Performing Arts

Westminster’s performing arts program is an integral part of the overall curriculum, and operates on the belief that all students are innately artistic and can find meaning and joy in music and drama.

From Elementary School on all students are given the opportunity to discover and enjoy their inner performer and master the skills that give them confidence in those very public displays of their talents. Students also have opportunity to learn about their musical heritage and be able to listen with informed ears.

As students mature, they take advantage of the diverse opportunities to develop a special passion. Orchestra begins in the third grade, chorus in fourth grade, and band in fifth grade, and under the direction of a skilled faculty, it is no surprise that by High School, the full symphonic orchestra is dazzling its audiences with Beethoven, and the chorus is inspiring the community in the annual performance of Handel’s Messiah.

The drama program, with both classes and extracurricular plays, begins in the Junior High, and both actors and technicians hone their craft to the point that Shakespeare and full-scale musicals are crowd- pleasing favorites. Also entering the program in junior high and high school years are dance and debate, with the latter having established a reputation as one of the top forensics programs in the nation.

The performing arts program at Westminster also brings to the stage outstanding professional talent for the enjoyment and appreciation of all students.

 

 

Performing Arts Events 2011-12
August      
30 8:30 a.m. Elementary Orchestra Recruiting Concert Hamilton Room, Love Hall
September      
6 8:30 a.m. Elementary Band Recruiting Concert The Oglesby Room, Junior High
October      
4 10:30 a.m. Junior High Choral Demo Concert The Oglesby Room, Junior High
12 4:00 p.m. High School Musical
The Producers
Open Dress Rehearsal
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
13 7:00 p.m. High School Musical
The Producers
Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
14 7:00 p.m. High School Musical
The Producers
Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
15 7:00 p.m. High School Musical
The Producers
Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
18 7:00 p.m. Fall Band Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
19 2:45 p.m. Prelude Strings Recital Dawson Choral Music Room, Junior High
25 10:30 a.m. Junior High Band Demo Concert The Oglesby Room, Junior High
25 7:00 p.m. Fall Orchestra Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
27 4:00 p.m. Junior High Drama
TBA
Open Dress Rehearsal
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
28 4:00 p.m. Junior High Drama
TBA
Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
29 7:00 p.m. Junior High Drama
TBA Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
November      
12 7:00 p.m. High School One-Act Play
Almost, Maine
Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
15 8:15 a.m. Chamber Orchestra Senior Coffee Concert Montgomery Foyer, Pressly Hall
22 10:10 a.m. Thanksgiving Service (High School) McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
22 2:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Service (Junior High) McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
December      
1 8:15 a.m. Junior Chamber Orchestra Holiday Coffee Concert Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
4 2:30 p.m. Music of the Season Choirs Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
5 3:15 p.m. Allegro Orchestra Holiday Concert Hamilton Room, Love Hall
6 7:00 p.m. Christmas Band Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
9 1:00 p.m. Junior High School Lessons and Carols McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
15 8:15 a.m. Elementary School Christmas Pageant McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
16 7:00 p.m. Messiah McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
17 2:30 p.m. Ensemble Reunion Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
February      
1 4:00p.m. High School Winter Drama
All My Sons
Open Dress Rehearsal
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
2 7:00p.m. High School Winter Drama
All My Sons
Performance
McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
3 2:00 p.m. Band Small Ensembles Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
3 7:00p.m. High School Winter Drama
All My Sons
Performance
McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
4 7:00p.m. High School Winter Drama
All My Sons
Performance
McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
16 7:00 p.m. Jazz Band & Percussion Spring Café Concert The Oglesby Room, Junior High
27 7:00p.m. Symphony Orchestra Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
March      
13 7:00 p.m. Joints Choirs Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
20 3:30 p.m. Presto Orchestra Chamber Music Recital Hamilton Room, Love Hall
22 4:00 p.m. Junior High Musical
Into the Woods Jr.
Open Dress Rehearsal
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
23 4:00 p.m. Junior High Drama
Into the Woods Jr.
Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
24 7:00 p.m. Junior High Drama
Into the Woods Jr.
Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
28 7:30 p.m. Spring Band Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
29 7:00 p.m. Westminster Dance Corps Dance Concerts Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
April      
3 10:10 a.m. High School Holy Week Service McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
3 7:30 p.m. High School Choirs Spring Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
4 2:00 p.m. Junior High Holy Week Service McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
17 8:15 a.m. Chamber Orchestra Senior Coffee Concert Montgomery Foyer, Pressly Hall
19 7:30 p.m. High School Band Senior Recognition Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
24 9:30 a.m. Elementary Band Concert The Oglesby Room, Junior High
25 4:00 p.m. High School Spring Drama Arcadia
Open Dress Rehearsal
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
26 7:00 p.m. High School Spring Drama Arcadia
Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
27 7:00 p.m. High School Spring Drama Arcadia
Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
28 7:00 p.m. High School Spring Drama Arcadia
Performance
Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
May      
1 7:00 p.m. Allegro and Presto Dessert Concert Hamilton Room, Love Hall
4 3:30 p.m. 9th and 10th Grade Choirs Spring Concert Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
5 7:00 p.m. 11th and 12th Grade Chorale Spring Concert Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
8 7:00 p.m. Junior High Choral Concert McCain Chapel, Pressly Hall
10 7:00 p.m. Elementary School Spring Chorus Concert for Parents and Families Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
12 7:00 p.m. Spring Ensemble Concert Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
12 7:00 p.m. Spring Ensemble Concert Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center
14 3:00 p.m. Junior High School Band Concert The Oglesby Room, Junior High
17 8:15 a.m. Junior Chamber Orchestra Coffee Concert Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center