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In the lower school The lower school years are the time to build a foundation for a lifelong appreciation of the arts. Children engage in music, theater, dance, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics and are encouraged to explore and experiment. They also are introduced to many activities that focus on developing body awareness and self-expression. Throughout the lower school years arts activities are integrated with the classroom curriculum whether students are creating clay sundials during the first grade unit on Mexican culture or making Japanese prints during the fourth grade unit on East Asia. Outside the classroom • children's choir • lower school musicals • wind ensemble • student art shows • grade-level assemblies • annual Tableau Vivant production "Art classes are not just a nice addition at Latin they are seen as a equal partners in what a Latin education means." – BETTY LARK ROSS, VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR In the middle school Middle school students at Latin have the opportunity to explore all of the performing and visual arts available. There is time in every daily schedule for artistic expression. Whether it is visual arts, drama, dance or music, students are exposed to each discipline during their middle school years, giving them a broad overview of the history, theories and techniques of each discipline, as well as allowing for the discovery of their own artistic interests. Dena Hobbs '16 Outside the classroom • annual 7/8 grade theater production • annual 5/6 grade theater production • Gospel Choir • Model Building Club