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| Don't think that Theatre Arts are only for people who would like
to make a career out of acting. They offer many more skills than
that, the most obvious benefit of course is the increased confidence
in self-expression which will be of great help in all kinds of oral
presentations and speeches, debates and when you have to go for
a job interview. Even if you're planning a job in business, marketing, or advertising, Theatre Arts can improve your chances of success by strengthening your communication and persuasive skills. Taking an elective in this department is also a lot of fun. Everyone talks about the wonderful family feeling of belonging to a Drama group, the level of trust and sharing quite unlike any other subject. Students at the end of a semester are often sad that the group will be breaking up, it's enabled them to form so many friendships (especially with people from other grade/year levels). |
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| Comedy and Mime Duration : One semester, class meets every other day Offered : Semester 1 and 2 Credit : 0.5 Even if you don't think you're a "funny person", able to make your friends laugh and enjoy themselves, you'll benefit in many ways from taking this course. Depending on the interests of the students involved, we will put more or less emphasis on either the Comedy skills, or the Mime skills. Here are some of the basics to be covered: 1. How to create and perform physical comedy routines - solo
and in groups. Dance and Movement Don't worry, this is not a ballet class, nor do
you need to have had any previous experience in dance. Boys are
definitely encouraged to join also - anyone who enjoys hip
hop or rap or break dance -
will get something out of this elective and be able to learn new
skills. Drama Drama is about learning real-life skills, not just acting skills. It gives us first-hand experience of a special kind, unlike any other learning situation you've had before. We use our imaginations to become different people from a wide variety of situations - rich and poor, powerful and weak, past, present and even into the science fiction future. We learn how to improve our voice and body control. We make up our own stories using improvisation techniques and prepare small productions for different audiences in our Mini- Theatre - always something the students really enjoy. Advanced Drama To do this course, you definitely need previous experience in
Drama, either at RIS or at some other institution. All aspects
of theatre will be covered in greater depth and you will be expected
to perform before several types of audience (mainly RIS students
from other classes/subject areas). The specific direction this
class takes in any one semester will depend on the interests and
skill levels of the students involved; so there's lots of chance
to let your individuality shine - even singing and dancing, if
you feel up to it! IB Theatre Arts Higher and Standard Level This course is an exciting mix of practical and theoretical work
in all aspects of the theatre: Did you know? In addition to the pure joy of making music, training
in music prepares you for life in many other ways. According to
the College Entrance Examination Board, students with four or
more years of music study scored 34 points higher than their peers
on Verbal Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and 18 points higher
on Math SATs.
Band
Beginning Band Concert Band 1 This course is designed to continue developing individual musical skills and ensemble skills. Band literature, technical studies, and performances will be used to achieve these goals. Concert Band 2 This course is designed to continue developing individual musical skills and ensemble skills. Band literature, technical studies, and performances will be used to achieve these goals. This is a performance-based class. Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble is designed for the students who are already in the concert band and desire to learn Jazz Music as well. Students must pass the audition. Stage Wind Ensemble This stage ensemble will be more for the students who are outstanding. Students will have more chance not only to perform but also to learn and grow at a higher level in a much more professional environment. Members must stay for a year and attend 85% of the rehearsals and all of the performances to earn 0.5 credit in Fine Arts. Once signed up, students are not allowed to drop the course in the middle of the semester. Band Assistant Open to all band members. Daily assignments include filing, organizing materials, and other such tasks as may be needed to assist the band directors with day to day routine band maintenance. Choir Chorus Designed to meet the interest of students who want to learn about singing in a group singing situation. Basic techniques in singing would require and help the students to explore and learn the use of proper breathing and tone production. Learning to read and perform written music from easy to medium level of difficulty, singing vocalizes, and showing video clips and listening to recorded music will be part of the activities of this course. The repertoire will be choral arrangements ranging from unison, two-parts, and three-parts and will be accompanied be either the piano or recorded backing tracks. Also the repertoire represent various musical genre like the pop, standards, light classics, folksongs and spirituals. This class can be repeated. Song Writing This course will provide students with instructions to develop and strengthen their ability to write songs in a variety of popular styles and approaches. The course will be presented in sessions that would focus the students to writing songs in different styles, including ballad, pop, blues and others. The course will develop the students writing style and will enhance the student's creative experience. Students will be taught to learn how to write lead sheets, use music notation software and the technique and process of make a demo tape. This class can be repeated. Jeremiah Singers (Audition Choir) Jeremiah Singers gives opportunity to talented students who are serious in furthering their experience in choral singing. Periodic auditions will be held to select the members of this performing group. Members are required to stay for a year and attend 85% of the rehearsals and all the performances to earn 1/2 credit in Fine Arts. Previous formal and informal experience and choral singing as well as the ability to read music are a must to be a member. Regular members are required to provide the expenses needed for the group's uniform. The Jeremiah Singer's repertoire will consist of challenging arrangements for chorus. Appropriate songs for school ceremonies will be learned. This class is pass/fail and does not "count" towards a GPA. This class can be repeated for credit. |
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| 1. Students will now have the choice of recording
their Theatre Arts elective either as a Performing Arts credit or
as an English elective credit if you need it to count towards the
6.0 credit English requirement. 2. Two new electives are offered for the first time: (a) Comedy and Mime, and (b) Dance and Movement. See below for details about these exciting courses. 3. Classic Myths and Legends (previously an elective based entirely on English literature) has now been re-designed to include many opportunities for scripting and performing in plays based on myths and legends from all around the world. 4. The "normal", previous electives - Beginners' Drama, and Advanced Drama have largely been re-designed, placing more emphasis on practical skills and physical activities. There is no longer a class called "Intermediate Drama". |
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| In addition to the pure joy of making music, training in music prepares you for life in many other ways. According to the College Entrance Examination Board, students with four or more years of music study scored 34 points higher than their peers on Verbal Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and 18 points higher on Math SATs. The study of music promotes concentration and self-discipline in those who pursue it to excellence. Through the serious study of music a student builds self confidence and maturity which spreads out into all areas of life. | |
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