During the second semester of junior year, students continue to deepen their understanding of personal expression in art and refine their unique artistic style. They build on the themes explored in the previous semester and focus on creating unique pieces of art in various mediums. Students work with prompts and exercises to help them refine…

During the first semester of senior year – the final year of art – students concentrate on building their portfolio and preparing for their final art exhibit. They learn the essential components required to create a strong portfolio that can be used for various purposes, such as applying to college or other art-related opportunities. Furthermore,…

Become a better musician while enjoying many opportunities to share your talent and passion with the entire Leffell School community. This class combines the exploration of contemporary wind band and modern rock/jazz band music and techniques, as well as in-depth study of music theory and composition. The Band is open to all concert and rock…

Share your talent and passion for orchestral music with the Leffell School community. The String Ensemble class will explore historical and contemporary orchestral and string quartet literature while developing individual and ensemble performance skills. In addition to preparing for multiple community performances, students will study music theory in depth. The String Ensemble is open to…

Share your vocal talent with the Leffell School community! The Choir class explores styles of music from different cultures and artistic eras while developing strong vocal technique and ensemble singing skills. In addition to preparing music for community performances, students learn basic music literacy and aural skills. The Choir is open to all students interested…

This course will cover improvisation, scene study, character study, voice and speech, musical numbers as the storytelling actor, method acting, monologue breakdown, ensemble work, audition prep, and more! The course is open to all students wanting to explore the world of theater and performing arts regardless of previous experience.

This course is designed for students who want to pursue art seriously all throughout high school. Each year is designed to build upon the previous year’s experience and knowledge to help build the students own artistic portfolio. During the fall semester, students are introduced to the fundamental elements and principles of art. They gain a…

During the spring semester, students continue to study different art mediums, focusing on the development of their skills and techniques. They experiment with each medium and learn how to apply their knowledge of composition, value, and color theory to create their artwork. In this semester, students create projects using each medium, expanding their understanding of…

During the first semester of junior year, students explore the concept of personal expression in art. They learn from other artists and explore various themes to help them discover their own personal style. Through guided prompts, exercises, and required assignments, students experiment with several themes of interest. They begin to develop a substantial portfolio of…