Performing and Visual Arts

1 – CRHS/TFHS – 9/10/11
HUM

Drawing and Painting is a semester course designed to introduce students to the basic tools and techniques that will ignite their creativity and build a foundation for future artistic discovery. A variety of drawings and paintings will be completed using various drawing and painting mediums. The basic elements of art, design and color theory will be emphasized, while developing the skills of creative expression.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 10/11/12
HUM
C or higher in Drawing & Painting I & Instructor Approval

Drawing and painting II is a rigorous year long course created for students committed to creating an in-depth professional quality portfolio of 20 pieces or more, creating designing and managing a student showcase, as well as participating in public art. In your finished portfolio mastery of drawing and painting will be demonstrated through a wide range of approaches and media, Light and shade, line quality rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation and the illusion of depth. Advanced projects will be completed using various drawing and painting mediums. Full Year enrollment required.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 11/12
HUM
Instructor Approval

Studio Art III is a year-long course for committed artists that are excited about a career in the arts, and desire to create a college ready or professional portfolio containing a minimum of 20 pieces. This class follows the completion of Drawing and Painting II, and allows more freedom but requires greater expectations in quality, concentration, and breadth of work. This course will encourage personal artistic direction while demanding a focus on advanced techniques and processes. Students will also create and design a student showcase.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 12
HUM
Instructor Approval

Studio Art IV is a year-long student driven course for students who are planning on continuing in the arts throughout their college and post education careers. This class follows the completion of Studio Art III Emphasis will be placed on mastering their understanding of drawing and painting techniques in order to develop a robust portfolio as well as to be better prepared for college level art courses. Students will be required to enter juried shows and contests as well as to have a student showcase or online portfolio.

1 – CRHS/TFHS – 9/10/11
HUM

Pottery I is a course in which students will be introduced to clay and three-dimensional art forms. Basic hand construction, methods of pinching, coiling and slab will be taught and utilized in sculptural form. Decorating and glazing methods will be explored. Experience Clay and Beginning Sculpture textbooks will be utilized.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 10/11/12
HUM
C or higher in Pottery I & Instructor Approval

Pottery II is an extension of the pottery I course with emphasis placed on individual interpretations and creative outcomes drawn from an assignment list. Three dimensional projects will include sculpture as well as a variety of traditional shapes and functional forms in a variety of mediums. Wheel throwing will be introduced.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 11/12
HUM
Instructor Approval
Pottery III is a further extension of the Pottery II course in which students create and complete an intense assignment list. Experimentation will be encouraged, as will works of depth and complexity. Students may explore an area of concentration or attempt a variety of self-generated projects.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 12
HUM
Instructor Approval

Pottery IV is an advanced study in ceramics methods, practices, concepts and history with directed guidance toward producing independent, professional work. The development of methods for realizing self-directed practices, and the commitment to rigorous work practice are expected. Students will be challenged to define their own formal aesthetic and individual goals with the support and input of fellow students and the instructor with the intention of developing new techniques and to reinforce current skills. Full Year enrollment required.

2 – TFHS – 9
HUM

Freshman Choir is a performing group for incoming freshmen and beginning singers. It includes the study and performance of musical literature from renaissance through contemporary. The choir has four music department concerts. Performances function as major class examinations. Members of the Freshman Choir have the opportunity to participate in District 4 Honor Clinic and to audition for All-State and All-Northwest choirs. Attendance at performances is required. Boys and girls in 9th grade may enroll in the Freshman Choir. No audition required. Upperclassmen may also enroll with the permission of Mr. Child. This class will help satisfy the academic humanities graduation requirement.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 9/10/11/12
HUM
CRHS requires audition

Concert Choir is a performing group. It includes the study and performance of musical literature from renaissance through contemporary. The choir has four music department concerts. Performances function as major class examinations. Members of the Concert Choir have the opportunity to participate in District 4 Honor Clinic and to audition for All-State and All-Northwest choirs. Attendance at performances is required. Boys and girls 9th – 12th grade may enroll in Concert Choir. This class will help satisfy the academic humanities graduation requirement.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 9/10/11/12
HUM
Teacher Permission/Audition

Women’s Ensemble (Dolce Serenada/Bella Voce) is a performing group. It includes the study and performance of musical literature from renaissance through contemporary. The Women’s Chorus has four music department concerts. Performances function as major class examinations. Members of Women’s Ensemble have the opportunity to participate in District 4 Honor Clinic and to audition for All‐State and All‐Northwest Choirs. Attendance at performances is required and membership is open to freshman, sophomore, junior and senior girls. This class will help satisfy the academic humanities graduation requirement.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 9 (CRHS only)/10/11/12
HUM
Teacher Permission/Audition

Chamber Singers/Divina Voce is a select SATB choir that studies and performs musical literature from renaissance through contemporary. This group participates in four music department concerts. Performances function as major class examinations. Members have the opportunity to participate in District 4 Honor Clinic and to audition for All-State and All-Northwest Choirs. Attendance at performance is required and membership is by audition only. In addition to the four music department concerts, Advanced Choir often performs throughout the community. Membership is open to boys & girls 10-12 . This class will help satisfy the academic humanities graduation requirement.

2 – TFHS – 10/11/12
HUM
Teacher Permission/Audition

TFHS Jive is a show choir of 20-30 singers that performs Musical Theatre, Pop, Jazz, and other modern styles. Solo opportunities are a big part of Jive. Auditions will take place the week immediately following Jive Night in April for the following school year. Outside rehearsals will involve one night a week throughout the year for staging and choreography practice, Jive is a zero-hour class that meets before school every day. In addition to performing at the four school choir concerts, Jive presents a Winter Showcase in January and Jive Night in April. During the week of these shows evening rehearsals take place each night. Members of Jive have the opportunity to participate in District 4 Honor Clinic and to audition for All-State and All-Northwest Choirs.

2 – CRHS – 10/11/12

HUM

Teacher Permission/Audition

CRHS Synergy is a Show Choir that performs Musical Theater, Pop, Jazz, and other modern styles. Solo opportunities are a part of Synergy, too. Several outside (mostly early AM, and a few Saturday AM) rehearsals will be scheduled and are mandatory. In addition to performing at the school choir concerts, Synergy presents a Winter Showcase and Synergy Night in April. Members of Synergy have the opportunity to participate in District 4 Honor Clinic and to audition for All-State and All-Northwest Choirs. A fee is required for music and outfits.

1 – CRHS/TFHS – 10/11/12
HUM – DC (CSI: MUSI 100)

A non-technical course designed to provide a basis for enjoyable listening through the discovery of stylistic differences between historical composers within the eras, and through awareness of the various performance media.

2 – TFHS – 9/10/11/12
HUM – DC (CSI: MUSI 103 and MUSI 104)

This is a two-semester course.  The first semester of this course is geared towards either non-music students, or music students with limited practice in music theory.  You will learn everything from notes on the staff to building chords and writing simple compositions.  The second semester builds on knowledge gained in the first semester.  Students are challenged to recognize, comprehend and analyze the basic materials and processes of music.  This goal is approached through the development of fundamental aural, analytical, and compositional skills.  The course provides a solid foundation in music notation, intervals, scales, chords, rhythms/meter, phrase structure, form, and the terms used to describe these elements of music as related to the major/minor tonal system.  With this foundation, the course progression includes more complicated tasks such as the following; dictation of melodic and harmonic materials, sight singing, the analysis of repertoire, including the study of the rhythmic and melodic interaction between voices; harmonic analysis of functional tonal passages, and modulation to closely related keys.

1 – CRHS/TFHS – 9/10/11/12

HUM

Students enrolled in guitar class will have the opportunity to learn various styles and techniques of guitar music. Students will learn the parts of a guitar and how to care for it, body position, tuning, strumming, reading guitar chord frames, basic chords in folk and rock music, blues and power chords, and how to read music in several different formats including standard notation and tablature. The history of the guitar and famous guitar players will be studied. Students can use their own guitars. Steel string, acoustic, electric, and nylon string guitars are acceptable. The school does have a set of guitars that can be used during class. School owned guitars will not be allowed to leave the classroom.

1 – CRHS/TFHS – 9/10/11/12
HUM
Beginning Guitar or Teacher Approval

Students enrolled in intermediate guitar will advance the skills they learned in beginning guitar. Students will learn to play lead guitar, rhythm guitar, and a fundamental knowledge for bass guitar, Classical style, fingerpicking accompaniment patterns, and extended techniques will be studied. Students can use their own guitars. Steel string acoustic, electric, and nylon string guitars are acceptable. The school does have a set of guitars that can be used during class. School owned guitars will not be allowed to leave the classroom.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 9/10/11/12
HUM
Teacher Permission or Intermediate Orchestra or previous enrollment

Orchestra is a performing group that consists of orchestral strings: violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Music of many historical periods and styles will be studied, discussed and performed. The historical/cultural context of music performed will be discussed and critical thinking/evaluation skills concerning music will be developed. Performances function as major class examinations and concert attendance is required. The Orchestra performs five concerts per school year. Members of the Orchestra have the opportunity to audition for All State and All-Northwest orchestras, as well as District and State Solo Festival/Contest. This class will help satisfy the academic humanities graduation requirement.

2 – TFHS – 10/11/12
HUM
Teacher Permission/Audition

Chamber Orchestra is an auditioned advanced string group including violin, viola, cello, and bass.  Music of all styles and periods is rehearsed and performed by this group.  Performances function as major class examinations and concert attendance is required.  Many performances take place in the evening.  Members of the Chamber Orchestra have the opportunity to audition for All-State and All-Northwest Orchestras, participate in District Honor Orchestra, and perform in Solo/Ensemble Festival with a possibility of advancing to the State Solo Contest.  This class will help satisfy the academic humanities graduation requirement.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 9/10/11/12
HUM
Teacher Permission/Advanced or Intermediate Band

Symphony/Concert Band is a performing group that consists of student musicians who enjoy playing wind and percussion instruments. Music of all styles and periods is rehearsed and performed by this group. Performances function as major class examinations and concert attendance is required. Many performances take place in the evening. Members of the band have the opportunity to audition for All-State and All-Northwest Bands, participate in District Honor Band, and perform in Solo/Ensemble Festival and State Solo Contest. This class will help satisfy the academic humanities graduation requirement.

2 – TFHS – 9/10/11/12
Hum
Teacher Permission/Audition

Wind Ensemble is an auditioned performing group that consists of 30-50 student musicians who enjoy playing wind and percussion instruments. Music of all styles and periods is rehearsed and performed by this group. The primary focus is the concert band. Performances function as major class examinations and concert attendance is required. Many performances take place in the evening. Members of the Band have the opportunity to audition for All-State and All-Northwest Bands, participate in District Honor Band, and perform in Solo/Ensemble Festival and State Solo Contest. This class will help satisfy the academic humanities graduation requirement.

2 – CRHS – 10/11/12
HUM
Teacher Permission/Audition

This course focuses on music of a contemporary nature and different styles of jazz. This group performs at festivals and other functions throughout the school year. Students will continue to progress as musicians and consumers of music developing a life-long appreciate of music. Students will learn grade level appropriate music theory, vocabulary, and be able to play alone and as a group through sequenced learning activities. Students will also prepare and perform in concerts and festivals, and will be given the opportunity to perform jazz improvisation at concerts and festivals.

2 – TFHS – 9/10/11/12
HUM
Teacher Permission/Audition

In this ensemble, students learn to play a wide variety of percussion instruments such as battery percussion, mallet percussion, and auxiliary percussion.  They play in marching percussion and concert percussion ensembles depending on the season of the year. The percussion ensemble performs at the D-IV Solo and Ensemble Festival and DIV Large Group Festival.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 9/10/11/12
HUM

Theatre I will introduce students to the creative world of theatre and performance. Throughout the semester students will gain experience in improvisation, directing, playwriting, design, and choreography. Students may also audition for the competitive drama team in the Fall. Theatre I students serve as backstage crew and staff for the annual fundraiser, Dessert Theater, and will be required to spend one week of evening rehearsals & performances. Students will be required to attend two live theatre productions per semester and evaluate them in writing. Theatre I students will wrap up the year with the Intro Show, a public performance of original scenes and projects.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 10/11/12
HUM
C or higher in Theatre I & Audition

Theatre II is a continuation of the study of theatre and the application of the skills learned in Theatre I. Students audition for placement on the competitive drama team and compete in the district and state competitions held in the Fall. Theatre II actors then perform in Dessert Theater and produce a show in the spring for the general public. Students also serve as build and stage crews for the two other main stage shows. All Theatre II students will be required to spend the necessary hours outside of the school day for evening rehearsals and performances for each show. Students will be required to attend two live theatre productions per semester and evaluate them in writing.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 11/12
HUM
B or higher in Theatre II & Audition

Theatre III is the main stage performance class. Theatre III students audition for placement on the competitive drama team and compete in the district and state competitions held in the Fall. Students will perform in Dessert Theater and audition for individual roles for the two main stage productions. Advanced students will be required to spend MANY hours outside of the school day for build, load-in and evening rehearsals and performances for each show. Students will be required to attend two live theatre productions per semester and evaluate them in writing.

2 – CRHS – 10/11/12
HUM
C or higher in Theatre I or II & Instructor Approval

Production & Design I/II/III students have a unique opportunity to design, build, and offer technical support for all stage productions of the drama department. Students accepted into Production & Design will spend MANY REQUIRED HOURS outside of the school day designing, advertising, constructing, and operating the shows. Students audition for district and state drama competition in the areas of makeup, scene/lighting design, costume design, and property design/construction. P&D students may also hire on as theatre staff for the school’s auditorium for district and community events. Students will be required to attend two live theatre productions per semester and evaluate them in writing.

2 – TFHS – 9/10/11/12
HUM

Students will learn the many different elements that work together behind the scenes to produce a successful theater event.  Through project-based learning, students will learn about Properties Design, Set Design, Costume Design, Makeup Design, and Lighting Design.  Students will have the opportunity to assist and create the design elements for the TFHS mainstage shows.  This class will require the ability to commit time outside of school hours to work on shows and be part of the behind the scenes crew.  Students will also compete at the District and State level in the Tech Theater categories.