The Arts

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENTS LINKS
YHS Band | YHS Choir | YHS Drama

603 DRAMA I
Full Year
9-10-11-12
Drama offers an introduction to basic acting techniques. Through the use of vocal exercises, theater games, improvisation, pantomime, and the enactment of scenes from various sources, the student discovers the elements of the actors craft: listening, concentration, imagination, emotional recall, observation, characterization, voice and movement for the actor. Students will be required to participate in performances for the public; attendance is mandatory. This class will not fulfill the physical education requirement.

606 DRAMA II
Full Year
10-11-12
Prerequisite: Drama AND permission of the instructor.
This course concentrates on advanced acting techniques. It includes extensive scene study and actors prepare monologues and scenes from classic and contemporary plays. Units of study vary from year to year depending on the interests and talents of the students enrolled. They may include: make-up, play directing, dialects (accents), audition technique, script writing, dance, mime, critical analysis, and other areas of theatrical production. Students will produce and perform a full length play as the final class project. Students may elect this class more than once as the content is different each year. This class will fulfill the Physical Education Requirement.

600 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Semester
10-11-12
Prequisisite: Drama I AND permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on the technical aspects of play production, such as designing and building sets, painting sets, lighting, props, sounds, costumes, and production management skills. It is designed as a hands-on class to help with the technical aspects of YHS plays and musicals.

609 VARSITY CHOIR
Full Year
9-10-11-12
Varsity Choir may be elected by those students who demonstrate adequate singing ability in an audition. The choir will concentrate on basic singing techniques, and developing music reading skills. Performances will be scheduled throughout the school year and are a required part of the course, unless the student is excused by the instructor for special reasons. Students must show reasonable musical progress to maintain membership in Freshman Choir. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.

613 CONCERT CHOIR
Full Year
10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
This course may be selected by those students who have demonstrated a high level of singing ability through an audition. The Concert Choir studies a wide variety of music in preparation for various public performances. All performances are a required part of the course unless the student is excused by the instructor for special reasons. Before or after school rehearsals may be required by the director. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.

619 WOMEN'S CHORUS
Full Year
10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
This choir performs music of a varied nature, including classical choral music for Festival competitions, and pop and show tunes which are often choreographed. All performances are a required part of the course. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.

623 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Full Year
9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
The Symphony Orchestra is open to all string players who can demonstrate the required level of musical proficiency and an appropriate sense of ensemble teamwork. Wind and percussion players will be selected by the conductor from the Band with the approval of the Director of Bands. The Symphony Orchestra will explore the range of orchestral music from Baroque to Contemporary. This ensemble will participate in festivals, adjudications, concerts and excursions. The string orchestra will meet every school day with at least four full orchestra rehearsals prior to a concert in which the full orchestra will perform. On rare occasions, the full Symphony Orchestra will rehearse after school or in the evening prior to concert dates. All performances and scheduled events of the Symphony Orchestra are requirements of the course; attendance is mandatory. This class will fulfill the physical education requirement.

626 PIANO
Semester
10-11-12
This course is designed for all levels of piano skill. The fundamentals of piano playing will be covered, as well as musical fundamentals as they pertain to the beginning piano player. Advanced students will work on skill improvement. A variety of musical styles will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on learning to read music. This course may be taken more than once with permission of the instructor.

629 VARSITY BAND
Full Year
9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Students that demonstrate rudimentary proficiency on their instrument, by an audition, may elect the Varsity Band. Members participate in concerts, Solo and Ensemble Festival, Band festivals, and in school and community events. Members of the Varsity Band may elect to participate in the Marching Braves. Students must demonstrate reasonable progress during the year in order to maintain membership in the Varsity Band. All performances are a required part of the course. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.

633 SYMPHONIC BAND
Full Year
9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
The Symphonic Band is open to those students who have demonstrated a high level of instrumental proficiency, deemed adequate through an audition. The finest in band literature will be studied in preparation for concerts, Band Festivals, Solo and Ensemble Festivals, school and community events, and tours. Members of the Symphonic Band may elect to participate in the Marching Braves. The Band Director will schedule occasional after school rehearsals. Students must show reasonable musical progress on their instruments in order to maintain membership in the Symphonic Band. All performances are a required part of the course. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.

636 WIND SYMPHONY
Full Year
9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
The Wind Symphony is open to those students who have demonstrated the highest level of instrumental proficiency through an audition. The finest in wind literature will be studied in preparation for concerts, Band Festivals, Solo and Ensemble Festivals, school and community events, and tours. Members of the Wind Symphony may also elect to participate in the Marching Braves. The Band Director will schedule before and/or after school rehearsals, as needed. Students must show reasonable musical progress on their instruments in order to maintain membership in the Wind Symphony. All performances are a required part of the course. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.

639 JAZZ BAND
Full Year
9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
The Jazz Band will rehearse and perform a wide variety of classical and contemporary jazz compositions. Much time is spent developing improvisatorial skills. All performances are required and students must also be a regular member of one of the other bands or the orchestra. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.