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The Arts

Many KIS students find that the arts answer a desire to make and create. The philosophies of our music, visual arts, and theater departments reflect our commitment to offer an engaging arts program.

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Music

The KIS music department fosters lifelong musical creativity and passion. Elementary music students respond to a range of engaging and exploratory music experiences. Secondary music students hone technical and creative skills, maturing as musicians. Large and small ensembles provide campus, regional, and worldwide opportunities to forge intentional relationships through the language of music.

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Visual Arts

The KIS visual arts department nurtures students to challenge themselves to think critically and communicate visually. Art students practice Studio Habits of Mind, developing an array of skills applicable to variety of contexts. This foundation allows steady practice and exploration of advanced techniques and high-level ideas. KIS art students collaborate with one another and engage with the wider arts community.

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Theater

The KIS theater department believes theater is living and relevant, cultivating both and autonomy and cooperation necessary to productive creativity. KIS theater students engage with a practical and challenging curriculum to develop confident self-expression. The KIS theater department provides a safe space and unique learning opportunities for all students to shine.