Arts
From a blank canvas to a standing ovation, the arts bring creativity to life at Chaminade. Whether in the studio, on stage, or in song, students explore their talents and passions through visual arts, music, theater, and performance both in and out of the classroom using only the finest resources and tools.
Student Art
Explore the creativity of our Flyers through a dynamic gallery showcasing their talent in visual arts, photography, drawing, and more.
Riley Mascolo, Class of 2025, highlights the Brookesia chameleon, the world’s smallest reptile. Leaves and vibrant patterns symbolize its forest habitat.
Jack Victor Guevarra, Class of 2025, depicts a man praying on a cliff, illuminated by the aura of the sun. The sun radiates joy and holiness, creating a feeling of tranquility.
Brady GaNun, Class of 2025, captures the nostalgia of childhood car shows. Featuring cars from different countries, the piece celebrates personal connections and America’s multicultural identity.
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“Art means revealing God in everything that exists.”
– Pope Benedict XVI
AP Art Courses
Alphabetical
AP 2-D Art and Design is an introductory college-level two-dimensional design course. Students refine and apply 2-D skills to ideas they develop throughout the course.
AP Drawing is an introductory college-level drawing course. Students refine and apply drawing skills to ideas they develop throughout the course.
AP Music Theory is an introductory college-level music theory course. Students cultivate their understanding of music theory through analyzing performed and notated music as they explore concepts like pitch, rhythm, form, and musical design.
On the stage in Darby Auditorium, students experience the ultimate form of creative collaboration. The Darby Players produce a drama each fall and a musical each spring.
Even though an actor might ultimately stand alone on the stage, his work is the product of a scenic designer, a carpenter, a lighting technician, and a sound board operator, just to mention a few of the people who work on a play or a musical.
The Darby Players put on a drama each fall and a musical each spring.
The Flyers and girls from local high schools are welcome to try out for each performance.
Music and Performing Arts
Music is the soul of the school.
Twelve different performing groups make up the musical soul of our school, including a chorus, three concert bands, Jazz Band, Vocal Chamber Ensemble, Bagpipe Band, String Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra.
Groups perform regularly at venues such as MetLife Stadium and Carnegie Hall. Through NYSSMA, students qualify for All-County and All-State ensembles.
Twice a year, the talented musicians and performers of Chaminade take the stage in Darby Auditorium for our Christmas and Spring Concerts.
From powerful orchestral arrangements to dynamic vocal and instrumental solos, each performance showcases the dedication, discipline, and passion of our students.
Element is a student organization centered around visual and media arts. Students learn skills in cinematography, photography, video editing, audio recording, graphic design, and animation.
Members produce award-winning videos, commercials, and creative projects for school events, competitions, and social media.
Members create award-winning videos, commercials, and projects for school events and social media.
“As an art teacher in this digital age, my most important role is to inspire and empower students to explore their creativity, develop their artistic skills using both traditional and digital mediums, and cultivate a deep appreciation for the diverse cultural and historical contexts of art.”
