Carden Academy hosts a strong fine arts program. Instruction in both music and art begin at a young age as students attend classes beginning in Junior Primary and continue their instruction through graduation. Each year builds upon the previous, allowing children to retain and perfect the skills they acquire.

Carden Academy hosts a strong fine arts program. Instruction in both music and art begin at a young age as students attend classes beginning in Junior Primary and continue their instruction through graduation. Each year builds upon the previous, allowing children to retain and perfect the skills they acquire.

Music is an important part of life at Carden Academy. The music curriculum is designed to build a knowledge and love of music and the joy of singing. Through our extensive music program, Carden students acquire:

• Knowledge of a wide range of songs including: patriotic, seasonal, action, folk songs, and hymns
• A mastery of singing technique and improved vocal range and listening skills
• An appreciation of music through listening to the works of famous composers as well as music from around the world
• The ability to read music and analyze rhythmic patterns, phrasing and tempo changes
• An introduction to the piano keyboard and other instruments, including a comprehensive knowledge of playing the recorder
• Confidence as they share their musical talents and knowledge through special performances throughout the year

 

Music is an important part of life at Carden Academy. The music curriculum is designed to build a knowledge and love of music and the joy of singing. Through our extensive music program, Carden students acquire:

• Knowledge of a wide range of songs including: patriotic, seasonal, action, folk songs, and hymns
• A mastery of singing technique and improved vocal range and listening skills
• An appreciation of music through listening to the works of famous composers as well as music from around the world
• The ability to read music and analyze rhythmic patterns, phrasing and tempo changes
• An introduction to the piano keyboard and other instruments, including a comprehensive knowledge of playing the recorder
• Confidence as they share their musical talents and knowledge through special performances throughout the year

 

The main goal of the art program is to provide opportunities for individual, creative expression. Through thoughtful and sequential curriculum students:

• Learn to work with a wide variety of materials over the course of the year and receive skill lessons in the use of these materials
• Refine skills and techniques
• Develop an awareness of art history, and the historical context of artists throughout time
• Understand art concepts which are taught in a systematic method and develop skills in visual perception that will enhance their potential to provide creative and innovative thinking in all fields of study
• Gain an appreciation for art through discussion of art as the expression of one's ideals with emphasis on the Romantic School of Art which depicts life as it could be and should be
• Acquire the ability to look for and create the beautiful, the good, and the true

The main goal of the art program is to provide opportunities for individual, creative expression. Through thoughtful and sequential curriculum students:

• Learn to work with a wide variety of materials over the course of the year and receive skill lessons in the use of these materials
• Refine skills and techniques
• Develop an awareness of art history, and the historical context of artists throughout time
• Understand art concepts which are taught in a systematic method and develop skills in visual perception that will enhance their potential to provide creative and innovative thinking in all fields of study
• Gain an appreciation for art through discussion of art as the expression of one's ideals with emphasis on the Romantic School of Art which depicts life as it could be and should be
• Acquire the ability to look for and create the beautiful, the good, and the true

In Jr. High, students will gain:

• The ability to perform theatrical presentations
• Instruction in formal dance and etiquette

In Jr. High, students will gain:

• The ability to perform theatrical presentations
• Instruction in formal dance and etiquette