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visual arts
CA offers at least three levels of courses
in drawing, painting, ceramics, fiber arts,
and photography. In filmmaking alone there
are seven classes. There are additional courses
in graphic design, architecture, sculpture,
artists books, and art history.
music
Students can learn everything from the
saxophone to the fiddle to voice through oneon-one instruction at all levels, according to their
interest and potential. Students perform with
CA’s ensembles and the world-class chamber
ensemble housed on campus.
why the arts
at concord academy ?
A r t s a r e a v i ta l pa r t o f
each student’s learning
The visual and performing arts are embedded
in the curriculum, just like math or English.
In today’s visual and design-oriented culture,
experience in the arts is a must.
A va s t a r r ay o f c o u r s e s
offer breadth and depth
From fiber arts to music theory to theatre, more
than seventy-five arts courses provide surprising
variety for a school of CA’s size. Many disciplines
go three or four levels deep, offering extensive
opportunities for growth for beginning and
advanced students.
Our teachers are professional
artists and performers
Our teachers’ theatrical productions are seen on
Boston stages; their art is displayed in venues
around the country. As working artists, they give
students an inside view of the creative process
and often tap into their connections to bring
guest artists to campus.
in the arts
t h e at r e
Through the program’s many offerings,
students can learn improv, create experimental
work, write their own plays, direct full-scale
dramatic productions, take part in Main Stage
Productions, and design sets, costumes,
lighting, and sound.
Students gain lifelong
skills from the arts
Whether they’re filming a documentary or
building a clay sculpture, students learn to
express themselves, think on their feet, solve
problems creatively, and take risks—all skills
they’ll use long after CA, no matter what career
they pursue.
t h e a r t s r e q u i r e m e n t Every student at CA takes classes in the performing
and the visual arts. We find that even the most hesitant students who have never
picked up a paintbrush or a musical instrument discover their creative sides. While
learning to use a camera or act on stage, many students discover new interests
or lifelong passions.
freedom of choice
dance
Students interested in dance can pursue ballet,
modern, or jazz. Master classes have ranged
from flamenco to Afro-Caribbean to Indian
dance. Students in the intensive Dance Company
course have performed in England through a
dance exchange program.
Learning in the arts extends beyond
campus. Our students have sung at
professional ice hockey games, exhibited
their photography at museums, and
studied Shakespeare in his hometown in
England. On Gund Museum Day, all CA
students set aside their usual schedules
for visits to Boston-area museums and
art studios, often meeting with curators
and artists.
Where we create
performing arts center
The Performing Arts Center (P.A.C.) is a constant
swirl of music, dance, theatre, and ideas. In this
octagonal building, with its 400-seat theatre and
advanced lighting and sound equipment, students
perform Main Stage Productions, screen films
they created, and share their musical and dance
talents. Students spend countless hours here,
rehearsing lines and working in the music practice
rooms that overlook the Sudbury River. We also
gather in the P.A.C. for weekly announcements
and assemblies featuring well-known performers,
artists, authors, and activists.
M at h a n d A r t s C e n t e r
The spacious Math and Arts Center (MAC)
is filled with displays of two- and threedimensional pieces that students have
created in the building’s studios for ceramics,
drawing, fiber arts, painting, printmaking,
and sculpture. The MAC also includes a
photo lab and a media lab for film and video.
dance studio
Dance students focus on movement in the
2,500-square-foot dance and performance
studio in the Student Health and Athletic
Center (SHAC). Some consider the studio,
with its floor-to-ceiling windows, one of the
most beautiful spots on campus. The studio
also has been the site of music cafés and
theatrical performances.
See our student gallery of art at concordacademy.org; click on Arts.
m aya l u c k e t t
Junior boarder from Boston, Massachusetts
“
I have explored many new types and techniques of performance
art at CA. With these tools, I have been able to develop my own
thoughts on dance, theatre, and music, and find what I love.
CA has helped me grow immensely. Because I have learned to
think differently at CA, I have become a better artist and a more
well-rounded person.”
Maya has danced ballet since she was three years old and
continues her passion through CA’s advanced dance classes.
She’s also an assistant teacher for Dance 2. She was afraid to sing
in front of people until her involvement at CA drew her out of her
singing shell. She is now an advanced vocalist with the Vocal,
Jazz, and Pop Ensemble, as well as the co-head of CA’s a cappella
group, the Chameleons.
D av i d L a n d e r
Senior day student from Cambridge, Massachusetts
“
In my two main sports (basketball and soccer) I have had amazing
and competitive experiences at CA. The teams are defined by
their focus on the team rather than the individual. Nobody is
seeking personal awards or glory, but would rather get better as
a group and become closer as a team.”
As a three-sport athlete — in soccer, basketball, and baseball —
David Lander has long been passionate about athletics. Under
his leadership as captain, the soccer team went to the New
England Tournament, upsetting the No. 1 seed and making it to
the semi-finals. He was named a New England Senior All-Star
and was a three-time EIL All-League Player. He’s also co-head
of the Athletics Advisory Council. He will continue to play soccer
at Amherst College.
Ta k i n g i t t o t h e n e x t l e v e l Many of our student-athletes go on to
compete and lead teams on the college level. They have excelled in soccer, basketball,
gymnastics, and more at institutions such as Yale, Amherst, Penn, and Brown.
Who we compete against
As a member of the Eastern Independent
League, CA competes against New England prep
schools including Beaver Country Day School,
Berwick Academy, Dana Hall School, Lexington
Christian Academy, Pingree School, Portsmouth
Abbey School, and the Winsor School.
Stepping up the competition
Each fall, school spirit soars on Pingree Day,
when we proudly wear green and take on our
longtime rivals Pingree School. During one
action-packed day, CA and Pingree teams go
head to head in about ten different matches to
win the coveted Chandler Bowl.
The cocurricular requirement
All CA students benefit from taking part in
their choice of team, club, or intramural sports;
dance or physical education classes; community
service; theatrical productions; or serving as
team manager.
why athletics
at concord academy ?
the drive to excel
in athletics
Getting in the game
Students at all levels — from beginner to expert —
find their place in CA’s varied athletics program.
With careful coaching and playing time from the
start, our student-athletes can reach their full
potential or grow in a new sport.
B a l a n c i n g at h l e t i c s
and academics
The positive energy of the CA community helps
our students thrive as athletes, scholars, and
individuals. Our coaches and teachers inspire
students to challenge themselves and discover
what they’re capable of on the athletic fields and
in the classroom.
Going for the win
We are proud of every one of the championship
banners hanging in the gym. Our teams have
earned league titles and all-league, all-scholastic,
and sportsmanship honors. Our coaches have
been recognized for their ability to bring out the
best in their athletes.
Emphasizing sportsmanship
So much of what we learn in sports carries over
to life. That’s why our dedicated coaches and
team captains emphasize the importance of
fairness, respect, and competing with dignity.
While our student-athletes work hard, they also
enjoy the game for its own sake.
fa l l s p o rt s
Boys Cross-Country
winter sports
Boys Varsity and
spring sports
Boys Baseball
Girls Cross-Country
JV Basketball
Boys Varsity Tennis
Girls Varsity Field Hockey
Girls Varsity Tennis
Girls and Boys Golf
Girls Varsity and
JV Basketball
Boys Varsity and JV Soccer
Boys Varsity Squash
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
Girls Varsity and JV Soccer
Girls Varsity Squash
Coed Ultimate Frisbee
Girls Varsity and
Boys Wrestling
Girls Varsity Softball
JV Volleyball
Boys Alpine Skiing
Coed Track
Boys Varsity Lacrosse
Girls Alpine Skiing
CA also offers club and intramural sports that change
each year, depending on student interest.
Where we compete
M o r i a r t y At h l e t i c C a m p u s
Completed in 2012, CA’s multi-million-dollar,
13.5-acre athletic campus provides natural
turf soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey fields;
a baseball diamond; and six tennis courts.
Athletes and spectators gather in the simple
but elegant field house, whose four-sided
veranda provides views of all the action.
After each home win, student-athletes ring the
victory bell at the Moriarty Athletic Campus.
S t u d e n t H e a lt h a n d
At h l e t i c C e n t e r
On the main campus, the Student Health and
Athletic Center (SHAC) is an indoor athletic
facility with gymnasium, basketball courts,
volleyball courts, a fitness center, squash courts,
an NCAA wrestling center, an athletic training
and rehabilitation center, and locker rooms, as
well as a comprehensive health services center.
Follow the action of our athletic teams at concordacademy.org.
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