Middle School
Arts: Performing Arts
The Performing Arts program for Ribét's sixth through eighth grade covers elective course offerings in, Dance, Instrumental Music (Orchestra), Theatre Arts, and Vocal Music (Performance Choir)
Dance: A course for boys and girls that provides the chance to explore several different dance forms including but not limited to hip-hop, jazz and tap. Aside from learning different forms of dance students have the opportunity to create choreography of their own. As dance is a performing art, the course culminates with an end of semester performance which serves as the students' final.
Orchestra: Learning to play an instrument opens up a whole new world of friendship and fun. Orchestra provides a great foundation for all aspects of life. In addition to music, students learn: self-discipline; group cooperation; problem-solving; goal-setting; self-expression; memory skills; concentration; poise; enhanced physical coordination; and the importance of teamwork-skills, all in great demand in almost every aspect of life. Like all the arts, music has a profound effect on the academic success of students as well.
Performance Choir: The Ribét Academy Performance Choir combines choral singing with choreography and costumes representing various themes. Students learn the fundamentals of vocal technique including vocal exercises, breath control, tone production, ear training and range development. Our goal is to help them acquire the skills that provide a foundation for music in their lives and to perform professional quality concerts that both challenge their ability and reward their efforts.
The creation of great choral music is a shared experience that lifts the spirits of all who are involved with its productions. We value the enjoyment we bring to the students, their families and audiences in the music we teach, make and hear.
We promote excellence through continuous improvement. We maintain high standards for repertoire, curriculum and their performance. Our Choir requires dedication and responsibility to make it successful. Students must have the ability to be an independent singer as well as an integral part of an ensemble.
Through music activities and community involvement the Performance Choir helps to foster students' personal and social growth – promoting a sense of self-esteem, accomplishment and pride.
Theatre Arts: As and elective course, the Middle School Theatre program provides a full range of creative and performance opportunities for all interested students. Classes are designed to encourage students to develop individual speaking and performance skills as well as support students working responsibly as a cohesive group. The Middle School Theatre program may offer production of a full-length play or musical. Auditions for the musical are open to all students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades.