Arts at The Hill
The mission of The Hill School Arts Department is to awaken the joy of creation through the visual and performing arts. Through practice, experimentation and reflection of global ideas, students are guided to an increased awareness of individual agency and the richness of cultures both past and present.
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music
Visual Arts
Theatre
Dance
Arts Requirements
All students are required to take arts courses during their time at The Hill School.
- 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
Recent Arts News
![The Hill School's Ellis Theatre Guild Presents "Blood Brothers"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776196851/thehillorg/fpchxvxtajtz8wutwipj/2026-Blood-Brothers-Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776196851/thehillorg/fpchxvxtajtz8wutwipj/2026-Blood-Brothers-Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776196851/thehillorg/fpchxvxtajtz8wutwipj/2026-Blood-Brothers-Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776196851/thehillorg/fpchxvxtajtz8wutwipj/2026-Blood-Brothers-Thumbnail.png","width":1200}])
Performances will be held on Friday, May 15, at 7:15 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., and are free and open to the public. Tickets must be reserved in advance.
![Crafting Inspiration: Hill School Students Explore the Art of Martin Guitar Making]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776107992/thehillorg/dqd4tvopwcdzvmivt11e/2026-Martin-Guitar-Trip-News.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776107992/thehillorg/dqd4tvopwcdzvmivt11e/2026-Martin-Guitar-Trip-News.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776107992/thehillorg/dqd4tvopwcdzvmivt11e/2026-Martin-Guitar-Trip-News.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776107992/thehillorg/dqd4tvopwcdzvmivt11e/2026-Martin-Guitar-Trip-News.jpg","width":1200}])
Students in The Hill School's Woodworking classes and Jazz Ensemble enjoyed the day off campus visiting Martin Guitar in Nazareth, Pa., on Friday, April 10, 2026.
![Hill School student Ryan Sung '27 at PMEA Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770930566/thehillorg/s9h7m9ijtkpu41vkq5py/2026-PMEA-Ryan-Sung.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770930566/thehillorg/s9h7m9ijtkpu41vkq5py/2026-PMEA-Ryan-Sung.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770930566/thehillorg/s9h7m9ijtkpu41vkq5py/2026-PMEA-Ryan-Sung.jpg","width":600}])
The Festival will take place from April 22-25, 2026, with the final orchestra concert on Saturday, April 25. Ryan’s selection represents one of the highest honors for high school musicians in Pennsylvania.