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Academic Department Staff:

Email Justin Daniel, Tuscarora Theatre Instructor

Phone Number: 571-252-1900

Fax Number: 571-252-1636 

Information:

Tuscarora Theatre Arts Department

Our Mission:

• To inspire students to master Theatre Arts technique/academia

• To prepare students for collegiate and professional auditions/interviews

• To produce award-winning Theatrical productions

Teacher Information:

Having taught Theatre/Vocal instruction since 2003 Mr. Daniel is looking forward to sharing his knowledge and expertise with Tuscarora’s finest, especially those who are Broadway bound. He previously worked at both Belmont Ridge and J.L. Simpson Middle Schools as the drama sponsor and founded theNorthern Virginia Preparatory Theatre Company, a select group of auditioned secondary students who were preparing for professional careers in the Theatre Arts. Over his career he has directed over sixty shows including:Into the Woods, Seussical, Once on this Island, Sound of Music, Bye Bye Birdie, Children of Eden, High School Musical, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, A Raisin in the Sun, and Annie. His recent honors include directing the highest ranking productions at the Virginia Theatre Association’s Young People’s Competition two years in a row (against 13 middle schools across the state) and coaching Odyssey of the Mind teams that have won 1st, 2nd& 3rdplaces in the Regional and State Tournaments. Mr. Daniel obtained his B.F.A. Music Theatre degree from Shenandoah University in Winchester Virginia and recently obtained his MA in Theatre Education from Catholic Univeristy. He is the 2020 recipient of the Theatre Educator of the year award for the Virginia State Thespian Organization and a Theatre Educator of the Year recipient of the LCPS SEAAC committee.

Tuscarora High School Chorus

I am delighted to be the choral director at Tuscarora High School!  This is an exciting and strategic time as together we build an outstanding choral program.  We will be learning a variety of the best choral literature and will have many different opportunities to perform it both individually and in groups.  As we sing we will be expanding our musical abilities and developing skills that can be used throughout our lives both professionally and for personal enjoyment. I want to help each student become a lifelong learner through music which opens many doors to other cultures and historical periods.

I am committed to offering a program that gives each student exposure to many different musical styles, from Renaissance to classical, from jazz to show tunes.  My desire is to provide numerous performance venues: concerts, all-county and cluster events, district events, all-state events, Desserts on Broadway, and additional performances within our school and community.

I look forward to working in partnership with students, parents, administrators, faculty and community leaders to enhance each student’s life.  It is my goal for every student in the choral program to have a positive, life-changing experience, reaching their full potential not only musically, but in every other dimension of their lives. Come join us as we have a great time and many exciting experiences!

Tuscarora High School Guitar

Welcome to the Tuscarora Guitar website!

Welcome!! My name is Matthew Dunlap and I am the guitar instructor at Tuscarora High School.  I am looking forward to working with the students, faculty, and parents of the most amazing learning community in Loudoun County.  This is an exciting time as we build an exceptional guitar program.  I will instruct students in a way that permits them to grow musically and technically throughout their development as both a musician and a guitarist.  In order to achieve this, it is essential for each student to have a strong foundation in the basic fundamentals of guitar technique and music.  These elements include positioning of the guitar, right hand technique, finger style, plectrum, left hand technique, posture, knowledge of musical terms, musicology, theory, and multiple styles of music.  A student that attains all of these skills will be capable of continued growth and development long after the instruction has ended.

I am committed to offering a program that recognizes and promotes multiple genres of music through both study and performance.  With classical guitar being the emphasis, students will also learn jazz standards, folk songs, blues, rock, and improvisation.

Sincerely,

Matthew Dunlap 

Description:

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.  Students must be enrolled in a music course and be recommended by their music teacher.

Scheduled meetings:

The society meets about once per month and performs community service activities throughout the year.  There are also opportunities to assist/promote the music department.