Arts
Arts at I.S. 73
Discover Your Passion. Find Your Voice.
At I.S. 73, we believe every student is an artist, performer, musician, or creator waiting to discover their unique talents.
Our Arts Department provides students with meaningful opportunities to explore their creativity, build confidence, and express themselves through a variety of artistic experiences. During sixth grade, all students experience each of our arts disciplines, allowing them to discover new interests, develop foundational skills, and uncover their individual passions.
Beginning in seventh grade, students take the next step in their artistic journey by selecting an arts pathway that best reflects their interests and talents. This choice-based program empowers students to pursue what inspires them while continuing to grow as creative thinkers, confident communicators, and collaborative learners.
Whether performing on stage, creating original works of art, singing with the chorus, mastering an instrument, or expressing themselves through dance, our students are encouraged to take creative risks, develop their skills, and celebrate their achievements through performances, exhibitions, concerts, and school-wide events.
Students enrolled in Instrumental Music have opportunities to perform in a variety of ensembles, including Strings, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Modern Band, showcasing their talents while building teamwork, discipline, and confidence.
Our Arts program is more than an elective—it is an opportunity for students to discover their strengths, develop confidence, and find their voice within our vibrant school community.
Arts Pathways
Students entering seventh and eighth grade may choose from:
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Chorus
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Dance
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Drama
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Fine Arts
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Instrumental Music
At I.S. 73, every student begins by exploring the arts—and then chooses the pathway where their talents can flourish. We are proud to foster creativity, celebrate student choice, and provide every child with opportunities to learn, create, perform, and shine.
Arts Pathways
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Vocal Music
Instructor: Mrs.Funch
Course Description: In Chorus class, we will be learning different concepts in music through singing, listening, composing, and other skills. You will be expected to not only sing but sometimes provided written responses or take notes. Such concepts include proper singing technique, sight reading, reading notes on the staff, melody and harmony, music history to name a few. We will learn how to work together as an ensemble to sing a variety of music genres.
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Dance
Instructor: Mrs. Robertson
Course Description: In Dance class, we will learn to perform and understand dance. In performance we will explore various genres and styles of dance, with correct alignment and coordination. We will practice our dance skills each class. This will help prepare students who want to audition for performing Art High Schools. We will then create original choreography to communicate students’ ideas. Choreography will be performed for audiences at the end of the year
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Drama
Instructor: Mrs. Smith
Course Description: Our Drama program focuses on acting and performing. Students will explore many of the founding principles of dramatic work including improvisation, theatre history (Shakespeare), careers in the theater, playwriting, rehearsal and performance techniques, and audition/interview preparation. Students will have opportunities for field trips and all classes will have graded culminating performances and projects.
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Fine Arts
Instructors: Ms. Iodice, Ms.Zito
Course Description: This course of study will focus on a variety of topics throughout the year. The first unit of study will focus on color theory. The second unit of study will focus on Mixed Media. The third unit of study will focus on Digital and 2D art. Students will be given an opportunity to explore their creativity in a unique way while still learning the elements and principles of art. Each unit will incorporate famous works of art, master artists, new artists as well as the interactive graphics and activities. All students will participate in the annual IS 73 art show by showcasing their art from the year. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: Identify various famous works of art and artists, identify various types of perspective, identify various types of art mediums and materials.
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Instrumental Music:
Instructor: Mr. Campbell
Course Description:
In instrumental music class students will learn how to read music and play by ear. We will cover music theory, history, and composition. Students will also have the opportunity to learn how to play an instrument. The instruments available may include guitar, keyboard, xylophone, and percussion instruments.
****PLEASE NOTE: all classes include homework, writing assignments and tests