Arts

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.

2024-25 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 25-26, 2024: Middle School Fall Play: Murder on the 518 | Photos|Program
December 18, 2024: Middle School Winter Instrumental Concert |Program | Photos
December 19, 2024: Middle School Winter Choral Concert | Program | Photos
March 7-9, 2025: Middle School Musical | Program | Photos
April 16, 2025: Middle/Upper School Jazz Band Cabaret | Photos
May 22, 2025: Middle School Spring Showcase
May 28, 2025: Middle School Spring Instrumental Concert
May 29, 2025: Middle School Spring Choral Concert

HARRY M. DRAKE GALLERY Exhibition Schedule

September 2024: Alumni/ae Exhibition
October-November 2024: Regional Artist Exhibit - Duke Nguyen, Paintings
November-December 2024: US Advanced Workshops and MS Capstone Exhibit
January 2025: LS Student Art and MS Capstone Exhibit
February-March 2025: SPA Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition
April 2025: Grade 12 Advanced Workshop Final Exhibition
May-June 2025: Grade 11 Advanced Workshop Final Exhibition

2024 Middle School Spring Choral Concert

2024 Middle School Spring Showcase

2025 Middle School Musical: Behind the Lines Jr!

2024 Middle School Winter Instrumental Concert

2024 Middle School Spring Instrumental Concert

2025 Middle and Upper School Spring Jazz Band Cabaret

2024 Middle & Upper School Winter Choral Concert

2024 Middle School Fall Play: Murder on the 518

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