Each chorus is a singing group designed for learning proper vocal technique with performing as an outgrowth of the classroom instruction. No audition is required for either chorus. Attendance at public concerts is required.

GIRLS CHORUS 9
Grade 9

This choir is a non-audition class for any ninth grade female who would like to learn the basics of singing in a high school choir. This class is intended to prepare students to audition for one of the other choirs. Participation is required, including two evening performances.

SELECT GIRLS CHORUS
Grades 10-12

This auditioned choir is designed for girls in the intermediate stages who have auditioned and displayed better than average abilities but are not quite ready to be placed into the Concert Choir. Participation is required, including two evening performances.

CONCERT CHOIR
Grades 10-12

This is an advanced, mixed singing group designed primarily for performance of the classical choral literature. An audition is required before a student may be placed in this group.

AP MUSIC THEORY
Grades 11-12

The goal of AP Music Theory is to develop a student's ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes or music that are heard or presented in a score. A student should possess the ability to read and write musical notation, and have at least basic performance skills in either voice or an instrument.

BAND
Grades 9-12

Senior band is composed of students in grades 9 - 12 who have had prior band experience and training in the junior high school. They function as a marching unit during the fall semester and as a concert band afterthat. The band participates in all clinics and contests sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association.

DRAMA
Grades 9-12

In this course, students develop interest and skill in all aspects of the theater experience from history to set construction to acting. All students must act a part as a course requirement. This course includes the intense study of theater history and dramatic themes and philosophy.

ART I
Grades 9-12

This course includes basic art concept and techniques including: composition, drawing evaluation, color theory, sculpture, print making and some crafts. Painting in tempera and pastel drawing is also taught. The historic aspect of each media or technique is taught as part of the unit.

ART II
Grades 10-12

This course covers advanced drawing (shading and pen and ink techniques), water color, silk screening, and crafts. Creativity in design and idea are essential for the Art II student. An art history emphasis is included in this curriculum.
Prerequisite: No semester grade lower than B in Art I.

ART III
Grades 11-12

This course is for the student who is task oriented and committed to the visual arts. Students will continue their artistic studies through a variety of advanced mediums. Besides studio work, the ART III student will be required to read and study Art History, work on out of class projects and complete weekly assignments in sketch book.
Prerequisite: Art I and Art II with a grade of B required.

ART IV
Grades 11-12

An advanced continuation of the visual art experience. The self-motivated student will be required to study Art History, complete out of class projects, a weekly sketchbook and complete a competitive portfolio.

DRAWING
Grades 9-12

A .5 credit class which is an overview from contour line drawing to perspective using a variety of mediums while learning the elements and principles of design as applied to Visual Art.

CERAMICS
Grades 9-12

A .5 credit class that will explore three methods of hand-building through complex form ceramic work. Sculptural and functional pieces will be created.