STEAM |
PERFORMING ARTS
Acting I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Foundations of Theater
• Creativity
• Techniques for improvisation
• Beginning scene work
• Leadership and communication skills Projects , Activities , etc .: Writing and performance , individual and group performance Instructional Focus : Active participation and collaborative group work
Acting II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acting I or teacher permission Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Original scripts
• Character analysis
• Collaborative scene work
• Acting styles and forms Projects , Activities , etc .: Perform scenes from a variety of styles , write and perform original work Instructional Focus : Active participation and collaboration
Acting III Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acting II or teacher permission Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One or two trimesters = 0.5 credit or 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Prepare an audition piece
• Experience in blocking
• Analysis of dramatic literature
• Acting experience
• Scene work Projects , Activities , etc .: Perform scenes from musicals , dramas , and comedies Instructional Focus : Active participation
Band I Prerequisite / Selection Process : Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of the band teacher Intended Audience : Grade 9 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of music
• Reading music
• Performance Instructional Focus : Performance
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Band II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Band teacher determines level of placement Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of music
• Reading music
• Performance Instructional Focus : Performance
Honors Band III Prerequisite / Selection Process : Approval of band teacher Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Advanced development of skills in music elements , reading , and performance .
Instructional Focus : Performance
Choir I Prerequisite / Selection Process : No prior experience , approval of the vocal music teacher Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of music
• Reading music
• Performance Instructional Focus : Performance
Choir II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Vocal music teacher determines placement Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of music
• Reading music
• Performance Instructional Focus : Performance
Honors Choir III Prerequisite / Selection Process : Approval of vocal music teacher Intended Audience : Advanced singing students in grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Advanced development of skills in music elements , reading , and performance .
Instructional Focus : Performance
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Digital Music Composition I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Learn the foundations of music theory - melody , chord structure , form
• Understand the elements of creating or modifying digital music
• Analyze and evaluate music
• Have an understanding of basic recording techniques
Project , Activities , etc .: Project based learning , independent work , collaborative environment with teachers Instructional focus : Small unit focus , leads to a culminating final project
Digital Music Composition II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Digital Music Composition I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Learn the foundations of music theory - melody , chord , structure , form
• Understand the elements of creating or modifying digital music
• Analyze and evaluate music
• Have an understanding of basic recording techniques
• Learn the foundations of acoustics Projects , Activities , etc : Project based learning , independent work , collaborative environment with teachers Instructional Focus : Final portfolio demonstrating various forms , styles , and compositional techniques
Music Exploration Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Introduction to music composition , theory , history , analysis , and current performance practices
• Music Technology
• Music of various cultures Note : See teacher for specific instructional focus .
Orchestra I Prerequisite / Selection Process : Minimum of one year of orchestra instruction or private study , approval of orchestra teacher Intended Audience : Grade 9 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of Music
• Reading Music
• Performance Instructional Focus : Performance
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