The Arts
The arts are flourishing at Central Catholic, enriching the school community and enabling students to pursue their passions and develop their talents.
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The Theatre Guild, one of the largest and oldest student groups on campus, stages two productions each year.
Additional fine & performing arts events include the Christmas Concert and the Visual Arts Expo and Spring Concert featuring student drawings, paintings, photography, sculptures, live student demonstrations, light food and music, and performances by the various performance groups
Outside of the classroom, students participate in a number of activities, clubs, and performance groups, including the Theatre Guild, the Concert Band, the Jazz Band, the Pep Band, Chamber Ensembles, the Liturgical Band & Chorus, the a cappella group Central Harmony, the Concert Choir, and the Dance Team. Additional arts-related clubs include ‘Visions’ Literary & Arts Magazine, the Cinema Club, the Art Club, and the Anime Club.
As part of the Fine & Performing Arts curriculum, students can take introductory courses in Theater Arts, Visual Arts, and Keyboarding & Music Theory. Higher level courses include Acting & Performance, Painting & Drawing, Music Theory (including an AP course), Photography, Studio Art (including an AP course), as well as several others.
Upcoming Art Events
Rogers Memorial Theater - Hampshire Street Building -207
Rogers Memorial Theater - Hampshire Street Building -207
Rogers Memorial Theater - Hampshire Street Building -207
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Baroni Hall - South Wing - 212
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Memorial Gymnasium - Central Catholic High School
The Fine & Performing Arts Department
Read More About the Arts at Central Catholic!
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The arts came alive at Central Catholic in April with the culmination of efforts from throughout the year! Be sure to check out the photo albums from the Theatre Guild's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid, Spring Concerts by the Band & Chorus programs, and the Art Expo 2023 Opening and Closing Receptions!
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Join us on Thursday, April 27, for the Spring Chorus Concert and the Closing Reception of Art Expo 2023! View photos from the Opening Reception and the Spring Band Concert held on April 13.
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Come celebrate the talents and work of our student-artists and musicians! Join us on Thursday, April 13, for the Art Expo 2023 Opening Reception and the Spring Band Concert, followed on April 27 by the Art Expo 2023 Closing Reception and the Spring Chorus Concert.
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The Theatre Guild is proud to present Disney's The Little Mermaid on March 30, March 31, and April 1 in Central Catholic's Allan B. Rogers Memorial Theater. Friday and Saturday night have sold out!
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On Saturday, December 17, the Band & Chorus Christmas Concert provided a magical, musical experience for the Raider Family! The talents of our student-singers, student-musicians, and directors were on full display in the performances by Central Harmony, the Flute Quartet, the Jazz Band, the Concert Choir, and the Concert Band.
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The Central Catholic community came together in the Memorial Gymnasium on May 21 for the final Visions Coffeehouse of the year. The night featured exhilarating performances by singers, poets, a dancer, musicians, and writers, who were cheered on by a supportive audience filled with friends, classmates, and teachers.