SJHHS Performing Arts Conservatory Welcome and Guidelines
The SJHHS Conservatory program, established by the Performing Arts department, provides an avenue for deeper artistic growth. It prepares students for future endeavors in collegiate, conservatory, or professional settings. The program honors committed students and challenges them to reach their full potential while still engaged in general arts classes.
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SJHHS Performing Arts Conservatory Welcome and Guidelines: Theatre Arts Conservatories Theatre Conservatory Musical Theatre Conservatory Technical Theatre Conservatory
What is Conservatory? The SJHHS Conservatory program was created by the Performing Arts department to: Provide an avenue that allows for deeper growth Instructs the students in a way that prepares them for collegiate, conservatory, or professional life after high school Honor the students who are committed to their specific craft Create a way to push students to their full potential while still having them enrolled in general arts classes.
Who is involved? Theatre Arts Ms. Beilstein- Director of Theatre Arts Dance Mrs. Calder Choral/Vocal Arts Mr. Ushino Instrumental Music Mr. McElroy
Who can be in Conservatory? Any interested student who conferences with the Focus Instructor in their selected Conservatory and it is decided that it is the right path for them.
What makes someone right for Conservatory? A student who wants to have a career in the arts A student who wants to be pushed further A student who wants to work past the normal school day workload A student with a positive attitude A student who excels in their craft, or wants to A student who is good at independently managing their goals.
What is required for Conservatory? Different Conservatories have different requirements due to the wide variety of skills necessary in each focus area. Think of it as selecting a Major of focus while you are here at SJHHS In school, there are minimal differences in classwork You will NOT be enrolled in a Conservatory class.
Class Requirements These are to be complete by the time you graduate They all must be taken at SJHHS. Only in extreme scheduling conflict circumstances will outside courses be accepted as a part of the Conservatory Curriculum These are approved on case by case basis.
Class Requirements (cont.) EACH Conservatory in the Theatre Arts are required to complete: Core focus classes (Acting, or Technical Theatre) Secondary focus classes (Classes that help support your core classes) Elective Arts classes (Music Theory, Art, Dance, Choir, Video Production, Guitar, Commercial Music)
Theatre Class Req. Core Classes 4 years of Acting: (Beginning, Advanced, Actor s Repertory) *You may repeat some levels Secondary Classes 1 year of Stagecraft 1 year of Dance or a Musical (movement is important!) Electives 2 years of Electives This can be more than one year of your secondary classes
Musical Theatre Req. Core Classes 4 years of Acting: (Beginning, Advanced, Actor s Repertory) *You may repeat some levels Secondary Classes 1 year of Choir 1 year of Dance Electives 2 years of Electives This can be more than one year of your secondary classes
Tech Theatre Req. Core Classes 1 year of Stagecraft 2 years of Theatrical Production Secondary Classes 1 of Theatre 1 of Video Production, 3D Model Making or Graphic Arts Electives 2 years of Electives This can be more than one year of your secondary classes
What else is required? Due to the fact that Conservatory does not require an audition to get it, a requirement to ensure the quality of the craft work is the : PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT This ensures that the student is performing at a level that will be successful once the student gets to a higher level of education or in the work industry
Production Req. Theatre Students must have completed by the time they graduate AT SJHHS: 3 semesters of Drama/Musical Comedy This needs to include the following role requirements: Major Role- 2 productions Main stage production role with a lead, supporting, or featured character Minor role- 3 productions Any role in a Main stage production Showcase role- 4 showcases In class Holiday Show Fullerton Showcase
Prod. Req. Musical Theatre Students must have completed by the time they graduate AT SJHHS: 3 semesters of Drama/Musical Comedy This needs to include the following role requirements: Major Role- 2 productions (1 of which is a Musical) Main stage production role with a lead, supporting, or featured character Minor role- 3 productions (2 of which are a Musical) Any role in a Main stage production Showcase role- 4 showcases In class Holiday Show Fullerton Showcase
Prod. Req Technical Theatre Production Lead on 6 productions before graduation Any of the design areas (3 of which are in area of focus) Submission of work into at LEAST 4 festivals CETA, Fullerton, Cappies, Scholarships etc. Run crew for at LEAST 4 outside productions This could include dance, choir, instrumental, theatre events, or outside theatre companies.
What else? Additionally each Conservatory member is required to participate in: 4 Juries Final assessment at the end of each year Summative performance in front of a panel Each Conservatory member is required to view: 2 professional shows a semester (college of above) Each with a write-up critique Each Conservatory member is required to Attend: 2 outside auditions a year Each with a write-up reflection
Differences in Expectations In Class You will be graded on a more highly structured rubric for better feedback to push your performance At Auditions You will be expected to submit your headshot and updated resume This is for practice Optional Workshops It is expected all conservatory students to attend free optional workshops Ms. B provides in their area of focus.
Odds and Ends GPA Requirement: Students are expected to receive A s in all core academy classes A B is allowed in AP Music Theory Students must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 Students are expected to be an active member of the: Trapdoor Theatre Company AND/OR the International Thespian Society
Portfolios 1- 3 inch binder Serves as a summative 4-year assessment Included: Examples of work Rubrics from performance or adjudication Self-reflections Jury feedback Monologue or Scene copies Any work relevant to your area of focus Headshot/Resume Copy Table of Contents Dividers separated by year Proof of academic completion of classes Checklist
