Arts Descriptions

Visual Arts

• Focus: Elements of Art & Principles of Design
• Skills Learned:
  • Conceptual thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Constructive criticism
  • Art techniques and mediums
  • Art vocabulary, history and artist
• Goal: Develop artistic skills over time and expressing creativity through various mediums.
   

Band

• Focus: Instrumental music (Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion)
• Instruments Include:
  • Woodwinds: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone
  • Brass: Trumpet, French horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba
  • Percussion: Snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, bells, xylophone, etc.
• Benefits:
  • Builds auditory, motor, memory, and emotional regulation skills
  • Enhances cognitive and academic performance
     

Choir

• Focus: Vocal music in a collaborative and joyful environment
• Skills Learned:
  • Pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics
  • Reading music notation
  • Group performance and listening
• Goal: Build confidence and musicality through singing and vocal play
   

Theatre

• Focus: Storytelling, character building, performance, and technical theatre
• Skills Learned:
  • Acting, voice, movement
  • Scriptwriting and improvisation
  • Technical design: sets, lighting, costumes
  • Giving/receiving critique
• Goal: Encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence both on stage and off
   

Dance

• Focus: Dance technique, creativity, and cultural appreciation
• Styles by Grade:
  • K–2: Creative movement
  • 3–4: Jazz, ballet, cultural dance
  • 5: Jazz, ballet, tap, cultural dance
• Skills Learned:
  • Dance vocabulary, balance, rhythm, improvisation, teamwork
• Goal: Build physical coordination and expression through diverse dance forms
   

Strings/Guitar

• Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Bass
• Skills Learned:
  • Posture, bowing, plucking, strumming
  • Playing in solo and group settings
• Goal: Develop musicianship, teamwork, patience, and confidence through string instruments
   

Piano

• Focus: Foundational piano technique and music literacy
• Skills Learned:
  • Reading music (treble & bass clef)
  • Finger dexterity, posture
  • Playing melodies and chords
  • Music theory and ear training
• Goal: Inspire joy in music-making while developing performance and technical skills