Drama II will continue with the above skills, adding the creation of original monologues, directing skills, and the use of constructive dramatic critiques. The course will begin with the classical period and continue through the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Revolutionary periods. Study trip opportunities to available museums and arts performances will be arranged according to the opportunities available. The class explores basic singing technique along with the fundamentals of music notation, rhythm, and basic musicianship. Basic musicianship, music notation, sight singing, and more advanced choral literature are explored.
Students choose a traditional band instrument at the beginning of the school year.
Instruction concentrates on proper tone production, poster, basic notation and the fundamentals of rhythm. The beginning band performs at least one concert a year. Continues with ensemble playing and basic musicianship. Students continue developing proper tone production, rhythmic values, intonation, and ensemble playing. The advanced band performs a wide variety of musical styles to include light classical, original band literature, marches, selections from the American Musical Theater, and popular selections.