Arts Activities

This is the major production of the winter term and a central component of the All-School Trip. Unlike our other two plays, this one involves every single student in the school. If you are not in [...]

For students who want to learn both the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and / or how to hand-build clay works. Classes include slide shows, reading assignments and trips to local [...]

Students who are interested in playing chamber music may participate in one of a number of group ensembles. They vary in size and instrumentation and are individually coached by the music [...]

Chamber orchestra is open to all students who have an interest in playing music in a larger group. A wide variety of instruments can be accommodated in the chamber orchestra. Repertory works are [...]

Choral activities and vocal ensembles are open to all regardless of prior experience. Twice a year, major choral works are undertaken. An additional piece involving all students and faculty is [...]

A weekly activity, creative writing affords the opportunity to pursue writing projects of choice in an informal, non-academic setting. Students are given the option of sharing their work with the [...]

These productions are cast at the beginning of each term and involve students of all grades who wish to be considered for a part. There are no requirements for participation. Casting is at the [...]

This fall the Photography classes are going to concentrate on Analog, 35-mm, black and white “classic” developing and printing photography – learning the techniques if you are new to this and [...]

Through exploration in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, fabrics, found objects, and mixed media, students can begin to articulate their artistic visions. Projects are defined through [...]

Spring term we will be looking at satire and mockumentary as a means of telling stories through video. As a class, we will create videos that aim to honestly capture our lives here at Buxton, and [...]