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designing their experience: arts at rectory By Donna Bessette, Director of Related Arts
Visitors to the Rectory campus won’t have to look too hard to find examples of our students’ creativity. The first step into the Admissions entrance leads visitors to a beautiful display of ceramic sculptures and three-dimensional art pieces. The walk down the hallway introduces them to various art pieces hanging on the walls, from drawing and painting to glass mosaics and black and white photography. That same hallway gets one closer to the musical sounds echoing from the P.Y. and Kinmay Tang Performing Arts Center, where any of the ten (plus) musical groups are practicing on the stage
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and in the rooms. Along the walk, one might bump into a few students filming a scene for their digital arts class in the hallway or taking photos for the yearbook. Oh, and watch your step near the stage of the Tang, as props and set pieces are being designed and created by students for the upcoming production of the school play. On a nice day, one might pass by students practicing guitar or djembe drums outside on the Seaward Family Student Pavillion. And that only begins the campus tour as we approach the Collins Art Barn, where the visual arts really take shape.
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At Rectory School, there is something for everyone in the visual and performing arts. The program aims to provide students a safe place to try new artistic experiences, develop and hone their craft, and share their creative expressions with others in the Rectory School community and beyond. Our talented group of teachers provides classes, electives, and other programs ranging from the beginner to the more advanced level. There is something for everyone. Because we believe that students don’t know what they will enjoy until they give it a try, we have several built-in required classes