Arts
Performing Arts
The Department of Performing Arts at The Masters School encompasses Dance, Music and Theater studies and experiences.
The faculty are dedicated to facilitating student pathways to discover the thrill of performing. Across a variety of performance mediums and in a wide range of performance settings, from ensemble pieces to technical artists, the department features opportunities for students to try their hand at every facet of performing arts. Further, the department offers opportunities for deep understanding of the various areas through courses that offer perspectives in production, theory and history.
Our Mission
With a philosophy and pedagogy deeply rooted in the belief that artistic expression is a fundamental fiber of being human, The Department of Performing Arts of The Masters School contributes to a community characterized by curiosity and empathy through nurturing purposeful, adaptable, resilient, and expressive artists.
We Gather...
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to Learn
to engage with performing arts through active participation and meaningful collaboration; to explore the spectrum of our artistry; to take ownership of our personal learning as well as the collective growth of a collaborative group.
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to Strive
to grow in proportion to our potential and in relationship to our starting points; to feel and express passion and compassion.
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to Dare
to persevere through setbacks; to push our boundaries by engaging in positive risk-taking; to create safe spaces and new worlds; to believe in our success and potential.
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to Do
to develop personal meaning and character through performing arts experiences; to find and experience joy; to cultivate versatility.
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to Be a Power for Good in the World
to connect to self as well as to something larger; to serve our community through our art; to connect to what it means to be human universally; to interrogate norms and systems with justice centralized; to elevate each other and the community through both artistic inquiry and celebration.
Upcoming Events
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US Masters Dance Company Fall Concert Performance
Evening performance of Masters Dance Company Fall concertFonseca Center - Francisco Martin Fencing Studio - 120 -
US Masters Dance Company Fall Concert Performance #2
Evening performance of Masters Dance Company Fall concertFonseca Center - Francisco Martin Fencing Studio - 120 -
MS & US Prism Concert
Performance by all middle and upper school classical instrumental ensembles. Performer call time = 3:45pm.Estherwood - Estherwood - ESTW -
MS & US Choral Concert
Performance by all middle and upper school choral ensembles. Performer call time = 6pm.Estherwood - Estherwood - ESTW
Headlines
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A Powerful “Antigone” Opens This Weekend
An ancient Greek tragedy is getting a modern remake thanks to Masters Mainstage. -
Student-Directed Performing Groups Ready for Their Close-Up
The performing arts season at Masters is about to take off. -
Setting the Stage for A Successful Performing Arts Season
Artistic expression was center stage during preseason week in August. -
Alumna Inspires the Next Generation of Music Students
Her musical interest began with piano lessons at age 5, but Randi Gronningsater Stroh ’67 says she found her true calling right here at Masters. -
Bringing the Bard’s Work to Life
With the School’s spring production of “Romeo and Juliet” set to debut tonight, upper school English teacher Michaela Pembroke realized the timing was fortuitous: Her ninth grade students are currently studying the beloved Shakespearean tragedy.
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