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The Arts are Powerful.

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Passion and purpose are discovered through artistic expression.

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Arts

GAC celebrates giftedness, passion, and intelligence in all its forms.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 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.

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By The Numbers

40+

Visual and performing arts electives

14

Shuler nominations since 2019

7

Art studios

24

Theatre productions a year

14

Musical ensembles

28

Instructors in School of Ballet and School of Music

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Where the Art Happens

Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center

The Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center is one of the most vibrant areas on campus. Students participate in a vast array of performing arts including: Band, choir, drama, and orchestra. The facility also houses the School of Music which features 8 private music lesson studios. The Clifton Jones Theatre is home to eight drama performances a year. Talented instructors combined with numerous rehearsal spaces make it possible for even more students to perfect their skills in the performing arts. This building was named in honor of a GAC grandmother who is a big supporter of the arts.

Art & Design Center

With more than 16,000 square-feet of space, the Art and Design Center is home to GAC's growing Visual Arts program. Students have access to the tools and space they need to nurture their artistic talents in classes like Sculpture, 2D and 3D art classes, Photography, and AP art classes.

Performing Arts Center

GAC's state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center offers an exquisite 50 foot stage for our band, choir, dance and orchestra performances. Seating for over 800 is found in the PAC, with a main floor, balcony, sweeping arches and wooden beams.

Bradford Center

The Bradford Center hosts the School of Ballet classes in multiple dance studios upstairs in the building. The School of Ballet offers classes for all ages and abilities in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, tap and acro dancing.

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    Faculty Spotlight

    Dr. Robin Hensley

    Dr. Robin Elmore Hensley serves as Lower School Music Specialist at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross. In addition to teaching general music classes for K3 through 5th grade students, Dr. Hensley directs Promises Elementary Chorus (an auditioned group of 4th & 5th grade singers), and offers private piano instruction through the GAC School of Music.  In 2024 and 2014, Robin was voted Lower School Educator of the Year at GAC.  Active at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church as Assistant Organist and Accompanist for Youth and Children’s Choirs, Dr. Hensley is a passionate advocate for young musicians, and she enjoys making music with students of all ages. Robin also loves to travel, spend time in her garden, and write poetry.  She and her husband Darren live in Tucker with their dog, Shepherd, and they are the parents of two amazing young adults who graduated from GAC.  
     

    Education:  
    The University of Georgia, Doctor of Musical Arts, Organ Performance (1992)
     

    Converse College, Master of Music, Organ Performance (1985)
     

    Salem College, Bachelor of Music, Organ Performance (1983)

    Dr. Robin Elmore Hensley serves as Lower School Music Specialist at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross. In addition to teaching general music classes for K3 through 5th grade students, Dr. Hensley directs Promises Elementary Chorus (an auditioned group of 4th & 5th grade singers), and offers private piano instruction through the GAC School of Music.  In 2024 and 2014, Robin was voted Lower School Educator of the Year at GAC.  Active at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church as Assistant Organist and Accompanist for Youth and Children’s Choirs, Dr. Hensley is a passionate advocate for young musicians, and she enjoys making music with students of all ages. Robin also loves to travel, spend time in her garden, and write poetry.  She and her husband Darren live in Tucker with their dog, Shepherd, and they are the parents of two amazing young adults who graduated from GAC.  
     

    Education:  
    The University of Georgia, Doctor of Musical Arts, Organ Performance (1992)
     

    Converse College, Master of Music, Organ Performance (1985)
     

    Salem College, Bachelor of Music, Organ Performance (1983)

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