Upper School Arts

In Upper School, fine arts become a powerful avenue for self-expression and fulfilling excellence. Students in grades 9-12 take their creativity to new heights, whether refining skills they’ve cultivated since Lower School or discovering a passion for the very first time.

Passion Meets Purpose

The breadth and depth of Upper School arts opportunities is unmatched among independent schools in the Twin Cities.

• Visual arts course offerings include everything from painting, drawing, ceramics, and photography.
• Theatre arts—acting, directing, playwriting, and stagecraft—are opportunities to participate in mainstage productions and competitive performances.
• Music in Upper School is a robust program that includes choir, orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, and chamber groups, with opportunities to perform at regional and state levels.

Upper School students showcase their talents through concerts, exhibitions, plays, and musicals, as well as juried competitions and regional festivals. Many go on to pursue the arts in college and beyond, while all carry with them the creativity, confidence, and resilience gained through their MPA arts journey.

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