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Performing Arts

The performing arts program 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. By studying the performing arts students hone critical thinking skills, and learn about self-expression, creativity, and collaboration.
 
Students have opportunities to explore coursework in drama and music. They can also participate in the dance and theatre programs as part of the school’s afternoon activities. The 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. Groton’s performing arts courses and activities provide essential opportunities for students to express themselves, to become more perceptive, to develop discipline, and to enjoy fulfilling lives.
 
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 art course in music, wood shop, or visual arts. All students are required to take three credits of art in any discipline(s) in the Upper School.

Our Faculty

  • Photo of Mary Ann Lanier
    Mary Ann Lanier
    Music Department Head, Director of Instrumental Music
    978-448-7551
    Bio
  • Photo of Brandt Belknap
    Brandt Belknap
    Technical Director
    978-448-7282
  • Photo of Emma Covert
    Emma Covert
    Theater Tech
  • Geneviève Du Paul
    Dance Instructor
  • Photo of Nicole Harris
    Nicole Harris
    Movement Director, Theater
  • Photo of Kenji Kikuchi
    Kenji Kikuchi
    Director of Jazz Ensembles
    Bio
  • Photo of Dan Moriarty
    Dan Moriarty
    Director of Choral Music, Organist, Harold I. Pratt Chair in Music
    978-448-7635
    Bio
  • Photo of Elizabeth Phan
    Elizabeth Phan
    Director of Community Engagement
    978-448-7469
    Bio
  • Photo of Laurie Sales
    Laurie Sales
    Theater and Dance Department Head, Director of Theater
    978-448-7280
    Bio