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
![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.
![Cast List Announced for Spring Play]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1553678076/thehillorg/zreeiuuagzrcgi95bnwo/Peter-And-The-Starcatcher-Logo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1553678076/thehillorg/zreeiuuagzrcgi95bnwo/Peter-And-The-Starcatcher-Logo.jpg","width":497}]){kind=logo}
The Hill School's Ellis Theatre Guild will present Peter and the Starcatcher as this year's spring play. Performances will be held on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at 7:15 p.m., and Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m.
Support our Jazz Ensemble at this public festival on April 7 at Reading Area Community College.
Upcoming Arts Events:
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Arts Requirements:
For students entering in the third form, one of the following two options: At least three terms of Arts courses from two or all three Arts disciplines (music, visual arts, theater) or Two years of Arts courses in one discipline (music, visual Arts, theatre)
Students entering in the fourth form: 3 terms of Arts courses
Students entering in the fifth form: 2 terms of Arts courses
Students entering in the sixth form: 1 term of an Arts course