HMMS ARTS PROGRAMS

HMMS ARTS TEACHERS

Mrs. DeMayo Mrs. Wilson

Theatre & Dance Band & Chorus

Mrs. Bero- Art

DANCE

Dance

◦ Class Selections:

◦ Intro to Dance Tech (semester)

◦ Students are introduced to the fundamentals of dance including rhythm, space, and timing. Students learn these fundamentals by exploring and comparing multicultural dances from around the world.

◦ Dance 2 (year)

◦ Students learn various forms of dance including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and tap. Students in this class learn various elements of dance including body awareness, space, time, energy and relationship and students learn techniques to become successful choreographers. Students work foster an appreciation for physical discipline through strength training and conditioning. Students in this class participate in the East Zone dance showcase at Lehigh Senior High School and will have the opportunity to compete in the All-County Dance Team.

THEATRE

Theatre

◦ Class Selections:

◦ Basic Theatre (semester)

◦ Students are introduced to the fundamentals of theatre and focus on 5 main units including imagination, pantomime, voice, movement, and acting. Students will explore effective speaking skills using articulation, projection, and breathing. Students practice writing for the theatre and explore various theatre roles and functions.

◦ Theatre 2 (year long)

◦ Students further develop their dramatic skills through voice, movement, and acting. Students also learn technical aspects of theatre including lights, sound, costume, set, makeup and stage management. Students begin to use the basic elements of theatre design through practical application and projects.

◦ Theatre 3 (year long)

◦ Students in this class work to further discipline their acting skills and begin to take on the role of a director. Students continue to build skills and knowledge as they explore aspects of theatre. Students work in independent pieces as well as scene work. This advanced class works together to put on a main stage production at the end of the year. Not only do students in this class perform as actors, they also run the entire show themselves. They create the costume pieces, operate the sound board, and run the light board during the entire show.

Theatre Afterschool: Jr. Thespians

◦ Students involved in Jr. Thespians will work with Lehigh Senior High School as ensemble members in the L.H.S.H. children’s show. This year we performing in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

◦ Students will also be work to compete at the District 6 Jr. Thespian Individual Events Competition. Students can compete with monologues, duet acting, musical numbers, technical theatre, playwriting, and improvisation to name a few.

◦ After the district competition selected students may have the opportunity to compete at the state level, as well.

◦ The Jr. Thespian students are also responsible for producing many of the productions that take place at HMMS including the Talent Show and Spring Showcase.

◦ Students in this program host our school’s annual talent show.

◦ Students perform for School Board Meetings.

MUSIC

Chorus

◦ Class Selections:

◦ Chorus 1 (semester)

◦ This course is designed for the student who wants to explore their vocal talents. Beginning Chorus students spend the year learning to read music, learning how their voice works, and learning to sing together with others in unison and in harmony. Beginning Chorus students perform in two concerts per year. No prior experience is necessary.

◦ Chorus 2 (year)

◦ Our Concert Choir is our premier vocal group for 7th-8th grade students. This is a year-long course that allows students to further explore different styles of musical expression, and continue to work on correct vocal technique and performance. Concert Choir students perform in two major concerts per year, plus District MPA competition, Sounds of the Season (a District televised production), singing the national anthem at Miracles ballgames, and other performance opportunities. Students must have previous choral experience or audition with the director.

Band

◦ Class Selections:

◦ Band 1 (year)

◦ Beginning Band is a full year course that introduces students to the joys of learning to play a musical instrument. Beginning band students learn about the different families of instruments and choose one to learn to play. They spend the year learning the fundamentals of music notation, how to play their instrument, and learning to work together as a team. The Beginning Band students perform in two concerts per year. While the school owns some instruments, students may be required to rent an instrument from a music store in order to participate.

◦ Band 2 (year)

◦ Concert Band is a yearlong course open to those students who have already completed a year of Beginning Band. These students continue their studies, becoming more proficient on their instruments and learning more challenging music. Concert band students perform in two major concerts each year, plus additional field trips to play other venues. At least once a year, we are invited to play the national anthem for the Miracles baseball team. This is always a fun family outing.

Guitar

◦ Class Selections:

◦ Intro to Guitar (semester)

◦ This introductory class course is designed for the very beginning guitar student. Students learn about the guitar, how to read guitar music, and to play both guitar rhythmic and melodic styles. Students do not need to own a guitar to participate in this course.

Music Events Throughout the Year

◦ All County Band

◦ All County Chorus

◦ District Solo & Ensemble

◦ MPA's for Band & Chorus

◦ Playing the National Anthem for District Marching Band Assessment

◦ Singing and playing the National Anthem for the Miracles games

◦ Sounds of the Season video taping

◦ Performing for the school board meetings

Music Afterschool: Jazz Band

◦ Jazz Band is an after school ensemble that explores how to play the musical styles of

jazz and blues.

◦ Students have fun learning improvisation skills and the unique instrumental style

required to play jazz.

◦ A student must be a member of the Concert Band and in good standing with the

director to be invited to join this ensemble.

ART

Art

◦ Class Selections:

◦ Art in World Cultures (semester)

◦ Students explore art from around the world through project-based activities. Students compare various cultural responses in art to universal themes, gaining respect for diverse perspectives and the rich heritage shared by cultures from around the world. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

◦ 2-D Art (semester)

◦ Students investigate a wide range of media and techniques by creating two-dimensional works, which may include drawing, painting, printmaking, and/or collage. Student artists reflect on their own artwork and that of others through critical analysis to achieve artistic goals related to craftsmanship, technique, and application of 21st-century skills

◦ 2-D Studio Art (year long)

◦ In this advanced art class, students will further their artistic skills through various forms of media. Students work to improve their creative techniques through critical analysis and artistic discipline.

Art Afterschool: Art Club

◦ In addition to the art classes, students in Art Club also participate in the

following events:

◦ TREE TRAIL: Edison & Ford Children's Holiday Tree Trail

◦ Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair

◦ Empty Bowls Event - to help fight hunger within our community

◦ Leave the Scene Clean Calendar - Art Contest

◦ Silent Art Auction

◦ Art in the Capitol - Art Contest

◦ Designs and Dreams - Lee County School District event

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU NEXT

YEAR!