Concert Choir is for younger students who want to develop their interest and ability in the vocal talents they’ll enjoy throughout their life and makes early experiences of group singing fun and inspiring. Choristers will learn about voice, sound and music through playful exercises as a group, and also learn to read music and understand rhythms. Our goal is to introduce students to multi-part music of many genres. Concert Choir students will deepen their love of singing, develop social skills, and make positive friendships.
In addition to our fall and year-end performance events, students may be asked to perform at other events in the community.
Grades: K-4
Mondays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Show Choir is an ensemble that combines the movement of dance and singing to perform songs from a variety of musical composers. Through this program, students will learn proper use of breath support, phrasing, interpretation, postures, stage presence, and the other important musical disciplines and vocal techniques. Students will study and perform vocal and choral music in a variety of styles and learn the art of movement and dance.
In addition to our fall and year-end performance events, students may be asked to perform at other events in the community.
Grades: 5+
Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Young actors will develop self-confidence through theatre games, grow listening skills through storytelling, and promote coordination through movement. Students will learn about expression through improv and mime, character creation, voice projection, enunciation, theatre vocabulary terms, proper stage entrances and exits, and performing in the spotlight.
In addition to our fall and year-end performance events, students who are registered in the fall term Theatre I classes may be considered for roles in our spring musical theatre production.
Grades: K-2
Fridays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
*Students will be required to also attend rehearsals on Sunday afternoons for January-April in preparation for the spring musical theatre production. At-home preparation and consistent attendance will be required.
Students will learn to refine their rehearsal and performance skills and develop inner constructs that build confidence and awareness through a variety of vocal & physical techniques, and theatre exercises. Students will explore scenes and monologues, character studies, and script work through a variety of styles such as improv and comic timing, while experimenting with breath work designed to help connect with and access a range of emotions used for character development in a playful, supportive and team-based environment.
In addition to our fall and year-end performance events, students who are registered in the fall term Theatre II classes will be considered for lead roles in our spring musical theatre production.
Grades: 3-5
Fridays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
*Students will be required to also attend rehearsals on Sunday afternoons for January-April in preparation for the spring musical theatre production. At-home preparation and consistent attendance will be required.
This class is for students interested in working behind-the-scenes in theatre as well as those who love to perform on stage.
Using material that is specific and relative to teens and high-school youth, students in this class will work alongside theatre professionals and experienced designers to explore various stagecraft arts including directing, casting, stage management, costumes & scenery design, and props & set building. As the production team, the students will collaborate to bring a shared vision of a musical theatre production to the stage featuring those students in the class who also enjoy being “in the spotlight”.
In the spring the students will also have the opportunity to join the production crew for our junior & intermediate students’ musical production, or they can join the cast! As a final project, students will create characters and develop a story-line, choose songs, write lyrics, and collaborate on choreography to build their own mini musical to present at the year-end event. At-home preparation and consistent attendance is required for this class.
Grades: 6+
Fridays and Sundays, 2:30 – 4:30 p
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