Art, Music & Drama at Chesapeake Academy
Art, music and drama have important roles in the Chesapeake Academy curriculum, as they stimulate the creativity inherent in developing minds. Students have the opportunity to explore their creative potential through music, dramatic and fine arts, and to develop an appreciation of past and present artistic achievements. The programs are detailed, sequential and integrated with classroom curriculum.
Each year the Chesapeake Academy Art Show displays a piece of each student's work in the Studio Gallery in Kilmarnock. This event allows every student to be recognized for their growth and development and the show is visited by family and friends of the Academy as well as the public.
Recorder instruction begins weekly in Third Grade and continues through the Fourth Grade. Students have opportunities at assembly and special programs to present selections throughout the year.
Tone Chimes are sometimes called hand chimes and are similar to hand bells. They are not quite as delicate, making them the perfect way for students to begin to learn bell technique. They can be used alone or to enhance choral or piano music.
Area Chorus consists of students from area middle and high schools who are selected by their music teachers. 12 students are selected from each school and work with a renowned guest conductor for one weekend to prepare for the culminating concert of 130 voices.
Individual instrumental instruction is available at the Academy after school and as arranged. Lessons include percussion, brass, guitar, and piano.
Annual Student Art Show Coming March 2-13, 2010!
