Choral Music
Wootton High School currently has two acappella groups: The Supertonics (all-male) and The Acabellas (all-female) that sometimes perform together. For more information and to book one or more of the these groups for your event please visit our vocal department website at woottonsingers.weebly.com
These groups meet as a class during the school day. They study acappella singing, in addition to group dynamic, vocal technqiue, and dance choreography.
Highlighted by the Pitch Perfect movies, a cappella competitions are held through the United States and the world. Successful groups combine showmanship, technical skill, and excellent musical arrangements. All three Wootton acappella groups compete in international acappela competitions throughout the school year.
The public can support and hear our groups at Wootton Choral Concerts, the annual Wootton Thursday Night Live Talent Show Competition, holiday carroling at the RIO Washintonian shopping center, and at many local festivals. Please fill out the booking form to book a Wootton Acappella group for your event!
These groups meet as a class during the school day. They study acappella singing, in addition to group dynamic, vocal technqiue, and dance choreography.
Highlighted by the Pitch Perfect movies, a cappella competitions are held through the United States and the world. Successful groups combine showmanship, technical skill, and excellent musical arrangements. All three Wootton acappella groups compete in international acappela competitions throughout the school year.
The public can support and hear our groups at Wootton Choral Concerts, the annual Wootton Thursday Night Live Talent Show Competition, holiday carroling at the RIO Washintonian shopping center, and at many local festivals. Please fill out the booking form to book a Wootton Acappella group for your event!
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About
The Concert Choir are the auditioned choir at Wootton High School. They perform music of high quality and level of challenge. The class is taken for honors credit. 
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Masterwork Programs
Beginning in 2004, the Chorus has undertaken a series of masterwork concerts often accompanied by the Wootton Orchestra under the direction of Carolyn Herman 2003-04 - Requiem by W.A. Mozart 2004-05- Ceremony of Carols by B. Britten & Chichester Psalms by L. Bernstein 2005-06- Magnificat by J.S. Bach 2007-08- Carmina Burana by C. Orff 2008-09 - Messiah by G.F. Handel 2009-10 - Gloria by A. Vivaldi 2012-13 - Polovitsian Dances by A. Borodin |
General Music
Course Information:
To see the A.P. college board's description of the course, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Herman at Carolyn_M_Herman@mcpsmd.org
To see the A.P. college board's description of the course, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Herman at Carolyn_M_Herman@mcpsmd.org
Instrumental Music
Our band program consists of 4 curricular bands; Patriot Winds, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band as well as 4 non-curricular groups; Marching Band, Indoor Guard, Indoor Percussion, and Pit Orchestra. Please visit woottonmusic.org for further information. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Eckerle at Susan_Eckerle@mcpsmd.org
Our orchestra program consists of 3 curricular bands; Patriot Strings, Symphonic Strings, and Chamber Orchestra, as well as 4 non-curricular groups; Marching Band, Indoor Guard, Indoor Percussion, and Pit Orchestra. Please visit woottonmusic.org for further information. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Herman at Carolyn_M_Herman@mcpsmd.org
Wootton High School offers Guitar 1 and Guitar 2. You do not need any previous music experience for Guitar 1, and Guitar 1 is the prerequisite for Guitar 2. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Eckerle at Susan_Eckerle@mcpsmd.org
Theatre
*No prerequisite. Open to all students in all grades. May take one or both semesters. Very little homework, lots of guaranteed fun!
Theatre 1A and 1B (Grades 9-12, 6926, 6927)—The purpose of Theatre 1 is to develop students’ appreciation of Theatre and to help students refine aesthetic expression, social, technical and intellectual development. Theatre 1 will allow the student to acquire or refine the basic skills of theatre. The main units that will be studied first semester include theatre games, dramatic storytelling, pantomime, the speaking voice for the stage, auditioning (interviewing skills), improvisation, and the development of characterization from text. Second semester Theatre 1 students will further explore storytelling through the history of drama, set design, costume design, advanced character development and acting for the camera.
^Satisfies 1.0 Fine Arts Credit needed for graduation if both semesters are taken
Theatre 1A and 1B (Grades 9-12, 6926, 6927)—The purpose of Theatre 1 is to develop students’ appreciation of Theatre and to help students refine aesthetic expression, social, technical and intellectual development. Theatre 1 will allow the student to acquire or refine the basic skills of theatre. The main units that will be studied first semester include theatre games, dramatic storytelling, pantomime, the speaking voice for the stage, auditioning (interviewing skills), improvisation, and the development of characterization from text. Second semester Theatre 1 students will further explore storytelling through the history of drama, set design, costume design, advanced character development and acting for the camera.
^Satisfies 1.0 Fine Arts Credit needed for graduation if both semesters are taken
*Pre-requisite Theatre 1 or permission of instructor.
Theatre 2A and 2B (Grades 10-12, 6928, 6929)--During this course of study, students will explore both realism and melodrama in acting. Students will learn long-form improvisation, stage dialects, do advanced make-up techniques, and perform traveling children’s theatre. Additionally, students will collaborate on playwriting exercises in order to develop as actors.
^Carries advanced level credit (grade is weighted). Satisfies 1.0 Fine Arts Credit needed for graduation if both semesters are taken.
Theatre 2A and 2B (Grades 10-12, 6928, 6929)--During this course of study, students will explore both realism and melodrama in acting. Students will learn long-form improvisation, stage dialects, do advanced make-up techniques, and perform traveling children’s theatre. Additionally, students will collaborate on playwriting exercises in order to develop as actors.
^Carries advanced level credit (grade is weighted). Satisfies 1.0 Fine Arts Credit needed for graduation if both semesters are taken.
Production and Performance^ (Grades 10-12, 6993/6994) Stage Design or this class required course for consideration for Stage Crew Leadership.
For students who have completed Theatre 2, successfully complete an audition (in May) or receive permission as active members of Stage Crew. This is a production class, where each quarter students will produce a show: first quarter will be a fall play, second quarter a competition One Act to take to State Festival, Third Quarter will be a student-written documentary theatre piece, and fourth quarter will be two One Act plays presented during Festival of the Arts or other projects as designed.
For students who have completed Theatre 2, successfully complete an audition (in May) or receive permission as active members of Stage Crew. This is a production class, where each quarter students will produce a show: first quarter will be a fall play, second quarter a competition One Act to take to State Festival, Third Quarter will be a student-written documentary theatre piece, and fourth quarter will be two One Act plays presented during Festival of the Arts or other projects as designed.
*No pre-requisite. Production and Performance or this class required course for consideration for Stage Crew Leadership.
Stage Design (Grades 10-12, 6913)—This course develops the student’s aesthetic and practical application of stage design. Students will experience various design elements, learn new techniques in construction, learn stage adaptations for sound, lighting and props, and apply practical designs in collaboration with Mrs. Speck's other theatre classes. Each semester will be different and customized to the needs and interests of the enrolled students. Will include field trip opportunities and guest speakers from the professional theatre community. Offered in alternating school years. Currently being offered in both semesters of the 2019-2020 school year. Will be offered again in 2021-2022.
^Repeatable for credit and is Advanced Level (grade weighted). Satisfies 1.0 Fine Arts Credit needed for graduation if two semesters are taken.
Stage Design (Grades 10-12, 6913)—This course develops the student’s aesthetic and practical application of stage design. Students will experience various design elements, learn new techniques in construction, learn stage adaptations for sound, lighting and props, and apply practical designs in collaboration with Mrs. Speck's other theatre classes. Each semester will be different and customized to the needs and interests of the enrolled students. Will include field trip opportunities and guest speakers from the professional theatre community. Offered in alternating school years. Currently being offered in both semesters of the 2019-2020 school year. Will be offered again in 2021-2022.
^Repeatable for credit and is Advanced Level (grade weighted). Satisfies 1.0 Fine Arts Credit needed for graduation if two semesters are taken.
Play Directing (Grades 11-12, 6914)—Students focus on the skills required in theatre directing. This study centers on the director as interpretative and creative artist; casting the play; coordinating design functions; blocking the play; characterization; rehearsing the play and developing ensemble effect in performance. As a major focus of the class, successful students will have the opportunity to produce a One-Act play for the community. Students will also be involved in management/budget experiences in their production. This course is offered in alternating school years (currently Fall 2019; next opportunity Fall 2021). Theatre 1 and 2 are prerequisites for enrollment in Play Directing.
Advanced Acting (Grades 11-12, 6912)—This course provides for intense study of acting skills begun in Theatre 1 and 2. The student’s individual creative resources will be tapped, strengthened, and channeled into character development. Students will study and perform pieces from varying periods and styles in order to explore the development of acting methods, including Early Greek Drama, French Drama, and 20th century classics such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. This course is offered in alternating school years (next offering Spring 2020). Theatre 1 and 2 are prerequisites for enrollment in Advanced Acting.
Advanced Acting (Grades 11-12, 6912)—This course provides for intense study of acting skills begun in Theatre 1 and 2. The student’s individual creative resources will be tapped, strengthened, and channeled into character development. Students will study and perform pieces from varying periods and styles in order to explore the development of acting methods, including Early Greek Drama, French Drama, and 20th century classics such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. This course is offered in alternating school years (next offering Spring 2020). Theatre 1 and 2 are prerequisites for enrollment in Advanced Acting.