Arts
The mission of The Hill School Arts Department is to awaken the joy of creation through the visual and performing arts. There are many opportunities for students to immerse themselves in performing and visual arts at The Hill.
Shine on Stage in One of Hill's Theatrical Productions
![Shine on Stage in One of Hill's Theatrical Productions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550707576/thehillorg/dulpvi9bllxfcncekacx/2019-Shrek-Arts-LANDING.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550707576/thehillorg/dulpvi9bllxfcncekacx/2019-Shrek-Arts-LANDING.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550707576/thehillorg/dulpvi9bllxfcncekacx/2019-Shrek-Arts-LANDING.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550707576/thehillorg/dulpvi9bllxfcncekacx/2019-Shrek-Arts-LANDING.png","width":1000}])
Hone Your Passions for Vocal and Instrumental Music in the Orchestra or Chorus
![Hone Your Passions for Vocal and Instrumental Music in the Orchestra or Chorus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550708020/thehillorg/xjojww5jc9w7ewgec5wj/2019-Winter-Vocal-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550708020/thehillorg/xjojww5jc9w7ewgec5wj/2019-Winter-Vocal-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550708020/thehillorg/xjojww5jc9w7ewgec5wj/2019-Winter-Vocal-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550708020/thehillorg/xjojww5jc9w7ewgec5wj/2019-Winter-Vocal-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Explore Fibers-Related Crafts Such as Batik and Shibori in Fiber Arts
![Explore Fibers-Related Crafts Such as Batik and Shibori in Fiber Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539718445/thehillorg/dy0uqzedimbdrmcyyxwu/2018-Fiber-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539718445/thehillorg/dy0uqzedimbdrmcyyxwu/2018-Fiber-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539718445/thehillorg/dy0uqzedimbdrmcyyxwu/2018-Fiber-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539718445/thehillorg/dy0uqzedimbdrmcyyxwu/2018-Fiber-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Find Your Niche Behind the Scenes in Theatre Workshop
![Find Your Niche Behind the Scenes in Theatre Workshop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550707759/thehillorg/zuz57dtyv549gcu0norv/2019-Theatre-Tech-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550707759/thehillorg/zuz57dtyv549gcu0norv/2019-Theatre-Tech-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550707759/thehillorg/zuz57dtyv549gcu0norv/2019-Theatre-Tech-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550707759/thehillorg/zuz57dtyv549gcu0norv/2019-Theatre-Tech-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Create Masterpieces in Studio Art, Digital Media Arts and Design, and Animation
![Create Masterpieces in Studio Art, Digital Media Arts and Design, and Animation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539721362/thehillorg/u0sqmalgl1wjcuc8nvs6/2018-Studio-Art-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539721362/thehillorg/u0sqmalgl1wjcuc8nvs6/2018-Studio-Art-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539721362/thehillorg/u0sqmalgl1wjcuc8nvs6/2018-Studio-Art-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539721362/thehillorg/u0sqmalgl1wjcuc8nvs6/2018-Studio-Art-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Work with Professional Visiting Artists
![Work with Professional Visiting Artists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539717319/thehillorg/hccnepg7cm7z6e9ba0v5/2018-Visiting-Artist-2LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539717319/thehillorg/hccnepg7cm7z6e9ba0v5/2018-Visiting-Artist-2LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539717319/thehillorg/hccnepg7cm7z6e9ba0v5/2018-Visiting-Artist-2LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539717319/thehillorg/hccnepg7cm7z6e9ba0v5/2018-Visiting-Artist-2LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Develop Solutions for Real-World Problems in Design Thinking
![Develop Solutions for Real-World Problems in Design Thinking]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539714000/thehillorg/ttbefj6krvphija4ozcv/2018-Design-Thinking.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539714000/thehillorg/ttbefj6krvphija4ozcv/2018-Design-Thinking.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539714000/thehillorg/ttbefj6krvphija4ozcv/2018-Design-Thinking.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539714000/thehillorg/ttbefj6krvphija4ozcv/2018-Design-Thinking.jpg","width":1000}])
Gain Hands-On Media Studio Experience in Video Production
![Gain Hands-On Media Studio Experience in Video Production]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539720195/thehillorg/u4bscsdbctqjmitidjgy/2018-Electronic-Media-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539720195/thehillorg/u4bscsdbctqjmitidjgy/2018-Electronic-Media-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539720195/thehillorg/u4bscsdbctqjmitidjgy/2018-Electronic-Media-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539720195/thehillorg/u4bscsdbctqjmitidjgy/2018-Electronic-Media-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Awaken a Hidden Talent in Class Piano
![Awaken a Hidden Talent in Class Piano]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539713663/thehillorg/wtfnfomisxqld6m9svbu/2018-Class-Piano-ARTS-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539713663/thehillorg/wtfnfomisxqld6m9svbu/2018-Class-Piano-ARTS-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539713663/thehillorg/wtfnfomisxqld6m9svbu/2018-Class-Piano-ARTS-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539713663/thehillorg/wtfnfomisxqld6m9svbu/2018-Class-Piano-ARTS-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Recent Arts News
![Work by Instructor of Arts Diane Richards Included in Philadelphia Art Exhibit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567447748/thehillorg/mqtbmqwc1f88qpfn2mdj/2019-Into-The-Woods-Diane-Richards-Exhibit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567447748/thehillorg/mqtbmqwc1f88qpfn2mdj/2019-Into-The-Woods-Diane-Richards-Exhibit.jpg","width":350}])
Hill School Instructor of the Arts Diane Richards is one of six artists participating in the Into the Woods exhibit in Philadelphia. Curated by InLiquid and in collaboration with Park Towne Place, the exhibition runs from September 2019 to January 2020.
![Boyer Gallery to Host Artist Cleveland Morris]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567187904/thehillorg/fchobtgjaz6jipy61fge/2019-September-Boyer-GalleryNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567187904/thehillorg/fchobtgjaz6jipy61fge/2019-September-Boyer-GalleryNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567187904/thehillorg/fchobtgjaz6jipy61fge/2019-September-Boyer-GalleryNews.jpg","width":600}])
Evocations: Recent paintings and drawings by Cleveland Morris runs from Friday, September 6 through Friday, October 18, 2019. The opening reception will take place Friday, September 6 from 7-9 p.m.
![Hill Student-Artists Recognized at 2019 End-of-Year Exhibit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559151253/thehillorg/wkltapbqgfdxdyvfosyy/2019-05-17ArtShow-27.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559151253/thehillorg/wkltapbqgfdxdyvfosyy/2019-05-17ArtShow-27.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1559151253/thehillorg/wkltapbqgfdxdyvfosyy/2019-05-17ArtShow-27.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1559151253/thehillorg/wkltapbqgfdxdyvfosyy/2019-05-17ArtShow-27.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1559151253/thehillorg/wkltapbqgfdxdyvfosyy/2019-05-17ArtShow-27.jpg","width":1500}])
Senior Master of the Arts Ellen O. Nelson celebrated the the accomplishments of Hill School student-artists by awarding the Purchase Prize awards and noting other achievements in the arts from this school year.
![Jazz Ensemble Participates in Local Jazz Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554749377/thehillorg/xlwfl4brxhwtxiulahj1/2019-Get-JazzED-Festival.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554749377/thehillorg/xlwfl4brxhwtxiulahj1/2019-Get-JazzED-Festival.jpg","width":500}])
Hill awarded Outstanding High School Saxophone Section and three of the six Soloists of Note.
![Two Hill School Students Participate in 25th Annual New Jersey Flute Choir Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554386172/thehillorg/lie0xevajat90jmmbpf0/2019-Flute-Choir-Festival.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554386172/thehillorg/lie0xevajat90jmmbpf0/2019-Flute-Choir-Festival.jpg","width":500}])
Melody Chen ’22 and Xiangyu (Leo) Shi ’21 attended the event at Drew University on March 31, 2019.
Upcoming Arts Events:
Fall Parents' Weekend Music Festival
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CFTA
Ellis Theatre Guild Presents: Chicago
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Burton A. Merriam Black Box Theatre Space in the CFTA
Ellis Theatre Guild Presents: Chicago
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Burton A. Merriam Black Box Theatre Space in the CFTA
Ellis Theatre Guild Presents: Chicago
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Burton A. Merriam Black Box Theatre Space in the CFTA
Winter Holiday Concert
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CFTA
Arts Requirements:
New students entering in third or fourth form: 3 terms of Arts courses
Students entering in fifth form: 2 terms of Arts courses
Students entering in sixth form: 1 term of an Arts course
Class of 2018, 2019, 2020: At least 3 terms of Arts courses to include both Arts disciplines (performing or visual) or 2 years in one discipline (performing or visual)