Studio and Performing Arts

This course investigates various ways to create functional and sculptural objects with clay. Hand-building techniques include pinch, slab, and coils, along with a preliminary introduction to throwing on the wheel. For Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Form students.

This course explores the processes of modeling, carving, construction, and assemblage in wood, paper, plaster, wire, and found materials. Students begin with projects that help them visualize the transition from two- to three-dimensional design. Assignments progress into sculpture-in-the-round or free-standing works.

This full-year course is for the serious art student whose prior work exhibits advanced technical experience and conceptual thought processes. Students work in drawing, painting, photography, collage, and mixed media, focusing on a chosen theme or concentration. Explored in-depth, this theme is expressed using various color, design, and compositional techniques. AP Portfolios are submitted in May. Offered as students qualify.

This course is for the serious art student whose prior work exhibits advanced technical experience and conceptual thought processes. The course focuses specifically on developing advanced spatial design solutions. An understanding of drawing, painting, and sculpture is expected. Students spend the academic year focusing on a chosen theme or concentration. Explored in-depth, this theme is expressed using various color, design, and compositional techniques. AP Portfolios are submitted in May. Offered as students qualify.

The Contemporary Music Band is a high-level ensemble composed of a select group of instrumental and vocal students, specializing in music from a broad spectrum of contemporary music styles such as pop, R&B, rock, jazz, and funk. Students prepare music for performance at various concerts and special events throughout the year, both on- and off-campus. Students are also given the opportunity to record a digital portfolio in our on- campus recording studio. When selecting pieces for the group, students’ musical experience as well as musical interests are considered. Students enjoy having some input into song selections. By audition.

Varsity Voices is Canterbury’s high-level, mixed vocal ensemble, specializing in a cappella and accompanied contemporary and popular music. Explore tight vocal harmonies, complex rhythms, and advanced vocal techniques in this challenging and fast-paced environment. Varsity Voices is an auditioned ensemble for all voice types as well as students who have interest and experience in vocal percussion/beatboxing. This ensemble will perform regularly both on- and off-campus. By audition or video submission.

Computer Music 1: Using GarageBand (Fall)

This is a course open to beginners as well as those experienced with GarageBand. Students learn how to record and edit music, create beats, and mix tracks. After taking this class, students will be able to record a project, podcast episode, and a movie score.

Computer Music 2: Using Pro-Logic (Spring)
In this class, students learn how to create, record, and mix music with Logic Pro X. Students will learn how to create their own music with Apple Loops, record MIDI with software instruments, write beats, and record audio. At the end of this class, students will be able to create their own beats and songs with the Logic Pro X Software. Computer Music 1 is not a requirement for Computer Music 2.

Concert/Jazz Band is a fusion of concert and jazz traditions, combining a wide range of instruments and styles. Open to students with at least intermediate skills, this group rehearses and performs a mix of traditional, jazz, and contemporary music. With concerts each semester, students gain experience on stage while growing as musicians in a supportive, energetic environment. Along the way, students strengthen their technical abilities, learn to blend with an ensemble, and explore new musical styles.