Performing Arts

Performing Arts

Kendra Kaufman - Drama Class

  • 7th and 8th mixed ability.
  • Semester long class.
  • No prior knowledge/experience is necessary. 
  • Can be taken in 7th and 8th grade.
  • In class performances only. 
  • Drama class is a judge-free zone and inclusive environment. Students will become more prepared for presentations/performances after taking Drama class.
  • Students matriculate into Theatre 1 & 2, Tech Theatre 1, and Broadway Dance 1.
  • Optional After School Activities: Fall and Spring Play. Drama Club. 

Jay McGuffin - String Orchestra 

  • 7th and 8th grade mixed ability
  • Must have at least one year experience on a string instrument
  • Year long class.
  • Required evening performances

Brenda Romanello - Concert Band, Concert Choir, Beginning Guitar, World Music

Concert Band

  • 7th and 8th grade mixed ability
  • Must have at least one year experience on a concert band instrument
  • Year long class
  • Required evening performances.
  • Students matriculate into Symphonic Band at Castle View.

Concert Choir

  • 7th and 8th grade mixed ability
  • No prior knowledge required.
  • Year long class
  • Required evening performances.
  • Students matriculate into Saber Singers and Saber 8 at Castle View.

Beginning Guitar

  • Beginning class
  • No experience required
  • 7th and 8th grade mixed ability
  • Semester only class
  • May take only once in the two years.
  • In class performances 
  • Students matriculate into Guitar I at Castle View.

World Music Drumming

  • Beginning class
  • No experience required
  • 7th and 8th grade mixed ability
  • Semester only class
  • May take only once in the two years. 
  • Music from cultures with drumming heritage.
  • Required evening performances.
  • Students matriculate into Percussion Tech at Castle View.