Performing Arts

• Music (Grades 6-8)
• Introduction to Performing Arts (Grade 9-1 semester required)
• Music Electives:
  • Beginning Ukulele 
  • Music Production 
  • History of 20th Century American Music 

The Academy of Notre Dame offers two choirs for students. There are several choral opportunities throughout the year. Students involved in the choral groups at Notre Dame participate in the annual on campus Christmas and Spring Concerts. Additionally, the Upper School Women’s Chorale performs at several additional on campus events throughout the year as well as other off campus opportunities.  Students also have the opportunity to cantor and help lead the community at school liturgies throughout the year. Learn more here.

Choral Music Courses Offered:

• Middle School Women's Chorale
• Upper School Women's Chorale

Notre Dame’s Middle School and Upper School instrumental ensembles offer students who play string and wind instruments the opportunity for a chance to perform in an annual Christmas Concert, Spring Concert, and Chamber Music concert on campus. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to perform at other special events on campus as well as participate in the All Catholic Band and Orchestra festivals and performances. Learn more here.

Instrumental Courses Offered:

• Middle School Instrumental Ensemble
• Upper School Instrumental Ensemble

The Academy of Notre Dame’s dance program offers dance to all interested students with varying degrees of dance experience. Whether a student has been dancing for years or is a beginner, there is a class for everyone. Notre Dame also offers the Academy of Notre Dame Dance Company and Second Company as auditioned groups who practice and perform year round as part of the on campus Winter and Spring Dance Performances in addition to local, regional and national dance festivals. Learn more about dance opportunities at ND here.

Dance Courses Offered:

• Middle School Dance (Grades 6-8)
• Introduction to Dance
• Dance Appreciation and Performance
• Middle School Dance Company
• Upper School Second Company 
• Upper School Dance Company

Notre Dame’s thriving Theatre Program includes an upper school musical in the fall, and a middle school musical in the winter. Additionally, students who want to be involved in theatre, but not as a performer, can join Stage Crew for productions throughout the year. Student stage crew members gain experience in designing props and scenery as well as assisting with the many additional technical aspects of a show. Visit the Theatre Program here.

Theatre Opportunities:

• Middle School Musical
• Upper School Musical