The Performing Arts Department has developed a progressive program that teaches and allows for students of all skill levels and interests to experience the opportunities of individual and group artistic expression through music, theatre, and film. Students often develop their abstract thinking skills and become more culturally literate as they choose areas of interest in the Performing Arts that inevitably build self esteem and communication ability. The Performing Arts program works hard to introduce students to the worlds of music, theatre, and film by attending many professional, collegiate, and area school concerts and productions. Students who wish to grow as performing artists are encouraged to perform outside of the School.
Qualified musicians can audition for the Southeastern Massachusetts District Festival.
Nobles is also a member of the Massachusetts Dramatic Guild and participates in an Independent School League One Act Exchange. In the following description of courses, a symbol designating whether the course is offered in the first or second semester, or both, follows the course title. These courses may not be dropped mid-year without loss of the previous semester's credit. Every Class VI student is required to take a Middle School Arts course which offers Drama and Visual Arts in a trimester rotation along with a computer class. In addition Class VI students may elect to take Middle School Band, Middle School String Ensemble, Middle School Chorus or a full year of private vocal or instrumental instruction.