averian students with an interest
in the fine arts now have an
expanded array of electives
to choose from, as exciting
new courses are integrated into the
curriculum. Ranging from Accelerated
to Honors to Advanced Placement,
there is something for everyone who has
passion for music, aspirations for the
stage, or a desire to express themselves
through visual art.
“We have an incredibly talented
group of teachers in the fine arts
department with a lot of expertise,” said
Mr. Stephen Dacey ’95, the chair of the
department and Xaverian’s Assistant
Principal for Teaching and Learning.
“Next year, we are offering some very
interesting classes that have not been
available to students previously.” This
docket of classes came together thanks
to a survey of Xaverian students in fall
2018, with over 700 Hawks offering their
input on how to shape the future of the
fine arts department.
“One of our goals is to give students a
continuous arts experience from grades
7-12,” said Mr. Dacey. “This will likely be
most evident through our instrumental
program, in which all seventh graders
will have the opportunity to select an
instrument - including vocals - and be
able to study it over the course of their
six years here. Ensembles such as the Jazz
By Hunter Broadbent ’19, Communications Corps
EXPANDING THE
ARTS
Mr. Greg Daigle, music teacher, working with Kyle Fishbaugh ’19
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