Arts
Drama
ANNUAL THEATRE PRODUCTION
Students of St. Stephen Secondary have the opportunity to audition and/or be a part of the cast and crew of our annual Theatre Production.
The production is an extracurricular activity, with rehearsals occurring after school hours on a weekly basis and on select weekends throughout the months of November to May.
Interested students attend an introductory meeting in the month of October that outlines audition requirements, introduces the rehearsal schedule, and provides information about the selected production piece for the year.
I'm Happy to announce the Cast for this years theatre production 2023/2024
Nothing But the Truth!
Michael Gomes as David McNeely
Keira Henry as Mary McNeely
Rachel Kennedy as Sandra
Caleigh Dymond as Kate Miller
Ella Beitle as Pete Jones
Claire Heitzner as Mrs. Lillian Elias
Jess Artinger as Mr. Walter Elias
Lily Lafrance as Paulette Cartier
Kailey Gaulton as Waiter
Izzy Gregoire as Captain Werner Kraus
Gaibirièil Harnum as Extra Passenger/Understudy
PRODUCTIONS
2023/2024 - Nothing but the Truth
2022/2023 - Anne of Green Gables
2021/2022 - Fairy Tale Therapy
2019/2020 - Secret of Skull Island
2018/2019 - Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
2017/2018 - Maid to Order
2016/2017 - Little Women
2015/2016 - Murder at the Hickory Dickory Inn
2014/2015 - Much Ado About Nothing
Anne of Green Gables 2022-2023 xx.mp4Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland The Production.mp4Drama Courses Available at St. Stephen
Grade 9 Drama - ADA 1O - An introduction to everything about Acting for the Theatre (Prerequisite for Grade 11 University/College Drama)
Grade 10 Drama - ADV 2O - An introduction to everything about Acting for the Camera (Prerequisite for Grade 11 University/College Drama)
Grade 11 Open Drama - ADD 3O - A focus on everything behind the scenes for dramatic productions. Including: Sound, Lighting, Costumes, Props, Marketing, and Set Design. (Prerequisite for Grade 12 Workplace Drama)
Grade 11 University/College Drama - ADG 3M - A focus on developing your Acting Skills for the Theatre (Prerequisite for Grade 12 University/College Drama)
Grade 12 Workplace Drama - ADA 4E - Developing Skills to work in a Theatre. A course to prepare students for working or certain college programs.
Grade 12 University/College Drama - ADP 4M - A focus on developing a Production of their own and studying a wide range of plays to learn about and from other playwrights. A course to prepare students for University/College Theatre and Film; Acting, Writing, and Production Programs.
IMPROV CLUB
Students of St. Stephen Secondary have the opportunity to practice and learn improvisational performance and presentation skills in our extracurricular Improv Club.
Improvisation is a type of theatre that allows students to develop personally created characters, and interact with fellow performers.
Activities within this group encourage students to be spontaneous, creative, and to explore using drama in a unique, supportive environment.
This group meets on Tuesday afternoons in the months of September and October in Semester I, and in the months of May and June in Semester II.
DRAMA COUNCIL
Open to any student at St. Stephen Secondary. Previous experience in Drama is not necessary. Participants earn volunteer hours towards their required 40 Community Service hours.
Positions Include: Light Designers, Sound Designers, Costume Designers/Managers, Hair/Makeup Designers, Props Managers, Set Design/Construction Technicians, and Advertising/Photography Technicians.
Drama Council members meet on a monthly basis and communicate weekly through their Google Classroom.
Application information is posted in early September and positions begin in October and last till the end of the year.
Music
Each year, CBC Music & MusiCounts (charity of the Juno Awards) launch the 'CBC Music Class Challenge' to engage music classes across the country. Their goals are threefold: have students learning Canadian music in the classroom, draw attention to the exceptional work of music programs in this country, and to reinforce the importance of music in a well-rounded education.
Curriculum Chair: ext. 1105
SYNTHESIS – Jr. Concert Band
Open to Grade 9 Instrumental Music students, this ensemble begins rehearsals in mid-October and extends technical skills learned in the classroom.
Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba, Upright Bass, Mallet Percussion, Percussion.
The fundamentals of tone production, ensemble playing, musical interpretation and basic musicianship are all important elements of the Junior Concert Band rehearsals. Music selections incorporate traditional, classical, film score, and Pop music.
This band performs at the Christmas Concert, Grade 8 Parent Night, the Kiwanis Music Festival, Talent Show, Spring Concert and the Wonderland Music Festival. Junior Concert Band members have also traveled to International Music Festivals in New York, Boston, and Chicago in previous years.
This band rehearses on a weekly basis on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30pm-4:00pm. Late bus transportation is available. There is no formal audition process for this ensemble.
For more information regarding our Synthesis Band, contact Ms. E. Harris at ext. 238.
HIGH DEFINITION – Sr. Concert Band
Open to Grades 10-12 Instrumental Music students, this ensemble begins rehearsals in mid-September and extends technical skills learned in the classroom and in Junior Concert Band, maintaining our high musical performance standards at St. Stephen.
Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba, Upright Bass, Mallet Percussion, Percussion.
The fundamentals of range, tone production, ensemble playing, principal parts & solo performance, musical interpretation, musicianship and the role of section leader are all important elements of the Senior Concert Band rehearsals. Music selections incorporate traditional, classical, film score, symphonic, Broadway, Rock and Pop music.
This band performs at the Remembrance Day Ceremony, Christmas Concert, Arts Night, Elementary School Tour, Talent Show, the Kiwanis Music Festival, Mass, Spring Concert, and the Wonderland Music Festival. Senior Concert Band members have also travelled to International Music Festivals in New York, Boston, and Chicago in previous years.
This band rehearses on a weekly basis on Thursday afternoons from 2:30pm-4:00pm. Late bus transportation is available. There is no formal audition process for this ensemble.
For more information regarding our High Definition Band, contact Ms. E. Harris at ext. 238.
NEW: Sr. Jazz Combo
Open to Grades 10-12 Instrumental Music students, this ensemble begins rehearsals in mid-October and extends technical skills learned in the classroom and in Junior Concert Band, maintaining our high musical performance standards at St. Stephen.
Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Upright Bass, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Mallet Percussion, Percussion.
The fundamentals of ensemble playing, solo performance, improvisation, musical interpretation, and musicianship are all important elements of the Senior Jazz Combo rehearsals. Music selections incorporate Big Band, Dixieland, Blues, Latin, Ragtime, Foundational Jazz and Pop music.
This band performs at the Christmas Concert, Arts Night, Talent Show, the Kiwanis Music Festival, Spring Concert, and the Wonderland Music Festival.
This band rehearses on a weekly basis on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30pm-4:00pm. Late bus transportation is available. There is no formal audition process for this ensemble.
For more information regarding our Surround Sound Jazz Combo, contact Ms. E. Harris at ext. 238.
MUSIC COUNCIL
Open to any student at St. Stephen Secondary. Previous musical experience is not necessary.
Participants earn volunteer hours toward their required 40 Community Service Hours.
Positions Include: media technicians (photography, sound, display), musical score librarians, venue managers, instrument/equipment engineers, and promotions managers.
Music Council members are strong leaders who develop, maintain, and implement new initiatives for the Music Department each year. Council works together to promote the various musical ensembles and the department as a whole throughout the school and community. Council meets regularly to discuss and plan events and logistics related to the music program. Beyond the Music Department needs, Music Council members find that they obtain knowledge and skills for job/career and post-secondary résumé.
Music Council members meet on a weekly basis, and communicate through the Remind App.
Application information is posted in early September and positions begin in October.
For more information regarding our Music Council, contact Ms. E. Harris at ext. 232.
Media
Definition
"Media art" refers to artworks that depend on a technological component to function. The term "media" applies to any communication device used to transmit and store information. By incorporating emerging technologies into their artworks, artists using new media are constantly redefining the traditional categories of art.
