• MS chorus

    From a young age, Collegiate students have the chance to refine their skills as artists and musicians. Here, Middle Schoolers come together in song. 

  • Convocation Strings

    The Upper School strings ensemble sets the tone for the new year during Convocation. Read more. 

  • Middle school band

    Students focus on their tune during the crescendo of a piece.

  • Upper School concert

    The Orchestra performs at the Instrumental Concert.

  • Upper School Choir

    Whether a student is interested in choral or instrumental performance, Collegiate’s musical department gives students the technical skills and stylistic flair to excel as musicians. Read more.
Arts
The music program offers students opportunities for cultural and aesthetic experiences through active participation in music in a variety of ensembles and private study. The department produces and sponsors musical events that enhance the cultural life of the campus, the school community and the Richmond area. Its goal in and out of the classroom is to create a musical community that is rich with cultural, social and intellectual diversity.
  • Choral
    The choral experience starts during a student's first year and can last until graduation. The love of music can easily be found through the art of singing with goal of choral music being to explore a variety of styles throughout each of a student's years. Numerous opportunities exist to participate in choral music in the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools.
  • Instrumental
    Joy and passion are two words that can be associated with instrumental music. Collegiate offers a number instrumental ensembles in the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools. The music program takes a cue from the standards listed by the National Association of Music Educators and encourages our students to create, perform and respond.
  • General Music
    Our students instinctively enjoy the art of play and are allowed to explore it through music. In the classroom, this format encourages students to learn the fundamentals of music by building on a logical sequence of musical skill development, a deep understanding of music and the concepts from around the world.

Music Spotlight

"Our goal is to make sure that we put as much art in the world as possible. Whether it is music, dance, theatre or visual. This makes the world a better place and offers us all more opportunities to find common ground with one another." Mike Boyd,
Director of Performing Arts
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