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Fine Arts |
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The GMS Arts Education program has served its students nobly since 1860. Over the years, the program has offered students the opportunity to explore and develop their artistic talents through the arts of dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts. The results of the instructional opportunities and activities offered by our program have allowed many of our students to move on and become active and productive individuals in their communities.
Dance
Instructor: Rebecca Rommen
Phone: 919-733-9457
E-Mail: Rebecca.Rommen@ncmail.net
Dance study at GMS includes the exploration of the following disciplines: ballet, pilates (stretching), yoga, jazz, tap, modern, social dances of past and present times, dance improvisation, and multicultural styling. Dance enhances concept development, body image, physical fitness, and socialization skills for our students.
Music/Band
Instructor: Rick Coates
Phone: 919-733-6292
E-Mail: Rick.Coates@ncmail.net
The band program serves students in the middle and high school grades. Instruction focuses on building music reading skills (print and Braille) and performance skills on a band or string instruments. Instrument selection is first made by the student, but final approval is given by the band director. GMS offers the following instruments: flute, recorder, saxophone (alto, tenor, and baritone), trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, guitar, violin, cello, marimba, timpani, hand percussion, and drum set. Selection of percussion and drum set students requires a student to demonstrate satisfactory or better performance skills on another band instrument.
Each year the band will perform at least two concerts for the school. Additional performances may be required, such as the Very Special Arts Festival and the Eastern Music Festival. Additional performing activities such as marching band and "drum circle" are offered to the band students as part of an after school program.
Careers for the Blind and Visually Impaired:
School of Piano Technology for the Blind
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Providing specialized quality education for over fifty-five years creating careers for blind and visually impaired individuals.
Music/Chorus
Instructor: Rebecca Rommen
Phone: 919-733-9457
E-Mail: Rebecca.Rommen@ncmail.net
Our chorus program provides each student with the opportunity to study the fine art of singing and expand their horizons through study of repertoire spanning the history and cultures of mankind. Yearly performances include all annual school productions - winter and spring concerts and theatre productions. Students also have ample opportunities to display their talents through performances in our surrounding community.
Music/Individualized Lessons
Instructors:
Rebecca Rommen - vocal
Phone: 919-733-9457
E-Mail: Rebecca.Rommen@ncmail.net
Rick Coates - instrumental
Phone: June 4, 2008ick.Coates@ncmail.net">Rick.Coates@ncmail.net
Individualized lessons are offered to all students in elementary, middle and high school grades. Instruction consists of a 30 minute lesson each week that is arranged between the student and teacher. Elementary instrumental music instruction focuses on recorder, guitar, and piano. Middle and high school instrumental music instruction is open to all instruments. Lessons on a percussion instrument require previous musical experience on other band or string instruments.
Music/Music Technology
Instructor: Rick Coates
Phone: 919-733-6192
E-Mail: Rick.Coates@ncmail.net
Classes in music technology focus on the electronic instruments and equipment used in producing and re-producing music. Students are required to do projects involving individual and group composition, internet research, and a final project that is performed during the spring concert. The composition projects require students to use computer software programs, MIDI keyboard, and studio recording equipment to produce their final products.
Theatre Arts/Drama
Instructor: Rebecca Rommen
Phone: 919-733-9457
E-Mail: Rebecca.Rommen@ncmail.net
Theatre study at GMS exposes students to the profession of acting through in-depth and hands-on training in vocal projection, acting skills, and theatre arts occupations. Under the guidance of an instructor, our students take responsibility for all aspects of performances, including lighting, sound, costumes, props/stage design, and other backstage management needs. Yearly productions include two musicals/plays and participation in the winter and fall concerts. The auditorium serves as the theatre classroom, providing students with a realistic environment in which to blossom as actors.
Visual Art
Instructor: Alice Zincone
Contact Information: 919-733-6192
E-Mail: Alice.Zincone@ncmail.net
The Visual Arts program focuses on hands-on experiences involving painting, sculpture, illustrations, fabric design, and woodworking. Examples of student work are displayed yearly around the school, with one or two school art shows held each year. Examples of students' works have also been displayed at local community exhibits and contests, as well as national exhibits and contests. Most notable of these contests has been the Helen Keller International Art Show.