GRAMERCY VISUAL ART DEPARTMENT
Goal/mission: To equip students with a diverse array of artistic skills so they can express themselves through the visual arts and bring glory to God.
Our students compete in various art competitions including:
- NC State Fair Art Show
- The Arts Council of Carteret County’s Art from the Heart student show
Our students serve the community and school through yearly fundraisers:
- Bark for Art
Art students may have opportunities to participate in various workshops with professional artists as available.
Fieldtrips may include:
- ACSI Fine Arts Festival
- NC Museum of Art
- Special art exhibitsÂ
GRAMERCY MUSIC DEPARTMENT
We believe music is a gift from our creative God, designed for His Glory and pleasure. At Gramercy, students have the opportunity to experience spiritual, cultural, and aesthetic enrichment and satisfaction through participation in the music program.
Opportunities for engagement in the music program:
Kindergarten-4th grade
- Students engage in weekly music classes
- Students explore elements of music and enjoy various musical activities
- Students perform for their families and friends
Grades 5-12
- Beginning in 5th grade, a student may join the beginners’ band
- This elective meets daily and allows students the opportunity to learn to play a band instrument
- There is also an intermediate band as well as an advanced band
- All bands have multiple yearly performances
Band experiences may include:
- Participation in the NCBA District Band
- Workshops and performances with the USMC 2nd MAW Band
- Field trips to see various band groups perform