Arts Education courses are aligned directly with the North Carolina Arts Education Standards as part of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, and sequentially organized by four proficiency levels of Beginning, Intermediate, Proficient, and Advanced. Beginning courses are for those students who have not received a complete K-8 education within a particular arts education discipline. Intermediate courses are for those students who have received a complete K-8 education, complete 6-8 educati

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

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. # DANCE (PROFICIENT\*) This course emphasizes dance as a creati

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, t

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.

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. # CONCERT CHOIR (PROFICIENT\*) This course is for students who have demonstrated skill and serious commitment to singing. Students must be able

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 Inter

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. # 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

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 c

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. # 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 fo

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. # 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 dictat