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Students can participate in any of the school’s four
magnet tracks. One of the magnet tracks is the School of Performing Arts, which offers courses in musical theater, drama, chorus, dance, orchestra, and band.
Students also have an opportunity to explore their artistic side in the visual arts program offered at McNair. Daily dance classes, exploring the genres
of jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip-hop and musical theatre
style dancing, are offered in our new dance studio with sprung wood floor and mirrors. To augment their learning, student dancers are also encouraged to audition
for the McNair Performing Dance Company. In Drama classes,
students learn acting technique, different styles of acting
and how to write their own sketches. Musical Theater students
perform in the year-end spring musical or may choose to participate
behind the scenes with recently-purchased theatrical equipment
such as costumes, show bills, instruments, trusses and lighting.
Piano/Keyboarding, band and orchestra also form the performing
arts program. Students in orchestra receive expert instruction
from a strings consultant who visits weekly. |
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McNair is very proud and excited to open up its brand new, technologically advanced performing arts building. Come share our amazement as we kick of the 2007 - 2008 performance schedule with "School House Rock Jr." |
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At McNair we bring in professional artists several times a year to expose our students to a variety of the arts. 
Step Afrika
They were Great! |
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Band and Orchestra
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Band classes are divided into two levels at McNair.
Beginning Band is for students who have never played an instrument
or want to change to another instrument.
Band students who have completed the basics of an instrument
will be permitted to enroll in the Advanced Band. Advanced
Band meets daily and will perform many times during the school
year. Performances include a pep rally, school functions,
home basketball games, Holiday Parade, and various community
functions. There are also several opportunities for Advanced
Band Members to audition for special performance bands, All
County, All State, BYSO, and various community groups. |
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Orchestra Class is reserved for those students who were recommended to continue
Orchestra or a String Class from the Elementary Schools. Orchestra, like Advanced
Band, will meet everyday to prepare as a performing group. We have a part-time
string consultant, Kelly Gallman, who will assist in Orchestra and with performances.
Performances include school functions, holiday performances, and some community
events. There are also several opportunities for Orchestra students to audition
for "special performance orchestras" including All County, All State,
and Brevard Youth Symphony Orchestra. |
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Musical Theater, Drama, and Chorus
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In a very interactive classroom setting, students learn acting technique, different styles of acting, and how to write their own sketches. The students perform in school plays and do scenes for the drama festival. Auditions and rehearsals are held after school - a good time for the students to put to use all of the classroom technique they learn daily.
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Dance |
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Cassie Howley
Dance |
Students receive technical instruction in jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip-hop, and musical theatre style dancing. While not every genre of dance is for everyone, McNair tries to explore all aspects of dance so that we can better equip students to go out into the community and use their talents. Guest artists are brought in to assist in better equipping the students in their technique. Dance history and vocabulary is also used to teach the students about the world of dance.
All of our dance students have the honor of working with our professional dance consultant, Marty Eyster, Vice-President Artistic Director of Precision Contemporary Dance Company. Ms. Eyster works with the dancers approximately once a week in our brand new dance studio, fully equipped with sprung wood floors and wall to wall mirrors. |
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School House Rock Live! Jr.
November 28-29, and December 1, 2007
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Professional Dance Consultant
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Mrs. Marty Eyster, Vice President Artistic
Director of Precision Contemporary Dance Company.
 
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Drama
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"We the People"
McNair's Drama Department is proud to offer a look at our Constitution through this dramatic interpretation. Come be entertained and educated as our students examine one of the most influential documents of modern times.
Show Dates: March 3rd and 4th
Show Times: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Now - $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students
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Visual Arts
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Wade Ross
Fine Arts Teacher
321-633-3630 ext.5952
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This year your child will be learning the principles of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design as well as creating their own original works of art. In addition to classic drawing, painting, and sculpture I will be integrating some of the cultural arts from Central and South America, as well as Mediterranean. The art classes are also going to be involved in school drama productions and community activities by helping design, decorate, and paint props and sets for various functions. It is my hope for your child to understand the value of arts within the community, cultures, and be able to tie these ideas in to real world possibilities.
The art room needs supplies. If you have any of these regular household items, it would be appreciated if you would send these in with your child.
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Empty egg cartons |
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Plastic yogurt cups, with lids |
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Large plastic cups
(the kind that restaurants give away) |
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Any embellishments: beads, feathers, scraps of fabric, sequins and yarn |
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Magazines |
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Used button down shirts (to protect clothing) |
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Plastic microwave dinner trays |
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Matte board |
Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding our fine arts program
or if you are in the art profession, and would like to volunteer your time to
speak with some of my classes.
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School
Board Art Show 2007
2nd Place in 3-D Art
Mia Tamir- 7th Grade
Sample Student Works
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Band
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| November 6, 2007 |
Solo and Ensemble Contest at Jefferson Middle School |
| January 9 - 12, 2008 |
All State Competition |
| January 16 - 19, 2008 |
All County Rehearsal |
| January 24 - 26, 2008 |
All County Competition |
| March 18 - 19, 2008 |
Band Contest |
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Orchestra
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October 29, 2007
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"Pre-Contest" Practice for Solo and Ensemble Contest at McNair |
| November 3, 2007 |
Solo and Ensemble Contest at Jefferson Middle School |
| January 9 - 12, 2008 |
All State Competition |
| March 7 - 8, 2008 |
Orchestra Contest |
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Keyboard
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Drama
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| May 8, 2008 |
Drama Play |
| May 10, 2008 |
Drama Play |
| May 17, 2008 |
Drama Festival |
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Musical Theater
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| January 17 - 19, 2008 |
Musical Theater Production - School House Rock Live! Jr. |
| April 21 - 24, 2008 |
Musical Theater Tech Week |
| April 25 - 26, 2008 |
Musical Theater Production - Suessical the Musical |
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Dance Company
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| Dec 13-14, 2007 |
Winter Dance Concert |
| May 2 - 3, 2008 |
Spring Dance Concert |
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