Choir.5 Credit
Chorus courses develop students’ vocal skills within the context of a large choral ensemble in which they perform a variety of styles of repertoire. These courses are designed to develop students’ vocal techniques and their ability to sing parts and include experiences in creating and responding to music.
*Please Note: Choir can be taken all 4 years. |
Ms. Rehmeier
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Band.5 Credit
Band courses help students develop techniques for playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments and their ability to perform a variety of concert band literature styles. These courses may emphasize rehearsal and performance experiences in a range of styles (e.g., concert, marching, orchestral, and modern) and also include experiences in creating and responding to music.
*Please Note: Band can be taken all 4 years. |
Ms. Halliday
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Piano.5 Credit
Piano courses provide students an introduction to, and refine the fundamentals of, music and keyboard including literature and techniques such as scales, chords, and melodic lines and may offer instruction in more advanced techniques. Formal and informal performances are typically included as well as experiences in creating and responding to music.
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Ms. Rehmeier
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Guitar.5 Credit
Guitar courses provide students an introduction to, and refine the fundamentals of, music and guitar literature and techniques, such as strumming and chords and may offer instruction in more advanced techniques. These courses may include bass, ukelele and other plucked string instruments. Formal and informal performances are typically included as well as experiences in creating and responding to music.
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Ms. Halliday
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Music Appreciation.5 Credit
Music Appreciation courses survey different musical styles and periods with the intent of increasing students’ understanding of music and its importance in relation to the human experience. Music Appreciation courses may focus on how various styles of music apply musical elements to create an expressive or aesthetic impact. Students also have the ability for informal music performance and creation within the classroom.
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Ms. Rehmeier
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Art I.5 Credit
No Prerequisite
This is a semester class that offers an overview of the visual arts. The course consists of seven units. There will be teacher lectures, demonstrations, tests, and projects to be completed for each unit. Units covered will be an art overview, drawing, sculpture, color, 15 printmaking, lettering and graphic design. The last unit will be independent study and is structured much the same as Advanced Art classes. |
Ms. Bowen
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Advanced Art.5 Credit
Prerequisite: Art I
This is a semester course for students who wish to further their art experience. Students will be guided in their artistic growth through a variety of projects. There will be teacher lectures and demonstrations. Students will be expected to do research for their projects and consult outside resources when possible. |
Ms. Bowen
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Pottery I.5 Credit
Prerequisite: Art I
In this semester course, the student will learn:
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Ms. Bowen
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Pottery II.5 Credit
Prerequisite: Pottery I
This semester course is a continuation of the study of Ceramics learned in Pottery I. In this class, students will complete pieces of pottery made with both the hand build and wheel thrown methods. A study of World Wide Pottery Artists will result in a three page research paper by each student. Each student will then recreate a similar piece of pottery of their chosen Ceramic 16 Artist. A $25 pottery fee will be required for supplies. |
Ms. Bowen
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Pottery III, Pottery IV, & Advanced Pottery.5 Credit (each)
Prerequisite: Pottery I & II
Classes designed for the serious student to continue the study of Ceramics learned in Pottery I & II. In these classes, students will complete more complex pieces of pottery made with both the hand build and wheel thrown methods. Again, a study of World Wide Pottery Artists will result in a three page research paper by each student. Each student will then recreate a similar piece of pottery of their chosen Ceramic Artist. A $25 pottery fee will be required for supplies. |
Ms. Bowen
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