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The arts department offers a variety of courses in music, theatre, dance and visual arts.

Students have the opportunity to learn vocabulary and problem-solving and performing techniques that are unique to each discipline. Our course offerings are designed for students of all levels of interest and proficiency so that students are able to explore new areas as well as study a particular art form in depth.

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Hanh N. ’24 performs “Hungarian Rhapsody” by David Popper

 

Emma Artists Program

The Emma Artists Program is for advanced students in dance, music, theatre or visual arts who wish to pursue further advanced study. Each year, students perform and/or show their work to the community. As students move through the program, projects grow in scope and depth.

Emma Artists Spring Showcase

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vocalist
Emma Artists Showcase 2023
visual artist with her works on display
flute trio
pianist
clarinetist
visual artist
violinist
violinist
pianist

Arts Highlights

The Alice Dodge Wallace ’38 Center for the Performing Arts

Alice Dodge Wallace ’38 Center for the Performing Arts view from inner campus
Klingenstein Concert Hall empty
Orchestra preparing to play in the Klingenstein Concert Hall
Inside the Klingenstein Concert Hall
vocal performance during Honors Convocation in Klingenstein Concert Hall
Orchestra playing at Morning Reports in the Klingenstein Concert Hall
Orchestra rehearsal in the Van Norman Music Room
dance class in Strong Dance Studio
dance rehearsal in the Strong Dance Studio
theatre performance in the Bennack Theater
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Wallace Center annex

The Alice Dodge Wallace ’38 Center for the Performing Arts, opened in 2025, includes the newly renovated Klingenstein Concert Hall and an expansion into a subterranean annex building that includes dance studios, a studio theater, and orchestra rehearsal space.

More about the Arts Facilities at Emma

Arts Faculty

Dr. Debra Spiro-Allen

Dr. Debra Spiro-Allen

Arts Department Chair, Director of Vocal Music, Julia Howard Bush Instructor in Music
Mr. Ignatius Calabria

Mr. Ignatius Calabria

Adjunct Instructor, Music, Head JV and Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
Ms. Amanda  Kralovic

Ms. Amanda Kralovic

Arts Instructor, Co-Head Varsity Swimming & Diving Coach
Mx. Faith Lawson

Mx. Faith Lawson

Theatre Director, Performing Arts Instructor
Ms. Barbara Musial

Ms. Barbara Musial

Music Instructor, Campus Accompanist
Ms. Elizabeth Silver

Ms. Elizabeth Silver

Adjunct Orchestra and String Ensemble Instructor
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