Arts

ART

The Art Program at Gilman School comprises everything from standard studio offerings in drawing, painting, ceramics and woodworking to work in photography, digital media and architectural design. Orchestrated to complement Gilman's rigorous academic program, the art programs in each division are designed to offer students at those grade levels the opportunity to engage their world in an aesthetically meaningful and challenging manner. At all levels students are introduced to materials and procedures that facilitate an ongoing understanding of art making and it's role in our culture. Whether it is working on a thematic mural in the Lower School, exploring key social issues through art making in the Middle School or developing a portfolio of self directed work for a Thesis exhibition in the Upper School the importance of art in one's life is actively conveyed from start to finish.  

Music

Music at Gilman is central to delivering the school's mission to develop boys intellectually, physically, and aesthetically/spiritually.   Throughout their lower, middle, and upper school careers, boys are offered a wealth of diverse opportunities to explore the kinaesthetic, creative, collaborative, and fun aspects of making music.   Whether it be overcoming the physical challenges of mastering a musical instrument, collaborating with other students in a jazz, rock, or wind band, writing or arranging music for a vocal ensemble, performing in the community, or studying the development of western music, the music program at Gilman allows for the participation of all students and fosters excellence, teamwork, creativity and performing skills.