Fine Arts

Studio Arts: Under Mrs. Heiner

This is a general art class that is an introduction to:

Basic art concepts as they relate to drawing and color usage. Students

will be introduced to the use of Line, Value, Shape, Color and

Perspective. The student will be working primarily in pencil but will

have opportunities to use various color mediums. Students will work

on/from still life, figure, picture and non-objective approaches to

creating art.

Intermediate Art: PREREQUISITE: Beginning Art.

Advanced Art:This course is designed to help those individuals who are serious

about art to prepare for college. Emphasis on preparing a digital

and physical portfolio. Using different media like Ceramics,

Graffiti Art, Digital Art, Carving and possibly making molds

from scratch for clay. 3-D digital animation, oil painting and

Found Art. Will be required to display 2 or 3 pieces of art in an

Art Show.

Instrumental Music Department: Under the Direction of Mr. Wood

Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band

The Jazz Ensemble is an audition-only group with membership drawn from the Concert Band. The Jazz Ensemble generally performs in two concerts and a few jazz festivals.

Orchestra

Percussion Ensemble

Guitar Class

Drama Department-- Under the Direction of Mr. Jones

Active throughout the year, the Drama department produces 2 major performances, one per semester. Drama and Acting classes area available throughout the school year. Seek information through the Director of the Drama Dept.: Mr. Lance Jones.

Burley Choirs -- Under the Direction of Mr. Fisher

Concert Choir
Non-Auditioned Mixed choir learning the basics of singing, stage deportment and music theory.

Bella Voce
Auditioned choir for the natural Treble voice.  Our music spans the gamut of Gregorian Chant to modernity. Most of the emphasis is on classical. Students must audition with the director in order to be considered for membership. It is not necessary to be a veteran musician in order to audition; however, any past musical experience will be helpful. Although the class is basically a performance-oriented class, the students also learn a great deal about musicianship and music theory. There are 2-5 performances per year. 

Bel Cantos
Bel Cantos is a select choir of boys and girls with the aim of learning many and varied types of music. These range from contemporary to classical, with most emphasis on classical. Students must audition with the director in order to be considered for membership. It is not necessary to be a musician in order to audition; however, any past musical experience will be helpful. Although the class is basically a performance-oriented class, the students also learn a great deal about musicianship. A great many performances are given each year.