Band, Choir, Orchestra, Piano, Theater, and Visual Art

WHAT IS IT?   

Students grow artistically in the study of instrumental music, vocal music, theater, and visual arts. Through in-depth and accelerated coursework, students prepare for college scholarship auditions and/or career opportunities in the arts. 

PREREQUISITE: Contact campus regarding auditions. 

Careers and Salaries in this field:

Visual Arts

Curator    $29,010 - $94,330

Artist $20,000 - $97,710

Art Director $52,160 - $172,570

Instrumental Music

Art/Music Therapist $30,000-$80,000

Composer $10,000 - $100,000

Music Teacher $39,740 - $97,500

Choir:
Singer $10,000 - $100,000

Music Teacher $39,740 - $97,500

Theatre:

Actor $2,500 - $110,000

Director $34,000 - $160,000

Set Designer $29,810 - $103,430

 

OFFERED AT:

I. M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA 

DANCE:   

WHAT IS IT?   

This inclusive dance program has a place for dancers at all skill levels. Our program focuses on Ballet, Modern, and Jazz techniques. Students are also provided opportunities to study Tap, Dance History, Dance Wellness, Production, and World Dance. 

PREREQUISITE: Contact campus regarding auditions.   

Careers and Salaries in this field:

Dance

Choreographer $21,000 - $98,000

Dancer  $20,000 - $80,000

OFFERED AT:

Arlington Heights

I. M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA 

MARIACHI:  WHAT IS IT?   Mariachi, which originated in Western Mexico, is a style of music and/or musical group with distinctive instrumentation, singing and performing styles, and clothing.  OFFERED AT:   North Side 

MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN:    WHAT IS IT?   The process of recording, developing, or producing audio elements.    OFFERED AT: Southwest