Fine Arts

List of 7 items.

• Choirs

  All choirs meet daily as a course option. The choirs present three major concerts each year and sing at conference congregations on a rotational basis. The A Cappella Choir consists of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It is a mixed choir which requires auditions for entrance. The all-female Treble Choir and all male Baritone Choir are open to grades 9-12 without audition, and focus on the basic elements of music and singing.

• Wind Ensemble

  Open to students in grades 11 & 12, Wind Ensemble is a performance-based course in band music with emphasis on the development of our God-given talents and personal growth in instrumental fundamentals, musicianship and technique. During the school year, students continue their development of concert music repertoire, providing exposure to wind band literature of the highest quality and at various levels according to ability. The band performs three major concert performances and is actively involved in providing small ensembles for area churches, WLHS events, and WSMA Solo Ensemble Festival. Students will be given small group or individual lessons as the band director’s schedule permits.

• Symphonic Band

  Open to students in grades 9 & 10, Symphonic Band is a performance-based course in band music with emphasis on the development of our God-given talents and personal growth in instrumental fundamentals, musicianship and technique. During the school year, students continue their development of concert music repertoire, providing exposure to wind band literature of the highest quality and at various levels according to ability. The band performs three major concert performances and is actively involved in providing small ensembles for area churches, WLHS events, and WSMA Solo Ensemble Festival. Students will be given small group or individual lessons as the band director’s schedule permits.

• Co-Curricular Choirs

  One Accord is a co-curricular vocal ensemble open to sophomores through seniors. Membership, by audition only, is determined each spring for the following school year. The focus of One Accord is to develop vocal excellence through high quality a cappella literature, with a particular emphasis on sacred, jazz, and contemporary genres.
  
  Wisco Kids Show Choir is a co-curricular vocal group which performs a choreographed show of popular music. Membership, by audition only, is determined each spring for the following school year.
  
  Jubilation, a handbell choir, performs at all choral concerts, and many school and community events throughout the year. Members are selected by audition, and open to all students.

• Co-Curricular Instrumental Ensembles

  Co-curricular instrumental ensembles are students who are in normally in the Viking Band and include:
  

  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Woodwind Ensemble
  • Saxophone Ensemble
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • String Ensemble
  • Jubilation Handbell Ensemble
  • Viking Steel
  • Pit Orchestra
  • Pep Band
  • Marching Band
  • Color Guard

  These ensembles rehearse after school.

• Graphic Design

  Graphic Design is a course in which students will use their God-given abilities to create a variety of graphic projects. Students will learn skills using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as general design concerns such as balance, dominance, and layout. They will be asked to communicate visually and be put in the role of a graphic communicator for various projects!

• Video Production

  This Video Production course will explore the world of moving pictures and visual storytelling. The students will learn about the complexities of a video camera and how to use the technology that is available to shoot and edit quality video. Students will be working collaboratively to make quality videos that range from commercial shorts all the way to a short film. Throughout the class, students will shift in their roles from actor, director, editor, and grip. Even though the students will be encouraged to act, that will not be a requirement. Above all this course will continue the student’s exploration of the beauty of God’s creation, and lead students to embrace lifelong creative decision making.