Our artists have been creating all year despite our unusual circumstances, and we are pleased to share their work in a virtual gallery.
Art News & Performances
Art teacher Ms. Ybarra served in the Peace Corps in Africa, and tasked her students with drawing portraits of their new friends across the globe.
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Our talented VP musicians play solo pieces by Debussy, Schumann, Bartók and more in a live streamed concert.
![VP Performance Livestream from HOTA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618942405/sandomenico/astnvvcsn7vwjckflez7/spring_chamber_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1618942405/sandomenico/astnvvcsn7vwjckflez7/spring_chamber_thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1618942405/sandomenico/astnvvcsn7vwjckflez7/spring_chamber_thumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1618942405/sandomenico/astnvvcsn7vwjckflez7/spring_chamber_thumb.jpg","width":810}])
Our talented musicians took to the stage for an inspiring concert, showcasing the works of Beethoven, Brahms, Haydn, Mozart and more.
![Virtuoso Program Spring Chamber Music Concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618608724/sandomenico/povqr5zn5zwd5egatkty/chamber_music.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1618608724/sandomenico/povqr5zn5zwd5egatkty/chamber_music.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1618608724/sandomenico/povqr5zn5zwd5egatkty/chamber_music.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1618608724/sandomenico/povqr5zn5zwd5egatkty/chamber_music.jpg","width":810}])
Enjoy a live music event showcasing the talents of students in our nationally-renowned music program Monday, April 19, at 7:00 pm
![Upper School Students Take Top Art Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617815008/sandomenico/opz2fgtelqfzyloqwgmq/rising_stars1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617815008/sandomenico/opz2fgtelqfzyloqwgmq/rising_stars1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1617815008/sandomenico/opz2fgtelqfzyloqwgmq/rising_stars1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617815008/sandomenico/opz2fgtelqfzyloqwgmq/rising_stars1.jpg","width":810}])
Students in Ms. Ybarra’s US art courses received honors in the Rising Stars 30th Annual Marin County High School Art Show.
![Virtuoso Program Solo Recitals Streamed Live]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616171954/sandomenico/jnuqesekdhxbqwglegfd/weekly_update_march19_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616171954/sandomenico/jnuqesekdhxbqwglegfd/weekly_update_march19_2.jpg","width":500}])
This year, our talented VP students played live solo works on violin, viola, and cello, which were live streamed from the Carol Franc Buck Hall of the Arts.
![Second Graders Honor Women’s History Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616086264/sandomenico/l6wip1htsq8qrniqa1yn/2nd_grade_womens_history.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616086264/sandomenico/l6wip1htsq8qrniqa1yn/2nd_grade_womens_history.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616086264/sandomenico/l6wip1htsq8qrniqa1yn/2nd_grade_womens_history.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616086264/sandomenico/l6wip1htsq8qrniqa1yn/2nd_grade_womens_history.jpg","width":810}])
Recently, our Second Graders studied contemporary artist Sheila Hicks for a Women's History Month project. Enjoy the delightful yarn creations the students made with art teacher Ms. Moren.
![Learning Geometry through Art and Dance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615824854/sandomenico/l1oevu2alolovle1cp4i/geometry_art_dance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615824854/sandomenico/l1oevu2alolovle1cp4i/geometry_art_dance.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615824854/sandomenico/l1oevu2alolovle1cp4i/geometry_art_dance.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1615824854/sandomenico/l1oevu2alolovle1cp4i/geometry_art_dance.jpg","width":810}])
With multi-medium curriculum, Ms. Wright’s class grows understanding of tessellations and polygons.
![Impressive Honors and Awards in Local Art Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615483115/sandomenico/hxlvrp3re16ouah0fajp/ff_mag_contest.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615483115/sandomenico/hxlvrp3re16ouah0fajp/ff_mag_contest.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615483115/sandomenico/hxlvrp3re16ouah0fajp/ff_mag_contest.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1615483115/sandomenico/hxlvrp3re16ouah0fajp/ff_mag_contest.jpg","width":810}])
With over 400 entries, SD students find success in FastForward Magazine’s High School Photography Contest.
![Virtuoso Program Winter Solo Recitals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614978948/sandomenico/dsapk69ozhziapodbw2r/winter_solos.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614978948/sandomenico/dsapk69ozhziapodbw2r/winter_solos.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614978948/sandomenico/dsapk69ozhziapodbw2r/winter_solos.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614978948/sandomenico/dsapk69ozhziapodbw2r/winter_solos.jpg","width":810}])
Tuesday, March 9 for 9th & 10th Grade Solo Recital; Wednesday, March 10 for 10th & 11th Grade Solo Recital; 7:00 pm
![US Theatre Students Shine in Shakespeare Competitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615841802/sandomenico/py5m8rwu6knyxns52umj/wyatt.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615841802/sandomenico/py5m8rwu6knyxns52umj/wyatt.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615841802/sandomenico/py5m8rwu6knyxns52umj/wyatt.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1615841802/sandomenico/py5m8rwu6knyxns52umj/wyatt.jpg","width":810}])
Under Jen Grime’s instruction, Iain Cunninham ’22, Wyatt Tithof ’21, and Fiona Martin ’23 carry on a winning tradition.
![The Woman in White Video Recording - A Unique Staging In the Time of COVID-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611354216/sandomenico/chovxguqh0ozwgz7sceq/wiw_recording_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611354216/sandomenico/chovxguqh0ozwgz7sceq/wiw_recording_thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611354216/sandomenico/chovxguqh0ozwgz7sceq/wiw_recording_thumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611354216/sandomenico/chovxguqh0ozwgz7sceq/wiw_recording_thumb.jpg","width":810}])
Under the direction of Jennifer Grimes, Upper School students achieved a truly remarkable feat staging a virtual play - live!
![SD Virtuoso Program Presents: Vivaldi 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611947096/sandomenico/ywbuh3el81hpleakmkt3/vivaldi2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611947096/sandomenico/ywbuh3el81hpleakmkt3/vivaldi2020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611947096/sandomenico/ywbuh3el81hpleakmkt3/vivaldi2020.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611947096/sandomenico/ywbuh3el81hpleakmkt3/vivaldi2020.jpg","width":810}])
Senior Lorenzo Soleri, ConcertMaster for the Virtuoso Program, introduces Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins performed by our VP students - virtually.
![AP Art Students Featured in Fast Forward Magazine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605909993/sandomenico/jczaiumhzue3jt9sppbg/fast_forward_art_feature.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605909993/sandomenico/jczaiumhzue3jt9sppbg/fast_forward_art_feature.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605909993/sandomenico/jczaiumhzue3jt9sppbg/fast_forward_art_feature.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605909993/sandomenico/jczaiumhzue3jt9sppbg/fast_forward_art_feature.jpg","width":810}])
Senior Marlena High and other AP Art students' creative work is featured in local magazine.