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The Arts at Master's
Festival of the Arts
Festival of the Arts: A Celebration of Beauty, Music, and Community
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This year’s Festival of the Arts brought smiles, joy, and a deep sense of gratitude to all who attended. Blessed with beautiful weather and surrounded by a campus alive with creativity and joy, a memorable evening was experienced by all.
Guests were greeted by our guitar classes playing and singing fun tunes as folks arrived. After climbing the hill, all had the opportunity to explore the incredible visual art displays in the Great Hall, where the Lower School Art Show delighted visitors with a joyful explosion of color, imagination, and craftsmanship. Mrs. Jorgensen once again wove poetry and spiritual meaning thoughtfully into the students’ work, inviting viewers to reflect more deeply on the beauty and purpose behind each piece.
Stepping into the TRC, families were welcomed into the Middle and Upper School Art Show. The Middle School collection, curated with care by Mrs. Gilmore, showcased a wide range of imaginative and skillful work, clearly illustrating both artistic growth and personal expression. Upper School sculptures and mixed‑media pieces, created under the guidance of Ms. Kravitz, added striking dimension and depth to the exhibit, reflecting bold artistic vision, technical skill, and creative risk‑taking.
The musical portion of the evening began outdoors in the fresh spring air. Yemima, Lucy, and Mrs. Davis opened the festival beautifully with a flute trio of My Country, Tis of Thee, setting a reflective and uplifting tone. Leading Tones then performed selections including Banaha and Let the Sun Shine Down, their voices carrying joyfully across the campus and drawing the community together in song.
Inside the Great Hall, Aria presented a moving and reverent performance. Their rendition of Nearer My God to Thee was especially memorable, enhanced by Minnie’s exquisite violin descant, which added a layer of beauty and emotion to the piece. Aria then followed with Take Me There, which is always a crowd pleaser.
The evening’s musical offerings concluded with instrumental pieces. Heather and Mrs. Davis performed a lovely flute duet, after which Minnie closed the program with a stunning solo violin piece by J.S. Bach, captivating the audience with her poise, musicianship, and artistry.
Alongside the music and visual art, families enjoyed fellowship, food trucks, and time together in a joyful atmosphere that celebrated the gifts and talents of our students. It was a celebratory evening filled with beauty, excellence, and community.
Bravo and heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to making this year’s Festival of the Arts such a meaningful and memorable event.
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The Master's School is fully accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
The Master's School opens its doors to all qualified students regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or religious affiliation. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national affiliation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, and other school-administered programs.
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