Then register for classes at The Arts Academy at Pueblo County High! Be an academy candidate and graduate with a certificate that shows you are college and career prepared for the arts! The courses listed for Music, Dance and Theatre are offered at The Arts Academy and open to all students. Those who sign up for the "Certificate Program" will be counseled in the full curriculum track to broaden their studies in the performing arts. 

"Inspiration, Creation and Realization" is the theme at The Arts Academy. 

The Academy is designed to:

• offer an interdisciplinary curriculum of differentiated academic and applied instruction in the arts;

• develop individual talent and interest;

• instill an increased awareness of cultural literacy and the value of the arts in society; and

• provide varied opportunities for performance and exhibition.

Students may earn either an Advanced Studies Diploma or a County High Standard Diploma based on the options available in the various curricula. Core courses such as English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, are required of all students in The Academy including the honors and advanced placement course options as well.

Most students focus on one strand of the arts and have the option to take courses in more than one of the five strands. During their senior year, students take a course entitled, "Senior Production Project." This course integrates all the strands in required performances and projects. Through their four years in the program, students attend "topic" seminars and master classes which will be held periodically throughout each school year. Students are also expected to participate in presentations and exhibitions during their four years at The Academy.

Register Today

Are you ready for the arts? Do you have a student interested in the performing arts? The Arts Academy at Pueblo County High is now registering students by calling (719) 948-3351 and ask for the Registrar.

For direct information contact Ms. Roxy Pignanelli at 719.778.1848 or by email at rpignanelli@district70.org.

To Register for TAA (The Arts Academy) call the Registrar at 719.948.3351 ext.  Students involved in the music (vocal and instrumental) strand develop an understanding of music composition, theory and production. Through the refinement of their technique, students increase their ability to identify the components of musical sound which enhance their capabilities for composing and performing. In both musical strands, students explore career possibilities in music, education, music composition and music business.

Music

Students involved in the music (vocal and instrumental) strand develop an understanding of music composition, theory and production. Through the refinement of their technique, students increase their ability to identify the components of musical sound which enhance their capabilities for composing and performing. In both musical strands, students explore career possibilities in music, education, music composition and music business.
 

Class Offerings in instrumental music and choir

Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Rock Band, and Guitar

Beginning Choir (Gold Choir), Advanced Choir (Voices), and Show Choir
 

Dance

Students taking classes in the dance strand develop and awareness of the body as an instrument of expression. They refine their skills in dance technique and choreography and increase their ability to move creatively and spontaneously. Exposure to great works of art allows students to analyze the special characteristics of noted performers, choreographers, critics and impresarios, as well as understand how these individuals have shaped the history of dance.

Class Offerings in Dance

Rhythms and Movement, Crew (Hip-Hop), Dance for Actors, and Performance Dance (Audition Required)

Theatre

In the theatre strand, students learn to create, perform, analyze and critique dramatic performances. Class work becomes formalized with the students participating in theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions. As careers and performers are studied, students develop a broad world view.

Class Offerings in Theatre

Beginning Drama, Advanced Drama, Technical Theatre, 
Set Design and Construction, College Speech

ANNUAL PRODUCTIONS

Fall Play, Magic on the Mesa (talent show) Spring Musical
Fall Vocal Concert, Winterfest, Spring Vocal Concert
Marching Band Performances, Pep Band Performances, Jazz Night, Battle of the Bands

For detailed course descriptions and a sample student schedule, please refer to the Pueblo County High School Course Guide.