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FINE ARTS

Philosophy

     The Fine Arts Department at AC-ND strives to instill in its students an appreciation and love for music and theater.  It is our hope that through choral and band instruction, independent musicians who are capable of performing music throughout their lives (as professionals or amateurs in church or community choirs, bands or orchestras) will be developed.  By studying and listening to classical music, attending live performances of opera, musicals, dramas, and orchestra concerts the cultural lives of our students will be enriched and future supporters of the Arts will be created.  Through Speech and Drama courses students will be encouraged to overcome their fear of public speaking and refine oral and dramatic interpretation.

     Reading and writing are integrated into the Fine Arts curriculum through research projects utilizing information found on the Internet.  Summaries and critiques of live performances give additional practice in organizing thoughts and expressing valid evaluation of what is seen.

     Although it has been proven that the study of music has positive effects on other disciplines such as Mathematics and Reading skills, the study of music for its own sake is a worthy endeavor.

LEVELS OF CLASSES

Knightingales

• Course Objectives:

• §         to learn fundamentals of breath support

• §         to learn to project the voice without damaging one=s vocal chords

• §         to interpret music

• §         to experience the excitement of performing by singing in all musical productions

• §         to learn basic music theory

• §         to learn basic dance steps

• §         to learn specific choreography for songs

• §         to learn performance techniques

• §         to enjoy attending live performances

• §         to experience a full year of developing one=s voice

• §         to perform for audiences outside our school

• §         to participate in the Disney Candlelight Processional

• Skills to be Developed:

• §         good vocal technique

• §         proper breath support

• §         diction

• §         expansion and development of vocal range

• §         note recognition

• §         rhythmic recognition

• §         understanding of direction signs (repeat signs, 1^st and 2^nd endings, D.C. al Fine, D.S. al Fine)

• §         ability to memorize musical selections

• §         performance skills (facial expression, correct stage deportment)

• §         basic dance steps and stage movement

• §         appreciation of classical music

• §         appreciation of live performances

Beginning Band

 Course Objectives

• §         learn to play a musical instrument

• §         learn note reading and theory

• §         appreciate different musical styles

Skills to be Developed

• §         recognize rhythmic patterns

• §         read notes

• §         follow direction signs (repeats, 1^st and 2^nd endings, D.C. al Fine, .S. al Fine)

• §         execute appropriate dynamics (loudness and softness)

Advanced Band

Course Objectives

• §         increased mastery of a musical instrument

• §         expand note reading and theory

• §         ability to play more complex music

• §         appreciate different musical styles

• §         perform in concerts and at school sporting events

Skills to be Developed

• §         recognize complicated rhythmic patterns

• §         ability to play more complex music

• §         execute appropriate dynamics (loudness and softness)

• §         performance techniques, stage deportment

• §         improvisation

Advanced Communication Methodology

Course Objectives

• §         to overcome fear of public speaking

• §         to write and deliver persuasive speeches

• §         to critique the speeches of others

• §         to interpret dramatic and humorous works

• §         to explore the logic behind good debating

Skills to be Developed

• §         ability to speak with confidence when speaking in public

• §         vocal variation

• §         good diction

• §         appropriate volume

• §         breath support

• §         ability to organize one=s thoughts when writing a speech

• §         connecting with various audiences

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