Drama, Musical Theater, Voice, Instrumental Jazz and Movement
Preparatory Classes ~
Preparatory Classes are suitable for students who have dedicated focus to learning an artistic discipline. Through a sequential course of study, this division supports a student’s desire to prepare for college level training and/or a career in the performing arts while nurturing each student’s innate artistic ability.
Students are required to audition before a panel of arts advisors for placement in our structured curriculum for pre-professional training. All classes require Fall and Winter/Spring Term enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Vocal
The Vocal Literacy Performance Track includes a musicianship class and participation in either the Children’s Choir or Teen Choir. This is a prerequisite for all further study in preparatory vocal training at The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute. Students will be placed in a musicianship class of an appropriate level block through an audition process which will determine current knowledge of music literacy, sight-reading, ear training and vocal technique.
Musical Theater
The Art of Music, Drama and Dance.
A “Triple Threat” is a musical theater performer equally skilled in voice, dance and drama. Be a Triple Threat!!
Drama/Theater/Movement
Drama is about a performer’s ability to risk, imitate, act, react, observe, analyze and interpret, as well as communicate character and action through his or her voice and/or body. The Drama Track focuses on developing these skills and the performer’s ability to engage the audience in a “moment of truth.” The Drama/Movement Track includes four level blocks that build the essential skills and tools needed for the actor to succeed in performance. Understanding of the creative arts used in theater production is also broadened. Students will be placed in a level block based on age and level of proficiency in movement, voice control, character development and script knowledge.
Instrumental Jazz
Students will be placed in our multi-level jazz program based on their knowledge of music theory, instrument proficiency and jazz improvisation. The Jazz Track will include participation in a musicianship/improvisation course (Jazz Rudiments, Basic Improvisation or Advanced Improvisation), placement in either the Lab Band or The Ruth Eckerd Hall/Clearwater Jazz Holiday Band, and jazz combo jam sessions. These groups will perform an eclectic mix of jazz repertoire from the works of Ellington to the present, with performance opportunities on the Ruth Eckerd Hall Main Stage and in the Clearwater Jazz Holiday. The Jazz Track is sponsored in part by Clearwater Jazz Holiday.
Instrumental Classical
Click here for more information on The Hoffman Institute resident instrumental classical program-Pinellas Youth Symphony.
Click here for a listing of our Summer Preparatory class schedule.
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