Ensemble (Sonrise): This class is offered to those students that try out and pass the audition. The primary goal of this department is to worship the Lord through music. The second is to educate and help students acquire and understanding of the value of music, choral literature and style. Students will attain musical knowledge, vocal production skills, critical thinking skills, and independent and corporate performance skills while working toward a common goal. Sonrise performs in four major concerts throughout the school year, which includes a variety of styles. The ensemble participates in District 14 Solo/Ensemble concert. Sonrise also sings for the community, such as City of Tualatin tree lighting ceremony, retirement centers, grocery store events, and Tualatin Rotary. We also enjoy sharing the National Anthem at sporting events.
Choir: This class introduces the students to Horizon's music program. The number one and most important goal of our department is to worship the Lord through music. This will be accomplished through helping the students acquire an understanding of the value of music, choral listerature, and style. Students will attain musical knowledge, vocal production skills, critical thinking skills, and independent and corporate performance skills, while working toward a common goal. This class will sing in four concerts during the school year.
Art: Depending upon enrollment, Art curriculum will adjust to the level of the students. A basic art class would include the elements and principles of design. Students would be expected to learn how to draw, and how to use color. Students will learn the fundamentals of composition and perspective and how to critique as well as create art. This is a project oriented class and students must be willing to engage in projects through completion. There may be a fee for art supplies.
Drama. The class will provide an introduction to Theatre Arts. Students will learn the basic skills required of a performer on stage. Areas covered will be improvisation, short scenes, stagecraft, and voice work, body work, and the communication of emotion through body language. Students may study playwriting and actually perform and direct in their own play pending approval of the instructor.