Corey Leishman

How do musicians improve the quality of their performance? How do we apply our understanding of technical and theoretical knowledge to our performance?

Concert Choir is open to all students who desire to experience quality choral music in a regular ensemble setting. In this ensemble, students will rehearse, refine, and perform a variety of choral repertoire including (but not limited to) Pop, Classical, Folk, Jazz, Spirituals, Holiday, and Musical Theatre pieces. Students will also develop their musicianship skills such as musical literacy, vocal technique, and arranging through personalized projects and targeted lessons. Participation at all music department events including the Winter Concert, Pops Concert, Spring Concert, and Graduation is expected of all student musicians. Choir students who want an additional challenge may audition for the NHMEA Jazz and Classical All-State Festivals. Students may repeat this course for elective credit.

How do actors, directors, and technical theatre professionals prepare for a performance? How do theatre professionals transfer skills learned in performances and rehearsals to other life experiences?

In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of theatre including improvisation, monologue, pantomime, character development, scene work, and technical theatre. This class is designed for those with a strong interest in the performing arts who wish to experience a “hands on” approach to theatre. Students should expect to participate in regular workshops during class time where they will present their understanding in front of classmates for feedback.

What happens when theatre artists use their imaginations and/or learned theatre skills while engaging in creative exploration and inquiry?

What can I do to fully prepare a performance or technical design?

This class is an extension of Theatre 1. In this course, students will experience a more rigorous theatre curriculum to explore a sequence of units including acting methods, theatre history, advanced technical theatre, and playwriting. Students will be surveyed at the beginning of the course to determine their theatre concentration (performance, production, or directing) and create a portfolio of their projects and present at an exhibition of learning. The prerequisite for this course is successful completion of Theatre I.