Arts at CAS

We are all compelled to create.

From the beginning of time, mankind has explored the fundamental need to document the human experience. The arts open a gateway to communication that goes beyond race, religion, and creed. Art opens new possibilities and tests boundaries. 

In the words of artist Robert Henri -

Where those who are not artists are trying to close the book, he (the artist) opens it, and shows there are still more pages possible.

The IB DP Visual Arts course at Casablanca American School invites students to reflect on the ever-changing world and respond in their own artistic voice. The program enables students to explore art theory and the practice of art-making. The visual arts program is designed to equip students who are intending to pursue visual arts in higher education. 

Theater students at Casablanca American School receive theoretical, historical and analytical grounding, in line with the DP program, to ensure a wholesome individual growth and ability to connect to, and succeed in other disciplines. Students engage in solo and ensemble stage training through exposure to world theater practices and plays, through workshops and encouragement of student led lessons and projects. 

The growing appreciation of performing arts at CAS has increased our school's visibility in the International and IB World schools network and has strengthened our impact in IB Theater. We are solidifying and nurturing our partnership with ISTA, (IB Theater training providers), by taking students on international festival trips, or to IB specific workshops led by ISTA artists, professional theater companies and IB examiners. This relationship has culminated in ISTA asking our school to host one of their prestigious festivals in the next academic year in March 2021, titled A Place Beyond, aiming to explore how sharing knowledge and understanding each others’ values can break down barriers.

With such foundations laid by the Theater Program at CAS, students can enhance their independent learning and critical thinking skills, in and outside of the classroom, and participate confidently in an evolving and demanding global society.

The mission of the Casablanca American School Music Department is to engage the students in all facets of music playing and understanding, thereby enriching their lives in numerous ways.

Students who engage in music have an opportunity to express and respond to various ideas and experiences in unique ways. Effects of the Music program do not end in the classroom, but extend into the personal and academic development of each student. Students also develop the ability to concentrate, consider various points of view, problem solve, think and act critically and creatively, work as a member of a team, persevere in a task, and become discerning members of a culture.

Our units of study include:

• Active music listening, to develop not only our understanding of how music evolves, but also to have opportunities to use musical terminology properly
• Music performance, composition and arranging
• Improvisation and music notation

These units are all meant to improve the students ability to perform music and develop the necessary ensemble skills to be a positive member of a band.

Musicals are an opportunity for involving students of all the Arts Department to work together in creating a beautiful production to show our community. The Lower School and Upper School Arts Departments both create a school musical each year. 

This year, our Arts Department celebrated two major stage successes. The Upper School presented a masterful production of The Nutcracker, demonstrating exceptional grace and artistic discipline. Following this, over 100 Lower and Upper School students united for our school musical, Aladdin Jr., delivering two spectacular, sold-out shows that brought tremendous energy and pride to our entire community.