Fine Arts

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Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Art: Mr. Connell - Email Address: [email protected]
Art: Ms. Mullen - Email Address: [email protected]
Band: Mr. Heinekamp - Email Address: [email protected]
Chorus: Ms. Marshall - Email Address:  t[email protected]


Fine Arts Philosophy
The philosophy of the fine arts department is to recognize that all individuals have a "creative" self and that art is one of the areas in which it can be expressed. Introduction to the elements and principles, techniques, materials, art history, etc., is achieved through academic and studio art work. An awareness of creativity and art in all facets of life is the desired outcome.

Music Department information - Band and Choir

Band News and Information

WIND ENSEMBLE/CONCERT BAND:
These are the two curricular bands. By audition process, sophomores through seniors are assigned to either the Wind Ensemble or the Concert Band. All freshman are in the Concert Band. There is no audition for freshman to be in the Concert Band. The bands will each have 4 shared concerts throughout the year. These ensembles will focus on concert literature ranging from transcriptions of early instrumental music to contemporary musical works. Attention will be placed on developing individual tone quality, reading ability and good ensemble playing techniques.

RENEGADE REGIMENT:
The Renegade Regiment is the competitive marching band. This band competes during the summer and fall with other marching bands. There bands (Summer Regiment and Fall Regiment) are voluntary and meet outside the school day. This band is open to all who are interested. There is no audition.

JAZZ BAND:
The jazz program is open to all by audition. Depending on interest there may be more than one band. The jazz bands performs 3 - 5 times through the year.

MARCHING INDIANS:
The Marching Indians is a voluntary marching band, which performs at home football games (4 or 5) and in the Homecoming Parade. This band is open to all who are interested. There is no audition.

PEP BAND:
Orange Crush Pep Band is a voluntary band during the 2nd and 3rd quarters. The Pep Band performs at 10 - 12 home basketball games during December - February.

Choir News and Information

Treble Choir:
A group made up of only women singers in grades 9-12, Treble Choir explores and performs choral literature composed and arranged for mixed female voices. Advanced techniques practiced by this ensemble include singing in close harmonic structure with an emphasis on balance and equality of all voices and will be expected to express knowledge in areas of theory and history. Singers will be asked to explore different ways to use their voice in various musical contexts. Members of Treble Choir will be asked to sing in a variety of different styles, languages, and in a variety of choral settings. Treble Choir is a graded course which meets during the school day.

Mixed Choir:
Mixed Choir is a mixed SATB ensemble that will be asked to sing everything from 2- to 8-part literature composed for choir. Works performed include choral standards by composers from different genres and eras. Singers will be asked to develop skill and mastery of vocal techniques including proper breathing, support, etc. Students will also be asked to express and develop their knowledge of music theory and history through study and practice during class. Members of Mixed Choir will be asked to sing in a variety of different styles, languages, and in a variety of choral settings. Mixed Choir is a graded course which meets during the school day.

Madrigal Singers:
This elite ensemble of singers combines music with drama while performing selections primarily from the Renaissance period at various school and community events. Performances include the production of the annual Madrigal Dinner, held in mid- December, where students from the music and theater programs collaborate to put on a theatrical experience for all who attend. Madrigals will also perform at numerous SHS events and at the IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest (see Calendar). Vocal techniques include learning to sing in a variety of different languages and dialects, and in period-accurate style. Rehearsals for Madrigals will be held 3-5pm every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from August 31st to December 10th, with the exception of the dates listed on the Calendar.

Jazz Choir:
Jazz Choir is an auditioned group of 20 singers which performs primarily SATB vocal jazz and popular music. Vocal techniques will be concentrated on using the voice in a contemporary, jazz-appropriate style with emphasis on proper use of the vocal mechanism. Jazz Choir will also perform at numerous SHS and community events. Auditions for this ensemble will be held at the end of the 2nd quarter in January. Rehearsals for Jazz Choir will be held 3-5pm every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday beginning at the beginning of the 3rd quarter.

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