Experienced art teachers, many of whom are exhibiting artists, guest lecturers and artists from the New York City area enrich the student art experience. Instructors have danced professionally with major companies throughout the United States and abroad. Drama - in Drama the focus is on theatre preparation through courses in acting, voice and diction, jazz and interpretive dancing, theatre history and dramatic literature in order to prepare students for professional careers in stage, film and television as well as for entrance into Theatre and Speech and Communication Departments of colleges, universities and conservatories. Facilities include concert hall, recording studios, computer music laboratory and rehearsal studios and practice room. Vocal Music courses include theory, composition and performance in musical theatre, opera workshop, gospel singing, chamber singing and solo voice.
All vocal majors study sight singing and dictation, music history and varied choral ensembles.
Individual progress is measured at regular intervals and public performance or exhibition concludes each year's work. In addition students learn the technical operation of totally digital lighting and sound system. Advanced Placement in American history, French, art, music, mathematics and English composition and literature. All rights reserved.