Art From Every Angle

FROM every angle

Research has shown that artistic expression is essential to the human experience. The arts, whether visual, theatrical, or musical, give us the opportunity to reflect on experiences, empathize with others, and express different viewpoints. At CDS, we are constantly in awe of the imaginations and creations of our students.

The Elementary Chorus is alive and well with over 50 singers from grades 3-5. This year 4th and 5th graders have been accepted to perform on the Marketplace Stage at Disney Springs in April. This is also the first year for the newly formed, Elementary Orff Ensemble. Orff is a music approach that involves students in playing, singing, and moving. It usually includes xylophones, metallophones, recorders, drums, and glockenspiels. Our group has also incorporated ukuleles into their band.

In our middle school, musicians are learning the difference between strings and wind instruments and continuing to develop their instrumental skills. The students are beginning to realize that creating beautiful music involves more than just playing notes. Our junior thespians traveled to States for their One Act, and our visual artists showcased their dreamscapes, cubism, and self-portrait skills at an exhibit at MOSI. 14

1st grader, Emma, won 1st place in the Hillsborough County Hispanic Heritage Bookmark contest

4th grader, Aydan, was selected to display his "Toucan in the jungle" at the Tampa Museum of Art, You @ Art exhibition. 7th graders showcase their "Black-out" poetry

Middle School Junior Thespians compete at the State competition

The Upper School Diploma Programme actors made us laugh and cry during their performance of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time," and honors musicians with a thirst for more started the inaugural Tri M Music Honor Society, a performance and community service organization spreading their love of music throughout the Tampa Bay community.

Everywhere you look at CDS, the arts can be felt, whether during sporting events when you hear the AV League offering the play-by-plays or in the voices of the students as they sing in the hallways. There is poetry being read at the elementary morning openings and instruments being tuned in the music room. We are so excited for the Spring Musical, Matilda, at CDS in April and can't wait to see what our musicians and artists wow us with next.

In November, 59 talented CDS Art & Design students and alumni had works on display at MOSI.

CDS music students started the first Tri-M National Honor Society for musicians. This prestigious music society combines performance and musical development with community service.

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." - Edgar Degas

COMING SOON

April 3-5, 2020

Middle & Upper School Symphony of the Arts April 16, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ECC Art Show April 29, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Elementary School Spring Fling May 1, 2020 9:00 AM