The Arts at St. Andrew’s: Where Creativity Comes to Life!
Through classes and opportunities in the Fine Arts, students learn important skills that support our commitment to developing well-rounded students. From age 3 through grade 12, all students experience and participate in the visual and performing arts. Art instruction begins in Pre-K with music and visual arts. Band and strings are added in Lower School. Once in Middle School, students may also participate in theatre and digital arts. As students arrive in Upper School, they are performing and creating at an advanced level in many areas of art and have diverse opportunities to showcase their talents.
FAST FACTS
3 IB Diploma Offerings
Art | Music | Theatre
40+ events
in the Fine Arts Programs
4 Fine Arts Faculty
with Advanced Degrees
3 Full Scale Broadway Style Productions
each year involving 1st-12th grade students.
100% Fine Arts Faculty
are involved in their craft.
Inside the Arts
Stories, highlights, and moments that bring the Fine Arts at St. Andrew’s to life.
From the first brushstroke to final curtain call, our students grow through creativity and collaboration.
Discover the inspiration, talent, and dedication that shape every performance and piece of art.
![In the foreground, young boys play saxophones and a tuba, while in the background, more students and music stands are visible in a classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758050084/saslionscom/dwblonko87qx08rlfj8h/band-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758050084/saslionscom/dwblonko87qx08rlfj8h/band-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758050084/saslionscom/dwblonko87qx08rlfj8h/band-thumbnail.jpg","width":640}])
Rehearsals are in full motion as students build their sound together and prepare for upcoming performances. Band Director Ashlyn Rawson shared, “It’s inspiring to see our students working hard, learning the fundamentals, and really starting to click as an ensemble. The energy in the room is contagious.”
![Three smiling young people in the foreground hold violins, while a poster hangs on the wall in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758048982/saslionscom/ydbjnzbzefhgjibdlnii/StAndrewsOrchestra.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758048982/saslionscom/ydbjnzbzefhgjibdlnii/StAndrewsOrchestra.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758048982/saslionscom/ydbjnzbzefhgjibdlnii/StAndrewsOrchestra.jpg","width":640}])
Being in the orchestra and playing the cello is always one of my favorite classes during the day. Mr. Devyatkin always makes class fun and interesting, and he is part of what makes my St. Andrew’s experience special...
![Two young boys are engaged in an art project at a table in the foreground, while other students and colorful artwork are visible in the blurred background of a classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753365240/saslionscom/ngbnn4bjnwiynyy72h7h/LowerSchoolinterestinart.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753365240/saslionscom/ngbnn4bjnwiynyy72h7h/LowerSchoolinterestinart.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753365240/saslionscom/ngbnn4bjnwiynyy72h7h/LowerSchoolinterestinart.jpg","width":640}])
In the Lower School at St. Andrew’s, meaningful learning is rooted in experience. From Pre-K3 through fourth grade, students engage in arts and athletics that not only reinforce academic concepts but also build creativity, collaboration, and confidence. Through coordinated efforts between enrichment teachers, classroom teachers, and after-school programs, students are given diverse opportunities to explore their interests and develop foundational skills. These hands-on experiences help spark a lasting passion for learning—creating the kinds of memorable moments that stay with students long after they leave the Lower School.