Performing Arts

Full Year Participation (Music)

Since the year's program must be planned well in advance of execution and is done with the understanding that performers are available for the work when it is scheduled, this can only be done successfully if performers are in the organization for the complete school year.

Seriousness of Purpose

A musical or theatrical organization develops technically and artistically only as individual members apply themselves seriously to the task of learning and perfecting skills, scripts, and music literature. This implies diligent and systematic practice both at school and home. Private music instruction is of great value to the performer.

Rehearsals

A student must be present at rehearsals with the equipment needed. For instrumentalists, this means having the instrument in hand; for vocalists, bringing their music at all times; for actors, bringing props and scripts.

Performances

All the members of performing organizations have the responsibility to fulfill their parts in performance. The ensemble is based on cooperation of the highest order. Absences affect the total membership and its performance in any piece. Deficient renditions result if key performers fail to produce their parts. Excuses are not granted except for extreme emergencies and unusual situations. The directors MUST be notified in advance of a given performance when a student is excused.

If a student performer agrees to the above statements, genuine artistic growth occurs and the integrity of the group is assured.


JBS Graduation Requirement

One (1) unit of credit in Arts.

Distribution of credit is as follows:
1. One performing arts course of at least 1/3 unit of credit.
2. One fine arts course of at least 1/3 unit of credit.
3. An additional arts course chosen from the fine, performing, or practical arts (Industrial Technology) of at least 1/3 unit of credit.

In order to earn the basic required credit, in a course which meets two periods a week, a student must enroll for a full year. After the requirement is met, a student may enroll for a minimum of one trimester.