This course explores movement as a creative art form. Students learn basic choreographic principles, structures and processes. Movement skills and performance values are studied. A movement portfolio is created. Students analyze dance and explore connections in history, to other arts disciplines, and to health. Students will begin to self assess their dance based on established criteria. If a student has successfully completed dance in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, the student should enroll in Dance (Intermediate)

This course builds upon technical movement and choreographic skills. A movement portfolio is further developed. Students learn anatomical concepts in relation to dance; how to analyze dance on the basis of established criteria; and to evaluate personal performance. Connections between dance and civics, economics, health, and other arts disciplines are explored. Students will participate in self assessments and aesthetic evaluations. Prerequisite: Complete 6-8 education in Dance; Beginning Dance; or Demonstrated proficiency with High School Course Instructor recommendation # DANCE (PROFICIENT\*) This course emphasizes dance as a creative and expressive art form. Students increase their technical movement skills and create dances that fulfill choreographic intent, utilize production design choices, and meet aesthetic criteria. Examining and evaluating dance from cultural and historical perspectives with emphasis in the U.S. is a part of dance at this level. Connections to literary wor

This introductory course is for students interested in singing. Students study the fundamental skills of music, sight-singing, proper vocal production, and vocal health. Choral music study involves listening, describing, and evaluating music. Students also study basic vocal health and wellness issues. Any student who loves to sing is welcome to join. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected. If a student has successfully completed chorus in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, the student should enroll in an Intermediate Level course.

This course includes students of varied vocal talents and abilities. Students should have a general understanding of music theory and notation, sight-reading, and a willingness to sing actively each day. Mixed Chorus performs a variety of music ranging from historical choral literature to the music of today. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected. Prerequisite: Complete 6-8 education in Choir; Beginning Choir; or Demonstrated proficiency with High School Course Instructor recommendation

Each course is designed specifically for male and female singer to improve their vocal skills in a wide range of musical settings. Traditional choral skills of blend, balance, intonation, and phrasing will be learned through the rehearsal and performance of gender specific repertoire. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected. Prerequisite: Complete 6-8 education in Choir; Beginning Choir; or Demonstrated proficiency with High School Course Instructor recommendation # CONCERT CHOIR (PROFICIENT\*) This course is for students who have demonstrated skill and serious commitment to singing. Students must be able to sing with intonation accuracy and demonstrate advanced knowledge of music theory and sight-reading skills. Concert Choir performs complex music of all styles and varieties. Key components of this course include the ability to listen to, analyze and evaluate musical performances. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected.

This course is an introductory level class for students with no instrumental experience. As a performance-based class, students develop fundamental skills of music, characteristic tone production, terminology, posture, intonation, and expressive skills through ensemble playing and the study of simple band literature. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected. If a student has successfully completed band in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, the student should enroll in an Intermediate Level course.

This course is designed for students who are continuing instrumental music study. Emphasis is placed on the development of musicianship, tone production, and basic skills. Concert Band students study Grade III-IV band literature. Participation in afterschool rehearsals and performances is expected. Prerequisite: Complete 6-8 education in band; Beginning band; or Demonstrated proficiency with High School Course Instructor recommendation # 8 ARTS EDUCATION # SYMPHONIC BAND (INTERMEDIATE, PROFICIENT\*) This course is focused on building aesthetic awareness and technical ability through both solo and ensemble experiences. Students apply the elements of music and musical techniques within a variety of parameters and learn to critique their performance. Students develop a high level of musicianship through the study and interpretation of Grade IV-VI literature. Participation in afterschool rehearsals and performances is expected. Prerequisite: Demonstrated proficiency and Teacher Recomm

This course is offered during the first semester only. It is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in a fun, exciting, high profile ensemble. Instruction in musicianship and marching techniques is included. Marching Band requires an extensive rehearsals and performance schedule. Marching band students may perform at football games, parades, and/or competitions.

This is an introductory level class for students with no instrumental experience. Students develop fundamental skills of music, characteristic tone production, music terminology, posture, bowing, intonation, and expressive skills through ensemble playing and the study of simple orchestral literature. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected. If a student has successfully completed orchestra in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, the student should enroll in Intermediate Level course.

This course is designed for students who are continuing music study. Emphasis is placed on the development of intonation, shifting positions, vibrato, bowing and ensemble performance. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected. Prerequisite: Complete 6-8 education in orchestra; Beginning orchestra; or Demonstrated proficiency with High School Course Instructor recommendation # SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA (INTERMEDIATE, PROFICIENT\*) This course is focused on building aesthetic awareness and technical ability through both solo and ensemble experience. Top brass, wind, and percussion students join their string counterparts for the full orchestra experience. Students develop a high level of musicianship and the ability to critique their performance. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected. Prerequisite: Demonstrated proficiency and Teacher Recommendation. ![](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1751901015/cmsk12ncus/fwknfboqafvmbnc

This is a basic course designed to give students an opportunity to study the fundamental aspects of music reading and writing. Students learn to notate music, rhythms, key signatures, time signatures and other elements needed to apply their knowledge. Prerequisite: Demonstrated proficiency and Teacher Recommendation. # MUSIC THEORY II (PROFICIENT\*) This course builds upon the foundations of music theory study integrating aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical analysis, and elementary composition. Musicianship skills such as beginning dictation and other listening skills are also included. Prerequisite: Music Theory I/Teacher Recommendation # AP MUSIC THEORY (ADVANCED\*) This course is for serious music students to prepare for freshman college theory and/or to expand their musical knowledge. AP Music Theory covers the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a musical score. Achievement of these goals is approached by addressing fu

This is an introductory course for students with little or no theatre arts experience. The course focuses on essential theatre arts vocabulary and the creative process. The fundamentals of speaking, acting, and vocal expression are applied. Students learn fundamental pantomime skills and how to apply the elements of improv in the performance of simple scenes and stories. They explore and analyze formal and informal theatre productions and develop the ability to identify basic technical elements of theatrical production. If a student has successfully completed drama in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, the student should enroll in an Intermediate Level course.