MUSIC
MUSIC
MUSIC
OVERVIEW
Our highly regarded music program has been designated a Best Community for Music Education since 2013. Recognized on the regional and national level for outstanding performing groups and faculty/curricular achievements, the Westport Public Schools Music program also maintains community connections with various organizations including Music for Youth, the Westport Public Library and the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, to name a few.
The department strives to develop each students’ artistic literacy and global awareness by developing their ability to create, perform and respond to diverse music at the highest level in a safe and nurturing environment. Department goals for achieving a student's musical success:
• Every student should have an opportunity to develop a
lifelong connection to music
• Every student should be able to use music as a vehicle
to interact with their communities
• Every student should be entitled to an education that includes music
through Grade 8
• Every student should have the opportunity to participate
in a music class through Grade 12
• Every student should have the opportunity to participate in the
music program regardless of his or her financial situation
• Every student should have the opportunity to perform on a regular basis
• Every student should have the opportunity to audition for Middle and High School Regional/All-State Music Festivals
OVERVIEW
Our highly regarded music program has been designated a Best Community for Music Education since 2013. Recognized on the regional and national level for outstanding performing groups and faculty/curricular achievements, the Westport Public Schools Music program also maintains community connections with various organizations including Music for Youth, the Westport Public Library and the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, to name a few.
The department strives to develop each students’ artistic literacy and global awareness by developing their ability to create, perform and respond to diverse music at the highest level in a safe and nurturing environment. Department goals for achieving a student's musical success:
• Every student should have an opportunity to develop a
lifelong connection to music
• Every student should be able to use music as a vehicle
to interact with their communities
• Every student should be entitled to an education that includes music
through Grade 8
• Every student should have the opportunity to participate
in a music class through Grade 12
• Every student should have the opportunity to participate in the
music program regardless of his or her financial situation
• Every student should have the opportunity to perform on a regular basis
• Every student should have the opportunity to audition for Middle and High School Regional/All-State Music Festivals
SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS
The Long Lots
Pan Island Express
Steel Drum Band
with music director
Ms Tucker
The Long Lots
Pan Island Express
Steel Drum Band
with music director
Ms Tucker
The Long Lots
Pan Island Express
Steel Drum Band
with music director
Ms Tucker
"Mood Meter"
-Ms Robinson's GFS Grade ? Art Class
How artists communicate their emotional state through color, texture, value and media choice
"Mood Meter"
-Ms Robinson's GFS Grade ? Art Class
How artists communicate their emotional state through color, texture, value and media choice
"Title"
-Mr Soper's KHS Art Class
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"Title"
-Mr Soper's KHS Art Class
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"Title"
-Mr Soper's KHS Art Class
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COURSE OF STUDY
COURSE OF STUDY
COURSE OF STUDY
STAPLES VISUAL ARTS
Staples High School, Westport CT
Staples High School, Westport CT
The Westport Music and Visual Arts Department’s vision is to inspire curious, connected, and joyful students through high-level experiences that develop creative, skillful, and expressive artistry.
QUICK GUIDE STAPLES ART OFFERINGS
GALLERY
AP Art & Design
3-D Studio Art
Ceramics
AP Art & Design
ART in Action
Congratulations to the SHS students whose works were chosen for exhibition in the CT Scholastic Art Awards, the prestigious, high-level, professionally juried event recognizing only the best CT student artwork:
Gold Key
Alexandra Emmert - Mixed Media
Case Robinson - Photography
Silver Key
Natalia Garment - Printmaking
Caleb Miller - Graphic Design
Honorable Mention
Charlie Grodd - Photography
Ava Kindt - Illustration
Archie Kobetitsch - Ceramics & Glass
Theo Rowen - Drawing
Eight SHS Students Win Scholastic Art Awards
SHS NAHS Spread Positivity with Art
The SHS chapter of the NAHS has been creating inspirational moments throughout this school year. Starting the end of last year they launched the first annual Chalk Fest, where members drew and created positive messages for students to see as they entered school in the mornings. This October NAHS artists collaborated on Jack O Lantern creations and in December they spread a little holiday cheer by drawing seasonal images and messages on the front lobby windows.
Staples, Need Design Help??
Need a flyer, poster or maybe a logo? Contact the Graphic Design Club at ceichler@westportps.org or DM @staples.graphic!
The Westport Music and Visual Arts Department’s vision is to inspire curious, connected, and joyful students through high-level experiences that develop creative, skillful, and expressive artistry.