High School Online Program of Studies

Performing Arts Department

PHILOSOPHY

 

The Performing Arts offer students opportunities to expand and develop their artistic and creative skills.  Each discipline within the arts provides its own unique approach to self-expression, communication, intrinsic worth, and emotional exploration through individual and collaborative approaches.

Performing Arts promote personal and social development and enable a lifelong journey of expression, enjoyment, and cultural enrichment.  The Arts offer a deeper meaning to every student’s well being.

 

 

 

 

Performing Arts Courses Offered 2023-2024

MUSIC - SYMPHONIC BAND

MUSIC - STRING ENSEMBLE 

MUSIC - CONCERT CHOIR

THEATER - THEATER DESIGN and PRODUCTION (Formerly STAGECRAFT)

THEATER - THEATER MAKING 1 (Formerly INTERMEDIATE ACTING)

THEATER - THEATER MAKING 2 (Formerly INTERMEDIATE ACTING)

THEATER - THEATER IB: SL 1 & 2 and HL 1 &  2 

FILM AND VIDEO 

 

 

 


MUSIC - SYMPHONIC BAND
 

Course Description:

This course is a performance-based course for high intermediate and advanced musicians in 9th through 12th grades who have at least two years of experience on a band instrument. Students with less than two years of experience must have permission from the band director. The course is designed to help students interested in instrumental music to enhance their skills in the areas of aural development, musical literacy, interpretation, and appreciation of differing styles and genres with an emphasis on development of advanced instrumental technique. Music selections will explore a variety of musical styles to include classical, wind band and pop to jazz. 

Students are expected to practice and prepare music outside of class time. Co-curricular participation in performances throughout the school year is an expectation and is an integral part of the band program. Members are eligible to audition for the AMIS International Honor Band.

More information is available from the teacher.

  
 

Prerequisites:

2 years of previous study on the instrument or teacher approval

  
 

Credit:

1.0 credit

  
 

Length of Course:

1 year (may be repeated in subsequent years for credit)

 
  Requirements:  
 

Notes:

Guitar, piano, and string instruments are not taught in this course.