The Arts at JC Performing | Visual | Literary
In an age where knowledge exists at the end of our fingertips, it is now the ability to analyze, synthesize, ideate and create that is paramount. An increasing awareness of the need to couple the linear thinking left brain of the Information Age with the creative, empathetic right brain to formulate the ultimate symbiosis now pervades. Our children will be the innovators and creators of their future: it is our task to provide them with the tools necessary to work with confidence in this challenge.
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Course & Co-Curricular Offerings With course offerings ranging from orchestra to architecture, The John Carroll School offers a myriad of options to educate the whole student.
PERFORMING ARTS:
• Chorus • Concert Band • Jazz Band • Orchestra • Acting I/II • AP Music Theory
• Rock Band • Bella Voce, a cappella choir (mixed) • Patriettes a cappella choir (women) • Percussiona Ensemble
Additional co-curricular offerings are: Marching Band, Pep Band, Music Ministry, Pit Orchestra, Musical Theatre Productions, International Thespian Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society
VISUAL ARTS:
• Intro to Drawing and Design* • Studio Art I/II/III/IV • AP Studio • Ceramics I/II • Architecture I/II*
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) I/II* • Digital Media I/II*
Additional co-curricular activities include: Clay Club, National Art Honor Society
LITERARY ARTS:
• Journalism • Advanced Journalism • Sports Broadcasting & Video Production I/II*
• Yearbook I/II • Creative Writing • Advanced Creative Writing
Additional co-curricular activities include: Speech and Debate Team, Quill and Scroll, The Pinnacle literary magazine, Film Club
*These courses count as Fine Arts as well as STEAM electives.
Awards in the Arts Musicals Over the past four years, the John Carroll Theatre Department has won 19 Baltimore Theatre Awards! Most recently Pippin, 2019: • Best Musical • Best Actor • Best Supporting Actor
• Best Ensemble • Best Featured Actor • Best Stage Crew
The Pacificus Yearbook • First Place Award from the American Scholastic Press Association The Patriot Student Newspaper •
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Online Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association, the highest national award a student newspaper can achieve Silver Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for the third year in a row
The Pinnacle Literary Magazine • In 2016 and 2017 the literary magazine, The Pinnacle was awarded First Place from the American Scholastic Press Association and in 2019 again was awarded First Place with Special Merit from the ASPS.
Fine Arts Diploma with Distinction Tracks in fine arts, performing arts or literary arts
To encourage students who are outstanding in the fine arts, The John Carroll School created the Fine Arts Diploma with Distinction. Initiated in 2011, successful graduates have been accepted to such prestigious schools as Maryland Institute College of Art, Savannah College of Art and Design, Art Institute of Chicago, and Rochester Institute of Technology. Students who are interested in this track apply for acceptance concurrently with their general John Carroll application. A supplemental submission, including an essay and examples of artistic work exhibiting both desire and proficiency, funnels through a selection committee for evaluation. Acceptance to this track enables access to fine arts courses as freshmen, thereby opening additional opportunities as upperclassmen. This track pertains to visual, performing and literary arts, or a combination thereof. For more information and additional requirements, please see the school website.
Field Trips There is nothing that can reproduce the experience of seeing an artwork in person. In the fall, our fine arts students venture to New York City to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim and The Whitney to fully engage in all eras of art history, from ancient to contemporary. Other trips include the Hirschhorn and the National Gallery of Art in D.C, as well as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Ohiopyle, PA. We believe that experiencing art outside of the classroom creates an engaging and fun educational experience that encourages a future generation of art enthusiasts, whether or not they continue to work within the arts.
ALUMNI in the Arts Carol Thompson ’76 - a highly successful and internationally-respected painter. See her work at www.carolleethompson.com. Lisa Condon ’80 - graphic designer at A. Bright Idea advertising, public relations and design agency Brad Blair ’00 - an accomplished ceramic artist exhibiting throughout the United States. See his work at www.bradblairceramics.com. Coleman Zurkowski ’08 - music composer with Beast Productions in Los Angeles, California Conor DeVoe ’11 - member of the Professional Actor’s Union in New York City Emma Kleinberg ’15 - singer and songwriter who made “American Idol’s” top 40
Director of Admissions Edward Maynard ’93 410.838.8333 x2062
emaynard@johncarroll.org
For More Information www.johncarroll.org/arts
Fine Arts Department Chair Lisa Collins lcollins@johncarroll.org
Director of Performing Arts Julie Parrish jparrish@johncarroll.org
The Patriot and Pinnacle Literary Publications Allison Hall ahall@johncarroll.org
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