Performing Arts
Clear Creek Amana High School offers award-winning programs in vocal and instrumental music, speech, and drama.
Band
Instrumental Music
Performing Groups
Membership is open to all high school students who have previous experience in the Middle School Instrumental Music Program. The main emphasis is marching and concert band with other performance opportunities available. Members of the band are required to attend five, 20-minute lesson per quarter, scheduled during the day, before school or after school.
Clipper Marching Band
The Marching Band is the performing group for the beginning of the fall semester and provides entertainment for the crowd at the home football games. In addition the band will compete in various festivals in the area and march in the Homecoming parade. All students enrolled in band are considered members of this group and are required to be at all rehearsals and performances.
Concert Band
The Concert Band is the performing group that immediately follows the fall marching season. The band performs three concerts within the school year and non-graduating members will take part in the end of year commencement ceremonies. In addition the band competes in various other festivals sponsored in the state. All students enrolled in band are considered members of this group and are required to be at all rehearsals and performances.
Jazz Band
The Jazz Band is a small ensemble which studies and performs jazz music at concerts and in various parts of the community. In addition the band competes in various other festivals sponsored in the state. Membership is open to all high school band members with the desire to learn about jazz and who qualify for the needs of the Jazz Band. If there is enough interest within the membership a second jazz band will be formed. Final selection for the group is based upon an audition and the student’s commitment to the group. All students selected for the Jazz Band are required to be at all rehearsals and performances.
Pep Band
The Pep Band is comprised of students within the membership of the concert band. The group will be divided equally into 3 pep bands. Each pep band will perform for three (3) winter athletic events. These three events will count towards the performance requirement for the 2nd semester and are required events just like any concert or marching band performance. Students are not limited to the three required performances and are encouraged to play at all scheduled events. Students with conflicts for a pep band performance must complete an excused absence form two week in advance of the event, and must make up another pep band performance by the end of the season. Students who are involved in winter athletics will be excused from performances that conflict with a home or away event for their team.
Staff
Christopher Copeland
High School Band Director
christophercopeland@ccaschools.org
Vocal Music
Performing Groups
Cantores
This class is advanced with an emphasis on excellent ensemble singing and individual vocal development. A wider variety of choral literature will be performed at a higher level. Members of the choir are required to attend lessons throughout the year. Scheduled performances and rehearsals throughout the school year is a requirement of the class.
Lyrica
This class will perform a variety of music and perform some pieces that are Acapella for 4 part Women’s voices. This class will focus on blend, intonation, diction, dynamics, vocal tone and expression. Members of this choir are required to attend lessons throughout the year. Scheduled performances throughout the school year is a requirement of the class.
Vocal Dynamics/Show Choir
Show Choir is a mixed ensemble that combines the movement of dance and singing to perform a variety of music. This group performs for State contests, Show Choir competitions, and community groups. Membership is open to those students who are currently enrolled in the vocal music department. Auditions are held each year. Membership is not required for those wishing to be in the show band or stage crew.
Concert Choir
This class is for students who enjoy singing. Students in this ensemble will work on a variety of music throughout the year. The musical skills that will be worked on: proper breathing, vocal production, blend and balance, expansion of range, good intonation, and diction. Members of the choir are required to attend lessons throughout the school year. Scheduled performances throughout the school year is a requirement of the class.
Staff
Tracy Williams
High School Vocal Director
tracywilliams@ccaschools.org
Brittany Calloway
Concert Choir Director and Show Choir Head Coach
brittanycalloway@ccaschools.org
Speech
Drama
Fall Play
Every fall the high school has a play. If a student is interested in the fine arts, there is usually a part for them, whether it be directing, designing, painting, or acting.
Spring Musical
A musical is performed every Spring at Clear Creek Amana. There are several areas needed in a musical. From actors, pit band, stage crew, lights, sound, costumes and promotions, it takes a large team to create a great production.