Albert College prides itself on having an extensive co-curricular program comprising theatre, visual art, instrumental music and vocal music. A wide variety of activities are available - wind ensemble, choir, dance, and watercolour - to name a few.
Each year, Albert's talent is featured at numerous school events, from the Autumn Arts Performance and the Winter theatre production to the Spring Arts Festival. Each arts program also offers unique experiences to students who prove to be especially skilled. For example, students involved in Albert's music program have the opportunity to audition for CISMF (Canadian Independent School Music Festival). Those chosen will perform in Toronto with top music students from across Canada.
Albert College Drama students are able to perform at an event known as ISDF (Independent Schools' Drama Festival). At this venue students have the opportunity to take plays from a variety of genres to a hosting school and participate in professional workshops. They also receive an adjudication of their production.
The Visual Arts program at Albert offers students the opportunity to display their art at several local art exhibits and festivals. Gallery trips to Toronto and Montréal also provide students an opportunity to experience works from around the world.
The Arts Period Programme
Albert College offers a unique Arts Period Program to all of its students. Three times a week all students are involved in artistic classes as part of our co-curricular program. We believe that arts are essential to the development of well-rounded students, and in retrospect, the design of this program encompasses the entire school body.
During the Arts Period all of our performing groups rehearse. These include the Senior Choir, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, String ensemble, and the cast for the current dramatic production. There are also courses offered in visual arts, dance, and chess. Many other courses are offered as student interest and teaching strengths appear. Students in Grades 7-9 must perform in a musical ensemble to satisfy the requirements of their music courses, and students in Grade 10 and above can choose from all activities.
