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**Congratulations**
NBHS Pure Energy Show Choir and Charisma Show Choir for an
exceptional season!
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Mission Statement
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The
mission of the Fine Arts Department of New Bedford Public Schools, which encompasses
both the visual and performing arts, is to educate our students both in
and through the arts. The department offers a sequential curriculum
for the acquisition of arts skills, arts integration experiences, both in
and out of school opportunities, recognition for student achievement and
professional development opportunities for teachers. As a core subject
designated through the federal No Child Left Behind Act, arts education
is recognized as a unique learning modality where students can exercise
creativity, work both independently and collaboratively, and take pride
and ownership of their learning through a hands-on, multi-sensory
approach. The arts are also as a vital part of a holistic education and
there is a growing body of research that shows a strong correlation
between arts learning and increased learning in other subjects such as
math or reading. Furthermore, learning in and through the arts prepares
our children to be vital members of the 21st century workforce
not only as artists and musicians but more importantly as thinkers, team
members and individuals who are as dedicated as they are passionate.
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The NBPS Fine Arts program consists of:
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Elementary School: K-5 general music, visual art, chorus,
and instrumental lessons (gr. 4 & 5). In SY 2009-2010 we are
anticipating the opening of two magnet schools with arts themes.
Strings are available after school at some elementary schools
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- Middle School: Classes in Band, Chorus, General
Music, and Visual Art with after school opportunities for
instrumental lessons, drama club, art club, dance and All-City
Concert and Marching Band, All-City Color Guard, All-City Select
Chorus, and All-City Show Choir
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- High School: Courses in Chorus, Show
Choirs, Girls Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra,
Piano, Music Theory, Electronic Music, Western Music History,
Popular Music History, Studio Art, Portfolio, Art History,
Photography and many opportunities for after school activities
including Percussion Ensemble, Winter Guard and Strings.
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Kennedy Center
Community Audit for Arts Education
New Bedford Public Schools Arts
Audit
*Report Summary
*Current Research
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Paul Rodrigues
Administration Building - 455 County Street, New Bedford , MA 02740
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