Visual Arts
Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Art are offered to Grades 9-12 as one semester classes
designed to provide a broad range of art experiences for the beginning and advanced art student.
Students study the elements of art and principles of design. Scholastic Art Magazine and internet resources (SmartBoard and MacBooks) are used as curriculum for instruction. The benefits of these courses include the development and strengthening of decision making, creative thinking, and time management. Three- Dimensional Art continues the study of art by learning about important art movements and the work of famous artists and their styles. Both courses meet daily for one semester. High school artwork is displayed seasonally in the hallways of the school, and at art shows in conjunction with school concerts. Field trips related to art topics are offered as they become available.
Single semester art courses are offered to middle school students.
Band
Secondary Concert Bands are offered for full credit meeting one period daily. In addition to BCS school concerts in the Fall, Christmas, and Spring, band members may participate in ISSMA Solo & Ensemble, and Organization events, All-State, All-Region, and All-District honor bands.
Choir
Choir is offered in Secondary as an elective to fulfill part of the performing arts requirement:
Choirs for grades 7, 8 and high school (9-12) meet one period a day. Auditioned Choir is open to students. Grades 10-12, meet every day and, as it implies, is based on audition.
Concert performances are scheduled for the Fall, at Christmas and in the Spring. ISSMA competition for solos/ensembles is in January/February. Some choirs are also available for community service and performances such as nursing home visits, the community service for the National Day of Prayer, etc.
Theatre
Involving about 75 students, the Blackhawk Christian Theatre mounts two full-scale productions each year: one straight play and one musical. Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to audition for roles in either/both productions. Students are also encouraged to become involved in the areas of tech support, stage crew, stage management and house management. Students who earn at least 10 theatre points (approximately 100 hours of service) are invited to join the BCS chapter (#5242) of the International Thespian Society. New ITS members are inducted in a ceremony in the spring.
BCS offers two one-semester classes in Theatre Arts. Students may take either or both semesters, in any order. Semester 1 focuses on the actor’s craft: voice and movement, relaxation, concentration, and character development. Semester 2 offers a concentration in the physical theatre, the process of mounting a play and a brief introduction to the history of theatre. Both courses meet daily for one semester.
The BCS Theatre Department provides a costume rental service to area high schools, colleges, and community theatres. We can supply individual costume pieces, partial or whole shows at competitive rental rates. Some of the shows in our costume department include Wizard of Oz, Seussical, Annie, Oklahoma!, Sound of Music, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, and The Music Man. To enquire about rentals, availability and rates please contact the theatre office at extension #4133.
Little Women 2012
The Curious Savage 2011
Hello, Dolly! 2011
The Great Sebastians 2010
Peter Pan 2010
Get Smart 2009
Bye Bye Birdie 2009
Egad, The Woman in White 2008
Annie 2008
The Egg and I 2007
SEUSSICAL 2007
Oklahoma – 2006
The Butler Did It – 2006
Cinderella – 2005
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten – 2005
A Little Princess – 2004
The Mouse that Roared – 2003
Little Women: Meg, Jo and Amy – 2002
Anne of Green Gables – 2002
One Foot in Heaven – 2000
Cheaper By the Dozen – 1999
You Can’t Take it With You – 1998
Flowers for Algernon – 1997
A Man Called Peter – 1996
Bull in a China Shop – 1995
It’s a Wonderful Life – 1994
The Savage Dilemma – 1993
The Butler Did it – 1992
Arsenic and Old Lace – 1991
The Curious Savage – 1990
Cheaper by the Dozen – 1989
The Sound of Music – 1988
Our Town – 1987
The Gypsy’s Curse – 1981
Peck’s Bad Boy – 1980
The Egg and I – 1979