The Lower
School Fine Arts Program
NBPS offers a vibrant fine arts
education that fosters curiosity in, and sensitivity to, the world which
surrounds us. We strive to prepare our fine and performing artists to be
creative critical thinkers, through outstanding, sequential learning
opportunities from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. We encourage
exploration of values, attitudes, self discipline and standards through
exploration of arts.
We work to create an
interdisciplinary, intercultural and creative community which is acutely aware
of the need to give back. The fine and performing arts student is guided to
enrich the varied communities served by the fine arts by stimulating the
cultural climate, providing quality opportunities to display talent, fulfill
charitable needs and above all positively influence the lives of others through
sharing their time and talents.
The Lower
School offers school day
instruction in the areas of general music, strings (grades 2 and 3), art, and
dance. At the upper elementary level,
grades 4 and 5, our students may elect Band, Choir, or Orchestra as a course of
study. In addition to the curriculum offered during the school day, we offer
students the opportunity to participate in theatre through our after school lower
school musical productions.