Performing Arts

Concert Band

_{The Concert Band is composed of any person that plays a wind or percussion instrument. Students in this ensemble will have the opportunity to perform several times outside of class, as well as at festivals and competitions throughout the year. These students also play at 5 home basketball games as a “pep band”.}
 

Concert Orchestra

_{The concert orchestra is a non-auditioned string group that performs a variety of music from numerous eras, ranging from the late 1700’s to modern 21 st century styles. Focus is placed on furthering the musical development and ability of the students through playing, performing, listening, creating, and discussing music. This group will perform at numerous concerts throughout the year, as well as one festival.}
 

Jazz Band

_{This ensemble studies and performs all genres of jazz music and is consistently one of the top performing ensembles at EHS. Through jazz music the students will learn extended instrumental techniques, music theory, jazz history, and improvisation. The jazz ensemble consistently performs in and around Elizabeth, playing numerous concerts throughout the school year, as well as competing in festivals and jazz competitions, and performing at other gigs in and around the Denver metro area.}
 

A.P. Music Theory

_{This is a college level course designed to synthesize the first year of college level music theory. Students in this course will employ listening, singing, and composition, and analysis to further their understanding of how music is created and why it “sounds the way it sounds.” Students will also receive a brief overview of music}

Dance A

_{Dance A Introduce students to Jazz, Ballet, Modern/Lyrical and Tap dancing. Will be offered every other year. Students will learn the basics of each style of dance.}
 

Dance B

_{Introduce students to Ballroom Smooth, Ballroom Latin, Swing and Musical Theatre. Students will learn the basics of each style, including choreography.}
 

Beginning Technical Theatre

_{Students will learn the basics of construction and design for the theatre.}
 

Technical Theatre

_{Performance level technical theatre class. Students will design and create all the needed set pieces for the current school production.}
 

Performance Theatre

_{Students will develop a show piece each semester be it one act or full length, and are responsible for all aspects of the show, from directing to acting to costumes and set.}
 

Theatre I

_{This is a course designed for beginning drama students at the high school level or for students interested in a basic background in theater.}
 

Theatre II

_{Theatre II is an advanced level theatre course, in which students will develop knowledge in theatre history, playwriting, character analysis and scene and monologue analysis.}
 

Life Skills Theatre

_{An Opportunity for students with developmental disabilities to participate in theatre at their level. This class covers the basics of acting through various projects, and a brief intro and overview of important theatrical events.}