FASA students participating in the drama track will be working under the charismatic instruction of Duane Manning. Having led many competitive drama troupes, Mr. Manning will guide students through the basics of interpretation, vocal technique, blocking, stage movement, and character development while preparing students for the drama track’s Sunday performance.
May 15 is the registration deadline for the drama track. Students participating will be sent the materials to be performed by June 1, in order to choose the role they desire to audition for and prepare accordingly. Auditions for roles will take place during day one of FASA.
Students participating in the drama track have the option of participating in a one or two week program.
Secondary Track for Drama Students:
Those who have chosen the two week program must choose a secondary track of study as a vocalist or instrumentalist. During week one drama students will devote their efforts to the drama track performance, which takes place Sunday July 19. As week two ensues, drama track students will move into their secondary tracks in the FASA choir or instrumental tracks to prepare for the final show.
Elective Courses of Study:
The following classes are available for an additional fee.
Private Lessons:
Private lessons may be purchased for any instrument or voice for an additional charge of $50 an hour.
Songwriting:
Are you interested in writing your own music and lyrics? Here’s your chance to get started. Songwriting classes will guide students who are just beginning, while developing experienced writers who are already hooked, blending the study of both lyric writing and musical composition. This elective will be offered daily for one hour during week one only. $75 additional fee.
Composition and Arranging:
Taught by Bill Wolaver, master arranger and composer, the composition and arranging class is designed for students interested in composing and arranging. It will focus on techniques for melodic and harmonic development, as well as orchstration. This elective will be offered daily for one hour during week one only. $75 additional fee.
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Duane Manning: Drama director.
Secondary Tracks
Piano, guitar, bass, drums, and drama offer a one week option not requiring a secondary track.
Students participating for the entirety of FASA in the drama, dance, piano, bass, drum or guitar tracks are required to choose a secondary track, as either a vocalist or as an orchestral instrumentalist.
The purpose of this configuration is to provide students an opportunity to hone their skills and perform individually in their primary track’s performance, while still allowing corporate participation in the final show, as a part of the choir or orchestra.