Secondary Fine Arts Programs
Choral Programs
- Our choral programs are led by qualified choral specialists who focus on building strong middle school choral programs that eventually feed into strong high school choral programs.
- Any student who has a desire to learn to sing, can already sing, or enjoys choral music is encouraged to join the choral program at their middle school.
- High school chorus is a continuation of the middle school Chorus experience but on a deeper level. It’s recommended that Chorus be taken 1st and 2nd semester each year.
Band Program
- A wide range of opportunities are available for students, including marching band, symphonic band, jazz band, indoor color guard, indoor percussion, and chamber ensembles.
- Middle school band is a co-curricular elective 6th-8th grade students can select. Class registration is required to participate.
- High school band is a continuation of the middle school band experience but on a deeper level. It is recommended that Band be taken 1st and 2nd semester each year.
Orchestra
- Sumter School District has a long history of having outstanding orchestra programs. Hallmark successes of these programs includes numerous students annually earning seats in Region and All-State Orchestra.
- Middle school orchestra is a co-curricular elective 6th-8th grade students can select. Class registration is required to participate.
- High school orchestra is a continuation of the middle school orchestra experience but on a deeper level. It’s recommended that Orchestra be taken 1st & 2nd semester.
Theatre/Dance
- Theatre and/or dance programs are housed at Sumter High, Crestwood High, & Ebenezer Middle Schools.
- These programs allow students opportunities to experience producing large main stage and musical performances, as well as smaller in-class performances.
Visual Arts
- Students grow and develop exponentially during the middle school years. Our teachers recognize that finding passion & developing art skills at this crucial stage is essential to the developing artist.
- High School Visual Arts programs in Sumter School District have a long history of excellence. There are a host of high school electives for students to participate in, from Ceramics to Photography.
- Accelerated paths in visual arts are offered in high schools.
Contact
Heather Clemmons
Coordinator of Fine Arts and Gifted and Talented
Work:
803-469-6900 ext. 521
Work
1345 Wilson Hall Rd
Sumter, South Carolina 29150