Sandia Prep Curriculum Guide 2018 - 2019

arre work. Students explore other genres
of dance such as jazz, hip hop, and lyrical/
contemporary. In each class students are
expected to participate in warm ups, across
the floor progressions, choreography and
review. Dance classes require students
to be dressed appropriately in dance
attire, and participation is essential to the
fulfillment and completion of this course.
Explorations of Dance
NEW CLASS
Grades 9-12
This course is designed for students with
previous dance training. Students build
on their ballet and jazz technique as
well as the elements of performance,
choreography, production, and teamwork.
During each class students are expected
to participate in stretch and strength
exercises, across the floor progressions,
and collaborative choreography projects.
Students focus on increasing flexibility,
stamina, and muscle tone. Students
must be dressed appropriately in dance
attire, and participation is essential to the
fulfillment and completion of this course.
Chorus
Middle School Chorus: Grades 6-7
Upper School Chorus: Grades 8-12
A year-long class
Students in Choir learn to develop proper
vocal technique with posture, breath
management, diction, and expression,
as well as the skills of score study, sight
reading, and analysis of musical forms.
The repertoire of songs includes diverse
cultures and historical periods. Students
perform regularly and have the opportunity
to audition for the Solo and Ensemble
Festival and All-State.
Jazz Band
Beginning Jazz
Intermediate Jazz
Advanced Jazz
A year-long class
Our Jazz Bands embody a passion,
energy, and enthusiasm for music. Even
our beginning players stand up with
confidence to play an improvised solo
in true jazz tradition. Students learn to
interpret different styles and rhythms, to
perform as an ensemble, to develop the
skills of sight reading and improvisation,
and to make music come alive through the
subtleties of dynamics and phrasing.
Student must provide instrument.
Strings
Middle School Strings: Grades 6-8
Upper School Strings: Grades 8-12
A year-long class
Students who have an interest in playing
strings, whether cello, violin, viola, or bass,
come together in this orchestral ensemble.
Picolo is also welcome. The Strings
groups perform often at school events,
as well as in collaboration with other
performing ensembles. Preparation focuses
on blending of intonation, articulation,
dynamics, and expression. Music theory is
covered, as well as historical context of the
music. Student must provide instrument.
(A few are available for loan.)
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