Web viewBCA is open to all rising 9th grade students in Berkeley County School District. These students should be gifted in one of our seven disciplines (Theatre, Visual Arts

Berkeley Center for the ArtsStudent Handbook

&Program of Study

GCHS Head Principal: Jimmy HuskeyProgram Director: LaTanya ButlerGuidance Counselor: Jayne Board

Administrative Assistant: Paige Fender1137 Redbank Road

Goose Creek, SC 29445843-553-5300

Table of Contents

BCA Handbook BCA Mission Statement ……………………………………………………………………………………….3Application and Audition Process ………………………………………………………………………..3Criteria to Maintain Enrollment …………………………………………………………………………..4Academic Probation …………………………………………………………………………………………….4 Artistic Probation …………………………………………………………………………………………………4BCA Certificate …………………………………………………………………………………………………….4Rehearsal Attendance Policy ……………………………………………………………………………….5Performance Attendance Policy ………………………………………………………………………....5BCA Department Grade Weights …………………………………………………………………………6Dress Code ….………………………………………………………………………………………………………6Fees …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6

BCA Program of StudyVisual Arts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………7Creative Writing …………………………………………………………………………………………………..9Dance ………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………….. 11Theater ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12Voice ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14Strings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16Wind and Percussion …………………………………………………………………………………………18BCA Graduation Checklist ………………………………………………………………………………….21

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BCA Mission StatementWe provide students with a solid foundation in a chosen fine arts discipline

through studio classes taught by professional arts educators. It is our goal to prepare students for various post-secondary and pre-professional pursuits in their

art area major.

Application and Audition ProcedureBCA is open to all rising 9th grade students in Berkeley County School District. These students should be gifted in one of our seven disciplines (Theatre, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Voice/Chorus, Strings, and Winds & Percussion). BCA also accepts students in their sophomore year on a case by case basis. Sophomore students must be selected by their teacher and approved by the program director and guidance counselor. Students interested in attending BCA must first complete the current application packet. Students must include their personal information, two teacher provided letters of recommendation, a current picture, and a personal statement. Based upon the student major, he or she may be required to include additional information. Students intending to attend the large spring audition must have their audition packet completed and submitted by the designated deadline. After completing their application packet, students must prepare to attend spring auditions. Upon submitting a completed application packet students will be mailed an audition date and time. Students who are unable to attend the spring audition for a valid reason, may arrange a private audition with the teacher of their major. Though BCA operates on a rolling audition process, additional auditions after the spring audition are contingent upon space and availability only. Upon arriving at their auditions, students will be judged on a variety of criteria including ability and professionalism. Student should plan to speak about their experiences and goals relating to the art of their choice. In addition, many students will be asked to perform a selected piece or complete a particular task. After completing their audition, students will be notified as to the status of their admission within 2 weeks.

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Criteria to Maintain EnrollmentIn order to remain in good standing at BCA, students must obtain six credits during each academic year. In addition, students must have an 80 average or higher in their art area major at the end of each academic year. Students who are unable to maintain BCA enrollment criteria will be subject to academic and/or artistic probation, or removal from the program. All decisions related to enrollment status are made by the program director and the GCHS head principal.

Academic ProbationAt the conclusion of each academic year, BCA students who have not obtained 6 credits, will be placed on academic probation. These students will each be assigned a mentor teacher who will monitor their academic progress for the fall semester of the next academic year. The mentor teacher will develop an intervention plan with the student that is to be submitted to the school administration. At the conclusion of the first semester, students will interview with the program director for removal from probationary status in order to remain in BCA.

Artistic ProbationAt the conclusion of each quarter, students who earn a grade of 80 or lower in any of their art area major classes will be placed on artistic probation. Students will be required to raise their grade over the next quarter or their probation will continue for the remainder of the school year. Students who remain on artistic probation for the remainder of the year will be assigned a mentor who will create an intervention plan. At the conclusion of the school year, these students will be interviewed by both the program director and their art major teachers to determine whether they will be allowed to remain in BCA for the next school year.

BCA CertificateIn order to receive a BCA Certificate of Completion, students must complete 6 courses in their art major by the end of their senior year. In addition, students must successfully complete their senior thesis/recital. Completing the BCA program represents the student’s willingness and ability to exceed expectations of the South Carolina High School diploma. In addition, these students have accomplished mastery of the expectations for secondary education as it pertains to his or her discipline.

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Rehearsal Attendance PolicyIn order to ensure student mastery of their discipline, rehearsing with instructors present is absolutely essential. Instructor led rehearsals ensure that students are developing proper technique and are working to develop good habits that will lead to mastery of their discipline. To that end, students will be issued a rehearsal schedule at the beginning of each quarter. Rehearsals not attended will result in a grade deduction. Students must attend at least 80% of all instructor led rehearsals. 20% of rehearsals not attended can be excused using a legitimate excuse and an alternate assignment. In order to be excused from rehearsals, students must give prior notice and supply an excuse (such as a doctors note) to their instructor upon return. In preparation for the annual BCA Showcase, students must attend 100% of director scheduled performances. This policy is in place to ensure that BCA students continue to develop superior artistic talent. It is the goal of BCA that our students are capable of performing on a post-secondary level upon graduation. In addition, rehearsal attendance is essential to ensure that public performances are reflective of the standards and expectations of BCA. To that end, if a student is consistently unable to attend instructor led rehearsals, he or she may be placed in regular art electives.

Performance Attendance PolicyOne of the major goals of BCA is to ensure that students develop superior talent in their major area of fine arts. Displaying this talent through public performances is essential to BCA recruitment and retention. Teachers will issue performance schedules at the beginning of each semester. Student’s attendance at all performances is absolutely mandatory. Failure to attend a performance will result in a zero performance grade. Teachers are not mandated to provide students with alternate assignments for failure to attend a performance. Performances are 40% of students overall grade.

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BCA Department Grade Weights

BCA teachers use department grade weights. Each teacher is expected to adhere to these overall department weights for grading, however teachers are free to create sub-categories for each area. Teachers are not allowed to weigh any area higher than the percentages listed below and no assignment can be classified in multiple areas.

Classwork / Participation 40% Test / Performances 40% Preparation / Homework / Rehearsals 20%

Dress Code PolicyIn order to ensure that all BCA programs maintain the highest standard of professionalism, many art area majors have instituted rehearsal and/or performance dress codes. Students in each art area will be held accountable for adhering to dress codes established by their program instructor.

FeesIn an effort to make certain that all BCA students are able to fulfill the basic requirements needed to be successful in their art major, all BCA programs assess their students a minimal fee. Program fees and deadlines for payment are outlined in each discipline’s course syllabus. Each BCA student should receive a syllabus at orientation or at the beginning of each school year.

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BCA Program of StudyThe BCA program of study is designed to provide students with options that will allow them to refine their skills in a specific area of their art major. Courses offered in the BCA program are tailored to student’s specific interests, allowing them to be fully engaged in the pursuit of the mastery of their craft. In order to be considered a BCA completer, students must successfully complete 6 BCA courses by the end of their senior year. All 9th grade students are mandated to take the same entry level courses, however students in grades 10th – 12th will be allowed to sit down with the BCA guidance counselor to select courses that are specific to their particular area of interest. During their senior year, all BCA students will be working toward the completion of their senior thesis, despite their course load. These students will work with the teacher of their art major to select and design a senior thesis.

BCA Visual Arts Program of Study

Grade

Course Description Prerequisite Credits

9th Foundations of 2D Design

This class is designed to expand the skills of students as an artist using a

variety of drawing and painting techniques. The class will have an emphasis on quality of work and

learning to critique your own work as well as others. Students will be

encouraged to begin to develop their own style and unique perspective of art through various projects and exercises.

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9th Foundations of 3D Design

This is a foundations course which defines and explores the base elements and principals of three-dimensional art. Students will begin an exploration of sculptural form using traditional and

contemporary materials and techniques in problems involving figurative and

non-figurative and environmental space issues. Students will gain knowledge of

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design through art history, art aesthetics, art criticism, and art production.

Information notebooks and photo-folios of student work are required.

10th Intermediate 3D Design

This is an advanced foundations course that will continue to define and explore base elements and principles of three-

dimensional art. Students will continue to explore sculptural form using

traditional and contemporary materials and techniques in problems involving

figurative and non-figurative and environmental space issues. Information notebooks and photo-folios of student

work are required.

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10th Paint/ Drawing

Painting will focus on numerous media such as tempera, watercolor, acrylic, and

oils. Significant artists and trends in painting will be explored, and students will develop interpretive and technical

skills. Drawing will extend the student’s drawing abilities by delving further into

perspective, figure drawing, portrait drawing, still life, and landscape.



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11th Advanced 3D Design

This is a third year advanced foundations course that will continue to

define and explore the base elements and principles of three-dimensional art.

Students will continue an exploration of sculptural form using traditional and

contemporary materials and techniques in problems involving figurative and

non-figurative and environmental space issues honing and refining their

techniques and concepts. A concentrated exposure to traditional techniques in the uses of plaster, stone, and modeling clay will again be a mainstay to the course.

Found objects and self-chosen experimental materials will be revisited

in the later section sequence with an emphasis on form and function. Students will gain knowledge of design through art history, art aesthetics, art criticism,

and art production. Information notebooks and portfolios of student work

are a main component to the grading requirement.

-Foundations of 3D Design

-Intermediate 3D Design

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11th Art 3 Honors Art III is offered to the serious art student. It allows the student to become

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selective in his/her choice of media-painting, sculpture, printmaking,

drawing, and fine crafts.

9th and 10th

grade BCA art courses.

-Foundations 2D Design

-Paint/Drawing 12th Art 4 Studio

Art HonorsArt Studio prepares the highly motivated and experienced art student for the rigors of the AP Art course. Students will draw

observationally, strengthen creative thinking, and explore traditional themes

and experimental techniques. Along with art production, students will study artists

and art movements and delve into aesthetics and art criticism. In addition, students will learn to prepare a portfolio

for college review or scholarship competition. Admission into the AP Art

course second term will be based on performance and dedication in this

prerequisite course.

-Successful completion of 9th – 11th grade

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12th Art 4 Studio AP

Students will produce a minimum of 24 works that satisfy the requirements of Quality, concentration and the Breadth

section of the Advanced Placement Studio Art portfolio addressing two-

dimensional (2-D) design issues. For this portfolio, students are asked to

demonstrate mastery of 2-D design through any two-dimensional medium or

process, including, but not limited to, graphic design, digital imaging,

photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, fashion design, fashion

illustration, painting and printmaking.

-Successful completion of 9th – 11th grade

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BCA Creative Writing Program of Study

Grade Course Description Prerequisite Credits9th BCA Creative

Writing 1This course provides an introduction to the writing process, poetry, fiction, non-

fiction, and other genres of writing. There is a portfolio requirement for this

course.

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9th BCA Creative Writing 2

This intermediate level course continues work on poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and

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other genres. Students begin the workshop process and reading to write. There is a portfolio requirement for this

course.

acceptance.

10th Fiction Writing 1

This course is designed to enhance the beginning writer’s knowledge of the

craft, style, voice, and artistic discipline required with creating the short story and

other pieces of fiction. A number of works will be read throughout the semester, introducing students to a

number of prolific American writers from this generation, and of those past,

grossing genre, gender, and culture. Analytical response papers and

workshops discussing each author’s unique style, craft, diction, and narrative voice will serve as the basis for the class.

A student portfolio is required.

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10th Poetry Writing

This course is designed to develop poetry writing skills, as well as creative

and critical understanding of poetic discipline. Students will read from a

variety of poets from around the globe, both past and present, and from a variety of genres, including sonnet, epic, lyric,

romance, tragedy, satire, and comedy. A student portfolio is required.



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11th Advance Fiction

Writing 2

This course is designed to further enhance the writer’s knowledge of the

craft, style, voice, and artistic discipline required with creating the short story and

other pieces of fiction. A number of works will be read throughout the semester, introducing students to a number of prolific writers from this

generation, and of those past, crossing genre, gender, and culture. Analytical

response papers and workshops discussing each other’s unique style,

craft, diction, narrative voice, and integral aspects of constructing the short story will be used in the class. A student

portfolio is required.



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11th Advance Poetry

Writing 2

This course is designed to continue to develop student’s poetry writing skills,

as well as the creative and critical under-standing of poetic discipline, in a more rigorous and challenging environment.

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poets from around the globe, while focusing mainly on contemporary poets

and their various styles, forms, and current trends. Stream of consciousness,

free verse, and spoken word, among other modern trends in poetry will be

looked at closely. A student portfolio is required.

-Poetry Writing 1

12th Technology Writing Honors

This unique course will combine the art of creative writing and modern

technology. Students will create audio-CDs, publish material via Windows

Movie Maker, design a personal web page showcasing completed works, produce pieces through photo story, workshop peer works and published works through an interactive online

program, as well as with other technological advances that can enhance

writing.

-Successful completion of 9th – 11th grade BCA creative

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12th Writing for Publication

Honors

This course provides opportunities for students to work with raising funds,

editing, revising, publishing, advertising, and selling the GCH literary arts

magazine, DESK GUM, as well as other student-generated publications (a magazine of strictly BCA works). Students will engage in seeking

publication for personal works, comet in various local, state, and national writing

competitions, including the four-year personal journal documenting the “high

school experience”.

-Successful completion of 9th – 11th grade BCA creative

writing courses.

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BCA Dance Program of Study

Grade Course Description Prerequisite Credits9th Dance

Theory IFreshman will study the history and

culture of dance, the origination of dance forms, healthful living, and dance

motion.

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9th Dance 1 This course is designed to allow students to experience Ailey, Duncan, Graham, jazz, and hip hop techniques; create a

dance based on a universal theme; view dance as a tool in rite of passage; use gestures and pedestrian movement to

create dance.

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10th Dance Theory 2

Sophomores will study the history and culture of dance, the origination of dance

forms, healthful living, and dance notation. They

will also study the science of dance and the body with a focus on preparing the

body for class during warm up.

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-Dance Theory I

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10th Dance 2 This course is designed to allow students to experience an in-depth study of the African American influence on dance, especially theater forms; experience

Horton and Denishawn techniques and understand their connections to modern

dance; view and experience Romanticism in ballet technique; explore dance in media; and use

partnering in choreography.

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11th Dance 3 Honors

This course is designed to allow students to understand the Neoclassical

movement in ballet; be able to explain the Russian influence on American

ballet; compare and contrast traditional and contemporary ballet choreographers; experience and create dances with social themes; learn about dance injuries and

the appropriate therapies.

-Dance I -Dance Theory I

-Dance 2-Dance Theory

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12th Dance 4 Honors

This combination of courses is designed to provide students with experiences Tharp technique and choreographic

style, Repertory Etudes, dance notation, the auditioning application and process.

A senior thesis is required for completion.

-Dance I -Dance Theory I

-Dance 2-Dance Theory

2 -Dance 3 Honors

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BCA Theater Program of Study

Grade Course Description Prerequisite Credits9th History/

Development of Theater

This course is designed to provide a foundation of basic knowledge in

theatrical knowledge for the purpose of applying it to future studies.

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9th Play Analysis This course will focus on breaking down and analyzing theatrical texts from a variety of viewpoints (i.e. the actor, the director, the designer, etc.)

for the purpose of applying it to future studies. Students will assess each text

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in the proper historical content. 10th Fundamental

s of ActingThe course is designed towards the

student exploring the skills and rigor in becoming a professional actor.

Students have received instruction previously in basic script analysis

skills to utilize as an actor.

-History and Development of

Theatre-Play Analysis

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10th Fundamentals of Technical

Theater

This course is a curriculum geared towards the student exploring the skills

and rigor involved in becoming a profession-al technician.



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11th Auditions Techniques and Scene

Studies

This combination of courses is designed to provide students with experiences Tharp technique and

choreographic style, Repertory Etudes, dance notation, the auditioning

application and process. A senior thesis is required for completion.



-Fundamentals of Acting,

-Fundamentals of Technical

Theatre.

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11th Theater Production 1

Honors

This course is a curriculum geared towards the student exercising,

developing, and refining the skills involved in becoming a professional

performer.



-Fundamentals of Acting,


Theatre.

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11th Design Seminar and

Stagecraft Honors

This course is a curriculum geared towards the student exercising,

developing, and refining the skills involved in becoming a professional

technician.


Theater -Play Analysis


Theater -Fundamentals

of Acting

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12th Theater Production 2

Honors

This course is designed to encourage the student to begin post-secondary preparation for collegiate or career development utilizing the theatrical

skills and techniques cultivated in the BCA program. The curriculum allows

the student a final opportunity to develop new skills and techniques

before entering the university level of study or the professional world.


Theater -Play Analysis

-Fundamentals of Acting


Theater -Theatre

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Production I -Audition

Techniques -Design Seminar and Stagecraft

12th Senior Recital Performance

Honors


skills and techniques cultivated in the BCA program. The curriculum for this

course focuses on the student preparing a cumulative resume and

audition portfolio in the area of theatre performance.


Theater -Theatre



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12th Senior Recital Design Honors


skills and techniques cultivated in the BCA program. The curriculum for this

course focuses on the student preparing a cumulative resume and

audition portfolio in the area of theatre design.


Theater -Theatre



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BCA Voice Program of Study

Grade Course Description Prerequisite Credits9th Voice 1 Students will receive technical training

in the four basic principles of singing (respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation). Students will receive

instruction in performance etiquette, English and Italian diction, and career

choices. Participation in state and regional competitions may be

encouraged depending upon student readiness and vocal ability.

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9th Music History 1CP

This course is an introduction to the study of music history with focus on the

elements of music and their relationships, the musical

characteristics of representative works and composers, common musical forms

and genres of various western and nonwestern historical style periods, and

appropriate listening experiences.

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9th Piano Music Theory 1 CP

This course is a basic introduction to playing piano through music reading,

chords, rhythmic and written activities. It is designed for students with little or no piano experience. The curriculum

contains the development of beginning piano techniques and the fundamentals of music including basic hand position,

music reading skills of melodic and harmonic material, major scales, transposition, and harmonization including the I, IV, V7 chords.

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10th Voice 2 This course will continue the technical training of students as described in

Voice I. Students will receive in-depth instruction in performance etiquette; English, Italian, and German diction; and career choices. Participation in state and regional competitions is

encouraged and expected.

-Voice I CP -Music History I

CP -Piano

-Music Theory I CP

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10th Music History 2 CP

This course is an overview of the origins, major composers, and trends of Western Classical art music as well as an introduction to music as well as an

introduction to music from Antiquity to the Baroque Period.

Music History I CP

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10th Piano Music Theory 2 CP

This course is a continuation of Piano and Music Theory I with emphasis on elementary piano techniques including major and minor chord and five finger

patterns and sight reading. Students will learn to play the piano through music reading, chords, rhythmic and written

activities.

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CP

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11th Voice 3 Honors

This course will continue the technical training of students as described in

Voice I and II. Students will receive instruction in performance etiquette; English, Italian, German, and French

diction; and career choices. Students at this level are especially serious about pursuing further study in the field of

vocal music. Participation in state and regional competitions is encouraged

and expected.

-Voice I CP -Voice II CP

-Music History I CP

-Music History II CP

-Piano and Music Theory I

CP -Piano and

Music Theory II CP

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12th Voice 4 Honors

This course is designed for students at the advanced level of instruction in

English, Italian, German, and French

-Voice I CP -Voice II CP

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diction, performance etiquette, and career choices. Attention is focused on

college entrance and scholarship auditions. Students will prepare a final solo or duo recital, and are expected to participate in seminars, master classes,

and attend performances.

-Voice III Honors

-Music History I CP

-Music History II CP


CP -Piano and

Music Theory II CP

12th Music Theory CP

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of music theory. Basic studies in harmony, melody, rhythm,

ear training, and keyboard are covered.

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12th Music Theory AP

This course prepares students to recognize, understand, and describe the materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a musical

score. Aural, analytical, and compositional skills will be developed

using both listening and written exercises. Creativity is fostered through student-centered activities, which may

include harmonization of melody, composition of a bass line, or the

realization of figured-bass notation.



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BCA Strings Program of Study

Grade Course Description Prerequisite Credits9th Strings

Chamber Music 1 CP

Students will study the string performance with proficiency in two

octave major scales, an understanding of tone production, intonation and phrasing, ensemble performance

practices, fingerboard positions (1-4), and performance knowledge of

chamber works from the standard repertoire.

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appropriate listening experiences. 9th Piano and

Music Theory 1 CP


chords, rhythmic and written activities. It is designed for students with little or no piano experience. The curriculum

contains the development of beginning piano techniques and the fundamentals of music including basic hand position,


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10th Strings Chamber

Music 2 CP

Students will have met the objectives of Level I and will demonstrate

proficiency in performing three octave scales and arpeggios and perform chamber music from the standard

repertoire with special emphasis on the music of Mozart and Haydn.

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Music History 1 CP

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10th Piano and Music Theory

2 CP



activities.

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CP

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11th Strings Chamber Music 3 Honors

Students will have met the objectives of Level I and Level II and demonstrate


repertoire with special emphasis on the music of the Classical and Romantic

Period.


I and II Music -History I and II


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12th Stings Chamber 4

Honors

Students will have met the objectives of Level I, II, and III and demonstrate


repertoire with special emphasis on


I, II, and III, -Music History

I, II, and III, -Piano and

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American music and music of the 20th

century. Music Theory I,

II, and III 12th Music Theory

APThis course prepares students to

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BCA Wind and Percussion Program of Study

Grade Course Description Prerequisite Credits9th Wind and

Percussion Studies 1 CP

This course serves as the first course in a four-year, in-depth study of

performance on the student’s chosen instrument. The curriculum in this

course is designed to prepare students for acceptance into top level college and university instrumental music

programs by exposing them to rigorous training in technique, music reading and notation, musicality and artistry, basic conducting, and expressive solo

and chamber music performance.

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appropriate listening experiences.

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1 CP


chords, rhythmic and written activities. It is designed for students with little or

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no piano experience. The curriculum contains the development of beginning piano techniques and the fundamentals of music including basic hand position,


10th Wind and Percussion

Studies 2 CP

The curriculum in this course is designed to prepare students for

acceptance into top level college and university instrumental music programs by exposing them to rigorous training

in technique, music reading and notation, musicality and artistry, basic conducting, and expressive solo and

chamber music performance.

-Wind and Percussion

Studies I CP, -Music History I

CP, -Piano and

Music Theory I CP

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Music History 1 CP

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2 CP



activities.

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CP

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11th Wind and Percussion Studies 3 Honors

The curriculum in this course is designed to prepare students for

acceptance into top level college and university instrumental music programs by exposing them to rigorous training

in technique, music reading and notation, musicality and artistry, basic conducting, and expressive solo and

chamber music performance. This class will culminate with a full student recital

which will last at least 30 minutes in length and will be accompanied by

piano or another approved ensemble.

-Wind and Percussion Studies I CP

and Wind and Percussion

Studies II CP, -Music History I CP and Mu-sic History II CP, -Piano and

Music Theory I CP and Piano

and Music Theory II CP

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12th Wind and Percussion Studies 4 Honors

This course is designed to prepare students for acceptance into top level college and university instrumental

music programs. It will focus on

-Wind and Percussion

Studies I CP, Wind and

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polishing tone quality, technique, and lyricism in the individual musician, as well as preparing audition materials for

post-secondary study. It will give students a great knowledge of the

standard repertoire on their instrument and a familiarity with the professionals

in their field. This course will culminate in a senior recital.

Percussion Studies II CP,

and Wind and Percussion Studies III Honors;

-Music History I CP, Music

History II CP, and Music History III Honors;

-Piano and Music Theory I CP, Piano and

Music Theory II CP, and Piano

and Music Theory III Honors

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12th Music Theory AP

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Graduation Checklist for BCA Students(24 Credits for SC Diploma / 6 BCA Credits for Certification of Completion)

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Requirement Semester

Course Pass Fail

English EnglishEnglishEnglishMath MathMathMath

Science (Biology 1)ScienceScience

US HistoryGovernment/Economics

Social StudiesPE/ROTC

Computer Science*Foreign Language/Career

Course**BCA Elective 1 BCA Elective 2BCA Elective 3BCA Elective 4BCA Elective 5BCA Elective 6

Elective 7/RetakeElective 8/RetakeElective 9/Retake

Elective 10/RetakeElective 11/RetakeElective 12/RetakeElective 13/RetakeElective 14/Retake

* Computer, Web Page, Programming, Digital Desktop, Graphic Communication** Any Computer, Business, Food, Family Life, or CTE course

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BCA Handbook Parent and Student Signature Page

In signing I hereby acknowledge that I have read the handbook and will abide by the policies and procedures set in place for Berkeley Center for the Arts (BCA) by Goose Creek High School administration and Berkeley County School District. I

am aware that violation of program policies and procedures can result in student dismissal from BCA and return to home school.

___________________________________________ _______________________Parent Name (Printed) Date

____________________________________________ _______________________Parent Signature Date

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Documents

Web viewBCA is open to all rising 9th grade students in Berkeley County School District. These students should be gifted in one of our seven disciplines (Theatre, Visual Arts