This course provides an opportunity for students to sing and perform as individuals and as an ensemble. During the first semester, the students will participate in All-State choir auditions, perform in chapel, and combine with the Production Class for the musical production and the Lessons and Carols performance. During the second semester, the choir will prepare both solos and ensembles for the ISAS Concert and Fine Arts Week. This class enhances a student's understanding and appreciation of theater through lectures, discussions, limited study of theater history and dramatic literature, and participation in various acting experiences that comprise the theatrical art. As an elective for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, this class is designed to allow students to participate in theatrical productions.
Students work in acting, vocal techniques, production design, and stage directing.
During the first semester, the class will combine with the Choir Class to present the musical production and Lessons and Carols. During the second semester, the class will perform monologues, scene work, and the dramatic production. Any student who wants to participate in both the musical and dramatic presentations must be enrolled in this class. This is a fine arts semester credit course that alternates days with a study hall for the full school year. It is possible for any upper school student to take both concert and jazz within the same school year for the full credit requirement of fine arts.