 | The visual and performing arts program at The Cathedral School is an integral part of the curriculum. Students have both art and music classes twice a week for 45 minutes in the respective studios. Students learn through direct experience with the materials how to appreciate both the history of art and music and its relevance to their own lives as artists.
Projects and performances are frequently linked to other curricular areas, helping support and enhance the students’ knowledge of the subject they are studying. Students have an opportunity to display their artistic creations in the main hall of the school, which functions as a rotating gallery of student work. Throughout the year, students reveal their musical and theatrical talents at Lower School assemblies, all-school celebrations, and the many traditional performances that specific grades create such as the sixth grade Greek play, the seventh grade Medieval Evensong, and the eighth grade musical.
There are a number of opportunities for students to pursue their musical or artistic talents through additional courses. At the end of third grade, students can audition for the Cathedral’s choir, which is a founding tradition of the school. Upper School students who are not choristers participate in an elective program that includes one or two art offerings a term. In addition to Music class, there is an optional violin program starting in first grade. Students who pursue a musical instrument outside of school are encouraged to share their talents through performance at assemblies or all-school celebrations.
Above all, the visual and performing arts program at The Cathedral School is designed so that every student can find success and enjoyment in self-expression through the creative arts.
Our Visual and Performing Arts Gallery provides you with the opportunity to experience Cathedral School students’ creativity first-hand.
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