YPAS - Dance | |
Ballet 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9-12 9: 48417011 10: 48427011 11: 48437011 12: 48447011 Prerequisite(s): audition | Introduces and develops fundamentals through advanced ballet technique and terminology over a four-year period. Students must be Dance Majors in the YPAS Dance Department. Assessment is based on work habits, attitude, effort, adherence to departmental rules and regulations, and technical and artistic progress. Professionalism is stressed. The introduction of pointe work is the gradual development of comprehensive training and will be permitted at the discretion of the faculty. |
Modern Jazz Level 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48417111 10: 48427111 11: 48437111 12: 48447111 Prerequisite(s): audition | These courses offer, over a four-year period, instruction in fundamentals through advanced modern dance technique emphasizing the progression, awareness, and development of the body in motion, space, time, and energy. Students must audition and be accepted into the YPAS Dance Majors program. Assessment is based on work habits, attitude, effort, adherence to departmental rules and regulations, and technical and artistic progress. Professionalism is stressed. |
Fundamentals of Dance I (All Magnets) 48418011 Grade level: 9-12 Prerequisite(s): None | This course instructs students in basic dance movement skills to increase body awareness, enhance self-image, improve physical fitness and develop personal expression potential. Students will learn fundamental techniques in 6 week periods of study in Yoga, Ballroom and Folk, modern dance/dance history, Aerobics and Conditioning, African dance and culture, Jazz, dance composition and improvisation. Students should expect to challenge themselves physically every class. Students are graded on dress code for dance, class participation, effort and attitude. Note: Open to all Manual/YPAS students. This course fulfills the required physical education credit for graduation. |
Fundamentals of Dance I (Musical Theatre Majors) 68418011 Grade level: 9 - 12 Prerequisite(s): Successful audition into the Musical Theatre Program | This course instructs students in basic dance movement skills to increase body awareness, enhance self-image, improve physical fitness and develop personal expression potential. Students will learn fundamental techniques in ballet, tap, Folk, modern dance/dance history, Aerobics and Conditioning, African dance and culture, Jazz, dance composition and improvisation. Students should expect to challenge themselves physically every class. Students are graded on dress code for dance, class participation, effort and attitude. Note: Open to all Manual/YPAS students. This course fulfills the required physical education credit for graduation. |
Advanced Dance Techniques (Musical Theatre Majors) Grade level: 9 -12 10: 48439011 11: 68439011 12: 48449011 Prerequisite(s): Musical Theatre Majors; non-majors may audition | The course continues to reinforce the concepts of proper body alignment from the ground up that result in the further development of aesthetic body Lines, Mastery of movement Technique and Dynamic expression using the whole body. The class will focus on Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Rhythmic and esoteric Theatrical styles, as well as vocalization, musicality and character work inherent within the vernacular of American Musical Theatre. The students will be introduced to the original choreographic styles of such masters as Jerome Robbins, Michael Bennet, Bob Fosse, Donald McKayle, Gower Champion, Tommy Tune, Susan Strohman and numerous others. The student will gain an historical perspective of the evolution of Western artistic dance along with an appreciation of the inter-relatedness of Music, Art, Choreography and Theatre. It is a technique driven course with emphasis on developing each student’s physical and performance skills |
Body Conditioning (all magnets) 48429211 Grade level: 9-12 Prerequisite(s): None | This course focuses on strengthening and conditioning the body through high and low impact aerobics, hand weights, resistance bands and stability ball work. Students should expect to physically challenge themselves in each class. Students are graded on dress code for dance, class participation, effort and attitude. Note: Open to all Manual / YPAS students. Course meets at YPAS. |
Dance Ensemble 1, 2, 3 Grade level: 10, 11, 12 10: 48428011 11: 48438011 12: 48448011 Prerequisite(s): YPAS dance majors, audition | Students selected for the Dance Ensemble must sign a contract giving a commitment to all dance ensemble rehearsals and performances both during and after school hours. Dance Ensemble II, III, IV are designed to develop skills in teaching, performing, and choreography. Enrollment is open only to sophomore, junior, and senior YPAS dance majors who choose the Dance Ensemble Performance Track. All rehearsals for Dance Concert, Dance Ensemble touring company performances, and any other performing venues are done in this class. |
YPAS - MUSIC (all music courses are open to all magnets by audition) | |
Intermediate Band I 48310111 Grade level: 9 Prerequisite(s): audition | This course emphasizes the learning of music fundamentals while building the advanced sight-reading skills necessary to learn literature of high artistic merit in a short period of time. Students will focus on technical development and the practical application of musical knowledge while strengthening natural talents and retraining any poor habits. The mastery of all scales, the full range of the instrument, memorization of numerous rhythm patterns, advanced articulation skills, and tone quality refinement will be stressed with each individual musician. Also, addressed will be topics dealing with the development and use of vibrato, knowledge of professional performers and repertoire for each instrument, introduction to basic music history and theory concepts, and, the development of a musical terminology vocabulary. This course, taught in this manner, is available only at the Youth Performing Arts School. |
Chamber Small Instrument Ensemble (Piano) Grade level: 10-12 9: 48310211 10: 48320211 11: 48330211 12: 48340211 Prerequisite(s): audition | Students study and perform a variety of traditional styles such as traditional chamber music, and contemporary or popular styles, such as jazz and rock, while also cultivating students' technique. Students may also study and perform a variety of cultural music styles, such as Mariachi band, steel drum band, Indian gamelan, or African drumming ensembles, while developing techniques. These ensembles may include both instrumental and vocal music such as a jazz combo with a singer. Critical analysis & problem solving, collaboration, the art of accompaniment, and musical skills & understandings are developed and applied through rehearsal and performance, improvisation, and/or creating and performing students' own compositions. |
Chamber Small Instrument Ensemble (Band) Grade level: 10-12 10: 68320211 11: 68330211 12: 68340211 Prerequisite(s): audition | Students study and perform a variety of traditional styles such as traditional chamber music, and contemporary or popular styles, such as jazz and rock, while also cultivating students' technique. Students may also study and perform a variety of cultural music styles, such as Mariachi band, steel drum band, Indian gamelan, or African drumming ensembles, while developing techniques. These ensembles may include both instrumental and vocal music such as a jazz combo with a singer. Critical analysis & problem solving, collaboration, and musical skills & understandings are developed and applied through rehearsal and performance, improvisation, and/or creating and performing students' own compositions. |
Percussion Ensemble/Intermediate Percussion 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9-12 9: 48310311 10: 48320311 11: 48330311 12: 48340311 Prerequisite(s): audition | These courses emphasize continued technical training, rehearsal, and performance of literature for percussion ensemble. Emphasis is placed on the reading, study, and performance of quality literature and transcriptions while continuing to reinforce those technical and personal skills gained from private lessons and intermediate skills development. The student will gain familiarity with the standard percussion ensemble literature, and, over a four-year period, be exposed to many of the major works of the percussion ensemble repertoire. Students will practice the application of performance skills by performing a solo senior recital. Outside rehearsal time will be required at certain times during the year in preparation for special performances at regional and national music education conferences and festivals. Freshmen percussionists will learn the curriculum of the intermediate skills development class concurrently with ensemble skills development. Students will perform in at least one school concert during the year and perhaps present a concert at a regional or national music conference. |
Symphonic Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9-12 9: 48310411 10: 48320411 11: 48330411 12: 48340411 Prerequisite(s): audition | These courses emphasize continued technical training, rehearsal, and performance of literature written for the large wind and percussion ensemble. Emphasis is placed on the reading, study, and performance of quality original band literature and transcriptions of high artistic merit while continuing to reinforce those technical and personal skills gained from study in the intermediate band. The student will gain familiarity with the standard band literature, and, over a period of four years, be exposed to most of the major works of the concert band repertoire. The student will perform in at least four school concerts and two regional and national music festivals during the year. |
Jazz Improvisation 1, 2, 3, & 4 Grade level: 10 -12 10: 48320711 11: 48330711 12: 48340711 Prerequisite(s): Instructor interview and Permission | These courses have the primary goal of providing students with a thorough technical, conceptual, and historical grasp of jazz improvisation through a comprehensive curricular structure. The student will study the necessary and appropriate scales and chords to use when improvising on a given set of chord changes. They will also study the proper stylistic interpretations by visually and aurally analyzing the solos of great jazz masters. Emphasis is placed on the technical aspects of chord/scale knowledge, typical patterns used by jazz masters, creativity, and instrumental technique to develop the ability to solo in all styles. The course will reach back to the roots of jazz to help students master techniques vital to jazz and commercial music. |
Jazz Ensemble (after school course) Grade level: 9-12 9: 48310612 10: 48320612 11: 48330612 12: 48340612 Prerequisite(s): Audition and/or music teacher recommendation. | Provides a practical and in-depth training ground for the student who wants to be a member of a big jazz band or a jazz ensemble and offers a practical and creative melodic approach to the teaching of jazz improvisation. Continuing technical and aural training and the rehearsal and performance of jazz ensemble literature are emphasized. The student electing this class should understand that all extra rehearsals and performances are required in agreement with District guidelines. (The number of commitments may vary by school; however, the director should give as much advance information as possible concerning these performances and extra rehearsals.) |
Wind Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48310511 10: 48320511 11: 48330511 12: 48340511 Prerequisite(s): audition | These courses provide the necessary program, climate, and structure to motivate the advanced wind and percussion student to achieve according to their unique learning patterns and to encourage maximum progress for the individual. This course emphasizes the reading and performance of high level and sophisticated band literature comparable to what is studied at the university level. Compared with Symphonic Band, this course differs in the following ways: (1) greater emphasis on scale development (2) greater responsibility of the individual performer to perfect their part (3) more difficult literature technically, intellectually, musically, or a combination of the above (4) the formation of small chamber ensembles in the form of quartets and quintets which rehearse on a regular basis (5) active participation in the pit orchestra for musicals and ballets (6) more stringent monitoring of solo and small ensemble repertoire development (7) performance in a public senior recital (8) pool of performers from which to perform works with unusual instrumentation different from the regular band instrumentation. The student will perform in at least four school concerts and two regional and national music festivals during the year; and pull for full orchestra instrumentation as needed and assigned. |
Marching/Pep Band 1, 2, 3, & 4 (after school course) Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48310811 10: 48320811 11: 48330811 12: 48340811 Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval | Note: Offered for one-half credit during the fall semester only. Marching/Pep Band I, II, III, IV are a fifth period course offered to students who want to participate in a non-competitive marching band that meets after school two days a week immediately after school. Although the band is non-competitive, there will be opportunities to perform in exhibitions at marching band competitions throughout Kentucky and Indiana. The “Crimson Sound'' marching band will perform two different themed shows that are both “Crowd Pleasing” and extremely challenging musically. Musical selections will vary from Broadway, Funk, Jazz, Television/Movie Themes, and Classical genres. Many of the concepts and philosophies used by the band are based on what many college marching bands incorporate into their marching band programs. The grade for this class is determined by attendance to rehearsals and performances. Students must attend a two-week band camp and other rehearsals during late July and early August. Note: Students involved in director approved academic camps such as Interlochen, Governor's School for the Arts, and the Governor Scholar’s Scholars program may be excused from conflicting camp rehearsals. Students must also attend approximately six home football games (including the first playoff game) and participate in all scheduled parades and competitions on weekends. Every other year there is a trip to perform in Orlando, Florida or other similar venues. There is an additional fee for this class to fund band camp expenses, specialized instructional staff, arrangements, and drill design, bus transportation to events, equipment, and uniforms. Note: There will be many fundraising opportunities to pay for these fees thanks to the Manual Band Boosters Association. |
Philharmonic Prep 1, 2, 3, 4 (String Techniques) Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48311111 10: 48321111 11: 48331111 12: 48341111 Prerequisite(s): audition | YPAS String Techniques I, II, III, IV are designed for YPAS orchestra majors and double majors in their first year of the program. The class will focus on orchestral repertoire and knowledge, style of different eras of music as it applies to string technique, sight reading, listening skills, understanding and interpreting scores, chamber music, and fundamental music theory and history. The course will additionally focus on developing strong string technique through a sequence of scales, etudes, orchestral and chamber literature. Performances include a chamber music recital, usually held in March. |
Philharmonic Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48311411 10: 48321411 11: 48331411 12: 48341411 Prerequisite(s): audition and/or Instructor Approval | YPAS Chamber String Orchestra I, II, III, IV are designed for YPAS orchestra majors and double majors who are in their second year of the program and beyond. The class will focus on broadening students’ knowledge and experience in the orchestral repertoire, highly advanced string technique, sight reading, listening skills, understanding and interpreting scores, chamber music, and advanced music theory and history. Performances include a joint concert with the Philharmonia in the fall and a chamber music recital in the spring. The Chamber Orchestra also serves as the pit orchestra for YPAS musicals. |
Philharmonic Strings 1, 2, 3, 4 (Chamber String Orchestra) Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48311311 10: 48321311 11: 48331311 12: 48341311 Prerequisite(s): audition | YPAS Philharmonia Orchestra I, II, III, and IV are for YPAS orchestra majors and double majors, as well as very advanced Manual orchestra students. The class will also feature some of the advanced woodwind, brass, and percussion students at YPAS on some of the performances. The main performing orchestra at YPAS, the Philharmonia has a distinguished reputation as being one of the finest high school orchestras in the nation. Performances have included appearances at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and American String Instructors Association (ASTA) conventions, Carnegie Hall, the Orchestra America National Festival, and the National Public Radio show, “From the Top”. The focus of this class will be on advanced string technique, superior intonation and rhythm, bow technique, mature interpretation and style, ensemble and listening skills, and advanced concepts of orchestral sound and color, as well as advanced music theory and history. A variety of string and full orchestra literature will be studied and performed. Performances will include on-campus and off-site concerts, an adjudicated performance at the KMEA Orchestra Festival in March, and other possible collaborations. There will be additional rehearsals, sectionals, and master classes scheduled from time to time after school, and students are expected to attend as part of their participation and/or concert grade. |
Orchestra Strings ADV 1, 2, 3, 4 (Manual Concert Orchestra) Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48313311 10: 48323311 11: 48333311 12: 48343311 Prerequisite(s): audition | Manual Concert Orchestra I, II, III, IV is for advanced Manual string students and some YPAS string majors. The focus of this class is on more advanced string technique (bow strokes, position work, etc.), intonation, rhythm, style and interpretation, and tone quality and expression, with an emphasis on orchestral knowledge, skills, and repertoire, and a continued growth in music theory and history. A variety of string orchestra music will be studied and performed. Performances will include concerts near the end of each semester, as well as an adjudicated performance at the KMEA Orchestra Festival in March. Concert Orchestra may occasionally combine with Philharmonia, as well as other YPAS ensembles such as the chorus or band. |
Conducting 48311711 Grade level: 11, 12 Prerequisite(s): YPAS Band, Orchestra, Piano, or Vocal and Instructor Approval | This conducting course will be designed for junior and senior level YPAS majors (in the areas of instrumental music, vocal music, and piano) to learn conducting technique, rehearsal technique, group dynamics/psychology, score study, and to build a solid foundation of music history and theory as it relates to the repertoire studied and to successfully conduct an orchestra, band or chorus. |
Pit Orchestra (after school course) 48311611 Grade level: 10-12 Prerequisite(s): Audition and/or music teacher recommendation | This course focuses on the performance aspects of musical theatre and the specifics of being an instrumentalist in a musical production. The Pit Orchestra course provides relevant historical and musical information associated with musical theatre and specifically the show that is being performed each school year. Students will learn vital music rehearsal techniques and vocabulary associated with the designated musical and its time period including; stylistic performance practices (articulations, rhythms, ornamentation), phrasing, the ability to perform with vocalists and dancers on stage(timing, pulse control, and the ability to react to the conductor) as well as how the music relates to the storyline. |
Vocal Development 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9 – 12 9: 48312111 10: 48322111 11: 48332111 12: 48342111 Prerequisite(s): audition | This course is an entry-level instruction in music fundamentals, music reading, vocal technique, and repertoire. Maximum individual instruction time is provided. Art songs and specially selected ensemble literature are used. Some out-or-school rehearsals and performance time are required. |
SSA 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48312611 10: 48322612 11: 48332612 12: 48342612 Prerequisite(s): audition | These courses explore SA, SSA, and SSAA choral literature of various periods and styles with a student group that demonstrates proficiency in reading music. Instruction emphasizes advanced choral techniques of accurate intonation, tone production, diction, and interpretation. Satisfactory completion of the course requires participation at performances. |
TTB Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 9: 48381011 10: 48382011 11: 48383011 12: 48384011 Grade level: 9 -12 Prerequisite(s): audition | These courses explore TB, TTB, and TTBB choral literature of various periods and styles with a student group that demonstrates proficiency in reading music. Instruction emphasizes advanced choral techniques of accurate intonation, tone production, diction, and interpretation. Satisfactory completion of the course requires participation at performances. |
Chamber Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48312411 10: 48322411 11: 48332411 12: 48342411 Prerequisite(s): audition and/or Instructor Approval | These courses are designed to develop in the student the highest degree of accomplishment of vocal performance; to inspire extraordinary dedication to the art form so that the student may realize his/her potential as a young artist; to provide mastery of skills necessary to become a professional musician; and to prepare the student for college auditions. |
Concert Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48312511 10: 48322511 11: 48332511 12: 48342511 Prerequisite(s): audition | These courses explore choral literature of various periods and styles with a student group that demonstrates proficiency in reading music. Instruction emphasizes advanced choral techniques of accurate intonation, tone production, diction, and interpretation. Satisfactory completion of the course requires participation at performances. |
Guitar 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9 - 12 9: 48318911 10: 48329011 11: 48339011 12: 48349011 Prerequisite(s): audition | Students will develop their technique and musicianship on the guitar through ensemble performance. Instruction is based on the Austin Classical Guitar Curriculum. Students will supplement their knowledge of the guitar through solo performance, identification of key signatures, perform corresponding scales in one octave, develop an alternating right hand concept, and read fluently within multiple positions. Additionally, Students will develop their ear through “playback dictations” (see Ear Tests) and rhythmic exercises found in Hall’s Studying Rhythm Chapters 1 – 5. |
Guitar Technique and Repertoire 1 Grade level: 9 9: 48319111 10: 48329111 11: 48349111 12: 48339111 Prerequisite(s): audition | Students will develop their technique and knowledge of performance practice through prepared selections and technical requirements from the Royal Conservatory Music Development Series. Students will develop their ear through “playback dictations” (see Ear Tests) and rhythmic exercises found in Hall’s Studying Rhythm Chapters 1 - 5. Additionally, students will draw upon music history as it presents itself in the literature. |
Piano Lab I 48316111 Grade level: 9 -12 Prerequisite(s): None | This course introduces the study of basic piano skills that will help students experience music in a meaningful way. In addition, students learn to use the concepts and techniques of music theory and relate those to their piano training. Students will also learn harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic concepts, and they will learn all the basic fundamentals of the piano. This course is designed to meet the needs of a high school student who wants to experience music and have fun with the instrument. |
Applied Piano 1 YPAS Majors: 48316211 Non-YPAS Majors: 68316211 Grade level: 9-12 Prerequisite(s): audition | The student participates in two solo recitals per year and may perform as a member of a small ensemble. Opportunities for accompanying vocal and instrumental students are available to selected students upon teacher recommendation. The student entering the program should be able to perform intermediate level repertoire, such as sonatinas and Bach Two-Part Inventions. The skills/concepts taught in the Applied Piano Program include practice habits, piano technique, rhythm, scales, intervals, chords, sight reading, transposition, performance, and enrichment. |
Applied Piano 2 48326211 Grade level: 9 - 10 Prerequisite(s): Applied Piano I | This course reinforces and continues the development of technical skills, keyboard theory, sight-reading, and recital performance. Basic analysis of musical form and style will be introduced and practically applied. |
Applied Piano 3 & 4 Grade level: 11-12 11: 48336211 12: 48346211 Prerequisite(s): Piano I and II | Applied Piano III and IV offers expansion, refinement, and practical application of previously acquired skills, with emphasis on the study and performance of piano literature of all major historical periods. Opportunities for accompanying and large ensemble (orchestra, band, wind ensemble, pit orchestra) participation will be available based on Instructor recommendation. |
Music Theory I 48347111 Grade level: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite(s): None | This course introduces the study of basic music theory and traditional harmony that the students studied will need in order to advance to AP Music Theory II. In addition, students learn to use the concepts and techniques of the composers from the seventeenth through the nineteenth centuries in their own compositions. Students will also study sight singing, harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic dictation, and they will learn basic fundamentals at the piano. This course is designed to meet the needs of the serious high school musician who will want to continue his musical career at the college level. The students will receive instruction in four related areas including: written harmony, keyboard harmony, sight singing, and ear training. |
*Advanced Placement Music Theory 48357161 Grade level: 11,12 Prerequisite(s): Music Theory I or Instructor recommendation | This course is designed to meet the needs of students considering music for serious study after high school and includes instruction in four related areas: (1) written harmony (2) keyboard harmony (3) ear training (4) sight singing. This course concentrates on the learning techniques of the classic European composers of the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. The class includes a comprehensive survey of the harmonic materials used in these historical periods. Also, practical application of these materials takes the form of daily homework assignments solving traditional figured bass four part writing exercises, basic arranging and, analysis techniques. Additional exercises in ear training concentrate on the areas of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictations and analysis. Sight singing exercises correlate with the written and ear training material extending into the use of both major and minor key centers and elementary chromaticism. Near the end of the second semester, students will produce an original composition in the 18th century style using the techniques learned from the class. They will compose, arrange, and record their composition as a culminating project. Note: College level curriculum taught in a high school setting. |
Music Composition/Songwriting (after school course) 68318211 Grade level: 10, 11,12 Prerequisite(s): None | Students express themselves through creating music. These courses use conventional or non-conventional notation, and can include instrumental and vocal music. Along with musical instruments and voice, technology may be used for creating, recording, and performing music Note: This course is offered after school |
YPAS - THEATRE/DESIGN & PRODUCTION | |
Exploring Theatre (open to all magnets) 48512211 Grade level: 9 -12 Prerequisite(s): None | This introductory course is designed to increase understanding, appreciation, and critical analysis of theatre. Course content is based on the idea that a well-rounded knowledge of theatre—whether as an active participant in a production or as an audience members—is a significant means of enriching an individual’s life. Course activities center on (1) developing performance skills through improvisation and scene study, (2) understanding theatre in context through studying theatre history, and (3) literary analysis through reading and writing about multiple plays. There is a performance component to this course and active involvement in class projects is required. Students will be asked to push their comfort zones and participate as an actor, director, designer and/or playwright. |
Exploring Theatre for Musical Theatre Majors 68512211 Grade level: 9 Prerequisite(s): Successful audition into the Musical Theatre Program | This course is an introductory course designed to increase student’s understanding, appreciation, and critical analysis of theatre. Course content is based on the idea that a well-rounded knowledge of theatre—whether as an active participant in a production or as an audience member– is a significant means of enriching an individual’s life. Course activities center on (1) developing performance skills through improvisation and scene study, (2) understanding theatre in context through studying theatre history, and (3) literary analysis through reading and writing about multiple plays. There is a performance component to this course and active involvement in class projects is required. Students will be asked to push their comfort zones and participate as an actor, directors, designer and/or playwright. |
Theatre I 48510211 Grade level: 9 Prerequisite(s): audition | This course is an introductory theatre course designed to familiarize the student with all aspects of theatre. The course will explore and strengthen areas essential to proper actor development including physical/vocal relaxation, strength and flexibility, alignment, focus/concentration, imagination, and observation. In addition, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) will be introduced. At the introductory level, IPA helps to eliminate intrusive dialect traits and to achieve Standard American Pronunciation. Additionally, students will study the history of theatre. |
Theatre 2 48520211 Grade level: 10 Prerequisite(s): Theatre I | This course focuses on actor movement and vocal training. The course builds on previously learned skills and introduces additional vocal and movement techniques essential to actor training and development. We will explore and strengthen physical/vocal relaxation, strength and flexibility, focus/concentration, observation, and characterization In addition, the second part of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) will be taught in order to help eliminate intrusive dialect traits, achieve Standard American Pronunciation and provide the student with the necessary tools to achieve authentic, intelligible and consistent speech. Resume preparation and audition techniques will be explored as time permits. |
Theatre 3 48530211 Grade level: 11 Prerequisite(s): Theatre II | This course builds upon previously learned movement and vocal techniques necessary for the art of acting. This course component focuses primarily on acting in Modern Realism (including modern realistic comedy) and Anti-Realistic Theatre. Exploration of acting in modern realism will include but not be limited to the following playwrights: Ibsen, Chekhov, Miller, Norman, O’Neill and Simon. There will also be a section on the analysis of Shakespeare’s King Lear using Stanislavski based techniques. These courses include self-discovery and explore and develop areas essential to good acting including physical/vocal relaxation, strength and flexibility, concentration, imagination, observation, justification, and spontaneity. |
Theatre 4 48540211 Grade level: 12 Prerequisite(s): Theatre III | The final year of theatre training at YPAS will be focusing on that which is essential for your development as a college-ready theatre student. To this end, we will further develop the psychophysical instrument, hone classical/contemporary monologue skills, and explore post-modern/contemporary theatre practices to gain a new understanding of theatre-making and the performer/audience relationship. The primary emphasis for senior year is the “creative process”. We will engage in various characterization techniques and physical training methods to gain a better understanding of our own creative individuality. |
Directing/Stage Production 1 48512511 Grade level: 10-11 Prerequisite(s): Non-majors must take Exploring Theatre AND have teacher approval. | This is a practical course designed to introduce students to the concepts and practices of directing focusing on developing stage pictures, text analysis and collaborating with actors. Class content will include, but not be limited to reading from the assigned texts and selected articles, regular writing assignments, reading and analysis of several plays, lecture and class discussions. Rehearsals are a regular part of class and students are expected to direct and perform in multiple scenes. |
Directing/Stage Production 2 48522511 Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite(s): Non-majors must take Exploring Theatre AND have teacher approval | This is a practical course designed to build upon the skills established in Directing I, focusing on ways of seeing and shaping a theatrical event. The course will focus on developing tools for translating both the writer’s and director’s vision into compelling theatrical forms. Class content will include, but not be limited to reading from the assigned texts and selected articles, regular writing assignments, reading and analysis of several plays, lectures and class discussions. Rehearsals are a regular part of class and students are expected to direct and perform in multiple scenes. All students are expected to direct in New Works in the spring. |
Playwriting I (Introduction to Playwriting) 48521211 Grade level: 10-12 Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval | This course requires each student to learn the following basic principles: a standard format acceptable to a professional playhouse, essentials for a play’s beginning, middle, and end, discovery of what issues each student values that should speak to an audience, and exploration of their own life for writing ideas. Each student shall attempt several writing prompts that they make into short ten-minute plays using no more than three characters. Each student will grow with a regular read-through of his/her writings and choose one of their plays to be presented in the annual New Works Festival in the spring. |
Playwriting 2, 3 (Advanced Playwriting) Grade level: 11-12 11-12: 48531211 12: 48541211 Prerequisite(s): Playwriting I | This course builds upon the skills established in Playwriting 1 with a focus on developing playwriting craft elements and revision. Course content includes but is not limited to: regular writing prompts, writing and revising several short plays and a one-act, providing constructive feedback to peers, reading and analyzing several full-length plays, writings several short papers on playwriting craft elements, lecture/discussion on playwriting craft, and submitting plays to writing contests including New Works. |
Music Theatre Lab 1 (open to all magnets) 48511511 Grade level: 9-12 Prerequisite(s): audition or preparatory, Musical Theatre Lab | Music Theatre Lab 1 is a course that follows an integrated development of fundamental skills for the performer as a singer, dancer, actor. The Dance portion covers the basics of theatre dance and tap technique; the Music portion covers the skills necessary for sight singing/reading and music theory as well as ensemble and solo singing; and the Theatre portion covers the basics of ensemble acting and character development. This course is a precursor for the more demanding Musical Theatre curriculum that follows in years three and four of the Musical Theatre major. Note: This is section A of a two part sequential course. Prerequisite: Open to non-majors by audition; required sophomore course for Musical Theatre majors. YPAS |
Musical Theatre Lab 2 (MT majors only) 48521511 Grade level: 10 -12 Prerequisite(s): audition or preparatory, Musical Theatre Lab | The course follows an integrated development of fundamental skills for the performer as a singer, dancer, and actor. The Dance portion covers the basics of theatre dance and tap technique; the Music portion covers the skills necessary for sight singing/reading and music theory as well as ensemble and solo singing; the Theatre portion covers the basics of ensemble acting and character development. This course is a precursor for the demanding Musical Theatre curriculum that follows in years three and four of the Musical Theatre Major. Note: Required course for sophomore Musical Theatre Majors. |
American Musical Theatre 2 (after school course) 48521011 Grade level: 9-12 Prerequisite(s): audition or preparatory, Musical Theatre Lab | American Musical Theatre 2 is a performing ensemble providing opportunities to survey aspects of musical theatre through public performances. Components of Broadway musicals to be studied include composers, lyricists, arrangers, performers, and shows. Elements of design and production are also studied. The course content is learned through public performances of musical revues. Note: This is section meets after school. |
American Musical Theatre 3, 4 (MT majors) Grade level: 11 -12 11: 48531011 12: 48541011 Prerequisite(s): audition or preparatory, Musical Theatre Lab Class | These classes are part of a 2 year minor or four year major in 2009-2010) The student studies Dance (ballet, jazz, modern, tap and multiple theatre dance styles), Ensemble and Solo Singing, Music Theory, Acting and Theatre History. Students will also learn professional rehearsal techniques, proper theatre etiquette, and how to perform in diverse theatrical venues. There will also be opportunities to participate in the Design and Production aspects of Theatre. Examples would include stage management, set and costume construction, hair and makeup design. It is a technique driven curriculum taught by multiple YPAS faculty specialists with emphasis on developing individual performance skills. |
Theatre Design/Tech 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade level: 9 -12 9: 48510311 10: 48520311 11: 48530311 12: 48540311 Prerequisite(s): audition | These courses involve the academic study of historical and modern theatre production methods. The course includes theatrical drafting; the design and execution of scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, safety regulations, and resume/portfolio preparation. After school laboratories, rehearsals, and performances are required and provide practical experience. In Level 1 students concentrate on scenic construction techniques, costume construction and stage electricity. In Level 2, emphasis is placed on costume history, stage sound, property construction and paint techniques. In Level 3 students concentrate on stage drafting, both script and character analysis and rendering. Finally, in Level 4, students work on independent projects such as designing scenery, costumes, and/or lighting for various YPAS productions and internships with local theaters. |
Stagecraft Production Lab1, 2, 3, 4 (after school course) Grade level: 9-12 9: 48510511 10: 48520511 11: 48530511 12: 48540511 Prerequisite(s): YPAS D&P Majors or instructor approval. | These courses provide invaluable "hands-on" experience in a mandatory "laboratory" class that meets after the traditional school day. After-school laboratories, rehearsals, and performances provide practical experience. Scenery, Costumes, and Lighting for the major YPAS productions are created during this class time. Note: Normal hours for this class are 2:30-5:30 P.M.; the class usually meets five days a week. Schedules of specific times and dates are provided. Co-requisite: Enrollment in Theatre Design/Tech |
Theatre Design/Tech 1 (open to all magnets) 68510311 Grade level: 10-12 Prerequisite(s): None | The YPAS Stage Management course encompasses the study and application of stage management, theater history, leadership, teamwork, and problem solving. Students will be introduced to current industry practices through lectures and hands-on activities. Students will have the opportunity to become Stage Managers and assistants for the YPAS season. The course is designed for students, any major or magnet, who have an interest in stage management and leadership. |