Arts
With a rich selection of art offerings both during and beyond the school day, ASD students are encouraged to explore, create, and perform across a wide spectrum of artistic disciplines. As skills develop, students cultivate a lasting appreciation for the arts and an aesthetic sensibility that stays with them long after their time at ASD.
Every division offers a vibrant range of visual and performing arts opportunities. From dance to visual arts and theater, learners are encouraged to explore their interests and grow their talents. Middle School students can choose from 14 different Performing Arts courses including Band, Choir, courses, including Band, Choir, Strings, Dance, Drama, and Film. As students transition into High School, they have the chance to deepen their artistic pursuits through advanced coursework in Dance, Choir, Band, Orchestra, and Theater.
A culture of arts participation is cultivated across all divisions at ASD, inspiring students to explore music from the earliest years through graduation. This intentional pathway leads to exceptional engagement, with approximately 85% of High School students participating in band or choir, many having started in lower grades. The result is a vibrant, sustained program where students deepen their skills, confidence, and artistic identity throughout their school years.
World-Class Facilities
A 630-seat professional theater and flexible Black Box spaces give students world-class stages to perform.
International Festivals
ASD actively participates in international arts associations and conferences, giving students the opportunity to learn from peers and experts around the world.
Exhibitions
Artwork becomes a regular point of connection across campus, inviting conversation, appreciation, and shared pride in student learning.
Honors and Awards
Student achievement in the arts is honored through long-standing traditions that recognize dedication, growth, and creative leadership.
The Performing Arts have the power to unlock confidence, character, and connection in ways few other disciplines can. We invest in the arts because they shape not just skillful performers, but compassionate, creative, and resilient individuals ready to thrive in any arena of life.
—Jason Hall, ASD Arts & Activities Coordinator
Arts At A Glance
50+
Annual Arts Productions
3
Full-scale Musical Productions
16
Orchestra, Band, and Choir Performances
300+
Musical Participants
16
International Events
Arts Performances
Little Mermaid, HS Musical
Mary Poppins Jr., ES Musical
The Drowsy Chaperone, HS Musical
Elf, Jr., MS Musical
The Wizard of Oz, ES Musical
The Little Mermaid, HS Musical
Matilda Jr., MS Musical
The Wizard of Oz, ES Musical
The Drowsy Chaperone, HSÂ Musical