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Arts

The visual and performing arts programs at Groton provide students with opportunities to discover their talents, to acquire skills necessary for artistic expression, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the arts. Drawing a landscape, directing a play, or building a mahogany table are as intrinsic to the artistic process as learning to critique a photograph, practicing a cello sonata, evaluating a theatrical performance, or singing a major choral work.

Students have opportunities to explore coursework in dance, drama, music, studio arts, and woodworking. They can also participate in the theater program as part of the school’s afternoon activities. A hands-on approach to learning lies at the core of Groton’s arts requirement, which emphasizes the value of being actively engaged in a creative process.

Binding together the diversity of the department is the conviction that the arts provide essential opportunities for people to express themselves, to become more perceptive, to develop self-discipline, and to enjoy fulfilling lives.

For more information on the arts at Groton School, visit our arts pages. To reserve/purchase tickets to theatrical performances, visit our box office.
 
All Second Formers spend a term studying visual arts, a term studying drama and a term studying music. Third Formers may take Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra or half-credit music lessons as their required half-credit arts course. All students take a minimum of three credits of art in any discipline(s) in the Upper School.

Requirements​: All students entering Groton in third form take a half-credit, year-long arts course in music, woodshop, or visual arts. All students are required to take three credits of art in any discipline(s) in the Upper School. Musicking does not fulfill the arts requirement.

Our Faculty

  • Photo of Mary Ann Lanier
    Mary Ann Lanier
    Music Department Head, Director of Instrumental Music
    978-448-7551
    Bio
  • Photo of Monika Andersson
    Monika Andersson
    Visual Arts Department Head, Director de Menil Gallery
    978-448-7636
    Bio
  • Photo of Brandt Belknap
    Brandt Belknap
    Technical Director
    978-448-7282
  • Photo of Jennifer Ho
    Jennifer Ho
    Visual Arts Faculty; Director, Christopher Brodigan Gallery, Dorm Head
    978-448-7415
    Bio
  • Photo of Dan Moriarty
    Dan Moriarty
    Director of Choral Music, Organist, Harold I. Pratt Chair in Music
    978-448-7635
    Bio
  • Photo of Laurie Sales
    Laurie Sales
    Theater and Dance Department Head, Director of Theater
    978-448-7280
    Bio