Performing Arts

The Choral Music Department at Laguna Beach High School is dedicated to the development of each individual student's musical abilities and fueling each singer's personal passion for singing. The Choral Program does this by focusing instruction on healthy vocal technique, musicianship skills - including sight-reading and music theory, solo singing technique, and choral ensemble singing technique. The program is always growing and we are excited for the future for the department and each of these talented artists as they continue their musical education.

The LBHS Dance Program is affiliated with the College and Career Advantage (CCA) Program. All of our courses are based on a comprehensive, yearlong dance curriculum, and all of the students are required to participate in our annual Spring Dance Concert. Each course provides knowledge and experience in a broad range of styles including, but not limited to: Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern/Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Tap, Improvisation, and Composition. Depending on the level of study, there are also assignments and activities related to critically analyzing dance, learning about the history of dance, practicing improvisation skills, composing or choreographing original works, understanding anatomy & health from a dancer's perspective, managing dance productions, and pursuing dance as a college or career pathway. There are also opportunities for students to train with professional guest choreographers as well as create and present their own work.

Estee Fratzke graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Dance Science and a MA in Dance from California State University, Long Beach. She has a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physical Education and a Career Technical Education Credential in Arts, Media, and Entertainment. Prior to studying dance in higher education, she trained for ten years on a competitive team at a private studio called Dancer’s Edge, located in her hometown of Visalia, CA. Her experience in a private studio coupled with her studies at CSULB led to her interest in a career as a dance educator, choreographer, and arts advocate. From 2010-2014, Estee was the Director of the Burbank High School Dance Program, and currently, she serves as the Director of the Laguna Beach High School Dance Program. Her mission is to use dance as an avenue to heal and inspire people, with an emphasis on helping her students develop into self-confident, happy, and healthy individuals. A fundamental principle of Estee's teaching philosophy is instilling a sense of lifelong fitness and dance appreciation in her students by teaching them how to move their bodies safely and efficiently. She choreographs for all levels of the LBHS Dance Program and produces two dance concerts a year. Administering a comprehensive curriculum that encourages versatility and adaptability in her dancers is a high priority for Estee, and she's committed to making waves in the dance community by pushing her students to think critically and creatively on a daily basis.

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Courses

• Wind Ensemble
• Marching Band
• String Ensemble
• Jazz Band
• Drumline
• AP Music Theory
• Guitar/Ukulele

Jeremy Chung is a graduate of the University of Southern California and earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Education. He has been the instrumental music director at Laguna Beach High School since the fall of 2010. Under his direction, his instrumental music groups have received “superior” ratings at every music festival attended since 1997 and have won many competitions at local, state, and national events.

As a performer, he was a member of the world renowned USC Trojan Marching Band and the Disney “All American College Band”. He was also a member of Disneyland’s “Trash Can Trio” percussion group. In 2010, Jeremy received “Teacher of the Year” while teaching in the Capistrano Unified School District. He was also given the L.A. County “Apple Award” for his teaching and dedication to young musicians in Southern California in 2000. He currently is an active musician in southern California as a performer, adjudicator, and clinician.

LBHS Theatre courses challenge students to develop their artistic initiative through study of dramatic literature, refinement of acting, playwriting, and directing techniques, and stimulation of high-level thinking skills. Students will reinforce these skills through applicable reading and writing tasks, monologue and scene study, improvisational exercises, and preparation for and performance of theatrical works. Our coursework is designed for students who are genuinely interested in improving their theatrical skills and developing their ability to analyze, appreciate, create, design for, and actively participate in theatrical projects.  Challenging classwork, reading, writing, research, and rehearsal both in and out of class are necessary to achieve growth. Student learning is evaluated by several methods, including but not limited to writing, performance, and self-assessment.**Students should approach their studies with an open mind as well as a desire to collaborate and learn**

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