CourseCatalog-2018-2019 Updated

Open Class and is designed for developing performers. The
other color guard is entered in the Scholastic World Class and
is designed for advanced performers. Performers are placed
in these groups through group and individual auditions held
annually. Competitive performances and additional rehearsals
outside of class are required for participation in color
guard. James Logan High School’s winter color guard has the
unprecedented distinction of being the Winter Guard International
Scholastic World Champion 1998-2007. This course
may be repeated for credit.
CONCERT BAND (L6240)
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance
requirement. This course does not meet the ‘g’ College
-Preparatory Elective college entrance requirement.
Community Service Credit
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the appropriate
Band Sectional class or consent of instructor.
This class is a full ensemble rehearsal of the wind bands. The
primary focus of this class is development of ensemble skills
toward performance of high quality wind band literature.
Daily practice is required for success; private study is highly
recommended as a supplement for this course. Placement in
this class is by audition only. The most advanced musicians
are placed in the wind symphony, followed by the symphonic
band, followed by the two concert bands. Students enrolled
in this class must be concurrently enrolled in the appropriate
band sectional class: woodwinds, brass, or percussion. This
course may be repeated for credit.
CONCERT CHOIR (L6519)
5/10 Credits, One Semester/One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Community Service Credit
Prerequisite: None.
This class is designed for singers at levels (beginning and intermediate)
who want to sing and be a part of a performing
ensemble. Class will focus on voice training, music reading,
and performance skills. Music literature will be chosen from
current hits, show tunes, light jazz and semi–classical. Emphasis
will be placed on developing the student for more
advanced choral experiences at Logan and in the community.
Performances include community organizations, winter and
spring concerts. Homework includes listening projects, daily
review of music literature, sight singing practice and review
of theory skills. (Certain performances will offer up to five
hours of community service.) This course may be repeated
for credit.
CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH IMPROVISATION (L6430)
One Semester, 5 credits, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Visual and Performing Arts Credit
Prerequisite: None.
This course will give students a place to put their fast thinking
and creative minds to work. Participation in the course activities
will provide students with opportunities to develop critical
and creative thinking skills. Students will develop their
skills of speaking, pantomime, body movement, and the analysis
of the most important people -- the audience members.
Students will learn the history of improvisation and when and
where to apply improvisational skills. This course may be
repeated for credit.
DANCE: BEGINNING LEVEL (L6910)
5/10 Credits, One Semester (A or B) OR One Year (A and B),
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance
requirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester.
This course does not meet the ‘g’ College-Preparatory
Elective college entrance requirement.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is designed for the person who has had little or
no dance experience. In this class, the students will be exposed
to a variety of dance styles, including tap, jazz, modern
and ballet. The students will learn the basic techniques and
terminology of each. The emphasis of this course will be
placed on exposing the beginning dance student to a variety
of dance styles, techniques and experiences. Homework is
assigned weekly. This course may be repeated for credit.
DANCE: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (L6911)
5/10 Credits, One Semester (A or B) OR One Year (A and B),
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance
requirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester.
This course does not meet the ‘g’ College-Preparatory
Elective college entrance requirement.
Prerequisite: Beginning Dance with a ‘B+’ or better and/or
consent of the instructor.
This course is designed for the person who has taken and
passed beginning dance or has had some dance experience.
More emphasis will be placed on refining the techniques of
the individual. The student will also be introduced to the
basic principles of choreography, staging, production and
performing. Performance in the Spring Dance Concert is
mandatory. Other topics in dance (history, training, critiquing)
may also be included. Homework is assigned weekly.
This course may be repeated for credit.
DANCE: ADVANCED LEVEL (L6912)
5/10 Credits, One Semester (A or B) OR One Year (A and B),
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance
requirement.
Prerequisite: Teacher consent by audition +/or taken yearlong
Intermediate Dance and passed with a “B+” or better.
This course is designed for the experienced dancer who
demonstrates proficiency in basic dance skills and techniques.
Admission to this class is by teacher consent by audition.
All dance styles will be used, with emphasis placed on
technique and performance qualities. The students will develop
their own creativity by choreographing some of their
dances. Performance in the Spring Dance Concert is mandatory.
Students will be exposed in-depth to other topics related
to dance. Homework is assigned weekly. This course may
be repeated for credit.
Visual & Performing Arts
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