SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

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MESSAGE FROM TIM HAMER

The arts communicate the fact that neither words in their literal form nor numbers exhaust what we can know. The limits of our language do not define the limits of our minds.

The arts teach students to know and value the divine spark that unites and ennobles all humanity and provides glimpses of the universal experiences of love, beauty, courage, faith and sorrow that often raise sights and inspire greatness.

Learning in the arts requires the ability and a willingness to surrender to the unanticipated possibilities of the work as it unfolds.

The arts enable us to have experiences we can have from no other source and through such experiences to discover the range and variety of what we are capable of feeling.

Live Jesus!

Tim Hamer, President

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MESSAGE FROM TERRY KLUGH

LCHS believes the Fine & Performing Arts are an essential part of a Catholic faith-based education. Through the arts, students learn expression of themselves and their faith. They acquire an understanding of both past and present cultures plus a realization of how these cultures are relevant to the world in which they currently live.

The Fine & Performing Arts are valued for integrating mind, body and spirit-educating the whole person. Students learn the importance of both independence and collaboration as they realize the process of learning is as important as its content.

The Fine & Performing Arts allows students to appreciate our creative God in nature and how to utilize different areas of their creativity. In this creative expression, the arts are both universal and culturally specific, serving as a powerful means of increasing a students international and intercultural awareness.

As a creative expression, the Fine & Performing Arts encourage growth in self-esteem, risk-taking, and sharpen skills in the mastery of many techniques and mediums.

Sincerely,

Terry Klugh, Principal

I started at Lancaster Catholic already loving music. The FPA offered so many opportunities to learn, perform, and test my abilities through competition - even at the national level. Once I decided to make music my career, I took advantage of additional private lessons and AP music

theory with the schools exemplary faculty. Today I am blessed to be studying mallet percussion with a

renowned composer and performer at the college of my choice. My FPA experience led me here. I will

be forever grateful to the FPA teachers and fellow students who inspired and encouraged me to pursue my passion. - Grace Asuncion 15, Music Performance Major - Scholarship Student, Ithaca College

I started at Lancaster Catholic already loving music. The FPA offered so many opportunities to learn, perform, and test my abilities through competition - even at the national level. Once I decided to make music my career, I took advantage of additional private lessons and AP music

theory with the schools exemplary faculty. Today I am blessed to be studying mallet percussion with a

renowned composer and performer at the college of my choice. My FPA experience led me here. I will

be forever grateful to the FPA teachers and fellow students who inspired and encouraged me to pursue my passion.

SETTING US APART

The Fine & Performing Arts program at LCHS offers you, a student passionate about the arts, an outlet to explore and grow your passion. Whether your love is acting, art, music, photography or playwriting, we offer more than 40 courses and performance opportunities throughout the school year.

With such a broad offering, youll be able to shape a program as focused or as diverse as you are. Youll study under some of Lancasters best artists and performers, as well as have opportunities to showcase your talents. The Fine & Performing Arts will fuel your passion for the arts with hands-on learning, practice and performance.

In addition to a high school diploma, the Fine & Performing Arts Certificate offers talented students a dedicated path to an additional credential. Earning the certificate requires dedication, commitment and a desire to delve deeper into the arts. Participating in field trips, stage productions, ensembles, recitals and completion of a portfolio are just a few of the requirements expected of you while pursuing the certificate.

- Grace Asuncion 15, Music Performance Major - Scholarship Student, Ithaca College

FINE & PERFORMING ARTS CERTIFICATE:

- 6 CREDITS OF ART/MUSIC/THEATRE COURSES

- ANNUAL PARTICIPATION IN AN ENSEMBLE,

SHOW, STAGE PRODUCTION OR RECITAL

AND A SENIOR RECITAL (MUSIC STUDENTS).

OR - COMPLETION OF A PORTFOLIO (ART/

THEATRE STUDENTS)

- HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT: MODERN CUL-

TURE AND THE ARTS / HACC HUMANITIES 101

OR WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY & MODERN

AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC

IN THE COMMUNITY

The LCHS Fine & Performing Arts program has a rich history in the Lancaster County community. We strive to bring the arts to children, our high school students and the community. A diverse selection of programs and activities transcends age and proves that everyone can benefit from the arts.

Instrumental Music in our Catholic Partner Schools:

Lancaster Catholic is proud to offer instrumental lessons to students in third through eighth grade in our six partner elementary schools.

To recognize gifted students who excel in music, art, dance or theatre, we offer a $1000 scholarship to three freshmen each year. Students must submit an essay and letters of recommendation to compete for the merit-based scholarship.

We partner with a broad range of music educators and associations throughout Lancaster, in the state and nationally to offer LCHS students the best music programs possible. These include choral and orchestra programs, marching band and color guard, as well as audition-based events.

The love of the arts extends well past the high school years. We present a free monthly Concert and Lecture series featuring FPA staff, students, alumni and community members. As diverse as the arts, the series includes musical performances, art, drama and lecture.

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

The ARTS are alive and well at Lancaster Catholic High School and we truly do have Something for Everyone in our Fine & Performing Arts program. I guarantee that you will have the opportunity to work with an extremely dedicated and talented FPA staff and that you will most certainly be prepared to participate in ARTS for Life when you graduate from LCHS. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have about what we offer. We look forward to having you as a member of one of our 40+ FPA programs and offerings through LCHS.

Sincerely,

Tony L. Brill 80Director of Fine & Performing Arts

FPA MISSION:

In allegiance with our school mission and guided by our

core values, The Lancaster Catholic High School Department

of Fine & Performing Arts seeks to positively expand

life-enhancing experiences through the arts, inspire innovative

thinking, intellectual curiosity, and the pursuit of lifelong

learning and advocacy by providing opportunities in the

arts for all students.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our broad and diverse course selection means that you can design a unique arts program that fits your gifts and talents, or you can learn a new skill and broaden your personal portfolio. Whatever direction you pursue, we have the courses, faculty and opportunities youll need to reach your goals.

My wife and I have seen the impact participation in the Fine and Performing Arts program at LCHS had has in the lives of our three children and our son-in-law. An ethic of hard work and the skills of a lifelong learner have followed them to college and into their professional lives. Learning to hone a performance or a project through repetition and practice is a lesson for a lifetime!

Academic Humanities

Acting Techniques I

Acting Techniques II

AP Art History (on-line)

AP Music Theory

Art I

Art II

Art III

Brass Ensemble

Ceramics

Color Guard

Concert Band

Concert Choir

Crusader Dance Ensemble

Dramaturgy

Fall Play Cast

Fall Play Stage Crew

Grade School Gold Band

Grade School Gold Strings

Grade School Purple Band

Grade School Purple Strings

Guitar Ensemble

Guitar Lessons for Credit

Honors Humanities

Independent Music Composition

Instrumental Lessons for Credit

Jazz Band

Marching Band

Mass Choir

Mixed Chorus

Music History

Music Theory

Percussion Ensemble

Photography

Playwriting

Rock Band

Spring Musical Cast

Spring Musical Orchestra

Spring Musical Stage Crew

String Ensemble

Vocal Lessons for Credit

Vox Pop Acapella Singers

Woodwind Ensemble

My wife and I have seen the impact participation in the Fine and Performing Arts program at LCHS had has in the lives of our three children and our son-in-law. An ethic of hard work and the skills of a lifelong learner have followed them to college and into their professional lives. Learning to hone a performance or a project through repetition and practice is a lesson for a lifetime!

- Matthew J. Creme, Jr. / Attorney at Law, Nikolaus & Hohenadel, LLP

WHERE WE CAN TAKE YOU

- Carlyn Slagle, Class of 2013

My experience at Catholic and with Mr.

Ressel and his art classes truly changed the course of my life. When I was a senior I was uncertain about the direction

of my future. With the guidance and

endless encouragement of Mr. Ressel, I was able to organize a strong

portfolio and gain acceptance from three art universities. I am now a junior at Alfred University pursuing

the ceramic arts in Beijing, China, for the

semester.

Without a doubt, I attribute my success solely to the support that Mr. Ressel has given me and all of his students for the last 40 years.

WHERE OUR STUDENTS ARE

We encourage you to share your gifts and talents with the community through the numerous audition-based competitions, theatrical companies, art shows and productions in Lancaster County and beyond. One of the highlights of the Fine & Performing Arts program is the legacy of the arts found throughout the community and nation by our alumni. Many continue to pursue their passions long after they graduate from LCHS.

LIST OF FESTIVALS/PERFORMANCES/EXHIBITS OUR

STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN:

Diocese of Harrisburg Art of the Faith Show

Diocese of Harrisburg Christmas Card Design Competition

Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators Association County Band,

Chorus & Orchestra

Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Band,

Chorus & Orchestra

Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Regional Band,

Chorus & Orchestra

Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Band,

Chorus & Orchestra

National Association for Music Educators All-Eastern Band & Orchestra

National Association for Music Educators All-National Band & Orchestra

Lancaster County Youth Symphony

Fulton Theatre Drama Festival

Lancaster County All-Star Percussion Ensemble

Fulton Opera House Shows

Ephrata Performing Arts Center Shows

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Shows

Community Art Shows

Solo & Ensemble Night

Senior Recitals

Poetry Out Loud

American Music Abroad Summer Tours of Europe

A successful career in Fine & Performing Arts begins with the belief that you are capable of achieving your dreams, no matter how unattainable they may seem. There can

be no doubts. The journey itself will not be easy - it cannot be handed to you - but the rewards will remain with you for a lifetime. You must be challenged to discover your true self, but to think that you cant have fun during the process is a grievous misconception. My Lancaster Catholic education helped me understand this,

and I am forever grateful. My Alma Mater has taught me what it means to stay connected, to make myself marketable and settle for nothing less than the absolute best.

My teachers instilled in me the importance of love, faith, and hard work. My friends and family from the LCHS community have supported me since day one, and they have fostered my love of music. It is disconcerting to think where my life would be today if it werent for these amazing role models. Lancaster Catholic is my home away from home, and it always will be. Receiving a gift such as this is difficult to repay, but I will start by healing the hearts of others and praising God through my music. To me, success is not about power or wealth. To me, success is about making the world a better place; its looking back at where you started, and smiling, knowing how far you have come.

- Paul Futer 06,

University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music - Bachelor of Music, Yale University - Masters of Music Temple University - Doctor of Musical Arts - Candidate

WHERE WE CAN TAKE YOU

A successful career in Fine & Performing Arts begins with the belief that you are capable of achieving your dreams, no matter how unattainable they may seem. There can

be no doubts. The journey itself will not be easy - it cannot be handed to you - but the rewards will remain with you for a lifetime. You must be challenged to discover your true self, but to think that you cant have fun during the process is a grievous misconception. My Lancaster Catholic education helped me understand this,

and I am forever grateful. My Alma Mater has taught me what it means to stay connected, to make myself marketable and settle for nothing less than the absolute best.

My teachers instilled in me the importance of love, faith, and hard work. My friends and family from the LCHS community have supported me since day one, and they have fostered my love of music. It is disconcerting to think where my life would be today if it werent for these amazing role models. Lancaster Catholic is my home away from home, and it always will be. Receiving a gift such as this is difficult to repay, but I will start by healing the hearts of others and praising God through my music. To me, success is not about power or wealth. To me, success is about making the world a better place; its looking back at where you started, and smiling, knowing how far you have come.

- Paul Futer 06,

University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music - Bachelor of Music, Yale University - Masters of Music Temple University - Doctor of Musical Arts - Candidate

Recitalists

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Mr. Michael Bitts 83 - Bass Guitar / Rock Band

Mr. Tony Brill 80 - Director of Fine & Performing Arts

Mr. Paul Brubaker - Photography / Visual Arts Lab

Mrs. Phyllis Drackley - Vocal Studio Lessons

Mr. Scott Drackley - Concert Choir / Mixed Chorus /

Music Theory / AP Music Theory / Western Music

History / Modern American Popular Music / Mass Choir

Mr. Shawn Gable - Vox Pop Acapella Singers

Mrs. Rebecca Harvey - Academic Humanities /

HACC Modern Culture & The Arts

Professional Musicians

Nationally & Regionally Acclaimed Artists

American Music Abroad Tours of Europe - Head Director

International Performers

ActorsPercussive Arts Society - Pennsylvania Chapter President

RecitalistsNational Recording Artists

Freelance Magazine Writer

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OUR STAFF

As a Fine & Performing Arts student at LCHS, you will receive individualized instruction as well as classroom instruction from our outstanding faculty and staff. These gifted artists and educators share your passion for the arts and are themselves recognized throughout the local community and beyond for their talents. They will share with you the tools and inspiration to excel in the arts. They bring a diverse experience to LCHS and allow us to offer a broad range of arts courses and performance opportunities.

Mr. Daniel Martin 81 - Humanities - Guest Lecturer

Mr. Paul Murr - Concert Band / Marching Band / Pop

Music / Percussion Ensemble / Rock Band / Grade

School Instrumental Lesson Coordinator / Purple &

Gold Concert Bands / Percussion Studio Lessons /

Grade School Summer Band Camp Director

Mr. Donald Peris 82 - Guitar Ensemble /

Guitar Studio Lessons

Mr. Richard Ressel 71 - Art I, II, & III / Ceramics

Mrs. Tracy Sanchez - Dance Instructor /

Choreographer for Spring Musical / Crusader Dance

Ensemble

Dr. Michael Jamanis - String Ensemble / Grade School

Strings Lessons / Strings Studio Lessons / Purple &

Gold String Ensembles

Mrs. Corinne Kern - Grade School Band & Strings

Lessons / Purple & Gold String Ensembles

Ms. Dana Kinsey - Dramaturgy / Playwriting /

Acting Techniques / Grade School Summer Drama

Camp Director

Mr. Daniel List 03 - Concert Band / Marching Band

/ Spring Musical Orchestra / Brass Ensemble /

Woodwind Ensemble / Jazz Band / Grade School

Band Lessons / Brass & Woodwind Studio Lessons /

Grade School Summer Band Camp

PA Music Educators - Past District President

Nationally & Regionally Acclaimed Artists

American Music Abroad Tours of Europe - Head Director

ActorsPercussive Arts Society - Pennsylvania Chapter President

ARTS FOR LIFE

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact Mr. Tony Brill, Director of Fine and Performing Arts

650 Juliette Avenue | Lancaster, PA 17601 | (717) 509-0310 | tbrill@lchsyes.org