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Beginning Band – Grades 7 & 8 (Full Year Commitment)
This course is open to all students. No previous musical experience is required, although experience on piano or other instruments, or voice experience can be helpful. This class includes note reading and basic instrumental techniques on band instruments. Students are exposed to famous musicians throughout history, along with contemporary music as well. Students may be placed in either Intermediate or Advanced Band in the Second Semester based on individual improvement.

Intermediate Band – Grades 7 & 8 (Full Year Commitment)
This course is open to students who are definitely beyond the beginning stages of learning how to play a musical instrument. Some Intermediate Band members have the opportunity to move to Advanced Band in the spring semester if they show marked improvement. Director recommendation is a prerequisite for this class.

Advanced Band – Grades 7 & 8 (Full Year Commitment)
This group of musicians is made up primarily of 8th grade students with some advanced 7th grade students. The class focuses on more complex musicianship, with an emphasis on mastery of a variety of musical styles. Students must be available to go on field trips for off campus performances. Some after school rehearsals may be required. Director recommendation is a prerequisite for this class.

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Choir I – Grades 7 & 8 (One Semester; May Be Repeated)
This is a one-semester class for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls with little or no previous singing experience. Students will sing various styles of music from different cultures and different historical periods. They will study all musical elements including music vocabulary, history and
theory. Students will compare and contrast musical works to apply their skills in aesthetic valuing and artistic perception. They will perform a varied repertoire of music and begin to compose original works. This is a performance-based class. Students will perform at the Winter Concert in December and Spartan Sweets in the Spring. Voluntary donations are accepted to offset the costs of the class.

Choir II – Grades 7 & 8 (Full Year Commitment)
This yearlong class is an auditioned group for experienced singers only (7th and 8th grade boys and girls). Students will use their increased vocabulary for in-depth exploration of the musical elements, music history and theory. They will practice sight-reading at a more difficult level. Students will continue to apply their skills in aesthetic valuing and artistic perception and will compose short pieces in various meters. They will perform a varied repertoire and will be evaluated for their accuracy and expressive quality. This is the select performing ensemble at LV. Students are expected to participate in many events both on and off campus over the course of the year. This may include Disneyland, Festivals and special District events. Students will participate in the Winter Concert and Spartan Sweets. Voluntary donations are accepted to offset the costs of the class. Audition and teacher approval is a prerequisite.

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Dance I – Grades 7 & 8 (One or Two Semesters)
In Dance I, the students learn to execute beginning jazz dance isolations, steps and combinations to music. They also learn to demonstrate the relationship of movement to music (count, rhythm, tempo, time signature, polyrhythms). In time, students are expected to choreograph short combinations and conduct self-evaluations. The class also highlights different forms of dance (tap, lyrical, modern, ballet) and includes some of the history of dance. California Fitness Testing is included. This class may also be taken as a Physical Education Choice.

Dance II – Grades 7 & 8 – (One or Two Semesters)
In Dance II, students build upon the Dance I content with the semester culminating in a student- choreographed production, in which students are responsible for the choreography and presentation of a dance production concert. They will perform a variety of dance styles (tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary, Latin) with costumes, lighting, and sound. Audition and teacher approval is a prerequisite requirement. This class may also be taken as a Physical Education Choice.

Dance III – Grades 7 & 8 – (One or Two Semesters)

In Dance III, students build upon the Dance II content with the semester culminating in a student-choreographed production, in which students are responsible for the choreography and presentation of a dance production concert. Audition and teacher approval is a prerequisite requirement. California Fitness Testing is included. Please note: Students must audition and be accepted in order to participate in this specialized class.

Guitar – Grades 7 & 8 (One Semester)
Mastering the Guitar is an innovative, exciting way to learn music. In this class students will learn a variety of musical styles and techniques found in today’s music. Students will learn notation and tablature along with a vast array of guitar solo, duet and accompaniment styles. Guitars are available for student use. Material is designed for students to work at their own pace, so this class is appropriate for all levels beginning through advanced. Voluntary donations are accepted to offset the costs of the class.

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Ladera Vista Productions – Grades 7 & 8 (Full Year Commitment)
Students will perform a full length Broadway style musical in the Spring and will participate in all aspects of production, including acting, singing, dance and various aspects of technical theatre, such as stagecraft, lighting and sound. Strong ability is a plus, but is not a prerequisite. All students must have a desire to be a vital part of a production and must work well as part of a team. Auditions and teacher approval is prerequisite.

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Theatre Arts I – Grades 7 & 8 (One or Two Semesters)
This course is an introduction to Theatre Arts. Students will participate in ensemble activities and do work in mime and movement, improvisation, vocal variations, and characterization. Students will also learn important Theatre Arts terminology that will be applied to monologues and scene work.

Theatre Arts II – Grade 8 (One or Two Semesters)
In Theater Arts II, we will build on the Theatre Arts I curriculum with more advanced activities in mime and movement, improvisation, vocal variations, and characterization. Our big project is our Performance Night. For this performance, the students will be working on scenes to perform for an audience. Completion of Drama 1 or LV Production with a “B” or better and teacher recommendation is a prerequisite.