Conservatory of the Arts
The Conservatory of the Arts provides students with the opportunity to further refine their artistic talents with individualized, advanced training in a professional and inspiring environment. Our mission is to discover and develop the extraordinary God-given talent of young artists, proclaiming the arts as an expression of God’s love among the varied cultures of the world.
Distinctives
o Strategic partnerships with internationally recognized art institutions such as the renowned
Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Steinway Corporation.
o Opportunities to travel for performances, competitions, and outreach events, with past trips to Europe,
China, Disney World, Indonesia, and Thailand.
o Faculty from some of the best conservatories in the world; including The Juilliard School,
Manhattan School of Music, and the Peabody Institute.
Majors & Minors
Conservatory students have the opportunity to major or minor in one of eight disciplines: Music, Visual Arts, Musical Theatre, Dance Arts, New Media Studies, Theatre Arts, Integrated Arts, and Theatrical Design and Technology. Four years of concentrated involvement in a specialized program helps students stand out to college and admissions committees and prepares them to pursue their creative endeavors after high school.
Private Lessons
Available to both VCS students in grades K-12 and the general community, private music lessons are vital for musical growth. Individualized instruction accelerates student success in technical proficiency and musical expression. VCS private lesson instructors have extensive training and years of experience in private instruction and public performance. Our new, well-appointed teaching studios provide a wonderful environment in which to learn. Lessons are available to elementary, junior high and high school students, including students who do not attend Valley Christian Schools. The Conservatory Private Lesson Studio offers lessons in: Bassoon, Band Instruments, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Oboe, Percussion, Classical and Jazz Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, and Voice.
Contact Mary Creel in the Conservatory office to sign up to mcreel@vcs.net at 408-362-7602.
Recent College Acceptances
Berklee College of Music | Pepperdine University | |
Boston University | Purdue University | |
Cal Tech University | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | |
Carnegie Mellon University | Santa Clara University | |
Cornell University, School of Design | UCLA, School of Film, Theatre, & Television | |
Harvey Mudd College | University of Miami | |
Marymount Manhattan College | University of Southern California | |
Manhattan School of Music | Westminster Choir College | |
New York University | University of North Texas |