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Where To Next?
A Broader Perspective Begins with the Arts
Perspective grows stronger when students create. At Pine Crest, the arts invite learners of every age to discover their voice, refine their craft and express who they are through movement, music, design, performance and storytelling. This is where creativity becomes confidence and where every student learns to see the world, and themselves, from a bold new perspective.
Lower School Fine Arts
A Foundation for Creative Perspective
In the Lower School, the arts are where curiosity takes shape. Students are introduced to music, visual arts, movement and performance in ways that feel joyful, accessible and developmentally appropriate. Through exploration and play, children begin to build confidence, coordination and an early understanding of how creative expression helps them communicate ideas and emotions.
At this stage, the focus is on participation, imagination and discovery, giving students the freedom to try, create and see the world from new perspectives as they grow.
Middle School Fine Arts
Discovering Voice, Choice and Perspective
Middle School is a time of exploration, and the Fine Arts program reflects that. Students are encouraged to try new disciplines, deepen existing interests and begin making choices that shape their creative identity. Through music ensembles, visual arts courses, dance and theater experiences, students learn to collaborate, perform and refine their skills while gaining confidence in their own point of view.
The arts become a space where students take creative risks, build discipline and discover how expression and perspective evolve alongside personal growth.
Upper School Fine Arts
Refining Perspective Through Mastery and Performance
In the Upper School, the arts move from exploration to expression with purpose. Students pursue advanced coursework, specialized ensembles and performance opportunities that challenge them to think critically, create thoughtfully and communicate with impact. Whether through visual art, music, dance or theater, students refine their technique while developing a distinct creative voice.
This level of study prepares students not only for collegiate arts programs, but for any future that values creativity, discipline and the ability to see and shape the world from a well-developed perspective.
Photo credit: Drew Goldstein ’26
Every discipline offers a different way of seeing the world. At Pine Crest, our Fine Arts programs invite students to explore a wide range of creative perspectives through music, visual arts, dance and theater. Each program is thoughtfully designed to grow with students, building skills, confidence and expression from Lower School through Upper School.
Select a discipline below to learn more about the experiences and opportunities available at each level.
Band
Chorus
Orchestra
Dance
Debate
Theater
Visual Arts
