From the Director of the Arts The goal of Malvern Prep’s Arts Department is to provide students with a broad-based understanding of the creative and performing arts. The Arts Curriculum encourages each student to develop his creative talents as he explores the world of art, music, and theatre. As a department, we strive to integrate the visual and performing arts to create an environment that fosters accomplishment through an interdisciplinary approach. Through a variety of courses, students are given the opportunity to create, perform, and study in each of these disciplines. Students are encouraged to exhibit their work not only at the Malvern Arts Events, but also at other venues in the communities. The Arts Curriculum offers students a wide variety of comprehensive courses covering a wide range of related art disciplines in the areas of visual art, vocal and instrumental music, and theatre. Clubs and programs within the Arts Department include the Music Honor Society (Tri-M), the National Art Honor Society (NAHS), the International Thespian Society, and after-school arts programming for grades 6-12. It is through the arts that students begin to understand their own cultural heritage and that of other nationalities. They understand the relevance of the arts and the impact that art has on our lives. With this knowledge, Malvern’s graduates will be well-rounded and culturally diverse young men. Ms. Jackie White Director of the Arts 484-595-1184 jwhite@malvernprep.org www.malvernprep.org/student-life/arts
The Arts curriculum at Malvern Prep is designed with a careful eye to our Academic Excellence goals: Aesthetics Students develop conceptual and aesthetic understanding in music or visual arts disciplines. History Students develop familiarity with exemplary works from the history of music or visual art. Criticism Students develop the ability to relate and evaluate artistic concepts. Production Students learn and are able to execute various modes of artistic problem solving. Relevance The Malvern graduate understands and is able to articulate the relevance of the arts in society. Malverns students are required to complete studies in the arts each year of middle school, and a full credit of arts during upper school. Students may select courses in visual art, music, or theatre. Many students opt to pursue studies beyond the credit requirement.
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COURSES
Drum Line
General Music
Modern Jazz Ensemble
6th, 7th, 8th These required middle school courses provide students with an academic introduction to music theory, composition, history, and performance.
Middle School Chorus Middle School Jazz Ensemble 6th, 7th, 8th - Elective Students perform at school concerts, masses, and other public events throughout the year.
Practical Theory & Songwriting Semester, .5 credit An introduction to ear training, musical forms, solo projects, and collaborative music.
Year-long, .5 credit Year-long, .5 credit
Jazz Improvisation Year-long, 1 credit An honors level course for those interested in pursuing music at a deeper level. This course includes music analytical studies, improvisational theory studies and performances, as well as ear training and development.
Honors Music Year-long, 1 credit This course allows juniors and seniors who have completed Jazz Ensemble to approach the course as college preparation for music majors.
Men’s Chorus Music Recording & Technology Year-long, 1 credit Semester, .5 credit This course explores both basic practices and state-of-the-art technologies in the recording industry.
Pop Culture Semester, .5 credit A course for students to freely study American pop culture.
Beginning Acoustic Guitar Semester, .5 credit An introduction to fundamental guitar techniques.
Liturgical Music Year-long, .5 credit
Guitar Ensemble Year-long, 1 credit
Classical Ensemble Extracurricular
Pep Band Year-long, 1 credit
VISUAL ART COURSES General Studio Art 6th, 7th, 8th These required middle school courses provide students with an academic understanding of art history, composition, criticism, and aesthetics.
Studio Art I-III, Honors Studio Art IV Year-long, 1 credit Studio Art is an all-encompassing arts course involving a variety of media. Each sequential year, the course requirements and skill level required become more advanced.
Ceramics I-III, Honors Ceramics IV-VIII Semester, .5 credit These courses engage students in the art of ceramics through functional, sculptural, wheel-throwing, and handbuilding projects, with a sequential progression in aesthetics and technical skills.
Sculpture I-III, Honors Sculpture IV Semester, .5 credit Students explore the third dimension by creating sculpture with a wide variety of materials and tools. Students also learn elements of stagecraft.
Photography I-III Honors Photography IV-VIII Semester, .5 credit Students explore black and white photography using various cameras and printing techniques. At each sequential level, students develop their aesthetic and technical skills, while working with different types of film and paper, including digital media.
Graphic Deisgn I-II Year-long, 1 credit Students use the Macintosh computer as a tool to investigate the role of graphic design in contemporary society.
THEATRE COURSE Theatre Semester, .5 credit Theatre is a survey course designed to introduce topics concerning theatre: theatre history, improvisation, acting, movement, and various other specialty topics.
EXTRACURRICULAR The Malvern Theatre Society The extracurricular Malvern Theatre Society hosts opportunities for students from Malvern Prep, Villa Maria Academy, and Notre Dame Academy to participate in acting, musical theatre, set construction, lighting, and sound. The Malvern Theatre Society produces two mainstage shows each year: a play in the fall, and a musical in the spring.
Middle School Musical All middle school students from Malvern Prep, Villa Maria Academy, and Notre Dame Academy are invited to audition and participate in a musical that takes place in May.
International Thespian Society The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization. ITS recognizes the achievements of high school and middle school theatre students.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES National Music Honor Society National Art Honor Society International Thespian Society Winter & Spring Arts Festivals Open Mic Nights Malvern Theatre Society Fall Play Spring Musical Middle School Musical Emerging Young Artist Awards competition for 8th grade Empty Bowls Arts & Service Program www.mpemptybowls.org
2015-2016 Arts Calendar National Music Honor Society Induction
Malvern Theatre Society Spring Musical
Monday, October 26 - 6:30 PM
March 4-5, 11-12, 7 PM
Malvern Theatre Society Fall Play
Spring New York City Broadway Trip
It’s a Wonderful Life November 6, 13, 14 - 7 PM November 7 - 3 PM
Living Stations of the Cross
National Art Honor Society International Thespian Society Induction
Notre Dame / Malvern Prep Choral Concert
Wednesday, March 16 Sunday, March 20 - 3 PM
Tuesday, November 17 - 7 PM
Sunday, April 17 - 3 PM
Fall New York City Broadway Trip
Spring Arts Festival Band Concert
Wednesday, November 18
Thursday, April 21 - 7 PM
Malvern Victorian Christmas
Spring Arts Festival Visual Art Show
Friday, December 9 - 7:40 PM Winter Arts Festival Choral Concert
Wednesday, December 4 - 7 PM Winter Arts Festival Band Concert
Wednesday, December 16 - 7 PM Winter Arts Festival Visual Art Show
Thursday, January 7 - 7 PM Empty Bowls
Saturday, January 9 - 6 PM www.mpemptybowls.org
Wednesday, April 27 - 6 PM Spring Arts Festival Choral Concert
Thursday, April 28 - 7 PM Middle School Musical
Friday, May 13 - 7 PM Saturday, May 14 - 7 PM