Band: This class will give instrumental students the ability to
focus on and build on skills learned during the school year.
The
focus will be both on concert music as well as opportunities for students to
work on small ensemble and solo material. Students need to have a minimum one
year band during the school year no guitar or keyboard. (Teacher: Michelle
Sigfus)
Choir: This class will focus on
good vocal technique using a variety of music sung in English as well as other
languages. Students will learn to sing in unison, 2 and 3 part harmonies. The
class will develop vocal skills as well as teach students to work in large and
small groups. Opportunities for solo and small groups will be available for
those who wish as well full ensemble pieces. No prior singing knowledge is
needed. (Teacher: Michelle Sigfus)
Ceramics/Sculpture: This class will give students an opportunity to
explore a variety of construction techniques including pinch, coil and slab
construction. Students will also learn about glazing and firing techniques.
These techniques will be used in the creation of both functional and
sculptural works. (Teacher: Tempest Alabi-Isama)
Junior Musical Theatre: (Students entering grades 5-9) Using the
junior version of Seussical this class will allow students to
experience auditioning, memorizing, singing, dancing, acting and blocking as
well as set and prop designing. The
experience will conclude with public performances on June 24 and June 25 at
Naylor Middle School.
(Teacher: Jennifer Draper)
Visual Arts: This class will take the student on a journey from
beginning artist to advanced/intermediate artist through instruction in
various art techniques in drawing and painting. They will learn the
proportions of the human face and understand portrait illustration. (Teacher:
Tempest Alabi-Isama)
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Mission: The Fine Arts Youth Academy
seeks to provide access to the arts for every child in our community. Through
this experience with the arts, the academy strives to improve the quality of life
for all participants. Goals:
Encourage artistic experiences among children. Build student knowledge of the
arts. Create interaction with local artists. Integrate the arts with other curricular
disciplines. Expand current and future audiences for the arts. |
