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| Band |
 The
Wheeler High School band program is well known for its excellence
and has performed internationally as well as throughout the
southeast region. The band program offers many opportunities
for musicians, including the Wildcat Pride Marching Band,
the symphonic bands, the Jazz Band as well as numerous solo
and ensemble groups. The band program not only teaches musicianship,
but also important leadership and group skills, including,
cooperation, negotiation, verbal and visual communications,
responsibility to the group and its goals, time management,
and tolerance for the attitudes and abilities of others.
Courses Offered
Concert
Band- Woodwinds (FALL ONLY)
This course focuses on fundamental techniques of the woodwind instruments.
These techniques will be applied to concert band
literature appropriate to the level of student achievement.
Concert
Band- Brass/Percussion (FALL ONLY)
This course
focuses on fundamental techniques of the brass and percussion
instruments. These
techniques will be applied to concert band literature appropriate
to the level of student achievement.
CONCERT BAND – BRASS/PERCUSSION
& WOODWINDS (SPRING ONLY)
This course
focuses on intermediate musical concepts for all band instruments. .
These techniques will be applied to concert band literature
appropriate to the level of student achievement.
SYMPHONIC BAND
This course focuses on intermediate musical concepts for
all band instruments. These concepts are applied to concert
band literature appropriate to the level of student achievement
Wind
Ensemble
This course
focuses on advanced musical concepts for all band instruments.
These concepts are applied to concert band literature
appropriate to the level of student achievement.
MUSIC
APPRECIATION
Students will explore all aspects of music in varying cultures,
spanning ancient history through contemporary times.
AP
MUSIC THEORY
This is the school's advanced placement music theory course.
This class analyzes and composes music from the classical
period and studies its influence on current music trends. |
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| Orchestra |
The Wheeler High School Orchestra program consists of the
Philharmonia Orchestra, Sinfonia Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra.
In the last five years they have performed at the "North American
Music Festival" in Williamsburg, Virginia, as well as "Music
USA Festivals" in Orlando Florida, winning excellent ratings
at both as well as three trophies. Courses
Offered
BEGINNING ORCHESTRA
This course gives students a chance to begin playing a string
instrument. They will have an opportunity to audition for
Philharmonia Orchestra in the spring.
SINFONIA/INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA
This orchestra focuses on review of technical and musical
concepts at the intermediate level. These are then transferred
to orchestral literature and performed throughout the year.
CHAMBER/ADVANCED ORCHESTRA
This orchestra focuses on more advanced skills and literature.
This select group of students must meet specified playing
requirements to enroll.
PHILHARMONIA/BEGINNING ORCHESTRA
II
This course focuses on musical and technical concepts at
a beginning level. These are then transferred to orchestral
literature and performed throughout the year.
PHILHARMONIA/BEGINNING ORCHESTRA
III
Contact Dr. Wasson
for information.
MUSIC
APPRECIATION
Students will explore all aspects of music in varying cultures,
spanning ancient history through contemporary times.
AP
MUSIC THEORY
This is the school's advanced placement music theory course.
This class analyzes and composes music from the classical
period and studies its influence on current music trends. |
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| Chorus |
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Choral Department at Wheeler consists of three choirs that
meet during the school day, and provides students with numerous
co-curricular opportunities. Wheeler Chorus students participate
in GMEA District Performance Evaluation, All-State Auditions,
and Honor Choir, and the Spivey Hall Honor Choir. Chorus
students also have opportunities to perform at school assemblies,
sports events, and in the community. Visit www.wheelerchorus.com
for details!
Courses Offered
CHORALE
Beginning Chorus class. Open to students of all grade levels.
This class meets year round on the 3rd A/B block. Magnet
students and others who need to take this class as a "skinny"
may do so. Students are strongly encouraged to take both
the A class and the B class if possible, so as to meet every
day. No audition and no singing experience needed. This
course will teach the fundamentals of music theory, sight-reading,
and vocal techniques.
SPIRITO
By audition, 10th-12th grade women. Students must have basic
skills in vocal technique, music theory, and sight-reading,
as these skills will be emphasized and developed in greater
depth.
BEL VOCE
Audition required for 10th-12th grade men and women. Students
should have an advanced knowledge of music theory, sight-reading
and vocal technique, and demonstrate an exceptional work
ethic. Students who are placed in this choir are invited
to audition for an after school a cappella choir during
the fall semester.
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| Drama |
| Courses
Offered INTRO TO
THEATRE
This course is designed as an overview of the many facets
of theatre. Students develop beginning performance skills
through improvisation, pantomime, and monologues,. The aspects
of technical theatre are explored through hands on set construction
and painting,. Students also learn about how plays are constructed
through script writing, as well as exploring some theatrical
history.
INTERMEDIATE THEATRE
Students intensify characterization study through scene
work and improvisation. They learn performance terminology
and applied script analysis to stimulate character development.
Historical contributions of specific playwrights are studied.
Intermediate students develop a monologue suitable for either
audition or competition purposes.
ADVANCED THEATRE
The acting experience continues to in-depth character analysis.
Students study and analyze various philosophies regarding
acting techniques. Improvisation work becomes central to
character development. Students also explore the demands
of directing through exercises and scene work. The semester’s
work culminates in a performance presented to the public.
TECHNICAL THEATRE
This course is designed with the true “techie” in mind.
Students study every facet of technical theatre in-depth
and hands-on. Each student chooses an approved play and
then designs promotional materials, set, lighting, sound,
costuming, make-up, and props. If you like to take things
apart, put things together, and generally get your hands
dirty while thinking “outside the box”, this is where you
need to be!
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
This very active class incorporates both performance and
technical aspects of theatre. Students work together to
produce a children’s play, choosing as a class to either
use a previously published work or write an original script.
Students are responsible for designing and implementing
every technical facet of the show. They perform for elementary
audiences as well as the community.
Dramatic
Arts/History & Literature
This course will
examine classic dramatic literature that has been captured
by the medium of film. Students will compare and contrast
the two presentations. Students will also study film work
of specific directors in preparation for a research project
examining either an approved genre of film or an approved
director. Projects will be presented orally to the class.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Everyone in this class participates in song, dance, and
theatre. The entire spectacle that is a musical! All students
in this class are cast members of the annual spring musical.
Students also work together to construct the set. This can
be one of the most memorable of high school experiences. |
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| Visual
Art |
| Courses
Offered BASIC VISUAL
ARTS COMPREHENSIVE
This class is open to any student with an interest in art.
This is a full block class that gives the student
an in depth studio experience and art history background
on which to build.
Areas of study include drawing, painting, pottery,
printmaking, and color theory.
DRAWING/PAINTING Y
Open to students with solid drawing skills. Painting techniques
are introduced with various subject matter examined. Weekly
sketchbook assignments add to students’ problem solving
skills. The second part of this course explores a more stylized
approach to subject matter & materials.
Drawing
& Painting II
Enhances level-one drawing and painting skills and provides
opportunities to apply techniques in a variety of media.
Stresses critical analysis of master paintings and drawings
of different styles and historical periods: emphasizes problem
solving techniques to improve mastery of materials.
CERAMICS IY
An introductory class to hand built ceramics. Students will
use red and white earthenware, learn primitive and electric
firings and investigate glazing techniques. The second half
of this class focuses on advanced techniques including time
on the potter’s wheel.
Ceramics
II
Enhances level one skills and provides opportunities
to apply design techniques in clay through hand building
and/or throwing on the potters wheel. Introduces formulation
of glazes and kiln firing; stresses evaluation of clay forms
through critiques.
SCULPTURE IY
Additive and reductive techniques are taught using diverse
materials including clay, plaster, and soapstone.
Sculpture
II
Enhances level one skills and explores the design
and production of relief sculpture and sculpture in the
round Emphasizes the historical origins and function of
sculpture in the Western and Non- Western cultures.
Introduces more complex techniques of construction
and exploration of materials in additive and subtractive
techniques.
AP STUDIO
The class is designed for serious art students who may pursue
a career in the visual arts field. This class requires a
significant out of class time commitment and it carries
a quality point. Drawing, printmaking, painting, and mixed
media are the major areas of study. Personal artistic style
development is encouraged.
PHOTOGRAPHY IY
This course intends to introduce students to photographic
equipment, materials, processes and philosophy.
Includes experiments with pinhole cameras, historical
techniques, photographic paper, film, 35 mm camera operation,
film processing, enlarging and presentation of images.
Some outside of class time will be necessary.
Students must have a single lens reflex 35mm camera.
ADVANCED
PHOTOGRAPHY II
This course intends to continue students’ education onto
photographic equipment, materials, processes and philosophy.
Special emphasis is given to projects involving historical
exploration, camera vision, and conceptual ideas.
Students will explore multiple photographic styles
including commercial and fine art uses of photographic expression.
They will work toward the creation of a finished
portfolio of images.
Some outside of class time will be necessary.
Students must have a single lens reflex 35mm camera. |
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