble. The choir performs a variety of repertoire, including both sacred and secular music, from many different time periods and genres.
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