Arts

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Performing Music Ensembles
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Seat Theater Housed in the Horne Performing Arts Center
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art Studios on campus

ARTS NEWS

 

With more than 80% of our student population participating in the Arts, Latin offers something for everyone.

Visual Arts

Charlotte Latin’s nationally recognized Visual Arts program is part of the fabric of our daily life. Artwork lines the hallways and fills the shelves, becoming a backdrop so familiar in our buildings we are often surprised by visitor’s reactions. Our students study the displays as our art department regularly “installs” new collections to find a favorite project or comment on the historical significance of the project.

Our Lower School Art curriculum is intentionally crafted and developed. Students learn form, style and technique through instruction. Leaving no stone unturned, our teachers incorporate the origin of the art form, the time and period from whence it comes, and biographical or cultural information about the artist or the culture. With such thorough, but age appropriate, review, our students develop a strong sense of design, color, and texture, with no fear to explore or try new things.

As students progress through Latin’s art program, they bring an acumen and skill set unique to such a wide array of students. In Middle and Upper School, where students can choose electives, Art is always hugely popular. In eighth grade, students independently design their course in the visual arts and are free to sculpt, paint, draw, design, or photograph any subject area and in any genre they find interesting. With input from the teachers, students continue to develop techniques and style but they are not bound by a conventional or prescribed course of study. This freedom to explore creates a type of student leadership and engagement that regularly results in regionally and nationally acclaimed work.

Performing Arts

It all begins in Lower School with our experiential approach to music and theater. Our youngest students learn foundational concepts--rhythm, melody, expression, genre--through singing, dancing, and playing. Young actors develop through imaginative storytelling.  As children grow through the program, they are offered appropriate performing opportunities, including our signature Grandparents’ Day program.  Guest artist presentations on campus reinforce classroom concepts. 

As a bridge to Middle and Upper School programs, band and stringed instruments are introduced in Grade 5. Fourth and fifth grade students also present an age appropriate musical each year.  

Band, Orchestra, Choir courses are the foundation of the Middle and Upper School Music program.  There are many group and solo performing opportunities.  The Theater program is designed to develop imagination, physical presence, and the skilled use of the voice through ensemble playing and script analysis.  Seniors may participate in a capstone film project.  
 



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Read About Alumni in the Arts

Alumni in the Arts

Arts alumni are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

Honors & Awards in the Arts

Music Awards

Visual Arts Awards

Theater Awards

Writing Awards

Speech and Debate

Latin Arts Association

LAA is the umbrella organization that supports, enhances, and promotes the arts at Latin.

By joining LAA, members provide financial assistance for the Latin arts programs including:

  • Choral and Instrumental Music
  • Creative Writing
  • Speech & Debate
  • Theater Arts
  • Visual Art

Learn more about LAA!