Included is a brief study of the history of theatre from the ancient Greeks through the Renaissance and contemporary theatre. One play by William Shakespeare may be read and studied each semester. Drama scholars will perform scenes and monologues, improvisation and pantomime. Focus will be given to the “actor’s instrument”, developing stage technique and basic performance skills.  Prerequisite: None

This class is made up string instruments only. Class size is limited. This is an intermediate level course. Students should be prepared to meet the requirement to practice 30-45 minutes every day.  It is highly recommended that every member of the Orchestra enroll in private lessons from a qualified music teacher. One year commitment is required. Concert performance is mandatory. Performance uniform required.  Audition required.

This is a band method course and is typically for 7^th grade playing level.  Students will learn the fundamentals of playing a band instrument and perform a concert at the end of each semester. Students should be prepared to meet the requirement to practice 30-45 minutes every day. It is highly recommended that every member of the band enroll in private lessons from a qualified music teacher.

As an advanced musician, AP Music Theory offers music fundamentals that upon course completion will allow students to spell and recognize all major and minor scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, and seventh chords. Recognize various forms of music. Compose basic chord progressions in four part choral style.  This course is offered to 11^th and 12^th grade students.  Prerequisites include fluency in reading pitches in both treble and bass clefs, notating major scales, and identifying major key signatures.

This class will answer the question, “What is dance?” with special focus on basic dance technique, terminology, history and overall purpose. Various dance styles will be introduced and explored along with the elements of dance: time, space and energy. Specific dance attire required.

Prerequisite: None (For scholars without previous dance experience.)  Performance Fee Required

This class is by assignment only. Dancers are selected after reaching the necessary technical level, and by demonstrating a strong work ethic, good attitude, and passion for dance. Introductions are given to the basic principles of dance kinesiology, somatotyping, and injury prevention. Dancers explore the question, “What does dance mean to you?” through further practice of choreographic principles. Practical exams are given to prove dancers’ knowledge and technical skill. Specific dance attire required.

Prerequisite: Teacher approval only

Performance Fee Required

This class introduces the student to the basics of several popular social dances: New York Hustle, West Coast Swing, Night Club Two Step, Samba, Lindy Hop, Viennese Waltz, and Argentine Tango. The student will learn to both lead and follow the basics in each dance and will be tested on both. There is one written assignment, two outside class activities and one required performance. The pace and skill level will be higher than that of Ballroom I.

Prerequisite: Teacher approval.

Performance Fee Required