The Jordan Alexander Ressler Performing Arts Program
A Legacy of Creativity
Arts education is a core part of a Scheck Hillel education, from early childhood through Grade 12. Students explore theatre, music and the visual arts with educators who spark a lasting appreciation for artistic expression.
Arts education is a core part of a Scheck Hillel education, from early childhood through Grade 12. Students explore theatre, music and the visual arts with educators who spark a lasting appreciation for artistic expression.
At the heart of our performing arts is the Jordan Alexander Ressler Performing Arts Program, which supports theatre and music at Scheck Hillel. The program honors the memory of Jordan Alexander Ressler Z”L, whose great passion was theatre. Created in his memory, it ensures that the arts continue to thrive for generations of students, giving each one the opportunity to discover the joy and passion Jordan found in theatre.
We are deeply grateful to the family of the Jordan Alexander Ressler Performing Arts Endowment for their generous gift in support of both the endowment and our growing program. Their continued partnership honors Jordan’s legacy and helps ensure that the performing arts remain a vibrant and impactful part of the Scheck Hillel experience.
Theatre
Theatre at Scheck Hillel is about much more than putting on a show. On stage or as part of the production team, students build self-confidence, public speaking skills, and the kind of communication and collaboration that serve them in any classroom and any career. For the outgoing student and the shy one alike, theatre can be transformative.
Offered through the Jordan Alexander Ressler Performing Arts Program, theatre is open to students in Grades 3-12, with separate divisions for Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-12, each working toward a full production presented to the Scheck Hillel community.
No experience is required. About half of our actors are completely new to theatre each year, and every role is open to new and returning performers alike. Instead of high-pressure tryouts, we run friendly, full-group casting workshops designed to discover each student's strengths and find just the right role for them. And if a student can commit to the show and chooses to register, they're in.
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Music
Scheck Hillel's music curriculum begins in Early Childhood and continues through Grade 12. Early Childhood students in PKT-PK4 explore music through movement, listening and beginning vocal performance, as they are exposed to a vast array of world music repertoire and exciting dances. Students in Kindergarten-Grade 5 participate in ear training and music theory, exploration and continued knowledge of music and performance. Music is presented in a cultural and historical context so as to promote the development of the whole child based on Jewish core values.
Upper School students have the opportunity to continue exploring their study of music during the school day in orchestra, band or music production. In Upper School Orchestra, students can learn the violin, viola, cello or bass. Upper School students interested in learning flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone or tuba have the option to take either Upper School Beginner Band or Upper School Advanced Band. Upper School students who excel in both their academic and musical achievements, are inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Orchestra and band students are often invited to perform at local venues, such as theme parks, professional athletic games and retirement homes. Click on the video to the right and watch our Scheck Hillel Band open Miami Marlins' Jewish Heritage Day!
Visual Art
In the early years, art begins as expression and discovery. Students work across many media, drawing, painting, printmaking, weaving, clay and 3-D projects, in classes that focus on the process, not just the final product. Along the way they meet selected artists and topics in art history, create High Holiday art projects throughout the year, and find art woven into other subjects through Scheck Hillel's interdisciplinary approach.
That foundation deepens in Middle School, where students build a comprehensive grounding in art, historical, theoretical and hands-on, in classes designed to foster self-motivation, creative exploration and collaboration. Through the creative process, students discover artistic abilities they didn't know they had.
By High School, serious young artists find a true studio track. Students progress from Studio Art 1 and 2 through Portfolio Development (Honors) and on to AP 2-D Art and Design, AP 3-D Art and Design and AP Drawing, with the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Digital Photography rounds out the offerings, taking students from camera mechanics to evaluating finished prints as works of art.
From Early Childhood through Grade 12, Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by STEM and design, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and service learning. Our 14 acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with additional academic expansion plans. Scheck Hillel is one of the world's largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. We are more than your child’s school; we are your family’s community.
