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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have an out-of-bounds DC at Loiederman right now and could not be happier.  We chose it for theater but other outstanding areas have emerged: chorus, global humanities, math.  The teachers are deeply committed and DC is thriving.[/quote]

I'd also add that excellence in instrumental music cannot be achieved by a school alone, so folks arguing that the orchestra or band aren't all-state level on their own are right.  But a kid who wants to start a new instrument will make remarkable progress, and a kid who wants to contribute on their instrument will be welcomed and valued.  The Loiederman bands in particular are really good.

Further, student instrumentalists can take class piano or class guitar, or HS level chorus once they're good enough (for HS credit).  Auditions for honors chorus and all-state junior chorus are mentored and get real results.

Dance is another art form where kids are likely to find higher levels outside of school generally than in it, but Loiederman has a serious, auditioned dance company and plenty of classes.  And the sky's the limit with theater: major productions with significantly competitive auditions and serious work that continues for months and months.  Huge casts, huge crews, superb attitude, and lots of learning going on.

You don't have to audition people in to create a great arts _school_ so long as there are challenging opportunities for everyone from beginners to best.  If all your kid wants to do is play the violin, Loiederman can't make them Juilliard-ready on its own.  But if your violinist wants to spend their days gaining confidence and skill in other art forms alongside their regular MS requirements (which are taught excellently well in our experience), Loiederman might be a great fit for them.  Block schedule + 3 electives is magic for our kid.[/quote]

Loiederman bands are not good and the band teacher is terrible.  They don’t do competitions or much else.   She does the absolute minimum.   We removed our kid because of them.   For beginners sure, it’s fine but not at the all state, MCYO, pvyo, all county levels.  [/quote]

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