Performing Arts
Music
Instrumental & Chamber Ensembles
Whether they are new to their band and orchestra instruments or advanced musicians, Stargate students perform in at least three concerts each year. In addition to developing musical skills, they learn to audition and to work in a variety of ensemble groups, tackling both traditional and contemporary musical pieces. As their skills and confidence grow, many Stargate musicians have excelled at All State, Westerns, CHSAA solo, CU Honor Band and other competitive festivals / extra curricular ensembles
Musical Composition & Music Theory
Compose. Perform. Conduct. Students ground themselves in the fundamentals of music, rhythm, melody, harmony, musical analysis and form. And they create their own pieces. Their compositional process includes basic orchestration of instruments; setting poetry/writing to music; studying existing pieces of music; and implementing music theory to add structure to their pieces. Students are expected to perform on their instrument of choice.
Choir & Concert Choir
Students learn vocal techniques, music fundamentals and choral musicianship, performing in at least 2 concerts per semester, including school concerts, festivals and competitions.
Rock Band & The Business of Music
In Rock Band, students work in small groups to develop musicianship and learn to work cooperatively with others. They perform at least once each semester. In Applied Music, students learn the business of music, including how to schedule performances; how to use websites and social media appropriately; how to use basic sound equipment and recording software; and how to be marketable as a musician.
Dramatic Arts
Theatre / Performing Arts
Comedies. Dramas. Musicals. One-Act Plays. Shakespeare. Stargate students take the lead on stage and behind the scenes, working as directors, set designers, lighting and sound techs, make-up artists, costume designers, actors and more. Students learn about character and scene development, interpretation of performances, literal and interpretive readings, writing (both essays and scripts), set/costume design, and critical analysis/evaluation. In developing the skills necessary for theatrical productions, students also learn self-confidence, flexibility and problem solving, creativity and imagination, teamwork, physical/mental preparation and concentration. Check out current and past productions.
Video & Film Production
Students write, produce and edit in Video and Film class. Students are responsible for planning, directing, performing, handling technical equipment, and employing technical knowledge. They analyze film, video and television, studying texts, exploring film history, debating theory and working to develop technical skills in writing, lighting, shooting, editing, scoring, production and finalizing film projects.
Elementary Music Program
Stargate's K-5 Music classes are a place for students to explore singing, playing instruments, movement, music theory and improvisation. Students also learn the elements of music, vocal and instrumental technique and the periods of music history. Students are given a chance to perform in a Trimester concert.
