Development of imagination and creativity are central to the
educational process at Jesuit High School, where the arts make a
vibrant contribution to the curriculum. Jesuit offers exciting
courses in studio art, art history, choral music, drama
(extracurricular), film and instrumental music, as well many
co-curricular activities that give students the opportunity to
develop skills and friendships.
Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s popular chamber musical “Little
Shop of Horrors” has always thrived on cheeky simplicity. The
story of a Faustian bond between an otherworldly plant that feeds
on human blood and the unassuming florist shop worker who
nurtures it provides comic guilty pleasure. The new, easygoing
Sacramento Theatre Company production serves up this theatrical
dessert with neither surprise nor disappointment.
Over the last few years, Pacific’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble has
toured in Oregon, Washington, Southern California and the Bay
Area, stopping at schools with some of the best music programs in
the state. Members of the ensemble are top caliber musicians from
the conservatory and serve as ambassadors of their University and
music in general; hoping to stir a love of music, inspire young
musicians and perhaps recruit for their programs. This year,
their director is turning his eyes closer to home and is touring
locally.
The California Museum presents the work of Co-Madres Artistas in
“Mas Chisme de la Cultura/Spinning Cultural Stories” to
commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month.
The local Sacramento collective — Irma Barbosa, Carmel Castillo,
Mareia de Socorro, Laura Llano and Helen Villa — have been
leaders in Sacramento’s Chicana art movement for twenty years.
Speaking to themes of Latina pride, feminism and community
activism, over 20 of their original and engaging paintings will
be exhibited through November 13, 2011.
Because of Jesuit’s commitment to the arts, freshmen are required
to take at least one semester of fine arts, and sophomores,
juniors and seniors are encouraged to continue their exploration,
either through electives or a co-curricular activities. Read more
about the freshman fine arts requirement.
Rising musicians choose from more than a dozen bands and choirs
Fully one-third of students participate in the music program,
whether in instrumental groups, large choirs, a choral workshop
that supports the campus liturgy program, or the audition-only
Chamber Choir, which has been invited to compete at Carnegie Hall
in 2011.
Young men and women take to the stage
Jesuit’s co-ed Black Box Theater presents two or more sold-out
productions a year, and takes drama on the road as a community
service to community centers that serve seniors and children.
Productions include both plays and musicals.
Students see the world through art.
An annual exhibition showcases artworks by talented students who
draw and paint using various mediums including charcoal, oil and
pastels. A number of Jesuit students have exhibited their works
locally, while others have received prizes from art competitions.
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