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• Music Theater

  Students in Grades K - 8 study music theory and the understanding of music concepts with a focus on developing both listening and playing skills.
  
  

  Beginning in Kindergarten and through 8th grade, Nardin music classes learn to play keyboard from beginning to intermediate to advanced using the Yamaha Music In Education (MIE) program. Sixth graders also learn to play the Recorder.
  
  

  Voice and singing are an integral part of the music program as well. Students are encouraged to practice and share their talents with classmates, and eventually become a part of singing ensembles and the various shows performed throughout the school year.
  
  

  Orchestra

  The Elementary Orchestra is comprised of students in Grades 3-8 who play a string, woodwind, or percussion instrument. Collaboration is the key to the success of the orchestra, with younger students benefiting from the expertise of older students during weekly meetings. Members must have reading proficiency. If reading proficiency is lacking, lessons can be provided to help reinforce the reading of music in all styles from classical to pop. Performances take place during the holiday season and throughout the year, including Performing Arts Night.
  
  

  Junior Choir

  Junior Choir is comprised of grades 3 - 5 (including Montessori Grade 3). Auditions take place in early October and students learn confidence and poise during a busy holiday performance schedule in Western New York.
  
  

  Senior Choir

  Senior Choir is comprised of grades 6-8. Auditions take place each October and performance venues include Oishei Children’s Hospital Tree Lighting, Roswell Park, and many charitable organizations throughout Western New York.
  
  

  Broadway Play

  Grades 5 - 8 have the opportunity to perform each fall. Auditions occur the first week in September with Grade 8 students assuming responsibility of the lead roles, and Grades 5 - 7 taking part in the ensemble. Past performances include Annie, Beauty and the Beast, High School Musical, and the Music Man.
  
  

  Christmas Show

  Every year on the last day of school in December, Grades K - 4 participate in a production that includes dancing, singing, and orchestra. This annual tradition gets our community into the

  holiday spirit and culminates with a live manger scene, reminding us all of the true spirit of Christmas.

  
  
  
  

  Performing Arts Night

  Each spring, the Middle School and other various grade levels in the Lower School and Montessori perform at 710 Main Street (formerly known as Studio Arena). From orchestra and choir to ethnic dances, this night celebrates world culture.
   

  Liturgical Services

  Throughout the year, 8th grade choir members provide liturgical music, leading both mass and prayer services.
  
  

  After School Music Program

  Private half hour lessons are offered on-site for a fee and all instruments of the orchestra as well as piano, voice, and guitar are offered.

• Dance

  Dance is explored in the Lower School and continue through 8th grade for all the students. Dance classes are the fundamental dance elements: body, space, time, energy, and relationships. The building of physical skills, strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness are an intricate part of dance.

  
  

  They learn in dance class about the dance etiquette, the creation of choreography, the rehearsals and that the performances are a natural way to build character, self-confidence, and it can nurture the students’ artistic spirit.

  
  
  

  Genres 

  Creative movement, musical theater, jazz, hip-hop, line dancing, ballroom dance, ballet, modern, dance fitness, and yoga.
  
  

  Community based fitness

  Grades 7 and 8 have opportunities to participate at local facilities, for example Revolution Buffalo Indoor Cycling.
  
  

  Performances

  • Dancing and singing in the annual Musical - grades 5-8
  • Christmas Show - grades K-5
  • Performing Arts Night - grades K-8.

  
  After school dance
  

  Ballet classes and Pep Squad are offered for a fee after school.
  
  

  Pep Squad

  Grades K-4 are welcome to participate.