DANCE I
Credits: ½, 1 (PE Aerobic Credit and Fine Art)
Prerequisites: None
Grades: 9 - 12
This course offers an introduction to basic dance techniques. Included are flexibility exercises, posture/alignment, and ba- sic dance movements of Jazz, Ballet, and Drill Team. This class is not mandatory for drill team membership, nor does it en- sure a position on the squad.
DANCE II, III, and IV
Credits: ½, 1
Prerequisites: Dance I
Grades: 10 – 12
These courses expand on the dance techniques of Dance I, including Hip Hop, Lyrical/Modern, High Kick and Social Dance forms. These courses place an emphasis on creative expres- sion and performance through the use of choreographic ele- ments. Students are exposed to historical and cultural heri- tage associated with various dance styles.
DANCE AND GOLDEN GIRLS
GOLDEN GIRLS I, II, III, IV Credits: ½, 1 (PE Substitution) Prerequisites: None
Grades: 9 – 12
Girls are eligible to try out provided they meet requirements. Candidates must demonstrate their ability before a panel of judges. Members must, at the time of application and throughout membership, be passing all subjects or risk being placed on probation.
1. Members meet during class as well as mandatory after school practice during the year.
2. Members must attend dance team camp during summer and a preschool training session.
3. Members receive training in dance, physical fitness, and leader- ship.
4. Members must participate in fundraising projects to help defray expenses and uniforms.
5. Members must be responsible for paying for camp expenses and specified uniform accessories and practice outfits.
6. This is a full year commitment. Golden Girls will perform at foot- ball games, basketball games, competitions, and the end-of- year recital.
BAND
DANCE I, II, III, IV (COLORGUARD)
Credits: 1 (fine arts credit and PE Substitution ) Prerequisites: Audition or transfer from another school Grades: 9 - 12
Colorguard meets as a school class and rehearses after school as a part of the marching band. Colorguard members are re- quired to attend summer rehearsals in August prior to the beginning of school. During marching season, the Colorguard attends all marching band activities and performances. After football season, the Colorguard continues meeting during class time in preparation for the Winter Guard season. Stu- dents should be aware that Colorguard is a physically de- manding activity before enrolling in the class.
BAND I, II, III, IV
Credits: ½, 1 (PE Substitution, Fall Marching band only) Prerequisites: Middle School Band or band from another school Grades: 9 - 12
Students are placed through audition process. The band pro- gram is divided into Honors Band and Symphonic Band. The Honors and Symphonic Bands are combined to make the Marching Band. Marching rehearsals are primarily after school. Students involved in Athletics may participate in Band. Band students are given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of performance and competitive events as a group and also as individuals. Marching Band students are required to attend summer band rehearsals during August prior to the beginning of school. Band students are graded on attendance, class participation, and required assignments. Members are responsible for loss or damage to the band uni- form and school-owned instruments.
JAZZ BAND I, II, III, IV Credits: ½, 1
Prerequisites: Member of Tivy Band program, and audition Grades: 9 - 12
Students are placed through audition process. Stage Band allows the student to explore the musical styles of jazz includ- ing rock, Latin, Jazz, Dixieland, & Blues. Students also get the opportunity to learn the basics of improvisation and jazz solo techniques. Members of this ensemble are required to per- form at multiple community events throughout the year.
APPLIED MUSIC I, II (INSTRUMENTAL) Credits: ½, 1
Prerequisites: Member of a Tivy Band program, Teacher Permission Grades: 10 - 12
Applied Music shall include the following essential elements: 1. Private study. The student shall be provided opportunities to study the chosen instrument in a one-to-one student/teacher rela- tionship.
2. Study of solo literature. The student shall be provided opportu- nities to study three solo selections from more than one musical style and historical period; and to accept assignments on an indi- vidualized basis for optimal progress in style and interpretation. 3. Study of technical literature. The student shall be provided with opportunities to study etudes; and to memorize scales; and accept assignments made on an individual basis for optimal performance, skills and facility.
4. Performance examination. The student shall be provided oppor- tunities to submit a performance examination (memorized solo se- lections and prepared technical literature and scales) to qualified examiners chosen by the school, for grade and credit.
5. Solo contests may be assigned as deemed appropriate by the director
6. Study Music Theory in Group Lessons.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ORCHESTRA
ORCHESTRA I, II, III, IV Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Audition Grades: 9 - 12
This is a full-year course for students with previous experience on a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass). This perform- ance-oriented class requires two evening concerts in the fall semester and two evening concerts in the spring semester. Stu- dents will also have the opportunity for advanced enrichment with participation in Region Honor Orchestra and Al-State Or- chestra auditions and High School Solo and Ensemble Contest.
MUSIC I, II, III, IV (TREBLE) Credits: ½, 1
Prerequisites: None Grades: 9 - 12
Students are placed by audition. This Choir is a treble ladies’ ensemble. Students will learn vocal technique, music reading skills, stage presence, and will be given opportunities to per- form in both solo and group settings. The choir will partici- pate in all concerts and contests as scheduled by the director. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in indi- vidual TMEA and UIL events. This course may be repeated as desired with the director’s approval.
MUSIC II, III, IV (ADVANCED TREBLE) Credits: ½, 1
Prerequisites: None Grades: 9 - 12
Students are placed by audition. This course is an advanced varsity treble ladies’ ensemble. This choir is designed to chal- lenge the most highly motivated choral students. Students will learn advanced vocal techniques, music reading skills, stage presence, and will be given opportunities to perform in solo, ensemble, and group settings. The choir will participate in all concerts and contests as scheduled by the director. Members will have the opportunity to participate in TMEA and UIL events, including the three levels of the All-State Choir process and Solo and Ensemble. This course may be repeated with the director’s approval. Students are placed by audition.
MUSIC I, II, III, IV (TENOR-BASS) Credits: ½, 1
Prerequisites: None Grades: 9 - 12
Students are placed by audition. The Tenor Choir is the var- sity tenor-bass men’s ensemble. This choir is designed to challenge the most highly motivated choral students. Stu- dents will learn advanced vocal techniques, music reading skills, stage presence, and will be given opportunities to per- form in solo, ensemble, and group settings. The choir will participate in all concerts and contests as scheduled by the director. Members will have the opportunity to participate in TMEA and UIL events, including the three levels of the All- State Choir process and Solo and Ensemble. This course may be repeated with the director’s approval.
VOCAL ENSEMBLE I, II, III, IV Credits: ½, 1
Prerequisites: Current member of Tivy choir program Grades: 9 - 12
Students are placed by audition. Vocal Ensemble Choir is functions as a public relations organization for the school. Performances are scheduled at various times during and after school. Performance demands will be realistic with appropri- ate notice given, but will require commitment and dedication from each student. Music studied will focus on contemporary vocal styles including pop, Broadway, jazz, and show choir. Solos, ensembles, and dance choreography will be part of the class experience. This course may be repeated as with the director’s approval.
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CHOIR
Students interested in Choir at Tivy High School are auditioned by the choir director and placed in the choral group which is best suited to his/her needs, abilities, and vocal maturity. Members are required to attend all concerts, extra rehearsals, and contests as scheduled by the director. Due to the nature of fine arts classes, much of the grading is subjective. A large per- centage of the grade is determined by attitude, effort, performances (individual and group), and the director’s assessment of the student’s improvement from one grading period to the next. Other considerations for grading points are awarded during each grading period to those students who are part of the various audition processes or other music competitions. In addition to the traditional concerts, a typical choir student can experience different events during their tenure with the Tivy choirs. These experiences might include out-of-town competition trips, performing in a Broadway musical, and singing at professional sports events.
APPLIED MUSIC I, II (VOCAL) Credits: ½, 1
Prerequisites: Member of Tivy Choir program, Teacher Permission Grades: 10 - 12
Applied Vocal Music shall include the following:
1. Private study. The student shall be provided opportunities to study voice in a one-to-one student/teacher setting; have an opportunity for individual vocal study.
2. Study of solo literature. The student shall be provided opportunities to study and memorize solo selections from varying music styles and historical periods; accept assignments on an individualized basis for optimal progress in performance skills and facility.
3. Study of basic music theory. The student shall have the opportunity to learn basic music theory, harmony, and ear training.
MUSIC THEORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Member of a Tivy Musical program, Teacher Approval Grades: 11 - 12
This course entails a comprehensive study of notation, ear-training, chord structure and progressions. The course will be structured to enhance student performance on the AP test. Students need to be highly motivated and have a serious interest in the study of music. Music theory is well suited for students who are interested in continuing music studies in college and as a vocation.
MUSIC THEORY-ALL MUSIC PROGRAMS
THEATRE ARTS
THEATRE ARTS I Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None Grades: 9 - 12
Theater Arts I is a fine arts course for any student with an in- terest in the performing arts. Emphasis is placed on stage movement, vocal development, acting, basic technical thea- ter skills (including stage lighting, sound, stage make-up, properties, and set design), theater history, and play cutting.
THEATRE ARTS II, III, IV Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Theatre Arts I, II, or III Grades: 9 - 12
Theatre Arts II, III, IV is a fine arts course for the student with a serious interest in the performing arts. Students focus on excellence in performance and emphasizes advanced acting, vocal development, advanced technical theater skills, play
cutting, play direction, play writing, and advanced stage movement. The class mounts productions and explores a va- riety of theatrical production styles.
THEATRE PRODUCTION I, II, III Credits: ½, 1
Prerequisites: None, Theater Arts preferred Grades: 10 - 12
Students are placed by an audition. Theatre Production I, II, III is a fine arts course that focuses on play production. Inter- ested students may audition for the UIL One Act play. This class explores a variety of theatrical production styles.