We believe that art and music are central to the social, intellectual,  and emotional growth of an individual. Our arts program opens opportunities for personal as well as collaborative investigation,  experimentation, and discovery, through theory, history, and practice.  The Fine Arts Department produces inventive, talented, and ambitious musicians and visual artists. We constantly seek the cutting edge in music and art practice and encourage an open dialogue and exchange of ideas.  

The Fine Arts Department has partnered with many diverse organizations including; Lyric Opera, Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Ravinia Jazz Mentors, Jazz Institute of Chicago, North Park University, Northeastern University, Lake Forest College, Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education, Youth Line S.F., and Intuit. Our teachers are practicing artists and musicians whose primary motivation is the students and their participation in contemporary discourse.