Freeport Schools Arts Department

Lynn Fusco, Director of Arts & Community Relations

[email protected], 516-867-8926

Shannon Abramovitz, Music Facilitator

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Susan Warren, Visual Art Facilitator

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Jocelyn Rodriguez, Freeport High School Arts Department Chair

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Lori Lavoratore, Assistant to the Office of the Arts

[email protected], 516-867-8926

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Freeport School District's Arts Department affords all students the opportunity to study music and visual arts. The vision of Freeport Public Schools is to inspire in all the desire to learn and succeed. Our schools will be safe learning communities that celebrate our achievements and encourage active partnerships with families and the entire community. We will empower students to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future. 

Our Freeport Arts programs align to the new New York State Standards for the Arts, which are designed on the following artistic processes: Creating, Presenting/Performing/Producing, Responding and Connecting. The NYS Standards for the Arts includes five disciplines, and our arts curricula proudly provides students with opportunities to experience each: Music, Visual Art, Media Art, Dance and Theater.

ELEMENTARY K-4: FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Elementary students are immersed in visual art, general music, orchestra and band in grades K-4. Throughout their artistic education in elementary school, students are exposed to the elements of art and music, experience a wide and varied repertoire of artists, and gain authentic artistic opportunities through performance-based assessments and community presentations such as annual winter and spring festivals of the Arts. Students also have a variety of club opportunities available to them including Art Club, Dance/Step Club, and Chorus.

Every elementary child is provided with the opportunity to showcase their artwork at the state and national levels through visual art festivals and competitions through the Art Supervisors Association All County Art Exhibit, and participation in music festivals sponsored by the New York State School Music Association, and the Nassau Music Educators Association. The course offerings by grade level are listed below:

Kindergarten-Grade 2: Visual Art and General Music

Grade 3: Visual Art and General Music 

Grade 4: Visual Art, General Music (Choral Emphasis), and the option to begin Instrumental Studies in Orchestra or Band

INTERMEDIATE & MIDDLE SCHOOL 5-8: FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Students at the Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School and J.W. Dodd Middle School have the opportunity to study visual art, chorus, band, percussion, orchestra, and general music. The intermediate and middle school experience provides students with the opportunity to become more independent learners, taking advantage of the many available experiences that will help to shape them into soloists and innovative artists. Our intermediate and middle school students gain authentic artistic opportunities through performance-based assessments, and presentations such as annual winter and spring festivals of the Arts. Students also have a variety of club opportunities available to them, such as Step/Drill Team, Drama Club, Select Chorale, Art Club, Musical Theater, Select Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble, some of which afford them the opportunity to work in concert with Freeport High School artists.

Our intermediate and middle school students are provided with the opportunity to showcase their work at the state and national levels through visual art festivals and competitions through the Art Supervisors Association All County Art Exhibit, and participation in music festivals sponsored by the New York State School Music Association and the Nassau Music Educators Association. The course offerings by grade level are listed below:

Grade 5: Visual Art, General Music, Chorus, Band and Orchestra

Grade 6: Visual Art, General Music, Chorus, Band, and Orchestra

Grade 7: Visual Art, General Music, Chorus, Band, and Orchestra

Grade 8: Visual Art, General Music, Chorus, Band, and Orchestra

HIGH SCHOOL 9-12: FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Freeport High School's Fine and Performing Arts programs prepare students for life-long artistic literacy in the Arts and/or the ability to pursue professional studies in an Arts college program. Students have varied course offerings to choose from, inclusive of Advanced Placement classes in Music Theory and Art History.

Students enrolled in the Visual and Media Arts display their work throughout the community in annual winter and spring festivals of the Arts, as well as participate in festivals, competitions through the Art Supervisors Association All County Art Exhibit, and gallery shows at the state and national levels.

Students enrolled in music are provided with solo and ensemble performance opportunities in annual winter and spring festivals of the Arts, in addition to music festivals sponsored by the New York State School Music Association, and the Nassau Music Educators Association. 

Freeport High School Arts students have a variety of extra-curricular opportunities available to them including Art Club, Musical Theater, Jazz Band, Brass Ensemble, Colorguard and Kickline, Ninth Grade Select Chorus, and Marching Band.

 

Course offerings in the Arts at Freeport High School include:

Studio in Art

Creative Crafts

Studio Drawing & Painting

Advanced Studio Drawing & Painting

Principles of Cartooning

Ceramics

Beginner Fashion

Intermediate Fashion

Advanced Fashion

Portfolio

Advertising & Media I & II

AP Art History

Music in Our Lives

Music Technology

Concert Band

Wind Ensemble

Orchestra

Freshman Orchestra

Sinfonietta

Mixed Chorus

Concert Choir

Select Chorale

AP Music Theory

LINKS/FORMS

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14_T6bOwtBtRGMS_Q6a_nCQ-gmSao-1SK/view?usp=share_link

Elementary Instrumental Music Welcome Letter (English)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RIJsb4R40sj-HlhPbBdSyrX3g7r2jkvl/view?usp=share_link

Elementary Instrumental Music Welcome Letter (Spanish)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZrU2F3fdf1UFIUGq3CLAmjCanmoAUrZ6/view?usp=share_link

Instrumental Usage Form

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uboPuk_SLzbxCav9px4S_J9SGF6Yq-f8/view?usp=share_link

MySchoolBucks Payment Directions for Instrument Rentals

http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/arts-standards-implementation-resources

New York State Learning Standards for the Arts


Current News

‘Aida’ delivers breathtaking performances

Freeport High School’s Drama Company took audiences on a journey through ancient Egypt with their remarkable performance of Elton John and Tim Rice’s beloved musical “Aida,” which ran from March 27-29 in the school’s performing arts center. 

Captivating audiences from curtain up to call, the production delivered breathtaking vocals and choreography showcasing the talent of the students. The lead roles were performed with deep emotion and passion, with senior Tamara Crawford portraying Aida, Emil Collado as Radames and Teena Zarcone as Amneris. The company’s renditions of songs like “Elaborate Lives” and “The Gods Love Nubia” left audiences in awe both from the emotion of the story and the talent of the student actors.

The production was further elevated by stunning choreography by Victoria Martin, while Melissa Mora’s set design transported viewers to the grandeur of ancient Egypt. The musical’s score, under the direction of Adam Rubin, was delivered with skill, and orchestra preparation by Jill Boardman added depth to the moving story. This is yet another show that director Vashti N. Burke and producer Renson Delos Santos have put together wonderfully, demonstrating their dedication and passion for the arts.

“Our students were committed to delivering a beautiful performance, and it was inspiring to watch them grow into their roles with each rehearsal,” said Burke. “Beyond the great music, ‘Aida’ carries a powerful message of love and unity — a message that resonates with our students and our Freeport community.”

The performances closed each night with enthusiastic applause from the audience, praising the cast and crew for their artistry. The Freeport High School Drama Company would like to thank the district and the community for their support of the arts.

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