The Arts

Dutchess Day School offers exceptionally strong and sophisticated programs in visual arts and music, as well as drama in the form of school plays.

“At every grade level, our music and art teachers – active practitioners in their fields – strive to awaken each child’s creativity through the making of art or music.”

At every grade level, our music and art teachers – active practitioners in their fields – strive to awaken each child’s creativity through the making of art or music. Students shape and fire clay pots, learn to play the recorder, design and build architectural models, compose quartets for percussion instruments, and much more. Art and music are also integrated into the academic program through projects directly related to class work. As first graders study Asia, they learn Chinese brush painting and build sculptures of Buddha in art class. The examination of the origins of American jazz and blues enhances the seventh graders’ study of American history.