The Walker School Offers Marietta Community a Full Month of Arts Programs

MARIETTA, GA, February 23, 2016 -- Maintaining its emphasis on the importance of the arts in students’ overall education, The Walker School is showcasing its students’ talents by offering the community a full calendar of arts programs in March, including music, performances and art shows. All performances are open to the public at the school, located at 700 Cobb Parkway, North, Marietta, GA 30062.

“The Walker School prides itself on providing a classic liberal arts education to all students, preschool through 12th grade,” says Head of School Jack Hall. “A focus on fine arts remains an integral part of each student’s experience, with the goal of helping to foster the creativity of students across all disciplines.”

Many of The Walker School’s artistic offerings will be available throughout the month. Events are free for the community unless otherwise noted.

• Middle School Drama Team performing “Annie, Jr.” - Feb. 25 at 7 p.m., Feb. 2 at 3:45 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students

• Upper School students performing “The Importance of Being Earnest” - March 2 - 5, 11, 12. Times vary. Tickets $5 at http://thewalkerschool.ticketleap.com/earnest/.

• Upper and Middle School Band Concert - March 8, 7 p.m.

• Upper and Middle School Orchestra Concert - March 10, 7 p.m.

• Preschool Art Show - March 15, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

• Upper and Middle Schools Chorus Concert - March 15, 7 p.m.

• Lower School Chorus Concert - March 17, 7 p.m.

• Preschool Musical - March 24, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• Lower School Museum Experience - March 31 - The Museum Experience in the Lower School is an arts showcase inspired by famous artists and artwork. The Lower School will be transformed into a museum with students' artwork lining the hallways and a reception in Gatti Hall for students and their special guests to enjoy after touring Walker's very own museum.

About the Arts at The Walker School

As early as Pre-K, students at The Walker School find themselves on-stage in dramatic performances and seated in a studio creating thoughtful works of art. Throughout their time at the school, students have the opportunity to explore the arts under the direction of a group of educators who are practicing painters, sculptors, musicians, writers, and directors themselves.

Students who pursue the arts at the upper school level have the opportunity to become involved in gallery exhibitions in and outside of Walker, in musical and dramatic festivals and competitions, and in Advanced Placement courses within any artistic field. Overall, the Walker Fine Arts department provides many avenues through which students may expand their creativity and infuse their own personal voice into their art, helping them gain a greater understanding of themselves and the world in which they live.

About The Walker School

Located in Cobb County, The Walker School is one of Metro Atlanta’s top-ranked independent schools, providing a classic liberal arts education for students in Cobb and surrounding counties. Walker prepares young people for college and life by balancing a personalized curriculum with a challenging “STEA3M” academic program and opportunities in fine arts, languages, research and athletics.

Founded in 1957, the school today serves more than 900 students, building critical thinking in students ages three to 18. Walker offers Preschool (Early learners, Pre-K & K), Lower School (1st – 5th), Middle School (6th – 8th) and Upper School (9th – 12th).

In 2014, 100 percent of graduating students were accepted to college. The school offers 25 AP courses and 73 percent scored 3-plus on AP exams. For more information, visit www.thewalkerschool.org or call (678) 581-0478.