Are you one class short in filling your schedule? If you are looking for a fine arts credit class, here are 5 classes that you may or may not know about! These classes not only offer the ability to interrupt a stressful day but also allow you to learn about subjects you’re interested in outside of the required classes.
1. Dance Performance
Dance Performance is a semester-long class open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This class serves as a prerequisite for Dance Choreography, so if you’re interested in taking Choreography make sure to make room for Performance too! Dance Performance will allow you to be expressive in your thoughts and feelings through the movements you make. This class also offers the unique opportunity for students to perform outside of school, which will allow them to gain real experience to help take everything to the next level.
2. Piano and Electronic Keyboard
This is a 2-semester class that is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, where you will learn to play piano. You will learn about proper fingerings, how to read the music, and common chords all while working through a music book. This class is also a prerequisite for Piano and Electronic Keyboard Intermediate. Not only will you build upon your previous knowledge but you will also explore composers and performers immersing yourself more into music and piano.
3. Music History & Appreciation
Open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors this class could be for you. Especially, if you’re looking for a fine arts credit semester class about music. You will spend the semester diving into what goes into making music, like texture, beat, measure, and chords. You will also be learning about the many different eras of music. From the Medieval to the Modern era with Classical, Renaissance, and others in the middle you’ll listen to pieces and learn about composers. So, make sure to add this class to your schedule!
4. Choir
Everyone knows that HSE offers choir classes, but the difference between the classes is what people tend to get confused about. While the choir is open to all grades, there are certain classes for each grade, and I will explain them to you. One class is Royal Vocals which is an all-girls freshman choir. Royal Singers is a mixed group, open to boys and girls, that includes freshman guys. Followed by Accents which is an all-girls choir for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, another mixed class is Sensation. Then the highest choir offered is Edition, which is also a mixed choir. Keep in mind that the choir may require an audition, so plan accordingly!
5. Theatre Arts/ Acting 1
In this class you will find yourself in a semester class that is open to all grades! In this course, you’ll not only be learning the building blocks of acting but working on how to speak clearly and express yourself with 8 key ideas. 1. articulation, 2. pronunciation, 3. volume, 4. stress, 5. rate, 6. pitch, 7. inflection, and 8. intonation. You will also begin refining your abilities allowing you to grow as an actor. 3 other acting classes also follow this class. So, if you love this class, do not hesitate to take another.
There are many Performing Arts classes available at Hamilton Southeastern. While these are just a few of them, do not forget to look at the 30+ classes that are offered, especially if there is room in your schedule. For more information on these classes, visit hsecourses.app and filter by the Performing Arts subject!
