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Attention ANHS Parents,

 

As your students make their schedule choices for next spring semester,
we want you to be aware of the various elective choices that are
available to your kids.  The ANHS Fine and Practical Arts Department has
many courses to choose from.  See below for more info.

 

Elective: ANHS Choral Music Program

Instructor: Mr. Jason Harney

 

The ANHS Choral Music has four classes to choose from: 

*        A Capella Choir

*        Mixed Chorus

*        Concert Choir

*        Madrigals

 

A Capella Choir is an open enrollment class for boys only.  No audition
is required.  Students learn basic music skills, perform three concerts,
and develop both team skills and individual excellence.

Mixed Chorus is an open enrollment class for girls only.  No audition is
required.  Students learn basic music skills, perform three concerts,
and develop both team skills and individual excellence.

 

Your students are strongly encouraged to join one of these two choirs
next spring or next fall.  Studies show that students involved in high
school music tend to have higher grades, higher graduation rates, higher
college success rates, and are sure to have a great time!

 

*        For more musically experienced female students, they can
audition for the Advanced Women's 'Concert Choir'.  Have them stop by
the choir for more information, it is room #1004.  Auditions can still
be held in January.

*        Auditions are held for our most advanced choir, Madrigals, in
May of 2010.  

 

For more info, see our website:
http://alisoniguel.com/staffpages/jrharney/

Email the director at jrharney@capousd.org

 

 

Elective: TV / Broadcast Journalism

Instructor: Mr. Jon Ohnstad

 "Students in TV/Broadcast Journalism learn the roles of a television
news crew by producing a weekly news show called "The Morning Howl"
which airs on campus at Aliso Niguel High School and is also posted
online each week at:

 

http://alisoniguel.com/staffpages/jrohnstad/morninghowl.html

 

Students in TV/Broadcast Journalism have the chance to learn all of the
roles involved in producing a weekly news television show by rotating
through positions throughout the semester."

 

 

Elective: Auto Mechanics

Instructor: Mr. Doug Mack

   The Consumer Auto class is the beginning level class that feeds the
Auto program here at Aliso Niguel.  The class is aimed at equipping the
owner/operator with general knowledge of automotive systems, function,
and care.   There are bookwork related assignments but no homework.
Students are given time in class to do all assignments.  A brief summary
of topics include:" How a Car is Built", Power train components and
function, Lubrication system and motor oils, Cooling Systems, Ignition
System, Fuel System-carburetion and fuel injection, tires and tire care,
shop safety, hand Tools, writing work orders, various lab activities on
mock and live vehicles.  Some students bring their own vehicles in for
lab work, but I also have vehicles here.  This class feeds the other
levels of classes (Auto Mechanics and Auto Technology).  We have a three
year total curriculum.  We are also articulated with Saddleback College.

 

 

Elective: ANHS Band Program

Instructor: Mr. David Weinberg

 

The Aliso Niguel High School Band Program is open to all students with
previous musical experience.  Students that may play a woodwind (Flute,
Clarinet, oboe, Bassoon, Sax); Brass (trumpet, French horn, trombone,
baritone, tuba); Percussion (concert and marching); Piano, Bass Guitar,
Electric Guitar (students would be involved as part of our front
ensemble for marching band and then jazz band 2nd semester) have an
opportunity to audition and join one of several classes.

 

Marching Band is open to all students involved in our music program.
This class usually is during 3rd period and students earn Fine Arts and
PE Credit.   Our Marching Band performs at field show competitions, home
football games, local community parades and Disneyland.   This group
also holds summer rehearsals, along with a summer band camp.  Additional
after school rehearsals are required.   Marching Band consists of the
following sections:

Woodwinds, brass, field percussion and front ensemble.   All piano
players are encouraged to audition and perform on Marimba, Xylophone,
Vibe, Timpani and Piano (or keyboards)

 

Color Guard is also a part of marching and is open to all students with
or without dance experience.  Students can perform on Flag, Rifle and
Saber.   Students will also receive  PE Credit.  Members of our Color
Guard perform with our Marching Band at all events and will continue 2nd
to form a Winter Guard that competes at indoor competitions from
February to April.  This group also holds summer rehearsals, along with
a summer band camp.  Additional after school rehearsals are required.

 

Our Concert Band classes are broken into three levels:  Concert Band,
Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.

Each group requires an audition for chair and placement (Intermediate to
Advanced).   These concert groups

Perform at school concerts, music festivals, area concerts and other
public performances.   Students will earn fine arts credit.

 

Our Jazz Ensemble begins 2nd semester and there are two levels:  Novice
and Intermediate levels.   Students must audition for chair and group
placement.   This class is open to all students with previous musical
experience.   Students that play piano, bass and electric guitar are
encouraged to audition.

 

If you have any questions in regards to our Band and Color Guard
Program, please contact Mr. David G. Weinberg,

Our band director at: dgweinberg@capousd.org
dgweinberg@capousd.org>   or by phone:  949-831-0824

 

Elective: Photography

Instructor: Ms. Valerie Johnson

 

Elective: Drawing and Painting

Instructor: Mr. John Diebold

 

Elective: Drawing and Painting

Instructor:  Ms. Caprice Rasmussen

 

Elective: Orchestra

Instructor: Mr. Albert Jeung

 

Elective: Theater, Drama, and Stage Craft

Instructor: Ms. Shalico Sain