Arts
Performing Arts
The Department of Performing Arts at The Masters School encompasses Dance, Music and Theater studies and experiences.
The faculty are dedicated to facilitating student pathways to discover the thrill of performing. Across a variety of performance mediums and in a wide range of performance settings, from ensemble pieces to technical artists, the department features opportunities for students to try their hand at performance art. Further, the department offers opportunities for deep understanding of the various areas through courses that offer perspectives in production, theory and history.
Our Mission
With a philosophy and pedagogy deeply rooted in the belief that artistic expression is a fundamental fiber of being human, The Department of Performing Arts of The Masters School contributes to a community characterized by curiosity and empathy by nurturing adaptable, resilient and expressive artists.
We Gather...
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to Learn
to engage with performing arts through active participation and meaningful collaboration; to explore the spectrum of our artistry; to take ownership of our personal learning as well as the collective growth of a collaborative group.
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to Strive
to create safe spaces and new worlds; to cultivate versatility; to grow in proportion to our potential and in relationship to our starting points; to feel and express passion.
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to Dare
to imagine a better tomorrow; to persevere through setbacks; to feel what it means to be human; to push our boundaries.
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to Do
to create together in a variety of styles and settings; to develop personal meaning and character through performing arts experiences; to find and experience joy.
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to Be a Power for Good in the World
to connect to self as well as to something larger; to serve our community through our art; to connect to what it means to be human universally; to elevate each other and the community through both artistic inquiry and celebration.
Upcoming Events
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Upper School Musical Revue
Fonseca Center - Experimental Theater - 307
Headlines
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Middle School Students Shine During Winter Concert
Months of preparation paid off, as Middle School students took to the stage in the Claudia Boettcher Theatre on Friday, January 11, for the annual winter concert. -
Middle School Talent Takes Center Stage
Comedy? Check. Music? Check. Rubik’s Cubes? Check. The Middle School Talent Show on Friday, December 21, 2018, was a showcase of the many creative skills and talents of Middle School students. -
Performance at the Met Provides Inspiration for Fifth Grade Puppet Operas
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Visit From Down Under Provides Opportunity for Music and Cultural Exchange
With music as a common bond, a collaboration between Masters’ Department of Performing Arts and Global and Civic Exchange Program resulted in a rich artistic and cultural experience for the students of The Masters School and a visiting student-chorus from The Wenona School, a K-12 independent girls school in Sydney, Australia. -
Dobbs 16 and Tower Singers Entertain in New York City
Dobbs 16 and Tower Singers performed at the MetLife Building in New York City on Wednesday, December 5. -
Seniors Receive National Recognition for Photography, Jazz Piano
It’s a common occurrence at Masters to see Vincent Alban ’19 behind a camera and Vittorio Stropoli ’19 at a piano.
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