Huntsville City Schools Magnet Program for Creative and Performing Arts

HUNTSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS' MAGNET PROGRAM

FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Located at Lee High School

The secondary Magnet Program is established to provide students unique opportunities in the fine arts, as well as a program in pre-engineering. It offers excellent preparation for college, professional training, and an opportunity for individual creativity. It allows students to have hands-on experience through university, business, and community partnerships. It teaches analytical resolution of problems and practical application of theoretical concepts. Creative opportunities are available for interrelating all disciplines of the performing arts.

CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET PROGRAMS offered:

CREATIVE WRITING - Writing in a variety of modes; using computers for word processing and desktop publishing; learning writing as a craft, working on the literary magazine, collaborating in a cine-poem, and writing competitions.

DANCE - Basic dance and body conditioning techniques, classical ballet, jazz, improvisation, composition, dance history, choreography, and nutrition.

DRAMA - Acting, theater history, theater literature, set and costume construction, video/camera work, and competition.

ORCHESTRA - String, wind, and percussion technique for the aspiring orchestra member, includes fundamentals of music theory, repertoire, and large and small group participation.

PHOTOGRAPHY - Black and white photography and developing, studio photography, basic video production, dubbing, and editing.

TECHNICAL THEATER PRODUCTION - Combines the study of lighting, sound, costume, and set design with the practical knowledge for execution. Students have many opportunities to perform in and support many school and community activities.

VISUAL ART - Fundamental art, two-dimensional drawing, painting, sculpture, computer-aided design, and art history.

VOCAL MUSIC - Solo vocal technique, fundamentals of music theory, basic keyboard, sight singing, ear training, repertoire, and large and small group participation. Frequent performance opportunities.

Huntsville City Schools' Magnet Program for the Creative and Performing Arts, located at Lee High School, is right for your child because...

• Your child will receive an excellent education in a pleasant atmosphere that fosters growth and acceptance.

• Your child will be encouraged to achieve excellence in every facet of his or her academic and extra-curricular life.

• Your child will be shown the importance of life-long learning through life's experiences and continued education.

• Your child will be encouraged to develop his or her potential in talents, leadership and learning.

• Your child will be nourished in an inclusive, disciplined atmosphere and equipped to make the transition to post-high school opportunities.

Who May Attend the Magnet Programs?

Any student entering, or already enrolled in the Huntsville City Schools, grades 9-12, is eligible to apply for the Magnet for Creative and Performing Arts or Pre-Engineering Magnet Programs. Selection is based upon an interview or an audition with the teacher and specific racial and school zone guidelines.

How to Apply?

Obtain an application from the Lee High School office, the Central Office of the Board of Education, any middle or high school guidance office, or click here to print out your own application (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).

Who to Contact:

Huntsville City Schools'
Magnet for the Creative and Performing Arts and Pre-engineering Programs
Located at Lee High School
606 Forrest Circle
Huntsville, Alabama 35811
Telephone: (256) 428-8150 ext. 179
Director, Magnet Programs:
Ms. Vivienne Atkins, vatkins@hsv.k12.al.us

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