GAC celebrates giftedness, passion, and intelligence in all its forms.
We believe that everyone is created with an innate desire for expression and connection, and we recognize that every student has his or her own aptitudes, goals, and purpose.
This is a community where distinct individuals become empathetic, attuned partners as they pursue their artistic endeavors. Whether they choose to pursue band, drama, orchestra, choir, dance, or visual arts, each GAC student is encouraged and empowered with the resources and support they need to grow and thrive. Our award-winning arts programs are led by accomplished faculty and gifted student mentors. Under their guidance, students of every age are encouraged to pursue curiosity and push their limits.
Learn how a rigorous arts education brings out God-given gifts and nurtures bright futures.
Although this Christmas season on campus is unique, we want to continue to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus through the arts. We hope you enjoyed the GAC Virtual Christmas Card that was sent to all of our families.
The show must go on! GAC Dance Department joyfully presented the third annual Nutcracker performance recently, although modifications were in place to adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Kudos to our GAC Middle School theatre ensemble, which recently performed “The Velveteen Rabbit” and was awarded Best Play in the Virtual Georgia Theatre Conference. This play, based on an award-winning book written by Margery Williams in 1922, tells the sweet story of a stuffed rabbit’s desire to become real through the love of its owner. Several of our middle school students received awards for their performances.
The Nutcracker is a seasonal favorite and a GAC Christmas tradition. We were delighted to continue this tradition and enjoy our middle school and high school dance elective classes as they performed this joyful holiday classic ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky’s familiar and exciting score, The Nutcracker featured colorful and lively characters, beautiful dancing, and eye-catching costumes. New characters and costumes are introduced each year, and this year did not disappoint!
The GAC community has recently been delighted with outdoor concerts given by students within our Fine Arts community. Students and families alike have enjoyed and appreciated this creative solution while COVID-19 safety precautions are in place. These performances took place over the past week in the new GAC Park under twinkly lights and a gorgeous setting sun.
GAC High School Theatre students performed “The Misanthrope,” Moliere’s classic comedy about manners, for the community this past weekend.
Greater Atlanta Christian School rising senior, Haotian (Bob) Yu, has been selected for the 2020 All-National Mixed Choir. Bob entered GAC as an International home-stay student his freshman year and quickly gravitated to the offerings in the Fine Arts Department and onsite private music lessons.
Perhaps one of most difficult things to gauge with students is their mental well-being. Even without a worldwide medical crisis requiring schools to shut down suddenly, many factors can cause stress and anxiety in children. And having to look for those signs through a computer screen can make the challenge that much more difficult for school professionals.
Congratulations to the entire cast of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and Director Kristy Winkes for three Shuler Award Nominations in the following categories: Overall Production; Direction - Kristy Winkes; and Lighting Design - Kristy Winkes and J.D. Cooper. GAC also earned seven honorable mentions. ⠀
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