Reviewed by: Nathan Watson
Get an inside look at Indian Springs’ one-of-a-kind arts program
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One thing you need to know about Indian Springs School: they individualize the educational experience for their students. As a core component of a balanced education, the arts are central to the school’s curriculum.
See how this local school honors its students’ creativity, from choir concerts to studio-based crafts, and how you can apply by Friday, January 24.
Indian Springs School is home to state-of-the-art studios, concert halls + more
Whether students work with their voices, lenses, fingers or brushes, creative expression is always encouraged at Indian Springs.
The faculty believes a solid foundation in the arts provides skills and abilities that go far beyond the classroom.
Students interested in the arts are encouraged to stretch their wings in the following programs:
- Choir
- Contemporary Music
- Instrumental Music
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
Through a mix of modern and classic practices, these programs and the faculty that teach them create an inclusive atmosphere with the help of Indian Springs’ small class sizes.
Samantha King proves this by her involvement in the theatre department, choir and contemporary music ensemble.
“We have varsity basketball players walking into chamber choir rehearsals straight from a game on Monday night.
At Indian Springs, you’re encouraged to explore different areas of study and mix and match extracurricular activities, which creates an environment that celebrates growth and authentic self-expression.”
Samantha King, student
Fun facts:
- 100+ students sing in the choir. That’s a third of the student body!
- Through the Recording Sciences elective, students can produce podcasts, create beats or mix music performances + record performances of touring acts.
- Students can sign up for on-campus private piano, violin, viola, cello + voice lessons taught by professional musicians.
- Many of Indian Springs’ music instructors are members of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
- The theatre department hosts guest actors + directors to work with students throughout the year.
- A Student Art Show displays works created from Photography, Drawing + Painting, Pottery + Sculpture, Illustration and Studio Art courses.
Indian Spring School’s internationally-recognized choir
Lee Wright has been Indian Springs’ Director of Choral Music for five years, but his attributions don’t stop there.
He also oversees all aspects of the choral program, teaches Music History, Class Voice and is the Music Director for the yearly musical.
“I really enjoy working with students from all over the U.S. and from multiple countries around the world.
I also enjoy the flexibility our school provides students to help them be successful in whatever they are passionate about, including the arts.”
Lee Wright, Director of Choral Music, Indian Springs School
The Indian Springs Choir has traveled and performed worldwide, making themselves well-known.
This past year, Wright took the Chamber Choir to Slovakia, Czech Republic and Austria.
The New York Times described the choir’s Lincoln Center debut as “a superb projection that would have done credit to any professional chorus.”
Apply to Indian Springs today!
See the education this top-notch school offers—applications for admission and financial aid are due:
- Day Students: Friday, January 24
- Boarding Students: Friday, January 31
“Not every school has access to arts faculty who have professional experience in their field and lead top-notch programs for their students.
I know I owe a portion of my future achievements and learning to the opportunities I was given at Indian Springs.”
Samantha King, student
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