Performing Arts

This course will focus specifically on the bass guitar and is the first in a series of courses that will take you from the fundamentals of playing through more advanced techniques and genre-specific skills. Basics 1 will introduce you to the bass itself, the technique fundamentals, and the beginning concepts that will lay the foundation for all of your future development on the instrument.

You will learn scales and chords. You will learn how to build chords and voice them on your guitar, and you will learn the basic skills necessary for the transposition of harmonies (this is the fancy musical language for changing the chords of a song into a new key). You will even learn how the chord changes (called "harmonic motion") in pieces creating feelings of tension and relaxation in music and how musicians use this to enhance their performances.

This is a log-based course designed for students who are actively involved in dance in their community and who wish to further develop their skills while receiving high school credit. Students must complete a minimum of 90 hours of related activity, provide evidence of activity completion, and complete a final project. Students may choose to take this as a single semester course or as a full high school credit (Dance A and B).

This course is designed for the beginner drummer and focuses on creating a solid drumming foundation. Throughout the course you’ll study the fundamentals of playing the drum set. Lesson topics include developing proper technique, learning to read music for the drum set, and learning to play essential groove and fill ideas.

Welcome to the wonderful world of flute! Flute: Basics 1 lays a solid foundation for the beginning flutist.  Breathing, sound development, embouchure, posture, instrument assembly, and note reading are the first topics covered.  Throughout the course, you will be presented with progressive lessons that will gradually build your knowledge of the flute and music in general.

Welcome! You have chosen to learn to play horn!  The horn is a fantastic instrument because it has the potential to create the most beautiful sound (absolutely no bias), and it’s an incredibly versatile instrument.  Horns get to play high and low; play with the strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion at different times in orchestral and band music; and often get to play lush melodic lines that represent the hero (think Star Wars).

This course is an introduction to the guitar, guitar technique, the music played on the guitar, and some important icons in guitar performance. By taking this course, you will learn the proper way to play the guitar through the development of good technique. You will also learn how to read standard notation, tablature, chord diagrams, and chord charts. Guitar: Basics 1 also teaches you guitar care and maintenance, the history of the guitar, composition, and performance techniques.

This course is designed to get you interested in Music Theory. During this course you are going to be introduced to the foundational concepts and building blocks of music and how to apply them to your instrument or voice. You will have a better understanding of music, and you will be better able to communicate with other musicians. As you study the concepts found in this course, you can apply them to the other courses offered through this program and enhance your learning experience.

Musical Performance is a log-based, student-driven course designed for learners actively engaged in the study and practice of music and musical performance. Students may earn credit through participation in community music groups, private music instruction, and/or original performance work. Each student collaborates with an instructor to develop an individualized plan focused on personal growth, skill development, and artistic goals.

This course is designed to get you playing the saxophone as soon as possible. Within this first course, you will learn about the saxophone itself (its history, etc.), how to read notes and rhythms, and how to finger these notes on the saxophone. In addition, you will learn basic maintenance for the saxophone, simple composition, and performance techniques.

Lights, camera, action! Step into the world of performance productions, exploring the elements of theatre and cinema. You'll compare how different elements in theatre and film, including historical and cultural influences, serve the story and articulate themes. You'll get a detailed view of the creative, performance, and technical operations behind theatre and film and gain experience and insights into various aspects of production.

Theatrical Performance is a log-based, student-driven course designed for learners actively engaged in the study and practice of acting and theatrical performance. Students may earn credit through participation in community theatre, private acting instruction, or original performance work. Each student collaborates with an instructor to develop an individualized plan focused on personal growth, skill development, and artistic goals.

This course is designed to introduce you to the trumpet in an effective, gradual, and fun way that will lay a solid foundation for growth on the instrument.  We want you to play the trumpet properly, but we also want you to have fun.  This course is an entryway to an awesome world of playing the trumpet in many styles and ensembles.  By taking our Basics courses you are preparing yourself for a lifetime of making music for your own enjoyment and the enjoyment of others.

This is a fun, portable, and affordable instrument that has continued to grow in popularity since its creation in the 19th century. In addition to being enjoyable, learning how to play the ukulele will provide you with an understanding of the mechanics of stringed, fretted instruments making it easier to pick up and learn other stringed, fretted instruments (guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo) later if you choose.

This course has been designed to engage your personal interests and strengths, while providing a solid, foundational knowledge of singing technique. You will study anatomy and mechanics, music theory, and artistic interpretation all with the goal of making you a better, more insightful singer and artist.