• Art 1

    A beginning course designed to provide basic art experiences.  This introductory course in the fundamentals of art expression includes art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and studio art assignments in drawing, painting, and design, both two and three dimensional.  It is important that students who are interested in art take this course as soon as possible to qualify for advanced classes.

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  • Ceramics

    A class in which student makes objects of clay using various techniques.  Classes advance in skill level and technique according to the course level.

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  • Drama 1

    Drama 1 provides students with an opportunity to develop poise and personality by engaging in dramatic activities. The course includes studying dramatic literature as well as giving sound training in the techniques of good acting, listening and theatrical design.

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  • Drama 2, 3, 4

    Prerequisite(s): Drama 1 or instructor's approval. At AHS, Drama 2 and 3 or instructor’s approval for Drama 3 and 4. These courses are open to students who show promise of further improvement in their dramatic ability. In these courses more extensive reading of plays is done, and play production is practiced. In addition to the regular class schedule, the class has extra-curricular requirements, especially during all-school play productions.

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  • Aeolian Choir

    Prerequisite(s): Open to all students who have a vocal range from middle C and above. Continued participation may be granted upon approval of instructor. Members of Aeolian Choir will study beginning levelchoral music in one to three parts. Vocal tone production and music literacy are emphasized. Performances include assemblies, concerts and festivals. This group might participate in assemblies or music events as determined by site. It is a preparatory class for the advanced performing groups in Choral Music.

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  • Men's Glee

    Prerequisite(s): This class is open to all students who have vocal ranges in the bass clef. This class is preparatory for other advanced choral groups. Continued participation may be granted upon approval of instructor. The members of this singing group will study beginning choral music in one to three parts. Vocal tone production and music literacy is emphasized. Performances include assemblies, programs, and musical festivals.

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  • Acappella Choir

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to this group is granted only by the instructor. At least one year of previous choir experience is preferred. A Cappella Choir is the intermediate vocal ensemble of the Choral Department. Its repertoire includes intermediate choral literature from two to four parts.  There are performances and rehearsals that take place after school hours. Performances include assemblies, festivals, and several concerts.

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  • Chamber Choir

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to this group is granted by the instructor only. At least one year of previous choir experience is preferred. The choir is the major performing ensemble of the Choral Department. Its repertoire includes all advanced vocal material, including four-part music. This choir is a performing group both for the school and the community. This group has many extra-curricular activities including regular and individual practices after school hours and numerous social events. Performances include assemblies, festivals, and several concerts.

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  • Viking Regiment/ Senior Band

    Prerequisite(s): Spring auditions, attendance at Summer Band Camp, along with permission of instructor. Although this course meets on a regular class schedule, it has extracurricular activities that require after-school time. Individual and group practices before or after school are scheduled. Performance is essential. Attendance to rehearsal and performance is required.

    Class instruction includes basic fundamentals of note reading and instrumental techniques; also a small amount of music theory is gradually introduced. 

    Fall Semester consists of marching season, wherein the Viking Regiment performs at MVHS football games and partakes in a competitive parade season.

    Spring Semester consists of concert band season, wherein the fundamentals of concert music are covered and the Viking Regiment partakes in a competitive concert competition season.

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  • Color Guard- Auxiliary Band

    This class is for members of  FLAGS, TALL FLAGS, DRILL TEAM, MAJORETTES, SOLO TWIRLER, DRUM MAJORS, BANNERS,  and/or RIFLES. Each group is required to perform with the band at football games and/or parades, and must perform individually at pep rallies, competitions, and other special occasions. After school rehearsals will be scheduled and these students will be required to attend all activities.

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