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The
Drama courses are designed to introduce students to Acting,
Theatre History and Performance. Through various processes,
an understanding of the historical evolution of theatre and
its importance to our modern lives, a beginning knowledge
of techniques and terms for performing on the stage and an
introductory knowledge of design and the technical aspects
of theatre production will be introduced.
Four to five productions a year feature a variety
of playwrights and formats, including one-acts and musicals.
More theatre opportunities are available through Thespians
and the weekly Improv Club (see "CHS
Clubs"). For more information, contact Jane Ferguson
at jeferguson@pps.k12.or.us. Or visit chstheater.wikispaces.com.
Concert Band
An audition is not required. Students will study and perform
intermediate concert band literature and techniques. Emphasis
will be on improving levels of performance. Students will
perform at school concerts as well as participate in Pep band
activities and will perform at all home basketball games.
Symphonic Band
Acceptance into this course is by audition. Students will
study and perform advanced symphonic/concert band literature
and techniques. This group is for the serious musician. This
band will have an extensive performance schedule at a variety
of different venues. This is the band that will represent
Cleveland at Concert Band Festivals.
Jazz Band 2
A performance-based experience in the techniques used in jazz
band music as well as pop music, blues and R&B music.
Topics include jazz history, listening skills, chords, modes,
chord scales, melodic concepts, basic harmony, and rhythmic
exercises. This band will perform at all home football
games.
Jazz Band 1
This is the most advanced band at Cleveland and acceptance
into the group is by audition only. This is a performance-based
experience in the techniques used in jazz big band music,
single and group improvisation. Topics include jazz history,
listening skills, chord scales, modes, chords, melodic concepts,
basic harmony, and rhythmic exercises. The band will perform
at community functions and will also compete at local and
regional jazz competitions.
For more information about any of the
instrumental groups, contact Kenney Polson at kpolson@pps.k12.or.us.
Or visit clevelandband.pps.k12.or.us
Singers in each choral group
study basic musicianship skills including ear training, sight
singing, and vocal technique. Increased attention is given
to the study of the history and theory of music, music of
multi-cultures, and the place of music in our society. Music
is chosen at various levels of difficulty and songs are sung
in many languages. The goal is to introduce high school students
to the pleasures of singing choral literature of many types,
to teach them about balance and blending of voice parts, and
to develop good musicianship skills in preparation for future
music participation at more advanced levels.
ClevelanDUDES
All grade male-only ensemble.
ClevelanDELLES
All grades female-only ensemble.
ClevelanDETTES
Upper level, by audition only, vocal group for 10th thru 12th
graders.
“A” Choir
Advanced level, by audition only, vocal ensemble for 10th
thru 12th graders.
ClevelanDAIRES
Advanced level, by audition only, vocal ensemble for 11th
and 12th graders.
For more information about vocal music at Cleveland,
contact Sam Barbara at sbarbara@pps.k12.or.us.
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