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enrolled in this class will also have priority placement in our after school Theater Tech<br />
Program. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intro to Theater Tech. 1 credit<br />
Ballet II: This course is a continuation of Ballet I. Students will continue to improve technical<br />
applications with emphasis on turns and jumps. There will be opportunities to share their own<br />
choreography with the class. This is a performance based class and students will be performing at the<br />
winter concert. 1 credit<br />
Chorus: Chorus is a performance class using group and harmony singing in a variety of styles.<br />
Rehearsals will also include physical exercises to enhance and improve vocal skills, breathing,<br />
coordination, and rhythmic skills. The musical selections will be prepared for performances at recitals and<br />
assemblies. Performing experiences will be enriched with additional kinds of musical understanding;<br />
including, but not limited to music theory, listening and history. Self and group assessments will be used<br />
for reflection and grading. Please note that in addition to all regularly scheduled weekday rehearsals there<br />
will be some mandatory weekend and/or evening rehearsals. The general chorus is expected to attend the<br />
first hour and a half of these rehearsals unless prior notice is given to the director. Dress rehearsals are<br />
mandatory for all performers. No Prerequisite, 1 credit<br />
Diversity Music Ensemble: From Bach to Cold Play to African and Chinese Folk, this ensemble class is<br />
designed to celebrate musical diversity across different styles, eras and cultures. String players of bowed<br />
and plucked instruments, vocalists, keyboardists, percussionists and wind players are all welcomed. Also<br />
in the spirit of musical diversity, we often collaborate with students of other ensembles or other select<br />
musicians at <strong>Solebury</strong>. Students learn the art of building a strong musical team, being rhythmically in<br />
sync, and playing the supportive role as well as the solo with in a group. At the end of each trimester<br />
students perform in concert with Chorus and Dance. Grading is based very simply on class<br />
attendance, participation, and a final concert. Enrollment preference for this ensemble is given to<br />
accomplished players and vocalists who read music notation. Others may be admitted at the director's<br />
discretion. 1 credit<br />
Jazz Roots Ensemble: This ensemble plays everything from mainstream jazz to be-bop and funk. It is a<br />
performance based group, and gives feature concerts. This class offers lots of improvisational<br />
opportunities. Learn improvisational techniques, and how to build a solo. Jazz Roots also encourages<br />
original composition. Learn how pieces can be arranged to create a more interesting composition, and<br />
how to rehearse a band. Vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome. Prior music training is needed for<br />
this class. Please note this is a two trimester course. Prerequisite: Instrumental Proficiency or better,<br />
students must have approval of instructor. Honors. 2 Credits<br />
Lighting Design: Examine Theater Tech in a new light! This course allows students to examine reasons<br />
to light a stage, differentiate between lighting instruments and when and how to safely use and maintain<br />
them. Acquire the skills to light a stage evenly, establish moods, create special effects, properly light<br />
musical numbers, and troubleshoot many common problems in lighting design. This hands-on course can<br />
turn any student into a lighting designer, allowing them to work with our new state of the<br />
art lighting system while designing the lights for our winter musical production! 1 credit<br />
Rock Band: Rock Band plays contemporary and classic rock. Come get the experience of what it feels<br />
like to be in a band. Learn about rehearsing a band, and how to make an exciting arrangement for a band.<br />
Get into stage presence and performance skills. Rock Band is a performance based group, and gives<br />
feature concerts. Vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome. Prior music playing is expected for this<br />
class. Please note this is a two trimester course. Prerequisite: Instrumental Proficiency or better. 2 credits<br />
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