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Beginning Art
An introduction to the basic elements of art; line, color, value, shape, and texture. Students will learn the seven Elements of Art and how to
incorporate them in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional work; color theory and the ability to mix colors; and the development of a
good composition.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: $25 per semester fee
Beginning Guitar
No prior musical training is needed for this class. Students will learn the basics of playing the acoustic guitar. Students learn and utilize
the fundamentals of music notation, music reading skills, tone production, intonation, elements of music theory, and listening skills as well
as development of proper attitude with emphasis on group participation. Students perform at Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Beginning Piano
Beginning piano is a course for students without formal piano study and those returning to piano study after an extended absence.
Students will learn to read musical notation, terms, symbols, basic technique, basic keyboard theory, and explore a diverse repertoire. By
the end of the semester students will be able to read music and obtain a repertoire list including songs they have chosen and the songs
studied in the book. They will also be able to read musical symbols and play them accurately. This course is a foundation to playing any
instrument. Students perform at Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Jr. High Band
This course is designed to develop skills learned in Beginning Band. Students perform at junior high events, junior high games and
concerts. Students perform at Jr. High events and Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Beginning Band and $25 per semester fee
Jr. High Choir
Jr. High Choir is an elective course that introduces students to the fundamentals of musical language, vocal technique and musicianship.
Students learn basic music theory, listening skills, and performance skills. No prior musical training is needed for enrollment in this class.
Students perform at Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Grade: 7-8
Length: Year
Prerequisite: None
Jr. High Theatre
Jr. High Theatre is an elective course designed to introduce students to the basic elements of theatre arts. This class covers theatre
history, theatre vocabulary and terminology and acting. Activities include pantomime, vocal practice, impromptu, monologues, and scene
acting. Tests will include vocabulary and history. All performances will be graded using performance rubrics. No prior theatrical training
is needed for enrollment in this class. Students perform at Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
An introduction to the basic elements of art; line, color, value, shape, and texture. Students will learn the seven Elements of Art and how to
incorporate them in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional work; color theory and the ability to mix colors; and the development of a
good composition.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: $25 per semester fee
Beginning Guitar
No prior musical training is needed for this class. Students will learn the basics of playing the acoustic guitar. Students learn and utilize
the fundamentals of music notation, music reading skills, tone production, intonation, elements of music theory, and listening skills as well
as development of proper attitude with emphasis on group participation. Students perform at Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Beginning Piano
Beginning piano is a course for students without formal piano study and those returning to piano study after an extended absence.
Students will learn to read musical notation, terms, symbols, basic technique, basic keyboard theory, and explore a diverse repertoire. By
the end of the semester students will be able to read music and obtain a repertoire list including songs they have chosen and the songs
studied in the book. They will also be able to read musical symbols and play them accurately. This course is a foundation to playing any
instrument. Students perform at Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Jr. High Band
This course is designed to develop skills learned in Beginning Band. Students perform at junior high events, junior high games and
concerts. Students perform at Jr. High events and Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Beginning Band and $25 per semester fee
Jr. High Choir
Jr. High Choir is an elective course that introduces students to the fundamentals of musical language, vocal technique and musicianship.
Students learn basic music theory, listening skills, and performance skills. No prior musical training is needed for enrollment in this class.
Students perform at Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Grade: 7-8
Length: Year
Prerequisite: None
Jr. High Theatre
Jr. High Theatre is an elective course designed to introduce students to the basic elements of theatre arts. This class covers theatre
history, theatre vocabulary and terminology and acting. Activities include pantomime, vocal practice, impromptu, monologues, and scene
acting. Tests will include vocabulary and history. All performances will be graded using performance rubrics. No prior theatrical training
is needed for enrollment in this class. Students perform at Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
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