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Middle School Performing Arts

Middle School performing arts courses expose students to new opportunities and also take their skill to the next level.

Students in 7th and 8th grade choose at least two semesters of the arts, one visual and one performing, and at least one oratory course. Advanced, audition-based ensembles in theater, music, and dance, as well as after-school musicals allow students to grow in skill and responsibility.

Middle School Jams

Several students and teachers perform for the Middle School

The entire Middle School community comes together twice a year for Middle School Jams. This student-led music showcase celebrates campus camaraderie while spotlighting the talents of our singers and musicians. One of the hallmarks of Middle School Jams is the joyful collaboration between students and faculty. Past performances have included a surprise appearance by a senior administrator in a sparkly jacket for a spirited rendition of "Time Warp," an energetic performance of "Golden" featuring synchronized choreography, and a traditional presentation of the classic "La Bamba," complete with rhythmic zapateado dance. Each performance reflects the confidence, creativity, and sense of community that define the Middle School performing arts experience.

6th Grade Program

All 6th graders take Music 101, a yearlong course designed to give students the opportunity to grow their cognitive abilities through learning an ensemble instrument — either the violin, viola, cello, clarinet, flute, saxophone, or trumpet. This student-centered environment allows both beginners and experienced players to thrive. Classes rotate between music theory exercises and instrument lessons culminating in an end-of-year performance.

7th and 8th Grade Movement and Dance

 

Students curious about dance can take a moment class, which explores an eclectic mix of dance styles such as contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and break dancing. More advanced dancers have the opportunity to audition for a dance company in 7th and 8th grade.

 

7th and 8th Grade Music

 

Middle School music electives offer students opportunities to explore and develop musicianship within a wide range of genres and traditions. Through rich collaborative experiences, we strive to give students agency and ownership of their experience while piquing their commitment to build fundamental habits and skills. Whether playing in our auditioned ensembles (Pops Orchestra, Jazz Band, Chamber Group, and The Music Collective) or taking a non-auditioned course (Beginners Rhythm Section or Songwriting and Music Production), our department serves both performing musicians and those who thrive behind-the-scenes.

7th and 8th Grade Theater

 

Middle School students can explore theater both on-stage and behind-the-scenes with drama class, an audition-based theater company, and stagecraft electives. Additional performance and crew opportunities are available with after-school musicals.

Middle School Musical

Last spring, Brentwood proudly presentedThe Addams Family , a delightfully spooky musical, filled with laughter, family mischief, and ghoulish fun for all. View the photo gallery

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Technical theater students work behind the scenes to design, build, and run live Performing Arts productions, gaining hands-on experience in stagecraft, teamwork, and creative problem-solving in a supportive production team that builds practical skills, artistic values, and community for Middle School students.