Performing Arts
Choir
Concert Choir | 13340 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Choir for singers who are learning basic vocal technique, sight singing skills, and music from varieties of cultures and time periods. One or two rehearsals or performances after school are required for this course per quarter and constitute a portion of the grade. No Audition Required.
Handbell Choir | 13370 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
A great ensemble for any student who wants to make music. Coordinate with an ensemble and ring songs on the bells. The music selections range from familiar, multicultural, and classical. Class includes learning how to read music notation, starting with the basics. Rehearsals or performances after school are required for this course and constitute a portion of the grade. No Audition Required.
Audition Choirs
Please visit the Choir Website for additional information. Auditions are in April 15 & 16, 2024.
A Capella Tenor/Bass | 13325 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Advanced choir for male or female singers who have some background in vocal technique, sight singing skills, and music from varieties of cultures and time periods. Rehearsals or performances after school are required for this course and constitute a portion of the grade. Must be comfortable performing in the Bass or Tenor vocal register.
***Audition Required***
A Capella Soprano/Alto | 13325 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Advanced choir for male or female singers who have some background in vocal technique, sight singing skills, and music from varieties of cultures and time periods. Rehearsals or performances after school are required for this course and constitute a portion of the grade. Must be comfortable performing in the Soprano or Alto vocal register.
***Audition Required***
Madrigals | 13360 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Top-level choir for male or female singers who have an advanced background in vocal technique, sight singing skills, and music from varieties of cultures and time periods. Rehearsals or performances after school are required for this course and constitute a portion of the grade. Students must also be enrolled in the A Capella Choir.
***Audition Required***
Choir for singers who are learning basic vocal technique, sight singing skills, and music from varieties of cultures and time periods. One or two rehearsals or performances after school are required for this course per quarter and constitute a portion of the grade. No Audition Required.
Handbell Choir | 13370 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
A great ensemble for any student who wants to make music. Coordinate with an ensemble and ring songs on the bells. The music selections range from familiar, multicultural, and classical. Class includes learning how to read music notation, starting with the basics. Rehearsals or performances after school are required for this course and constitute a portion of the grade. No Audition Required.
Audition Choirs
Please visit the Choir Website for additional information. Auditions are in April 15 & 16, 2024.
A Capella Tenor/Bass | 13325 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Advanced choir for male or female singers who have some background in vocal technique, sight singing skills, and music from varieties of cultures and time periods. Rehearsals or performances after school are required for this course and constitute a portion of the grade. Must be comfortable performing in the Bass or Tenor vocal register.
***Audition Required***
A Capella Soprano/Alto | 13325 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Advanced choir for male or female singers who have some background in vocal technique, sight singing skills, and music from varieties of cultures and time periods. Rehearsals or performances after school are required for this course and constitute a portion of the grade. Must be comfortable performing in the Soprano or Alto vocal register.
***Audition Required***
Madrigals | 13360 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Top-level choir for male or female singers who have an advanced background in vocal technique, sight singing skills, and music from varieties of cultures and time periods. Rehearsals or performances after school are required for this course and constitute a portion of the grade. Students must also be enrolled in the A Capella Choir.
***Audition Required***
Dance
Intro to Dance | 71405 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | .5
Jazz, Hip hop, Ballet and more, learn the basics of dance. No experience needed! Students will learn about dance, strength, flexibility and choreographing. The focus of this class is on creativity and learning how to perform. Students will not be required to dance by themselves for performances. Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day are highly encouraged, though limited. Other options can be made available upon request.
Dance 2 | 71410 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | 1.0
Prerequisite: Dance 1 or Instructor Approval
Expanding on the dance basics learned in Dance 1, Dancers will expand their knowledge in dance, strength, flexibility, choreographing, and different styles. The focus of this class is on creativity, expanding your abilities and performing. Students generally perform in Dance Concerts, and Jordan's Best Dance Crew. (Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day MAY be required and constitute a portion of the grade)
Dance 3 | 71420 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | 1.0
Expanding on the skills learned in Dance 2. Dancers will expand their knowledge about dance, strength, flexibility, choreographing, and different styles of dance. The focus of this class is on creativity, student choreography and performing. Students generally perform in Dance Concerts, and Jordan's Best Dance Crew. (Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day MAY be required and constitute a portion of the grade)
Dance Company | 71430 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | 1.0
Auditions: May 1 & 2, 2024
This advanced course is by audition only. This course emphasizes, student choreography, learning from professional choreographers and performing throughout the year in a variety of dance styles. Students will have opportunities to choreograph and perform their own work. Dancers perform in Concerts, assemblies, and halftimes throughout the year. Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day ARE required and constitute a portion of the grade.
**Audition Required**
Hip Hop/Urban Dance | 71490 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | .5
The Urban Dance style stems mainly from hip-hop and street dance styles (house, funk, pop, lock, and breaking) and also draws inspiration from other dance styles, such as: jazz, tap, African, Bollywood, and other cultural styles. It allows dancers from different backgrounds, personalities, and dance training to freely interpret different types of music, integrating different dance styles to create their own choreography. This unique class will focus on the styles of dance not typically taught in the dance classroom, as well connect students to their own cultural dance roots.
Ballroom 1 | 71441 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | .5
Learn how to do both Standard and Latin ballroom dances. No experience needed. Learn the basics of Ballroom dancing – steps, rhythms, technique and how to dance with a partner. Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day may be required and constitute a portion of the grade.
Ballroom 2 | 71450 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | .5
Prerequisite: Ballroom 1
Waltz, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Swing and more! Some ballroom dance experience required. Expand on the basics of Ballroom dancing by learning more advanced footwork. Adding to your knowledge of steps, rhythms, technique and how to dance with a partner you will also work on performing and choreographing! Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day may be required and constitute a portion of the grade).
Jazz, Hip hop, Ballet and more, learn the basics of dance. No experience needed! Students will learn about dance, strength, flexibility and choreographing. The focus of this class is on creativity and learning how to perform. Students will not be required to dance by themselves for performances. Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day are highly encouraged, though limited. Other options can be made available upon request.
Dance 2 | 71410 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | 1.0
Prerequisite: Dance 1 or Instructor Approval
Expanding on the dance basics learned in Dance 1, Dancers will expand their knowledge in dance, strength, flexibility, choreographing, and different styles. The focus of this class is on creativity, expanding your abilities and performing. Students generally perform in Dance Concerts, and Jordan's Best Dance Crew. (Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day MAY be required and constitute a portion of the grade)
Dance 3 | 71420 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | 1.0
Expanding on the skills learned in Dance 2. Dancers will expand their knowledge about dance, strength, flexibility, choreographing, and different styles of dance. The focus of this class is on creativity, student choreography and performing. Students generally perform in Dance Concerts, and Jordan's Best Dance Crew. (Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day MAY be required and constitute a portion of the grade)
Dance Company | 71430 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | 1.0
Auditions: May 1 & 2, 2024
This advanced course is by audition only. This course emphasizes, student choreography, learning from professional choreographers and performing throughout the year in a variety of dance styles. Students will have opportunities to choreograph and perform their own work. Dancers perform in Concerts, assemblies, and halftimes throughout the year. Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day ARE required and constitute a portion of the grade.
**Audition Required**
Hip Hop/Urban Dance | 71490 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | .5
The Urban Dance style stems mainly from hip-hop and street dance styles (house, funk, pop, lock, and breaking) and also draws inspiration from other dance styles, such as: jazz, tap, African, Bollywood, and other cultural styles. It allows dancers from different backgrounds, personalities, and dance training to freely interpret different types of music, integrating different dance styles to create their own choreography. This unique class will focus on the styles of dance not typically taught in the dance classroom, as well connect students to their own cultural dance roots.
Ballroom 1 | 71441 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | .5
Learn how to do both Standard and Latin ballroom dances. No experience needed. Learn the basics of Ballroom dancing – steps, rhythms, technique and how to dance with a partner. Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day may be required and constitute a portion of the grade.
Ballroom 2 | 71450 | (A, IFA) | 9-12 | .5
Prerequisite: Ballroom 1
Waltz, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Swing and more! Some ballroom dance experience required. Expand on the basics of Ballroom dancing by learning more advanced footwork. Adding to your knowledge of steps, rhythms, technique and how to dance with a partner you will also work on performing and choreographing! Performances and rehearsals outside of the regular school day may be required and constitute a portion of the grade).
Instrumental Music
Beginning Band/Orchestra | 13285 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Do you want to learn how to play an instrument? It's not too late! Learn the basics of playing and reading music.
Orchestra | 13440 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Symphony Orchestra is an ensemble for intermediate and beginning string players. Students will learn music that match group skill level and perform at least once per quarter. Focus will be on improving string techniques, sight reading, performance, and music theory. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. (No Audition required)
Chamber Orchestra | 13470 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Auditions April 11 & 12, 2024
Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble for advanced string players. Students will learn challenging music and perform at least once per quarter. Focus will be on advanced string techniques, sight reading, performance, and music theory. Members of this group qualify for membership in the Canyons Honors Orchestra as well as qualify to go on tour in the spring. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. ***Audition required***
Percussion Ensemble | 13520 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Auditions April 11 & 12, 2024
Percussion Ensemble is for intermediate and advanced percussion players. Students will learn challenging music and perform at least once per quarter. Focus will be on percussion technique for multiple instruments, sight reading, performance, and music theory. Members of this group qualify for membership in the Canyons Honors Orchestra as well as qualify to go on tour in the spring. Members of this group will also perform with the orchestras, bands, and will be members of the Jordan High Drumline. The drumline will perform at all home football games in the fall as well as select basketball games in the spring. Many rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. ***Audition required***
Symphonic Band | 13490 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Symphonic Band is an ensemble for intermediate and beginning wind players. Students will learn music that match group skill level and perform at least once per quarter. Focus will be on improving instrument technique, sight reading, performance, and music theory. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. Members of this group will also play with the Pep Band at all home football games in the fall and select basketball games in the spring. (No Audition required)
Jazz Band | 13480 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.o
Auditions April 11 & 12, 2024
Jazz Band is an ensemble for advanced wind and rhythm instrument players. Students will learn challenging music and perform often throughout the school year. Focus will be on advanced jazz technique, sight reading, performance, improvisation and music theory. Song styles studied include swing, blues, Latin, funk, rock, and fusion. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. ***Audition required***
Wind Ensemble | 13463 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Auditions April 11 & 12, 2024
Wind Ensemble is an ensemble for advanced wind players. Students will learn challenging music and perform at least once per quarter. Focus will be on advanced instrument technique, sight reading, performance, and music theory. Members of this group qualify for membership in the Canyons Honors Orchestra as well as qualify to go on tour in the spring. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. Members of this group will also play with the Pep Band at all home football games in the fall and select basketball games in the spring. ***Audition required***
Guitar 1 | 13300 | (A) | 9-12 | .5
This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through learning to play a guitar. Emphasis will be placed on playing position, tone production, fundamental technique, simultaneous playing and singing, reading music, and composing songs/lyrics. Knowledge and skills will include experiences in singing, playing, listening, and connecting to cultures. Instrument required.
Do you want to learn how to play an instrument? It's not too late! Learn the basics of playing and reading music.
Orchestra | 13440 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Symphony Orchestra is an ensemble for intermediate and beginning string players. Students will learn music that match group skill level and perform at least once per quarter. Focus will be on improving string techniques, sight reading, performance, and music theory. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. (No Audition required)
Chamber Orchestra | 13470 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Auditions April 11 & 12, 2024
Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble for advanced string players. Students will learn challenging music and perform at least once per quarter. Focus will be on advanced string techniques, sight reading, performance, and music theory. Members of this group qualify for membership in the Canyons Honors Orchestra as well as qualify to go on tour in the spring. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. ***Audition required***
Percussion Ensemble | 13520 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Auditions April 11 & 12, 2024
Percussion Ensemble is for intermediate and advanced percussion players. Students will learn challenging music and perform at least once per quarter. Focus will be on percussion technique for multiple instruments, sight reading, performance, and music theory. Members of this group qualify for membership in the Canyons Honors Orchestra as well as qualify to go on tour in the spring. Members of this group will also perform with the orchestras, bands, and will be members of the Jordan High Drumline. The drumline will perform at all home football games in the fall as well as select basketball games in the spring. Many rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. ***Audition required***
Symphonic Band | 13490 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Symphonic Band is an ensemble for intermediate and beginning wind players. Students will learn music that match group skill level and perform at least once per quarter. Focus will be on improving instrument technique, sight reading, performance, and music theory. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. Members of this group will also play with the Pep Band at all home football games in the fall and select basketball games in the spring. (No Audition required)
Jazz Band | 13480 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.o
Auditions April 11 & 12, 2024
Jazz Band is an ensemble for advanced wind and rhythm instrument players. Students will learn challenging music and perform often throughout the school year. Focus will be on advanced jazz technique, sight reading, performance, improvisation and music theory. Song styles studied include swing, blues, Latin, funk, rock, and fusion. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. ***Audition required***
Wind Ensemble | 13463 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0
Auditions April 11 & 12, 2024
Wind Ensemble is an ensemble for advanced wind players. Students will learn challenging music and perform at least once per quarter. Focus will be on advanced instrument technique, sight reading, performance, and music theory. Members of this group qualify for membership in the Canyons Honors Orchestra as well as qualify to go on tour in the spring. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are requirements. Members of this group will also play with the Pep Band at all home football games in the fall and select basketball games in the spring. ***Audition required***
Guitar 1 | 13300 | (A) | 9-12 | .5
This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through learning to play a guitar. Emphasis will be placed on playing position, tone production, fundamental technique, simultaneous playing and singing, reading music, and composing songs/lyrics. Knowledge and skills will include experiences in singing, playing, listening, and connecting to cultures. Instrument required.
Music Study
Music Appreciation | 13271 | (A) | 9-12 | .5
Music Appreciation is for students who are interested in more about all aspects of music. Students will learn music reading skills, history, and beginning music theory. We will study and listen to all genres and styles of music from all over the world and from different time periods.
AP Music Theory | 13290 | (A) | 11-12 | 1.0 AP Test Fee $101
Prerequisite: Ability to read music
This course is designed for students who are college-oriented and choose to participate in the AP program. Elements include music theory, history, composition, and analysis. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the AP exam.
Music Appreciation is for students who are interested in more about all aspects of music. Students will learn music reading skills, history, and beginning music theory. We will study and listen to all genres and styles of music from all over the world and from different time periods.
AP Music Theory | 13290 | (A) | 11-12 | 1.0 AP Test Fee $101
Prerequisite: Ability to read music
This course is designed for students who are college-oriented and choose to participate in the AP program. Elements include music theory, history, composition, and analysis. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the AP exam.
Theatre
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Intro to Theatre | 16260 | (A) | 9-12 | .5
Students will learn about the art of theatre and the elements used to create it. We will explore playwriting, acting, design, and appreciation of theatre through group activities and projects, video viewing, reading and writing assignments, and in class presentations. Make friends and have fun in this interactive class designed for students with no prior experience who are interested in exploring the art of theatre.
Theatre 2 | 16270 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0 | $
Prerequisite: Theatre 1 and/or Middle School Theatre
Students will increase their performance skills through intermediate work on voice, movement, acting, script analysis, and playwriting. Students will have the opportunity to audition for the USHAA theatre competition team with the scenes and monologues they will work on in class. During the fourth quarter, students will select scripts and pieces to rehearse and perform in an end of the year showcase. Make friends and have fun while building your performance skills!
Theatre 2A | 16270 | (A) | 9-12 | .5 | $
Prerequisite: Theatre 1 and/or Middle School Theatre
Students will increase their performance skills through intermediate work on voice, movement, acting, script analysis, and playwriting. Make friends and have fun while building your performance skills!
Theatre 3 | 16280 | (A) | 10-12 | .5 | $
Prerequisite: Audition April 15, 2024
MAKE FRIENDS AND BE IN THE SCHOOL PLAY! Create and perform a play in class with minimal after school rehearsals! Students will perform in Night of Shakespeare and the school play. Opportunity to travel with Theatre 4 to Cedar City to compete in the High School Shakespeare Competition and attend field trips to professional productions. Build your theatre skills and make friends!
Theatre 4 | 16290 | (A) | 10-12 | 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition April 15, 2024
Join the award-winning Jordan High Theatre Competition Team! Compete in the High School Shakespeare Competition, USHAA Region and State Competitions, and direct and act in the Student-Directed One-Acts at JHS. Students develop advanced theatre skills by performing, competing, participating in workshops/master classes, and attending field trips to professional productions.
Build your theatre skills and make friends!
Stage Technology 1 | 16300 | (A) | 9-12 | .5
Learn beginning level technical theatre skills including stage carpentry, stage lighting, props, costumes, scenic painting, and scenic design. Students registered in this course support stage, sound, and lighting needs at school assemblies, events, and school plays and musicals. 15 hours outside of class required per semester. Make friends and have fun while building your tech skills!
Stage Technology 2 | 16311 | (A) | 10-12 | 1.0
Prerequisite: Stage Technology 1
Learn advanced level technical theatre skills including stage carpentry, stage lighting, props, costumes, scenic painting, and scenic design. Students registered in this course support stage, sound, and lighting needs at school assemblies, events, and school plays and musicals. 15 hours outside of class required per semester. Make friends and have fun while building your tech skills!
Theatre Appreciation | 16265 | (A) | 10-12 | .5
Explore the origins of Western theatre from Greek theatre to contemporary theatre. No prior theatre experience is needed. Students will learn about theatre history and theatre production by reading 4-5 plays from different time periods and completing writing, research, and presentation assignments connected with the plays. This is not a performance class, although we will sometimes read aloud or act out scenes from the plays we are studying in class in order to better understand the plays.
THEA 1013: (Survey of Theatre) | 16700 | (A) | 10-12 | .5
Theatre 1013 is a college level exploration of the origins of Western theatre from Greek theatre to contemporary theatre. No prior theatre experience is needed. Students will learn about theatre history and theatre production by reading 4-5 plays from different time periods and completing writing, research, and presentation assignments connected with the plays. This is not a performance class, although we will sometimes read aloud or act out scenes from the plays we are studying in class in order to better understand the plays. A great class for all college-bound students which fulfills a general arts requirement and a theatre major requirement.
***Concurrent Enrollment Class***
Students will learn about the art of theatre and the elements used to create it. We will explore playwriting, acting, design, and appreciation of theatre through group activities and projects, video viewing, reading and writing assignments, and in class presentations. Make friends and have fun in this interactive class designed for students with no prior experience who are interested in exploring the art of theatre.
Theatre 2 | 16270 | (A) | 9-12 | 1.0 | $
Prerequisite: Theatre 1 and/or Middle School Theatre
Students will increase their performance skills through intermediate work on voice, movement, acting, script analysis, and playwriting. Students will have the opportunity to audition for the USHAA theatre competition team with the scenes and monologues they will work on in class. During the fourth quarter, students will select scripts and pieces to rehearse and perform in an end of the year showcase. Make friends and have fun while building your performance skills!
Theatre 2A | 16270 | (A) | 9-12 | .5 | $
Prerequisite: Theatre 1 and/or Middle School Theatre
Students will increase their performance skills through intermediate work on voice, movement, acting, script analysis, and playwriting. Make friends and have fun while building your performance skills!
Theatre 3 | 16280 | (A) | 10-12 | .5 | $
Prerequisite: Audition April 15, 2024
MAKE FRIENDS AND BE IN THE SCHOOL PLAY! Create and perform a play in class with minimal after school rehearsals! Students will perform in Night of Shakespeare and the school play. Opportunity to travel with Theatre 4 to Cedar City to compete in the High School Shakespeare Competition and attend field trips to professional productions. Build your theatre skills and make friends!
Theatre 4 | 16290 | (A) | 10-12 | 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition April 15, 2024
Join the award-winning Jordan High Theatre Competition Team! Compete in the High School Shakespeare Competition, USHAA Region and State Competitions, and direct and act in the Student-Directed One-Acts at JHS. Students develop advanced theatre skills by performing, competing, participating in workshops/master classes, and attending field trips to professional productions.
Build your theatre skills and make friends!
Stage Technology 1 | 16300 | (A) | 9-12 | .5
Learn beginning level technical theatre skills including stage carpentry, stage lighting, props, costumes, scenic painting, and scenic design. Students registered in this course support stage, sound, and lighting needs at school assemblies, events, and school plays and musicals. 15 hours outside of class required per semester. Make friends and have fun while building your tech skills!
Stage Technology 2 | 16311 | (A) | 10-12 | 1.0
Prerequisite: Stage Technology 1
Learn advanced level technical theatre skills including stage carpentry, stage lighting, props, costumes, scenic painting, and scenic design. Students registered in this course support stage, sound, and lighting needs at school assemblies, events, and school plays and musicals. 15 hours outside of class required per semester. Make friends and have fun while building your tech skills!
Theatre Appreciation | 16265 | (A) | 10-12 | .5
Explore the origins of Western theatre from Greek theatre to contemporary theatre. No prior theatre experience is needed. Students will learn about theatre history and theatre production by reading 4-5 plays from different time periods and completing writing, research, and presentation assignments connected with the plays. This is not a performance class, although we will sometimes read aloud or act out scenes from the plays we are studying in class in order to better understand the plays.
THEA 1013: (Survey of Theatre) | 16700 | (A) | 10-12 | .5
Theatre 1013 is a college level exploration of the origins of Western theatre from Greek theatre to contemporary theatre. No prior theatre experience is needed. Students will learn about theatre history and theatre production by reading 4-5 plays from different time periods and completing writing, research, and presentation assignments connected with the plays. This is not a performance class, although we will sometimes read aloud or act out scenes from the plays we are studying in class in order to better understand the plays. A great class for all college-bound students which fulfills a general arts requirement and a theatre major requirement.
***Concurrent Enrollment Class***