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Band
The MCHS Band program is an
excellent performance organization for all student (9-12) with pervious
instrumental training. Consisting of marching band, concert band, jazz band, and
small ensembles, these groups perform often throughout the year. Active members
have the opportunity to audition for all-state bands, honor bands, and to
perform in solo and ensemble festivals. The band performs at all football
games, four to five marching competitions, parades, and community events.
Band members also perform a Christmas concert, spring concert, concert festival
events and at the graduation ceremonies each year. All band members are
required to attend all after school, weekend, and summer
rehearsals/performances. Members are expected to participate in
fundraising activities as well.
Vocal Music
Vocal music is a course
that seeks to give students in grades 9-12 experience in the study and
performance of a diverse repertoire of vocal/choral music. Three levels of
instruction are included in the following framework. This plan allows for a
total of four years of vocal/choral classes. The course will include instruction
in proper vocal technique, musicianship skills, and the cultural and historical
context of choral literature. The course will encourage self-expression through
performance and creation of music.
General Music
General
music is a course that seeks to give students in grades 9-12 an understanding of
the elements, history, and role of music in today’s society. The course will
encourage active participation in performing and creating music through a
balanced comprehensive and sequential program of study. In addition, a
correlation between music, the other arts, and academic disciplines will be
included.
Theatrical Arts
Students in high
school theatre arts courses will study, write, research, critique, create,
design, perform and participate in a variety of theatre-based learning
experiences. Three levels of instruction are included in the following
framework. This plan allows for a total of four years of theatre arts classes.
The courses will include instruction in performance and design techniques,
style, historical motifs and genres - creating performance-based experiences
while using appropriate technology and media. These courses will develop
critical thinking, creativity and aesthetic perception and will reinforce skills
in leadership and collaboration. The program of study will generate a heightened
sensitivity to the arts and will explore theatre's significance and influence on
society.
Instrumental Music
Instrumental Music is a course that
provides musical performance and study for students in grades 9-12. Three levels
of instruction are included in the following framework. This plan allows for a
total of four years of instrumental music classes. Through the mediums of band
and orchestra, the course is designed to develop proficiency in musical
performance, an understanding of the art of music, and an appreciation of the
creative and intrinsic values of music which can result in a life-long
avocation.
Visual Art
Visual Art I
Credit:1, Full year course
Materials fee required
This is an introductory course covering the elements of art and principles of design. Students will learn about color theory, perspective, composition, drawing, painting, and 2D/3D media. Students will engage in hands on studio assignments. Relevant art history will be covered in each lesson. This course fulfills the fine arts credit required for graduation.
Visual Art II
Credit: 1, Full year course
Materials fee required
Art II is designed to expand existing student knowledge from Art I. This course will have more emphasis on studio art and building a portfolio. Students will learn fundamentals of art aesthetics/criticism and exploring merits of their own work. Relevant art history will be covered in each lesson. Students will explore 2D/3D media such as: painting, drawing, ceramics, metals, fibers, printmaking, and photography.