Arts Academy
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Are you tired of running your children in multiple directions to provide them with quality electives?
Canyon Grove Arts Academy was built as a drop-off site so that your children can take dance, art, music, etc. all in one place. No more running around in multiple directions while trying to fit in dinner prep and the rest of your students' education needs.
Class Offerings
Class Descriptions
Ballet:
Students will learn how to express themselves through motion in this ballet class. Students will learn basic positions and develop a sense of rhythm as they prepare a dance concert for the end of the semester.
Band (4th-6th Grade):
Students will meet twice a week to prepare and polish songs. Students will learn basic musical terms, how to read music, good technique for their instruments, and musicality which they will demonstrate in a concert at the end of the semester.
Beginning Drawing:
In this engaging beginner drawing class, kids will learn how to sketch, shade, and bring their ideas to life using fun step-by-step techniques. Students will build strong foundational skills, boost their confidence, and create drawings they’ll be excited to share at home!
Choir (4th-6th Grade):
Students will meet twice a week to prepare and polish songs. Students will learn basic musical terms, how to read music, good vocal technique, and musicality which they will demonstrate in a concert at the end of the semester.
Self Reliance (CTE Exploration):
K-6 introductory class where students explore practical life skills through hands-on activities in cooking, sewing, basic design, home and family care, and reading simple recipes.
Elementary Art:
Kids will express themselves through art projects each week in a variety of mediums, experimenting with their creativity and ingenuity.
Group Beginning Piano:
Students will learn basic note names and how to read music. Students will learn the parts of the keyboard and the corresponding key note names. Students will learn basic rhythms and learn to play songs on the piano while incorporating fun, musical learning activities.
Hip-hop:
Students will learn how to express themselves through motion in this upbeat hip-hop class. Students will learn basic dance moves and develop a sense of rhythm as they prepare a dance concert for the end of the semester.
Music Exploration:
Students will learn rhythms and instruments, including a rotation of rhythm instruments, boomwhackers, recorders, ukulele, xylophone, and beginning piano. Students will also learn basic music theory and terminology with a mix of Kodaly, Orf, and SongWorks methods.
Pottery:
In this beginner pottery class, kids will learn the basics of ceramics using fun hand-building techniques like pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction. Students will shape, texture, and glaze their own unique clay creations while building confidence, creativity, and foundational art skills they’ll be proud to show off.
Spanish:
Students will learn basic vocabulary, grammar and conjugation while learning about culture and geography.
Theater (2nd-6th Grade):
Students will meet twice a week to prepare to perform a musical, play, or other theatrical project. Students will engage with other students and themselves as they learn to emote and express themselves.
Program Manager
jonathan.goldberg@canyongrove.com
801-785-9300
Jonathan Goldberg
Jonathan Goldberg is an award-winning composer and adjudicator known for his choral works. He particularly loves writing for choir. He earned his BA in Music Composition from Brigham Young University and is currently earning a MBA with an emphasis in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University. Born and raised in San Jose, CA he was homeschooled along with his 5 siblings throughout elementary and high school.
He has worked behind the scenes in various theatrical, musical, and dance productions and venues as part of the stage crew as well as a live sound technician. He is an active musician, singing with community choirs and other ensembles. He has had his pieces performed locally. He loves the fine and performing arts and is excited to help your child develop passion for the arts.
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These classes could range from the fine arts to group piano lessons, dance, choir, karate, theatre etc. Your child will pick three electives in a morning or afternoon session of the academy in Lehi. Class options change from one semester to the next. Here are possible options:
Dance: Students will learn how to express themselves through motion in our dance classes. Students will learn basic movements and develop a sense of rhythm as they prepare a dance concert for the end of the semester. Class offerings will change per semester, but will include ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap and folk dance, among others.
Music: Students can choose from different ensembles in addition to basic music classes. In these classes, students will learn basic music theory and terminology, rhythm, and be introduced to various musical instruments. Class offerings include a music exploration class, group piano lessons, choir and band.
Art: Students can choose from different art classes, expressing themselves through art and learning foundational skills. Kids will be excited to share what they created at home. Class offerings include beginning drawing, elementary art, pottery, beginning watercolors, and multi-media journaling.
Theater: Students will prepare a musical, play, or other theatrical project. Students will engage with other students and themselves as they learn to emote and express themselves. Skills learned may include general acting techniques, performing in groups, set design and play writing.
Other: Students will be able to pick other classes that build practical skills through hands-on activities and class interactions. These classes include Self-Reliance, Spanish, and in the future may include classes such as karate and more!
Overview of Electives
Expeditionary Learning and STEM will be replacing Innovations and Discovery. Families can pick a program along with the times/day that works best for them.
We are also excited to introduce the new elective option of our Arts Academy! Families can pick classes in a block time (morning or afternoon) from several different classes. The Arts Academy is specifically designed for families to build the schedule and electives that fit your child’s learning and passions. It is going to be AMAZING, and we look forward to parent input as we make final decisions of the year one electives being offered!
CGA is building a new campus at 3046 W Maple Loop Drive in Lehi. This building will not just house Epic and Secondary students but will be the hub of our CGA Arts Academy! All epic students will have the option of choosing one of the options below for semester one and make a second choice for semester two. All elective programs are optional.
Choice 1: Expeditionary Learning off campus (similar to what Discovery was) – This semester-long elective will take your child out into nature and the world around us to experience hands-on learning! Some of these activities could be fishing, paddleboarding, nature hikes, skating, pickle ball, snowshoeing, climbing walls, outdoor sports, etc. This will be a very experiential class for your child that will not be held on campus, but rather will be out and about.
Choice 2: STEM at PG (similar to what Innovations was) plus one elective at the Arts Academy per semester. STEM will include 21st century technology experiences in the Smart Lab, exploring while learning in the Space Center and Planetarium, and excitement of farm participation through our Homesteading experiential class that will be an interdisciplinary program connecting students to the food system through planting, pruning, gardening, nutrition/meal planning, cooking, and canning with project based activities in our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. It will also include time on the farm with the animals and taking care of them. Your child may also choose one elective from the Arts Academy which could include things like piano, dance, choir, art etc. (final class choices forthcoming).
Choice 3: This is a full Arts Academy (in Lehi) elective where you can choose up to 3 electives per semester. As mentioned, these could range from the fine arts to group piano lessons, dance, choir, karate, theatre etc. We will be sending out a parent survey to finalize the most desired electives to launch the Arts Academy.
A Google form will be sent to all enrolled students so you can choose your elective for the semester. Choose the day to attend and elective for the semester by the registration deadline. Program choices will be filled on a first come first serve basis. If a program is full please choose from what is still available.