Performing Arts Spaces
“Each time my bow graces the strings, I am transported to diverse cultures, time periods, and imaginative worlds, and I have the opportunity to listen to, and appreciate, the stories of those who came before me. I look forward to orchestra class as an opportunity to make beautiful music with my ensemble.”
“I am really inspired by the size of the new classrooms and the ability to utilize all of the new spaces like the Practice Rooms, the alcoves, and the niche on the second has allowed us to broaden our program.”
Rehearsal Room #1 (Choral)
Given by the Bastian family
The arts programming fosters the building blocks of student development proven from an arts education: motor and language development, problem-solving and critical-thinking, visual-spatial, risk taking, and cultural awareness.
Rehearsal Room #2 (Band)
Given by former students and friends of Mamie Jenkins, RSCJ
Sr. Mary Louise "Mamie" Jenkins was a member of the Stone Ridge faculty for fifteen years, starting in 1988, as a campus minister, a math tutor for our Lower School, and an adored teacher of music and guitar lessons. As the first African-American RSCJ, Sr. Jenkins instilled our Sacred Heart mission of love and a lifelong quest for learning through the universal language of music. Sr. Jenkins generously shared her gifts and poured out her love for her students and fellow teachers.
Rehearsal Room #3 (Orchestra)
The arts are integral to our complete education of the whole child, in body, and in spirit. Through instrumental music, our arts program celebrates personal expression and connects our students to history, diverse cultures, and their own imaginations.
Practice Rooms
Given the Kavanagh family, the Tyson family, and the Vining family
Located in the Rehearsal Rooms, the Practice Rooms provide students with a sound-proof space to rehearse their instruments.
Scene Shop
Outfitted with the necessary tools, paint, and materials to construct sets for performances, the Prop Room provides a space for students to design, create, and build. The Paint Room (given by the White family) serves as both a storage room and an operational booth for set-making.
Piano Room
Given by O'Brien family
Nestled in Back Stage, the Piano Room is home to our collection of pianos.
Dressing Room
Given by an Anonymous Donor
As part of backstage, the Dressing Room is a large space for students to congregate and prepare for their performance.
Costume Shop
Given by the Trowern family
The Costume Shop is outfitted with all of the necessary tools, materials, and sewing machines for our students to create costumes and set additions for their performances. Be sure to check out the antique sewing machine and costume design drawing collection.
