Music

The music course is designed for the sixth grade student with little or no experience in music. Students learn basic music knowledge; which permits them to read music, identify pitches and rhythms, and participate in group singing and playing of instruments. The students perform various songs with hand bells and rhythm instruments. The students are also exposed to various composers, literature, and history important to the music we hear and learn. Students should be able to sight-read music and identify the basic components of music. Hopefully, these students will go on to participate in the Honors Chorus.

Chorus/Mixed Chorus

The choral program is vital at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School. Students who participate in the program will be able to read music, or at least be able to match pitch and sing their part. Students are auditioned and placed in an honors mixed ensemble, boy’s choir or girl’s choir. Students in the choral program perform December and May concerts. Students are encouraged to audition and participate in a chorus.

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre is offered to students in grades seven and eight. The course is designed to introduce the world of music theatre through hands-on practice. History, traditions, and standards will be examined through listening, viewing, and performance assignments. The students will have the chance to perform a musical review that will showcase the material presented and learned.

Drama

Drama is designed to introduce various thespian techniques. Students will be exposed to both formal and informal genres. This course is available to 7th and 8th grade students.

Public Speaking

Public Speaking is designed to introduce students in the techniques of succinctly organizing verbal communications. Students will learn to prepare and deliver short monologues as well as learn how to evaluate performance in order to become a better speaker. This course is available to 7th grade students.