Performing Arts

Course descriptions for all Performing Arts courses are listed in the ​Program of Studies.  Smoky Hill offers courses in the following areas: 

Band

• Strives to maintain a balanced program in all facets of music education and the development of each musician.
• Opportunities to play in one of three concert ensembles, one jazz ensemble and one percussion class.
• Opportunities to participate in marching band, pep band, pit orchestra and other outside chamber music ensembles.

Choir

• Offers multiple choir ensembles for students of all experience levels, from beginning to advanced.
• Provides opportunities to perform at school concerts, community events, and festivals.
• Helps students develop vocal technique, music literacy, and ensemble skills while fostering creativity and confidence.

Dance

• ​Offers several levels from beginner to advanced.  All classes are assigned as PE credits, advanced level courses have the choice of being PE or Fine Arts credit
• Research shows those who study dance score higher on measures of creative thinking, originality and abstract thought. 

Orchestra

• Orchestra consists of a comprehensive performance-based curriculum. Uses traditional and standard repertoire to teach technique, musicality and music theory.
• Consists of three orchestras: String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra which perform at least four times per year.  An extra-curricular String Quintet club meets after school. 

Theatre

• Drama program strives to give students an opportunity to learn about and excel in the art or practice of producing dramatic works.
• Four levels of theatre classes, including IB Theater and Technical Theater
• With five all-school productions annually, most students should be able to fill their dramatic interests.