As part of our focus on the development of the whole person, the arts have always been an active and creative part of the Mount community from its very inception. Parallel to our strong college-preparatory academic curriculum, we provide a strong arts-based program including numerous performance elements. Our performing arts programs seek to provide an environment where all students have the chance to explore this creative part of their personality. Check out mscfinearts.com for more details.

Bands

The Music Department also provides opportunities for students in grades 7 through 12 to be part of a long history of stage bands, jazz bands, brass choirs, woodwind, percussion and strings ensembles. The groups also participate in parades during the school year.

Chorus

The program in Chorus includes both junior high and high school students. Through a range of music styles including religious, musical theater and popular songs, student develop vocal and performance skills.

Dance

The Dance program explores a variety of dance styles including modern, jazz, ballet and tap, through an academic and performance based program. Students also gain experience in choreography and performance in different settings.

Excelsior Yearbook

The MSC yearbook publishes a complete and formal summary of each year's social, scholastic, athletic activities. It also contains individual pictures of all students and faculty.

Handbell Choirs

The Arts Department offers the opportunity to participate in handbell choirs performing at school concerts. The advanced group of Excelsior Bells also performs in the community on a regular basis.

Theater

Junior high and senior high programs offer theory, training and stage experiences during school hours. In addition, these theatre classes schedule public performances.

Visual Arts

The visual arts program is for everyone at MSC. Our course offerings allow students to find ways of self-expression that best meets their own personalities, whether it be Drawing, Painting, 3-D Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Crafts of world cultures. Our courses are designed for creative thinking and offer something for everyone. Students have opportunities to promote the visual arts in the community through participation in community outreach programs, the Scholastic Arts program, visiting artist, Arts Reach grant program, Providence Street Painting Festival, and numerous other art shows and competitions.

Wind Ensemble

The Mount St. Charles Wind Ensemble is composed of students from Grades 9 through 12. It meets on a regular basis during the school day. The syllabus consists of theory and practice of all categories of music from rock to classical. The Wind Ensemble presents annual concerts and marches in parades.

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