1. EXPRESSIVE ARTS Fenwick High School
WELCOME

2. EXPRESSIVE ARTS FACULTY
Andrew Arellano – Speech & Department Chair
Rizelle Capito – Instrumental Music, Fine Arts, Survey of Music
John Paulett – History of Film
Suzanne Senese – Choral Music, Fine Arts
Andrew Thompson – Instrumental Music
Michael Winkels, OP – Survey of Studio Art, AP Art History, 2-D & 3-D Studio Art
Laura Pendleton – Orchestra Director
Melanie Lamoureux – Choral Music, Theatre

3. Fine arts requirement
Fine Arts – One Semester with emphasis on Music & Art History OR
Two consecutive semesters of any one of the following:
Concert Band/Percussion Two consecutive semesters
Wind/Percussion Ensemble
String Orchestra
Men’s Chorus
Women’s Chorus

4. Fine arts
Music
Art
Learn the elements of music and how music is constructed.
Learn how to look at and critique works of art.
Listen to music from wide variety of time, periods, cultures and styles.
Do several studio projects that reinforce objectives.
Build active listening skills
Build critical thinking skills.
Study the evolution of music in society.
Study how art influences and is influenced by culture.

5. Instrumental music Concert Band Percussion Ensemble Beginning Band
Wind Ensemble
Concert Percussion
Pep Band
String Orchestra
Meets daily during school schedule
Rehearsals begin during the summer and run throughout the year
All members of Concert Band Concert Percussion, Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble are in Pep Band

6. String orchestra
All Students with Experience on Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass Welcome
3 Concerts per year: December, February & May
Contests
IMEA District/All-State
Solo & Ensemble Contest
Travel: Disney World every 3 Years

7. Band Concerts Community Events Travel Performance Contests
Christmas & Spring Concerts
Winter Band & Percussion Ensemble Concert
Community Events
Athletic Events
Pep Assemblies
Performances at Local Churches
Travel Performance
Disney World, Spring 2014
Contests
Christmas, February and May concerts
IMEA District/All-State
IHSA Organization Contest
Northwestern University solo/Ensemble Contest
State of the Art Competition
VanderCook All-Catholic Band

8. Jazz band Open to All Students by Audition in January For-Credit Class
Meets 3 days per week from 7:05 – 7:50 a.m.
One semester credit for the full year
September - May
Performances Throughout the School Year
Instrumental Music Concerts
Jazz Festivals
Community Events

9. Women’s chorus men’s chorus
Introductory Choral Ensemble – 2 Semester Elective
Concerts
Christmas Concert
Spring Concert
Community Events
Anthem Choir for School Athletic Events
School Assemblies/Open Houses
National Anthem Choir for School Athletic Events
University Club of Chicago
Hall of Fame Assembly
Mother’s Club Mass
European Concert Tour
2014 – Spain
2012 – Ireland
2010 – France
2009 – Italy

10. Concert choir/honors
Premier Choral Performance Ensemble – 2 Semester Elective. May Be Taken For Honors Credit
Concerts
Christmas Concert
Spring Concert
Contests
IMEA District/All-State IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest
Northwestern University Solo/Ensemble
European Concert Tour
2014 – Spain
2012 – Ireland
2010 – France
2009 – Italy
Community Events
Open Houses
Liturgies

11. MADRIGAL SINGERS advanced Choral Ensemble
Group of students chosen by audition.
Open to Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Study & Perform music dating from the 15th Century to the present
Students required to be engaged in weekly private voice instruction
Students are eligible for honors status if
Participate in IMEA District Auditions
Participate in either the Northwestern or IHSA solo & ensemble contest
Complete a music performance history project
European Concert Tour
2014 – Spain
2012 – Ireland
2010 – France
2009 – Italy

12. TRI-M Music Honor Society Chapter 1731
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is an international program dedicated to the recognition of exceptional music students.
Criteria for membership is a member of a school music ensemble that exhibits exceptional scholarship, leadership, service and character.
Tri-M is a program of NAfME, which is the largest arts education association in the world.

13. MUSIC HISTORY & ANALYSIS hONORS
½ Elective Expressive Arts Credit, ½ Elective Social Studies Credit
Full Year Class
Basic Music Theory and Composition Skills
Historical Survey of the Major Musical Periods
Overview of World Music

14. Survey of studio art One Semester Elective – So./Jr./Sr.
Survey of Various Media
Drawing – Pencil, Charcoal, Conté Crayon, Watercolor
Batik
Wire Sculpture
Block Printing
Screen Printing
Photography
Ceramics
Repoussé and Chasing
Acrylic Painting
Sketchbook
Final Project

15. 2-dimensional studio art
Prerequisite – Survey of Studio Art
Four Levels – So./Jr./Sr.
Students focus on two or three 2-D media
Etching
Lithography
Sketchbook
Weekly Design Seminar
Critiques

16. 3-dimensional studio art
Prerequisite – Survey of Studio Art
Four Levels – So./Jr./Sr.
Students focus on two or three 3-D media
Sketchbook
Weekly Design Seminar
Critiques

17. Ap art history Full Year Elective – Jr./Sr.
Preparation for the AP Art History Test – College Credit
This Class Covers the History of Art from the Ancient Near East to the Present
Students Gain an Understanding and Enjoyment of Architecture, Sculpture, Painting and Other Art Forms within Historical and Cultural Context.
This year – iPad Pilot project

18. THEATRE & ACTING FOUNDATIONS
One Semester
Open for Sophomores, Junior & Seniors
Introduces students to the elements of theatre
Study of voice, movement and production design.
Read scripts for meaning, understanding and evaluation.
Learn basic approaches to warm-ups, improvisation, monologues and scene work.

19. History & Theory of Film
One Semester – Jr./Sr.
The goal of this class is to develop visual literacy – sharpening powers of observation, developing skills and habits of perceptive watching and discovering complex elements of film art.
Will cover films from the silent era to contemporary motion pictures.

20. Other Art activities Fine Arts Blackfriars Guild Speech
Fall Comedy
Banua Talent Show
Spring Musical
Speech
Speech Team
Lectors at all-school Liturgies
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Public Forum Debate
Student Congress
Liturgical Orchestra and Choir
Fine Arts
Art Club
Literary Magazine - Touchstone
Student Newspaper – The Wick

21. SPEECH One Semester Required Course – Sophomore Year
Special Occasion Speaking
VFW
American Legion
WBBM
Optimist Club
Right to Life
St. John Chrysostom Oratorical
NMA
Sons of the American Revolution
Fenwick Students over the last 19 years have won over $164, in prizes. During the school year - $5,
At least 24 National trips.