Visual & Performing Arts

All Bronxville School performing arts classes are designed to engage students in performing, composing, improvising, and critiquing musical and/or dramatic works. This “apprenticeship” model of instruction allows students to develop a personal understanding of artistic expression and helps students to avoid the barriers encountered when language is used to understand non-verbal art symbols. The adoption of this model means that there are no music or drama "appreciation” courses in the Bronxville School. All concepts are studied in the context of musical and dramatic works that students create.

The K-12 performing arts curriculum invites students to:

• acquire the knowledge and skills needed to identify problems and create multiple viable solutions,
• develop the ability to think without using words,
• create meaningful interpretations that represent a variety of styles and aesthetic ideals,
• recognize that personal thoughts and emotions have counterparts in the artistic expression of human beings in all cultures and across many generations, and
• share in the joy of creating meaningful personal and collaborative performances.

Each student is encouraged to adapt the curriculum to his or her needs, and all available resources are brought to bear so that each child has the opportunity to develop to his/her highest potential.  The performing arts faculty welcomes specific questions about the curriculum and encourages parents and students to contact them for additional information. 

NYS Arts Standards