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Middle School Arts

Imagination. Expression. Individuality.

LIFE EXPRESSED



We believe every boy—not just the gifted or fortunate—should find opportunity across all areas of school life, including the arts, to support the development of the whole boy.

Visual and performing arts are essential to the Middle School curriculum. Boys explore music, theater, woodworking, and visual arts—not only to develop talents but to discover new interests and gain confidence through risk-taking.

In our new and greatly expanded Middle School, students work with hand and power tools in woodworking, experiment with various visual media, and continue to engage in instrumental and choral music. Theater opportunities also allow boys to grow as performers.

Industrial Arts

Middle School boys explore both traditional craftsmanship and modern design. Starting in woodshop and advancing to 3D printing and laser cutting, they learn to think creatively and work hands-on.

Instrumental

From the first notes in grade five to jazz improvisation by grade eight, students build essential skills in technique, teamwork, and performance, developing musicianship through concert brand and jazz band.

Performing Arts

Through acting, improvisation, and technical theater, students learn to collaborate and take creative risks. Extracurricular productions and annual performances give boys the chance to shine on stage and behind the scenes.

Visual Arts

With a foundation in materials and techniques, students progress to more complex concepts and projects, building craftsmanship, creativity, and confidence as they prepare for the Upper School visual arts program.

Vocal

Through vocal exercises and diverse repertoire, boys develop strong singing habits and musical independence, even as their voices change. Ensemble work fosters confidence and creative expression.
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Homecoming 2025: One for the Storybooks
Homecoming 2025: One for the Storybooks

​​​​​​​Spectacular fall weather set the stage for a breathtaking Homecoming 2025, as alumni, students, parents, and friends flocked to Edwards Campus for a weekend filled with thrilling athletic contests, joyful connections, and heartfelt reunions.

Impossible Foods Leader: ‘Dial Back the Rhetoric’
Impossible Foods Leader: ‘Dial Back the Rhetoric’

Peter McGuinness, the CEO of Impossible Foods, spoke to Upper School students about the $1.4 trillion meat industry — as he also outlined efforts to “dial back the rhetoric” and invite more people to incorporate “delicious, nutritious” plant-based meat in their diets.

Visiting Author: Great Art Is ‘Bedrock of the Human Story’
Visiting Author: Great Art Is ‘Bedrock of the Human Story’

Patrick Bringley, a New York Times bestselling author, spoke to Upper School students about grief — and the solace and meaning he ended up finding through his decade of work as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.