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Band Color Guard Color Guard is a unit of the marching band whose function is to interpret music through movement and color. Interpretation work includes dance, prop work (flags, streamers, other props etc) and marching. Required performances include pre-game and halftime shows at home football games, fall festival parade, color guard and marching band festival(s) and 1st semester basketball games. Audition/tryouts are held in spring. Students must be eligible under KSHSAA guidelines. Jazz Improvisation and Music Theory Jazz Improvisation and Music Theory is a performance based class available to all students in grades 9-12 who play a wind instrument, sing, or play a rhythm section instrument (drum set, bass, guitar, piano). Emphasis is on developing jazz improvisational skills, playing/singing jazz styles (swing, jazz rock, rhythm & blues, Latin, and ballad). Additional skills include music reading, individual instrument technique, scat singing, music theory, ear training and jazz history. Students will study and perform traditional and contemporary jazz band and jazz combo literature. This course may be repeated. VOCAL MUSIC Concert Choir Concert Choir is a training choir of women’s voices designed for beginning high school singers. Skill acquisition includes vocal pedagogy (respiration, phonation, articulation and resonation), musicianship (sight singing, aural discrimination, singing with appropriate intonation, and execution of rhythmic figures with the voice), and artistry. Students may perform selections in English, Latin, Italian, German, French and/or other languages. The student will also learn score marking skills, musical terminology and how to interpret musical markings. Repertoire may include Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Post-Romantic/Impressionism and 20th century multi-styles. Self discipline, rehearsal skills, focus and efficiency are critical skills to acquire as a member of this choral ensemble. Students are assessed in a number of ways from rehearsals to performances. La Belle Chanson (Ladies Choir) La Belle Chanson (the beautiful song) is a middle level women’s' choir that is open to all grade levels by audition only. Choir size can range from 16 - 24 voices. This ensemble sings a broad range of vocal repertoire from "classical" to popular. There is a certain amount of staging and/or choreography employed for certain performances. Basic vocal and musicianship skills are required. Required rehearsal skills include a basic knowledge of musical terms and self-discipline. The ensemble will perform both on and off campus throughout the year. A performance outfit will be required with a cost up to $90.00. Men's Glee Club Men's Glee Club is a middle level men' choir that is open to all grade levels. The glee club sings a broad range of vocal repertoire from "classical" to popular. Vocal and musicianship skill which include a basic knowledge of musical terms and self discipline will be studied. The men's glee club will perform both on and off-campus throughout the year. A one time fee for a tuxedo will be required. Chamber Singers Chamber Singers is the upper level choral ensemble. Students are eligible by audition only regardless of grade level. Audition requirements for this ensemble requires prior experience as a choral singer, knowledge and success in classical vocal pedagogy and upper level musicianship and artistry. Basic skills in rehearsal procedures, score marking, knowledge of style and diacritical terms should already be in place. Issues of style in choral repertoire of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century multi-styles will be the main focus of the group. Repertoire will be performed in a number of languages including, but not restricted to, English, Latin, Italian, French and German. Opportunities to perform will occur throughout the year on and off campus. Students in this ensemble will be encouraged to study private voice. Standards are high for this ensemble which needs an exceptional amount of student commitment. Ensemble size will range between 24 - 72 voices of sopranos, altos, tenors and bass/baritones. Performance outfits for Chamber Singers will be required with a cost that could range up to $90 for women and a one time tuxedo cost for the men. Rocketaires Rocketaires is an upper level choral ensemble for experienced singers. Choir size can range from 16 - 24 singers of varying voice levels. Basic vocal pedagogy, musicianship and artistry should already be mastered upon audition. Repertoire may include Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century multi-styles. The choir is very much a performance oriented group and will represent the Vocal Department and school at frequent functions outside of the school day, both on and off campus. Performance outfits for Rocketaires will be required with a cost that could range up to $90 for women and a one time cost for a tuxedo for the men. Individual Voice Study Students will study vocal pedagogy, musicianship, and artistry as a class. The emphasis of this program will be on solo literature as the repertoire. Each student will have at least one half-hour lesson individually each week, and will be required to sing solos for programs and regional contest. ART Introduction to Art Students in this class will be introduced to fine art, commercial illustration, commercial graphic design, the use of computers to create commercial graphic design and careers in art. Areas of focus are drawing, painting, commercial illustration and hand built ceramics. Mediums used may include lead pencil, color pencil, charcoal, ink, tempera paint, watercolor paint, oil pastel and clay. Careers in art are discussed throughout the course. Students are responsible for the purchase of extra or special materials for individual projects. Ceramics, Sculpture and Production Pottery Students in Ceramics will be introduced to hand built clay art, potters wheel art, ceramic glazes, clay mixing and the kiln firing process. Careers in ceramics i.e. production potters, glaze and clay technicians and fine art will be studied. Techniques covered in this class include hand forming, slab building, mold making and wheel throwing. Students are responsible for the purchase of extra or special materials for individual projects i.e. commercial glazes, wheel clays and glaze materials. Advanced Ceramics, Sculpture, and Production Pottery Students will learn to use advanced techniques needed to make hand formed clay containers, sculptures and wheel thrown clay vessels (including sets of pottery). Glaze technology, kiln firing (gas, electric, and vapor) and clay technology will be studied. Students will make clay and glazes from raw materials and will assist in numerous types of kiln firings. The making of an art portfolio for scholarship purposes will be covered. Careers as a production potter, glaze and clay technician and fine art will be studied. Students are responsible for the purchase of extra or special materials for individual projects i.e. commercial clays, wheel clays and glaze materials. Drawing, Painting and Commercial Graphic Design Students in this course learn techniques of drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration and the use of computer assisted art. Drawing mediums used in class may include lead pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel and oil pastels. Painting mediums and techniques used may include acrylic, oil, airbrush and watercolor . The printmaking medium and technique is watercolor monoprint. Illustration and commercial graphic design are taught throughout the course with many of the mediums listed above. Careers as a commercial artist, illustrator and fine artist will be covered. Students are responsible for the purchase of extra or special materials for individual projects i.e. oil paint and water colors. Advanced Drawing, Painting and Commercial Graphic Design This course focuses on the advancing of skills and techniques learned in Drawing, Painting and Graphic Design. While the mediums may stay the same, there will be more emphasis on exploring styles and being original. Students will be required to take their own photographs for art works. The making of an art portfolio for scholarship purposes will be covered. These portfolios may even begin to be channeled toward a particular career in art. The use of computers to create art, or help create art, is more likely than in the preceding courses. Students are responsible for the purchase of extra or special materials for individual projects i.e. oil paint and water colors. THEATRE Debate Debate, a fall semester course for freshmen through seniors, involves learning the basics of research, organization and argumentation. Students will be involved in classroom debates as well as required competitive debates on Saturdays. Enrolling students must meet KSHSAA eligibility requirements. This course may be repeated with instructor permission. Grades will be determined by worksheets, classroom debates, quizzes, tests and participation at three debate tournaments.
Forensics Forensics, a spring semester course, involves research and preparation for individual speaking and acting events. These events include informative speaking, original oration, extemporaneous speaking, oral interpretation of prose, oral interpretation of poetry, solo acting, duet acting and improvised duet acting. Participation at forensic tournaments on Saturdays is required. This course may be repeated. Individual presentations and participation at three forensic tournaments will determine grades. Performance Dance This class will teach choreography for musical theatre and beginning level dance techniques in the styles of tap, jazz and ballroom. Previous dance experience is helpful, but not mandatory. Grades will be determined by knowledge, class participation and performances. The purchase of tap shoes, which may be ordered through the instructor, will be required. This class may be repeated with instructor permission. Drama I Drama I provides an introduction to theater as an art form. Theory and practice will be experienced by constructing, painting, and using scenery for the stage. Internal techniques of acting, characterization and the actor's analysis of the play and the role will be emphasized. Advanced Drama Advanced Drama allows the continuation of methods established in Drama I with additional emphasis upon vocal and movement techniques, elements of design, and composition in scene design. Students will complete practical work in the design of sets for school productions. Participation in school theatrical productions is expected. This course may be repeated with instructor permission. Grades will be determined by participation and major projects. Speech (Communication Studies) This course studies the basic concepts of speech communication and listening as applied to public speaking. Leadership potential will be enhanced by improvement in traditional public speaking situations. In addition, an awareness of the elements of interpersonal communication and more meaningful interpersonal relationships will be developed through participation in group dynamics. Grades will be determined by individual and group exercises, speeches and tests. BCCC Speech This course will involve message preparation, audience analysis, delivery, listening and criticism as applied to public speaking. Activities are designed to develop the student’s ability to communicate ideas and to interpret those of others. |
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