PROGRAMS
Our programs at UYPAC will follow the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Fine Arts.
The disciplines within the Nevada State Board of Education are similar to UYPAC’s program. They are the following: Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, and Media Arts. Nevada’s board of education has based their teachings upon the belief that “Artistic Literacy provides students with an ability to create, present, critique, and connect art to their academic studies, lives, and the world around them.”
There are 67,927 youth enrolled in elementary and high school in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Of that number, 96% are enrolled in public schools. North Las Vegas high school dropout rate is at 19%, which is 7% higher than the national rate of 12 percent. The four schools that we plan to work with in North Las Vegas are Cheyenne High School, Canyon Springs High School, Kermit R Booker Sr. Innovative Elementary School and Matt Kelly Elementary School.
Mentoring
Instructors and volunteers will serve as mentors to youth participating in UYPAC’s music educational programs. The programs will operate during afterschool where youth will adhere to a regular schedule that will include time for homework, music instruction, snacks and break time.
Music Education
Is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music. The incorporation of music training from preschool to postsecondary education is common in most nations because involvement in music is considered a fundamental component of human culture and behavior.
Musical Instruments
Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced
WOODWIND
Piccolo
Flute
Clarinet
Recorder
Flute
Clarinet
Recorder
STRINGS
Violin
Cello
Harp
Double Base
Cello
Harp
Double Base
BRASS
Trumpet
Trombone
French Horn
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Tuba
PERCUSSION
Bass Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Piano
Timpani
Drums
Dance Production
Is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself. UYPAC will explore the various dancing styles such as Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and more.
Audio Production/Recording
There are six stages in the process of music production:
• Songwriting
• Arranging•
Tracking
• Editing
• Mixing
• Mastering
With state-of-the-art technology, UYPAC will work with middle school and high school youth to help them understand the fundamentals of producing music. There are four levels:
• Introduction to Audio Production/Recording
• Level II Audio Production/Recording
• Level III Audio Production/Recording
• Advanced Audio Production/Recording
Theater
Theater – Youth will be engaged and will learn about the various elements of a theater:
• Performers
• Audience
• Director
• Theater Space
• Design Aspects (scenery, costume, lighting, and sound)
• Text (which includes focus, purpose, point of view, dramatic structure, and dramatic characters)
Based on the types of playwrights, youth will have an opportunity to carry out most of these functions.
Summer Band Camp
Youth will have an opportunity to experience all of the musical instruments at UYPAC as well as hone in on their skills for marching and concert band. There is a concert at the end of summer where the youth will have an opportunity to show off their musical skills.
Christmas Winter Ball