Arts Education

Fine Arts Apprentice Program

The Fine Arts Apprentice Program provides specialized experiences beyond the regular art, music and drama curriculum for selected high school students (rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders). Opportunities for students […]

Arts Education

Let’s celebrate March is Arts in the Schools Month 2023 by following us at @APSArts and supporting art related events happening throughout March. “Click here” to view events happening in […]

The Humanities Project Overview

The Humanities Project is Arlington Public Schools’ (APS) artist-in-the-schools program. The Humanities Project places artists for assemblies, workshops and residencies throughout the year in each school. Programs include the Performing […]

Instrumental Music

PHILOSOPHY Music Education is an integral part of core curriculum. Formal instruction in music provides students with unique experiences not taught in other core areas. Music, as a discrete discipline, […]

Music Curriculum

Elementary Music Pacing Guide Introduction General Music Pacing Guide (2013) Band Curriculum and Supplements (2011) Secondary Choral (2004) Secondary Strings (2009) Guitar 1 Curriculum Guitar 2 Curriculum  

Vocal Music

PHILOSOPHY Music Education is an integral part of core curriculum. Formal instruction in music provides students with unique experiences not taught in other core areas. Music, as a discrete discipline, […]

Honors Band, Orchestra, and Chorus

2021 – 2022 Honors Band, Orchestra, and Chorus All audition times, rehearsal dates and performances are subject to change, due to Covid restrictions. Links to Registration Forms and Audition Materials: […]

Staff Contact Information

Syphax Education Center 2110 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22204 Phone Number 703-228-6170 Follow us on Twitter @APSArts Follow us on Instagram @Apsartsed Pam Farrell Arts Education Supervisor Pam.Farrell@apsva.us 703-228-6170 Kelly […]

Visual Arts

PHILOSOPHY Art is an essential part of human history; it is a means of communicating ideas in a multicultural society. Art education fosters perceptual awareness, cognitive processes, aesthetic literacy, and […]