Academy of the Arts
With options in Visual Arts, Vocal Arts, Instrumental Arts, and Theatre Arts, Upper School students who successfully pass an audition specifically designed for their discipline are invited to join an Academy.
These four arts tracks provide formal instruction, real-world context, and next-level performance experiences to further develop and hone student gifts, skills, and technical mastery.
“Being able to pick an educational track that lines up with my interests is a unique opportunity that most high schools don’t offer. It’s really rewarding to take courses that build towards my future.”
– NCCS Student
Academy of the Arts Courses of Study
Instrumental Arts
Mastery Band or Mastery Orchestra
Advanced Placement (AP) Music Theory
Academy Showcase Performance
Theatre ArtsStanislavski’s System
Chekovian Acting
The Meisner Method
Practical Aesthetics
Academy Showcase Performance
Academy One Act Performance
Visual ArtsDrawing
Painting
Art History
Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art
Select one: 3D Design, Photography, or Mixed Media
Academy Visual Art Show
Vocal Arts
Advanced Choral Ensemble (Academy Singers)
Advanced Placement (AP) Music Theory
Academy Showcase Performance
Feeds
At NCCS, I was able to discover talents and a passion for the arts. My arts teachers, especially Mrs. Wallace through the Academy Singers, really helped me to develop and hone my vocal abilities.
NCCS Alumni
CONTACT
Mrs. Megan Pruitt
Director of the Arts + Director of Bands
Jennifer Maner
Arts Administrative Assistance