Performing Arts

Dance is offered at Nash Central High School under the direction of Kelly Scott. Students develop skills and techniques through daily instruction, engage in extra learning activities such participating in master classes and perform throughout the community.


DANCE

Theatre 9-12

Top notch musicals and other theatrical productions can been seen throughout the year from RMHS, NCHS, SNHS and NNHS students. These performances are phenomenal!

Orchestra 6-12

Orchestra is offered as an elective at both Edwards Middle School under the direction of Maggie Shirley and at Rocky Mount High School by Anna Jane Murray. Students also participate in our All County Orchestra Concert each spring. RMHS students participate in MPA and provide music at several district events and throughout the community.


Band 6-12

Students are given the opportunity to begin band in the 6th grade and continue until graduation. Each of our secondary schools have established quality music programs and continue to enhance our students' experiences with concert bands, marching bands and other ensembles. Students participate in community parades, competitive events, MPA, regional and All State functions and more. Our Marching Band Showcase in the fall and the All County Concert in the spring prove to be memorable, impressive and entertaining.

Chorus 6-12

Chorus is offered as an elective at 4 of our high schools and most of our middle schools. Students are also given the opportunity to participate through after school clubs such as Travel Choir and Show Choir. Many elementary, middle and high school students from this talented group also come together each spring to work with guest clinicians to hone their skills in our district wide All County Chorus Concert.

General Music K-5

The elementary team of teachers provide weekly lessons to the entire student body. Students acquire skills, learn core concepts, and gain exposure through this instruction. The overall excitement and love for the arts that is established at this level is foundational for the entire K-12 program.