UNIFIED ARTS DEPARTMENT                              

From the Director:

The arts have been a part of life from the very beginning.  They have always and continue to describe, define, and deepen the human experience.  At the same time the creative economy is the third largest economy in the state of Massachusetts.  The arts have a great significance as culture in our society as well as being an economic engine.  Arts education is a right for all children in American public schools. Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts have been recognized as core subjects by the state of Massachusetts and Federal legislation.  A strong arts program also plays a critical role in developing the 21st century skills of:  creative problem solving, reflecting, exploring, collaboration, and critical thinking.  The arts teach and understand that there are multiple solutions to a problem!

 

The Plymouth Public Schools employs full-time, certified and highly qualified music and visual arts teachers in all schools.  I am pleased to support and lead these teachers as they provide a curriculum that is sequential, comprehensive, and integrated with other core subjects and everyday life.  Our mission is to:

 

·        Meet individual student needs (from the beginner to the artistically and musically talented student)

·        Include world music and art throughout history to introduce our students to our pluralistic society and world cultures

·        Provide a student forum for expression of ideas and aesthetic reflection

·        Provide a safe environment for creative exploration, practice and refinement of artistic skills, and emerging collaboration and leadership; and

·        Facilitate authentic performance and exhibition experiences for all students.

 

Please consider joining us in supporting the arts in our schools; contact me with any questions, comments, or suggestions you may have.  In order to have a vibrant Unified Arts Education in Plymouth we need to work with all stakeholders; students, teachers, parents, and the greater community.

 

 

 

Mike Caple

Director of Unified Arts

Plymouth Public Schools

 THE STATE OF THE ARTS

Plymouth Schools Music Association (PSMA) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. 

The purpose of this corporation is to promote and support Plymouth High Schools music program by supporting music events, recognizing student participation in music education programs, offering assistance to Music Staff, promoting strong community involvement, and providing supplemental financial assistance. 

The mission of the Plymouth Schools Music Association, Inc. is to support, promote and enhance the High Schools’ music program within the Plymouth Public School District through a collaborative effort with the music staff and school administrators; by offering our time and talents to organize and run fundraisers and events for the benefit of the program, the staff and the students; resulting in opportunities for students in the music program which would otherwise be unavailable. 

The vision of the Plymouth Schools Music Association, Inc. is to bring awareness of the music program to the community, to promote collaboration between parents, faculty and students, and to adapt and evolve to meet the changing needs of the students and the music programs. 

Our goal is to be integrated with the High Schools’ music program.  Our hope is to partner with the Middle Schools and to have a presence at the Elementary level. 

Please support the PSMA by becoming a member.  Your membership shows our music students that you support them and value the importance of music in our schools and in our lives.  Membership is open to all 18 years of age or older. Email updates will keep you informed about what is happening musically in our High Schools, providing details regarding concerts, parades, competitions, fundraisers and more. 

Annual Dues is currently $10.00 per person.  Dues must be paid by October 31^st of the current year. 

Eligibility for membership: Application for voting membership shall be open to any individual, at least 18 years of age, who wishes to support the music programs of the Plymouth Schools.  Membership is granted after completion and receipt of a membership application and annual dues.  All memberships shall be granted upon majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Visit the link below for more information.

PSMAINC

 STAFF WEBPAGES:

 Bonnie Holmes, Plymouth North High School,   HIGH SHOOL BAND INFORMATION