The arts are an integral part of the independent school education at Dawson. While some students will find a life-long career or avocation in the arts, all students will develop greater understanding of self and others through its study.

Dawson’s vibrant arts program involves the entire community as both participants and spectators. Formal training brings the discipline, technique, and skills necessary to speak through artistic media. Because each of the fields gives a related but unique approach to communication, Dawson requires students to participate in a variety of arts classes. Further, the grading of classes serves to acknowledge that work in the arts requires creative thought, knowledge of information, skill building, and discipline that are fundamental to any pursuit in an academic environment.

Visual Arts

Ceramics
Yearbook/Computer Graphics
Drawing and Painting
Jewelry Making/Enameling
Photography
Sculpture
Woodworking
Print Making

Performing Arts

Concert Band
Instrumental Ensemble
Music Theory and Composition
Chorus
Select Chorus
Improvisational Troupes
Advanced Theater and Dance
Technical Theater
Theater Dance
Theater Production