Distinction in Creative Arts - Sayre School | Academic Excellence in PK-12

Mission Statement

Sayre’s Visual and Performing Arts initiative encourages students to pursue their interests in the arts – at Sayre and in our community. Students will develop artistic ability and challenge their understanding of the creative process from concept to product to presentation, and apply their interests and abilities to opportunities both in and out of the academic setting. VPA Initiative students will complete classes, projects and activities to achieve goals.

Initiative Requirements

Students may apply for the initiative program sophomore year with their art, music, or theatre teacher

Visual Art

Complete six semester sequence of all 2D or all 3D art classes at Sayre, AP Art is optional
Apply/participate in art exhibits and/or contests outside Sayre each school year
Attend exhibits, workshops and/or seminars pertaining to 2D/3D art outside Sayre each school year. Lists of available events from Lexarts, “Artscope” publication, etc.
Interview a working artist in the community using the provided questionnaire
Assist in presenting or hanging an art exhibit at Sayre or in the community each school year
Design and complete independent project during senior year

Music Performance/Music Production

Complete six semesters of Sayre Singers, Spartones, Instrumental Ensemble, Piano class, Honors Music Theory, or an Independent Study, AP Music Theory is optional
Participate in Sayre Recital as a performer or production assistant at least one time
Assist in presenting/set-up of Sayre performances and/or other productions in the community each school year
Attend one performance outside of Sayre per semester, with faculty discussion/review to follow
Audition/apply/participate in performances, seminars, workshops, summer programs, competitions, etc outside of Sayre, i.e. KMEA All State, CKYO or Governor’s School for the Arts (minimum of 3) each school year
Interview a performing/production artist in the community using the provided questionnaire
Design and complete independent project during senior year

Theatre

Complete four semesters of theatre classes, including Theatre I and II
Participate in at least four theatre productions at Sayre School
Participate in at least two theatre productions outside of Sayre School
Participate in at least one summer theatre event (play, camp, workshop, etc.)
Read at least one play per semester, with faculty discussion/review to follow
See at least one play per semester, with faculty discussion/review to follow
Interview a working artist in the community using the provided questionnaire
Design and complete independent project during senior year

Visual Art Application

Music Application

Theatre Application