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The Arts
(Grades K-12)
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THEATRE
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The first objective of the theater experience is to train fine communication skills. No other experience better instills self-confidence and self-esteem than presenting oneself well in front of an audience and receiving deserved praise. Therefore, every student in kindergarten through eighth grade participates in a well-rehearsed, finely tuned, annual class play. Directors train students in the effective use of voice, face, and body to project in an energetic fashion. These skills, and the increase in self-confidence, are invaluable lifelong assets.
The second objective of the theater program is to provide a venue for some students to excel outside of the academic or athletic arena. The goal is that every student has a place in which to feel a sense of accomplishment and success.
In high school, the theater experience becomes an elective. Participation in the program remains high; many of the students who advance from Pinewood’s Middle Campus continue to perform. Additional non-acting opportunities, such as stage or production related activities, become available at the high school level.
Curriculum: Grades K-6 / Grades 7-12
Clubs: Grades K-2 / Grades 3-6 / Grades 7-12
Extracurricular: Upper Campus Visual and Performing Arts website
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MUSIC
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Lifelong enjoyment of music begins with experiencing the joy of music through personal expression at a young age. An array of age-appropriate songs and dances enrich the school day in Pinewood's early grades. The elementary experience includes composition and performance on percussion instruments and recorders.
At all grade levels, music instructors teach students to read music, use musical vocabulary, sing on pitch, focus on fine quality (rather than volume), protect the vocal instrument, and produce and create music individually or in an ensemble. The curriculum also includes exposure to many notable composers and traditional classics, rounding out a student’s musical education and appreciation for music.
Curriculum: Grades K-6 / Grades 7-12
Clubs: Grades K-2 / Grades 3-6
Extracurricular: Grades 3-6 / Upper Campus Visual and Performing Arts website
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VISUAL ARTS
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The arts curriculum promotes visual literacy while providing an opportunity for students to discover their own unique style, artistic expression, and creativity. Designated art rooms at all three campuses provide settings that allow students a venue for creative exploration. The curriculum emphasizes drawing and painting projects, in addition to instruction on a vast art-related vocabulary. In every class, master works are presented in an effort to inspire students and contribute towards their knowledge of art history. These core skills help improve artistic capabilities and provide the necessary background for students to formulate and express opinions about their own work, their peers’ work, and the work of the masters.
Curriculum: Grades K-6 / Grades 7-12
Clubs: Grades 3-6 / Grades 3-6 Art Show
Extracurricular: Upper Campus Visual and Performing Arts website
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