Arts

St. Andrew's-Sewanee has long enjoyed a strong reputation for its arts programs. All Upper School students must complete an arts course for graduation. Classes are demanding in scope and expectation. In addition to scheduled courses, students are able to pursue instrumental, vocal, and dance studies through private lessons. Students also may audition for the Sewanee Symphony Orchestra, the Sewanee Jazz Ensemble, and Perpetual Motion dance productions at the University of the South. 

All courses listed below are one semester courses and may be taken repeatedly for credit. In addition to these offerings, students may take private voice, instrumental and/or dance lessons for an additional fee. They may also participate in SAS, community, and University performances in theatre, orchestra and dance.

2022-2023 Arts Courses

🌱  fulfills a Cumberland Scholars requirement

Facilities

Recording Studio (14)

Our recording studio is located in McCrory Hall for the Performing Arts and is used in conjunction with our Songwriting, Music Production, and Recording courses and Afternoon Program.

Theater with students moving

Built in 1929 as a gymnasium, the building was transformed in 1981 to provide a spacious classroom and rehearsal studio.

Student working at pottery wheel

Located in the Simmonds Building, our art facilities include three studios.

Arts Faculty

Rachel Malde

Rachel Malde

Titles: Middle School Coordinator, Arts Department Chair, Photography, IDE8, Service Coordinator, Art Gallery and Visiting Artist Co-Coordinator
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J.R. Ankney

J.R. Ankney

Titles: Chapel Music Director, WMTN Radio Advisor
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Kinion Asmus

Kinion Asmus

Titles: Humanities, Art History, 8th Grade Class Coordinator, Textile Arts, Adventure Cycling, Literary Magazine
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Elizabeth Bowie

Elizabeth Bowie

Titles: Visual Arts, Language Introduction, Mind*Body*Exercise, Art Gallery and Visiting Artist Coordinator, International Student Coordinator
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Will Eyerly

Will Eyerly

Titles: Music and Theatre Director
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Fhae Long

Fhae Long

Titles: Visual Arts, Ceramics Instructor
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Arts & Public Events