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Circle School of the Arts

 

Matching God Given Talents

with Extraordinary Opportunities.

 

The Circle School of the Arts is a specialized arts high school, grades 9-12, within Circle Christian School.  CSA offers high school students, of all ability levels, the opportunity to participate in one of two levels of study.

  • Arts Electives are our standard program geared towards any high school student to begin their journey of discovery of their talents and strengths.
  • CSA Tracks are a pre-professional program geared towards the serious high school student that focuses on 4 years of training in their selective field of study through a rigorous, supportive environment that requires dedication, commitment, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Students who successfully complete a four year track will be eligible to receive an ARTS HONOR DIPLOMA distinguishing them and their time in high school as dedicated to a specific arts discipline. Having successfully completed four years of intensive study in a discipline and receiving an ARTS HONOR DIPLOMA will give the student a stronger advantage as they apply, audition, and compete for placement in universities and conservatories with other seniors graduating from public and private performing arts high schools.

Circle is dedicated to providing opportunities for artists to develop their God-given gifts and abilities while creating an innovative learning environment that transcends disciplinary boundaries including mentoring and leadership classes specially designed to prepare the young Christian artist to be a “light” in a dark world.  We believe not only in academic excellence in the arts; but also in traditional academic subjects to prepare our students to reach their full potential educational and artistic goals.

For 2012-2013 school year Circle School of the Arts is pleased to offer the following tracks:

Instrumental Music

Instrumental Music students will study sight reading, sight singing, music history, music appreciation, and music theory.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in small ensembles.  Students applying should possess strong skills in scales, tone and a solo repertoire in their chosen instrument.  Students must supply their own instrument and for piano students, an electronic keyboard should be brought to class.  All students work on an IP (Independent Project) of their choosing each semester. These instrumental pieces are juried and many will be selected to perform at our Arts Night 2013.  To learn more about auditions, courses, and time tables click here.
 

Theatre

Theatre art students will focus on 4 years of training in movement, voice, characterization and other aspects of theatre such as playwriting, Shakespeare studies, monologue preparation, and directing.  Theatre students will flourish in a rigorous, supportive environment that requires dedication, commitment and a strong sense of responsibility.  All students will work on an IP (Independent Project) of their choosing each semester.  These individual monologues or scenes are juried and many will be selected for performance at our Arts Night 2013.  To learn more about auditions, courses, and time tables click here.
 

Vocal Arts

The vocal students will study European classical literature, world music, and twentieth century music with extended study in jazz, musical theater, pop, and gospel.  Students in the track are required to perform solo and ensemble settings.  Vocal students will collaborate with others and should be self-motivated, responsible and dedicated to advancing their artistry.  All students will work on an IP (Independent Project) of their choosing each semester.  These vocal selections are juried and many will be selected to perform at our Arts Night 2013.  To learn more about auditions, courses, and time tables click here.

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