Band

The backbone of the Coronado’s Band program is the Concert Band program, which consists of the Symphonic Band and concert Band. Each group meets daily as a class. All members also participate in the Marching Band and are eligible to audition for the two jazz bands. At the conclusion of the Marching Band season, students may choose to enroll in the advanced Study/Performing Arts Chamber Music class, and/or Pep Band, which perform at many home basketball games. The prerequisite for any band course is at least one year of band and/or one full year of private lesson instruction. Acceptance into the band program is by the approval of the director(s).

Director: Dani McCracken
Room: 411

Color Guard

The purpose of the Color Guard is to add color, excitement, and visual enhancement to the Marching Band show. The Color Guard is open to all Coronado High School students. The main emphasis in this class will be on dance with equipment, including, funk, jazz, and classical. As an integral part of the Cougar Pride Marching Band during the fall months, members of the Color Guard will be enrolled in a separate class, “Rhythmic Precision”, which takes place during the school day, in addition to “Marching Band”, which takes place until the end of the marching season.

After marching season is complete, the Color Guard changes its competitive venue from enhancing the Marching Band show to performing in its own competitive Cougar Winter Guard. This group will participate in local performances in the winter and spring, and will ultimately travel to competitions in California. Students are required to attend band camp. This class may be taken in place of P.E. 1. This course may be repeated.

Director: Dani McCracken
Room: 411

Choir

Coronado’s Vocal Music Department includes the Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus, Jazz Choir, and Madrigal Singers. All choirs perform regularly at school and community events. Students must audition for Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, and Madrigals. The Coronado Choirs travel to local and out-of-state festivals to sing in performance and competition settings.

Director: Darrell Crowther
Room: 407

Guitar

Coronado High School offers a comprehensive three year guitar program designed to expose students to a wide range of playing techniques and styles. At the completion of the program, students have a well-rounded repertoire with a solid classical foundation. The guitar students perform in many school functions throughout the year and compete in regional festivals both in solo and ensemble situations. Students may also have the opportunity to travel and perform at national and world guitar events. Beyond the development of their technical abilities, the curriculum enhances the student’s concept of musicianship through performance and critical listening.

Director: Matt Nishimoto
Room: 410

Orchestra

The Coronado High School Orchestra performs throughout the school year on and off campus. There are four performances during the school year at school, as well as several different Clark County School District festivals. The Orchestra also participates in a spring tour in which they attend festivals out of state. In February they combine with all of the fine arts departments to put on a musical.

Director: Ryan Watson
Room: 402

Cougarettes Dance Team

Coronado’s dance program provides female students with opportunities to create and participate in a variety of dance productions and/or competitions. Students must audition. For further information please contact Coronado’s dance advisor.

Director: Ginger Rossiter
Room: 602

All-Male Dance Team

Coronado’s dance program provides male students with opportunities to create and participate in a variety of dance productions and/or competitions. Students must audition. For further information please contact Coronado’s dance advisor.

Director: Ginger Rossiter
Room: 602

Improv Team

Theatre is a way for students to express themselves and explore their creativity. Students gain a broad knowledge of theatre, technical theatre and musical theatre.

Director: Kelly Burrows
Room: 405

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