Fine Arts Electives
Art
The Marietta Sixth Grade Visual Arts program is a year-long course that emphasizes a holistic learning approach in five areas of interaction. The development of skills in a wide variety of techniques, including the elements and principles of design, are explored through the following fundamental concepts: community/service, environment, health/social education, approaches to learning and how/why we create. Students’ experiences with Art will involve personal studio productions that include readings, writings, history and aesthetics. A wide variety of two and three-dimensional projects will be explored including drawing, printmaking, ceramics, painting, and deductive sculpture. The Marietta Sixth Grade Art program culminates with several Arts events such as an exhibit at MHS, Art in the parks of Marietta as well as others, usually in March/April.
Contact Chad Felix at cfelix@marietta-city.k12.ga.us with questions.
Band
Band is open to all students entering MSGA. Students will have the opportunity to play flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, or percussion. We will have several performance opportunities throughout the school year. MSGA has many instruments available for students to borrow from the school or students can rent instruments from music stores. Students will also need consumable supplies and method books. We also perform in a band uniform polo shirt that is used in 6th–8th grade band. Participation in the Marietta Band program at MSGA is the foundation for all years of band offered in Marietta City Schools with opportunities for marching band, jazz band, small ensembles, honor band, all-state band, Midfest, Janfest, GHP, Solo and Ensemble, and scholarships for college.
Email Carrie Anderson at canderson@marietta-city.k12.ga.us with questions.
Chorus
Chorus students learn how to use their voices by exploring healthy singing techniques for all singing styles and how to read music. Experiences include concerts and community performances, exposure to singing in many different styles, languages, and cultures. This performance-based class is designed to increase confidence and knowledge in your individual singing ability within the comfort and enjoyment of a group setting.
- Does my child need previous singing experience? No – singing is a skill everyone can develop – it needs to be learned like any instrument or sport. Students just need to enjoy singing and be willing to try and learn.
- What kind of music do you sing in chorus? Genres like classical, Jazz, Spirituals, Folk, Hip Hop, Gospel, and pop, as well as singing in other languages like Hebrew, Swahili, Zulu, Spanish, and more!
- How do I join? There are two choirs: beginning and advanced. Beginning choir does not need to audition, but advanced chorus does. Auditions for advanced are in March, no experience needed. Details at: www.msgadrama.com “AUDITIONS” tab.
2025–2026 Advanced Chorus Audition Information:
- March 1 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- March 18 | After School
Contact Juliana Bolaño at jbolano@marietta-city.k12.ga.us with questions.
Orchestra
MSGA offers an orchestra class where students have the opportunity to challenge themselves by learning one of four string instruments – violin, viola, cello, or bass. We learn exciting music from all different styles – classical, pop, rock, jazz, country, Celtic, and movie themes. 6th Grade students participate in several concerts throughout the year including a Winter and Spring Concert, Show on the Road and Preview night for select students and Blue Devil Day in the Spring. The possibilities are endless once you learn how to play your instrument.
2025–2026 Orchestra Information
Contact Robbie Bowie at rbowie@marietta-city.k12.ga.us with questions, and visit the MSGA Orchestra website for more information about the program.
Theatre Arts/Drama
The MSGA Theatre Arts program offers different opportunities for Marietta’s young artists!
Theatre Arts is intended to orient the students to the basic skills and concepts of theatre in the classroom. It is designed to inspire creative activity, develop an appreciation and understanding of theatre, and develop skills concerning the various aspects of play production. This class does not require an audition or previous experience! We learn about improv, script writing, performance, technical theatre, and more! This class features guest artist, workshops, and field trips throughout the year.
Advanced Theatre Arts (Advanced Drama) is an audition-only course that is a production class. This class puts up the annual school musical and represents the school at other city-wide events. Check out the MSGA Drama website for more info on the advanced class.
All students must complete an Advanced Theatre Arts application in order to audition. Applications are due prior to the date of your selected audition. Please see the dates and times of the auditions below.
- March 1 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- March 15 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Contact Josh Waters at joshuawaters@marietta-city.k12.ga.us with questions.