After School Offerings

The Fine Arts Department offers a number of extracurricular after school activities to GPS students. These are in addition to the regular full-course offerings that are part of the fine arts curriculum. These extra opportunities are intended to help a girl pursue her specific interests in a more intensive method without ever leaving the campus.

DANCE

Modern Dance (grades 6-8)

Students take a more technical approach to learning modern dance technique in a fun, non-threatening environment.

Ballet (grades 6�9)

This is a mixed-level ballet class that is appropriate for beginning and intermediate students.

Upper School Modern Dance Ensemble (grades 9-12)

Students learn more advanced dance technique that will prepare them to enjoy dance at a more challenging level and also prepare them for Terpsichord auditions.

MUSIC

Applied Lessons

This new GPS program provides private music instruction with outstanding local teachers. Classes are available in string, wind and percussion instruments as well as in voice and guitar.

GPS McCallie Honors Orchestra

The serious music student will enjoy performing four times a year with this full orchestra which meets Tuesday evenings at McCallie School and gives its own full-length, mostly classical concert in March.

THEATER

Middle School Play (grades 6-8)

The play provides an opportunity for younger girls to be involved in drama and learn new skills while having a good time.

Upper School Play (grades 9-12)

CTC award-winning director Suzanne Smartt will direct.

Upper School Musical (grades 9-12)

Auditions for the musical will be held the week of January 14th in the Frierson Theatre.

This musical is under the direction of Suzanne Smartt, with musical direction by CTC award-winning performer Catherine Bolden. The performance date for the musical is April 25-27th.