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Performing Arts
Mapping the Band Program
tudents from Grade 8 Bands …
S Beginner Band
Symphonic Band (most common) * with Leadership Symphonic Band * with Leadership
+ Orchestra Winds & Percussion * with Leadership
Wind Ensemble (audition required) Wind Ensemble * with Leadership + Orchestra Winds & Percussion * with Leadership
* Students who are already enrolled may have the option of joining the leadership team for these ensembles. Students must gain the teacher’s recommendation to enter this distinctive program. Students who wish to take on this leadership opportunity will be expected to follow an additional curriculum for these respective courses which will require some extra time commitments outside of class. Topics covered include servitude leadership, forming a mission statement, setting goals for the year, organising events, communicating effectively, and leading sectional rehearsals. These students will be recognised for their leadership role by adding “with leadership” to their course which will appear on the transcript.
+ This course will not be offered in 2022-23 school year but we anticipate offering it in the future.
Mapping the Strings Program
tudents from Grade 8 ...
S String Ensemble (has both Beg & Int students) + Chamber Strings * with Leadership ++ Orchestra (Gr. 10-12) (by Audition) * with Leadership
+ Chamber Strings * with Leadership
+ Chamber Strings and Orchestra require the same proficiency level. Students will choose the appropriate class based on their level of commitment and overall schedule.
++ This course will not be offered in 2022-23 school year.
* Students who are already enrolled may have the option of joining the leadership team for these ensembles. Students must gain the teacher’s recommendation to enter this distinctive program. Students who wish to take on this leadership opportunity will be expected to follow an additional curriculum for these respective courses which will require some extra time commitments outside of class. Topics covered include servitude leadership, forming a mission statement, setting goals for the year, organising events, communicating effectively, and leading sectional rehearsals. These students will be recognised for their leadership role by adding “with leadership” to their course which will appear on the transcript.
Mapping the Choir Program
Students from Grade 8 ... Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Concert Choir (.5 or 1.0) Concert Choir (.5 or 1.0) Concert Choir (.5 or 1.0) Concert Choir (.5 or 1.0)
Concert Choir (.5 or 1.0)
Concert Choir (1.0) *with Leadership, optional
Men’s or Women’s Choir (by audition) Men’s or Women’s Choir (by audition) *with Leadership, optional
Madrigal Singers *with Leadership, optional
Men’s or Women’s Choir (by audition and/or MS recommendation) Men’s or Women’s Choir *with Leadership, optional
Madrigal Singers (by audition)
* Students who are already enrolled may have the option of joining the leadership team for these ensembles. Students must gain the teacher’s recommendation to enter this distinctive program. Students who wish to take on this leadership opportunity will be expected to follow an additional curriculum for these respective courses which will require some extra time commitments outside of class. Topics covered include servitude leadership, forming a mission statement, setting goals for the year, organising events, communicating effectively, and leading sectional rehearsals. These students will be recognised for their leadership role by adding “with leadership” to their course which will appear on the transcript.
Mapping the Theatre Arts Program
Effective Speech
Drama Workshop I
Drama Production: Musical (meets after school) New students to the course must interview with instructor * with Leadership
Stagecraft for the Theatre * with Leadership
Theatrical Makeup Design Drama Workshop II
S tudents from Grade 8 … Performance Track
Design Track
* Students who are already enrolled may have the option of joining the leadership team for these ensembles. Students must gain the teacher’s recommendation to enter this distinctive program. Students who wish to take on this leadership opportunity will be expected to follow an additional curriculum for these respective courses which will require extra time commitments outside of class. Topics covered include servitude leadership, forming a mission statement, setting goals for the year, organising events, communicating effectively, and leading sectional rehearsals. These students will be recognised for their leadership role by adding “with leadership” to their course which will appear on the transcript.
