Island Trees School District

Island Trees UFSD is proud of its award winning Fine and Performing Arts program. All students are provided with an education in the arts. As they progress, they can take advantage of the many opportunities available to reach great heights in the arts. Many Island Trees arts students have achieved recognition for their achievements at the local, county, state, and national levels. Art and music teachers work tirelessly to make sure all students have opportunities to shine and achieve.

An Overview of our Art and Music Programs:

Students receive art/music classes starting in Kindergarten, with a sequential program based on the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts that continues through senior year. Art and Music are part of students’ schedules K-8th grade. In high school, there are many art/music courses to choose from to continue their studies. HS Art course offerings: Studio in Art, Ceramics, Sculpture, Drawing & Painting 1, Drawing & Painting 2, Digital Studio in Art, Graphic design, AP Studio Art, Intro to Photography, Studio Photography. HS Music course offerings: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar/Roots of Rock, Music Technology, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, Theatre Experience. Art/Music students have the opportunity to apply for Jr. Art Honor Society, Art Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society.

Performing ensembles Band/Chorus/Orchestra begin in 4th grade and continue through middle school and high school. In addition to Band, Chorus, and Orchestra, there are additional before/after school auditioned additional music ensembles if students are interested in furthering their music studies. In middle school, we offer Jazz Band 5/6, Jazz Band 7/8, and Select Choir before school. In high school, we offer Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble after school.

Students interested in Theater can be a part of drama/musical productions in middle school and high school. In the middle school, is a 5/6 and a 7/8 musical are produced each year. In high school, there is a Fall drama production, and a Spring musical production. Lastly, students can show their talent in our school talent shows. There are talent shows for grades 5/6, 7/8, and for high school grades 9-12.

Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school or the Fine and Performing Arts office with any questions you may have about our arts programs. We thank you for keeping the arts an integral part of your child’s education!