Electives

Come explore all about Interp and Drama with Heather Neumann. She has brought thousands of students through her process, which she calls the Art of Interpretation. Students will study some playwrights, learn how to create characters, find inspiration through theater, and so much more. This will be a one semester exploration, and promises to be an engaging and encouraging adventure into the world of interpretation, drama, and theater. Students will have hands-on applications to stretch and grow and learn more about the art of interpretation. Ages- 13 and up. This class will meet over Zoom. One Semester Class, offered 1st semester. Minimum 5 students.

Students will study music theory and apply these principles to composing their own compositions. An understanding of music theory gives the musician the foundational tools and skills needed to succeed in the performance of the instrument of their choice, as well as vocals. This course is designed to introduce theory in a fun and informative way to help each student understand each new concept thoroughly. A short review of theory fundamentals will be followed by more in depth theory principles. Ear Training is also included in the course. Keyboard recommended for this class.

Part II of the course will continue in the study of music theory and will include triads, scales, major and minor, primary and secondary triads, augmented and diminished chords, and how these will work together to make a beautiful composition. More complex compositions will be written during part II of this course. Prerequisite: Music Theory and Composition Part I, or equivalent.

Keyboard is recommended.

The Art of Communication is a gift! Be sure your student understands the value of communication! Join Ms. Neumann, the Ms. Frizzel of Public Speaking. Your students will engage in conversation, learn about the different types of Speeches, as well as write and present their own Speech (or two;)! This will be an interactive Public Speaking Class, with a Club-like feel.

Whether you are an experienced speaker looking to gain input and learn new tips as you develop your speech ideas or are new, yet excited, to public speaking and hoping to learn how to give an inspiring oral presentation, this class is for you. Heather Neumann will bring students on a journey- exploring different types of speeches, delving into the process of effectively executing ideas. Students will write and deliver speeches. Class time will be teaching, as well as engaging discussions and presentations. Students will learn how to connect with and engage their audiences, even through an electronic screen, and finally create an environment in which students can grow and flourish in their public speaking skills. Students will have mini presentations throughout the class, and will write and perform a final speech. Not for beginner speakers or apprehensive speakers. Ages 13 and up. This class will meet over Zoom. One Semester Class, offered both semesters. Minimum 5 students.

This SAT/ACT class prepares students to perform well on both the SAT and ACT college entrance exams. We believe, as do many educators, that students should take both tests. Most colleges will accept either and students will sometimes score higher on one exam than the other. We use books by different publishers because we feel that they do the best job of preparing students for each test, respectively. This class covers all subject matter on these two exams (reading, math, english and science) as well as essay-writing and test-taking strategies.