An independent day school serving grades PK-12 | St. Paul, MN

Arts

Middle School studio art class.

The arts are an important piece of day-to-day life in the Middle School. Music, theater, and the studio arts are woven into both the curriculum and co-curricular life. 
 
Music

Every Middle School student takes a music class every day in the ensemble of their choosing (band, orchestra, or choir) and all students perform in two concerts each year. Private music lessons are also available through the school, with instructors who specialize in teaching students of this age.

Visual Arts

The Grade 6 visual art course covers various media and techniques; Grade 7 visual art courses introduce two-dimensional art techniques and three-dimensional ceramics. In Grade 8, students may opt to take elective courses in two and three-dimensional art.

Theater

The required Grade 6 and 7 drama classes prepare students for later electives in Grade 8, including acting, production and performance, and scriptwriting. The Middle School's three yearly theatrical productions are popular co-curricular activities, and auditions are open to all students.

2025-26 Middle School Arts Calendar

We look forward to welcoming live performances back to the Middle School! Please note that all dates and performances below are subject to change.

For a full list of performances and art events, click
here!

October 10-11, 2025: Middle School Fall Play: A Monster Calls
December 12, 2025: Middle/Upper School Winter Choral Concert 
December 17, 2025: Middle School Winter Instrumental Concert 
February 27-March 1, 2026: Middle School Musical: Bye Bye Birdie
April 15, 2026: Middle/Upper School Jazz Band Cabaret
May 21, 2026: Middle School Spring Showcase 
May 27, 2026: Middle School Spring Instrumental Concert
May 28, 2026: Middle School Spring Choral Concert

HARRY M. DRAKE GALLERY Exhibition Schedule

September 2025: Alumni/ae Exhibition
October-November 2025: Regional Artist Exhibit - Focus on Ceramics and Community
November-December 2025: US Advanced Workshops 
December 2025: Holiday SPA Community Art Market
January-February 2026:  K-12 Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition
February-March 2026: Regional Artist Exhibition - Focus on Local High School Student Artwork
April 2026: Grade 12 Advanced Workshop Final Exhibition 
May 2026: Grade 11 Advanced Workshop Final Exhibition 

2025 Middle School Spring Choral Concert 

2025 Middle School Spring Showcase

2025 Middle School Musical: Behind the Lines Jr!

2024 Middle School Winter Instrumental Concert

2025 Middle School Spring Instrumental Concert

2025 Middle and Upper School Spring Jazz Band Cabaret

2024 Middle & Upper School Winter Choral Concert

2025 Middle School Fall Play: A Monster Calls