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Wind Ensemble
1 credit
Grades 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Concert Band and by audition only
This select group explores traditional chamber and
concert band music and performs with both the
Combined Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra.
Symphony Orchestra
Members of the Orchestra, String Orchestra, and
Wind Ensemble form the Combined Concert Band.
(See descriptions of each course in this section.) The
Symphony Orchestra will perform a wide variety
of literature, from traditional to contemporary, in
twice yearly performances. Opportunities for other
seasonal and community performances exist, such
as the themed concert series scheduled in February.
Members are eligible to audition for and participate
in MMEA District II and statewide festivals. Outside
practice is required, as are after-school and evening
rehearsals, concerts and special performances.
String Orchestra
1 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Ability to play violin, viola, cello or
string bass at any level; placement audition required
This instrumental performance group is made up of
strings and combines with other classes to perform.
See Symphony Orchestra for more information.
Orchestra
1 credit
Grades 9,10,11, 12
Prerequisite: By audition only
This select group of strings will study and perform
more advanced orchestral literature, as well as
advanced string techniques.
THEATER
Acting I – Performance and Design
1 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Acting I students will focus on the beginning
of language, history and practice of theater and
performance. Through class work, viewings and
improvisations, each student will develop a set of
skills that will help him/her more fully appreciate the
processes of theater and performance. Class work will
include improvisation acting basics, script reading
and writing, public performance opportunities and a
focus on story and how the story is performed. On the
design side, students will employ a hands-on overview
of what is required to support stage productions. A
brief introduction to sound, costuming and makeup
combine for support of most productions.
Acting II
1 credit
Grades 10, 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Acting I or approval by instructor
This workshop-based course is for more serious
performance students interested in advancing their
acting skills. The course will consist of exploratory
exercises in scene study, monologue, improvisation
and acting technique. Focus will be given to acting
styles and character work using a variety of scripts,
both professional and student-written. Both classroom
performance and participation and public performance
is required. A variety of live and technological
performance venues will be explored.