Fine and Performing Arts Instructors
Biddeford High School
Fine and Performing Arts
All students are expected to show proficiency in BHS
graduation standards through the completion of their
coursework. Graduation standards addressed in each
course are identified in the course descriptions.
Visual & Performing Arts Graduation Standards
BHS. VPA.1: (CREATING)
Conceiving and Developing new Artistic ideas and work.
BHS. VPA..2: (PERFORMING/PRESENTING/PRODUCING)
Realizing artistic ideas and work through interpretation
and presentation. Interpreting and sharing artistic work.
Realizing and presenting artistic ideas and work.
BHS.VPA.3: (RESPONDING/CONNECTING)
Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey
meaning. Realizing artistic ideas and work with personal
meaning and external context.
Introduction to Band/Concert Band #12016
Open to: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
Level: CP
Credit: .5
Standards Addressed: BHS.VPA.1, 2, 3
Prerequisite: None
Description: This course is designed for the student who has
never played an instrument before or who previously played
in lower grades and did not continue. Students will learn how
to read music, how to play the instrument, simple notation,
listening skills, and simple repertoire. The school will provide
instruments on a first-come, first-served basis. Those instru-
ments include: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French
horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion. As the student is able
to, he/she will enter the full band.
Symphonic Band
#12026
Open to: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
Level: CP
Credit: 1
Standards Addressed: BHS.VPA.1, 2, 3
Prerequisite: Previous experience or Introduction to Band
Description: This course is open to any intermediate or ad-
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Ms. Karen Rubin - Department Chair
Mr. Pat Bolin
Ms. Donna Powers
Mr. Chris Ferrell
vanced instrumentalist. Students will be responsible for at-
tending rehearsals and all band performances, of which there
are 10 to 12 during the school year. This class meets for the
full year and receives a full credit.
Jazz Ensemble
#12036
Open to: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
Level: CP
Credit: 1
Standards Addressed: BHS.VPA.1, 2, 3
Prerequisite: A simple audition process, which can be re-
quired each semester for each member and participation in
Symphonic Band.
Description: This is a course designed for high-level play-
ers that have Jazz Band experience. Jazz Ensemble performs
at festivals and concerts as well as competitions. This course
meets after school for the full academic year.
Jazz Improvisation and History
#12046
Open to: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
Level: CP
Credit: .5
Standards Addressed: BHS.VPA.1, 2, 3
Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor
Description: This course is offered to all students who have
interests in becoming better Jazz Soloists and understanding
how jazz developed. Students will study the history of Jazz, as
well as its interpretation and performance.
Guitar 1
#12056
Open to: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
Level: CP
Credit: .5
Standards Addressed: BHS.VPA.1, 2, 3
Prerequisite: None
Description: This course is designed for the beginning guitar
student. No music experience is required, only a willingness
to learn. During this semester course, students will learn the
basics of guitar performance, including playing chords, read-
ing music and strumming rhythms. Students are encouraged
to own a guitar and bring it to school. There are a limited
number available to use in class, but they may not leave the
building. A locked room will be provided during the school
week for storage.