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Fine Arts Classes

In the junior high, students are given the opportunity to explore the arts in an introductory way. They will have drama and visual art on Wednesdays for one semester each and music throughout the normal week days. Students have the option to choose either a vocal or instrumental class, Please see the course descriptions for more details.

In the senior high, students can choose from a variety of arts classes:

  • Dance: Hip Hop
  • Drama
  • FRCS Singers (no audition required; offered 7th hour and Wednesdays)
  • *FRCS Vocal Ensemble
  • Guitar (basic and advanced)
  • Instrumental Music
  • Karate
  • Photography
  • Video Production
  • Visual Art
  • *Vocal Tech (Advanced)
  • Yearbook

*These require audition/interview

The musical and dance groups will perform in several concerts throughout the year and the visual arts will be displayed during the concerts.

Fine Arts Extracurricular Opportunities for Students

Fall Play

The cast is limited to high school students. Junior high students are invited to assist on stage/tech crew and production teams (costumes, props, set design and construction, etc.). Auditions are held early September and the show is performed late November.

Plays:

Spring Musical

The cast is open to junior and senior high students. Auditions are held mid-January and the performances are in the middle of April. There are also many opportunities to be on stage/tech crew and assist on a production team (costumes, props, set design and construction, etc.).

Musicals:

Drama Club

Our Drama Club is a member of the International Thespian Society, Troupe 6936. Officers are elected each year to serve as the leaders. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoons of each month during the club hour after school in the Fine Arts Center. Drama Club is open to students grades 7-12.

Students will plan Drama events and productions throughout the year, such as the Fall Play, Spring Musical, Student Talent Show, Drama Day Camp, Academy Awards, etc. They will also help plan and facilitate the other arts events throughout the year. The Drama Club also runs the Drama Day Camp for elementary students in October. Once a month, a particular topic will be taught in the club such as acting skills, tips for auditions, tech skills, makeup, etc. Depending on the student’s area of interest, they will be given the opportunity to design posters, t-shirts, programs, decorations, costumes, and learn tech skills such as lights and sound.

Drama Club is a great way for students to get involved and learn leadership skills in the planning of our school productions, events and anything related to the arts. Students have the opportunity to use their technical skills, artistic talents, and musical and dramatic gifts as they learn, grow, and work together to create a thriving performing and visual arts experience.

Drama Thespian Conference

The state conference is held annually downtown over a weekend. This academic year it is December 8-10, 2011. The conference offers many workshops relating to all aspects of drama, performances by other high school students, and the opportunity to compete in many different categories. The cost to attend the conference is $150 which includes conference registration, hotel, and transportation. Registration is processed in late October.

Praise and Worship Team

The purpose of the Praise and Worship Team is for students to grow in their own worship of God individually and as part of a team that will lead worship during weekly chapels at FRCS. Students will have the opportunity to orchestrate a purposeful musical set that corresponds with the theme of each chapel throughout the year. The students will learn and play a variety of musical styles and selections. Emphasis will be placed on learning to play with sensitivity to the lyrics and variation of the dynamics, tempo and vocal/instrumental arrangements within the music. Technical aspects of praise and worship will also be practiced such as the audio mixing, sound reinforcement and computer presentations.

The spiritual component of our team will be a main emphasis and various aspects of worship will be studied throughout the year along with designated times for prayer. Students who make a commitment to the team will be expected to attend regular rehearsals at a designated time each week outside of school hours. It may vary for each person depending on their role. Students will also be expected to be responsible for their own music, instrument and helping the team with equipment tear down and set up as necessary.

The goal is to involve as many of our students as possible who are passionate about worship and committed to serving God in this way. Our desire is to develop a team of dedicated students who take this role seriously, have a passion for worship, serving God and others, and are willing to put in time and commitment to excellence musically. Rather than simply selecting enough students to cover each position, we have made it open to those who have a heart for worship and musical skill, realizing however that we will have too many to lead each week. This way we will grow the team in experience and skill and also prepare the younger ones who will be the leaders eventually. Everyone will have a role on the team and while they may be involved at different levels due to ability, leadership gifts, age, and availability—their presence and involvement is so important and vital to the spiritual life of our school.

Tech Team

This is designed for those students who wish to be involved in tech support or stage management throughout the school year for chapels, productions and arts events. Training will occur throughout the year on the light and sound board. For more information, or to be involved, please see Mrs. Sutherland.