Private Christian School Near Berks County

Celebrating the Arts in Berks County 

At Dock Mennonite Academy, we believe the arts are an essential component of our learning experience. We are passionate about this fundamental experience, offering a strong, diverse program that includes music, drama, visual arts, and more. From shining onstage to painting a beautiful canvas, we are a school with a top-rated art department that offers countless opportunities for students to thrive creatively. 

We value the arts because we believe that they install worthy skills like creativity, confidence, collaboration, perseverance, and how to receive constructive criticism. These benefits perfectly echo our mission—to learn for a life of purpose. 

The Arts are a Fundamental Component at Dock Mennonite Academy

We recognize that art education is linked to academic, personal, cultural, and developmental advantages. That’s why educators at Dock Mennonite Academy work hard to actively engage students as they develop this new skillset. The arts are woven into the fabric of every student’s life, alongside academics and athletics, to help them tap into emotion and connect with one another. We believe this provides a balanced education that enhances our school’s core principles and goals. 

Dock Mennonite Academy is a school with a top-rated art department, including facilities such as ceramics, culinary, a music studio, photography and video production, theater, graphics, and so much more. Whether it’s performing on stage, playing the violin, or sculpting a masterpiece, developing and empowering our students within the arts is an opportunity that is available to all. 

In our art curriculum, students work and collaborate in a hands-on experience that aims to help them reach their full, artistic potential. Through our process, students gain the skills of creative expression as well as self-knowledge to help them free themselves to produce work that inspires. We utilize a blend of formal training, inventive thinking, and practical experience to help students see the world in a new way. This helps Dock students to set their standards high and enables them to take risks with their creative expression in a supportive environment. 

Music

The Dock Mennonite Academy music program helps students connect with the joy of music. We offer a wide variety of instrumental and vocal classes including:

• Orchestra

• Band

• Touring choir 

• Musicals

• Music classes

• Lessons

• And so much more

Theater

With our strong tradition of excellence in drama and musical theater, we encourage our students to experience the art of theater. We introduce students to the basics of acting, including effective use of the voice, stage movements, improvisation, and how to effectively breathe life into a character. 

Visual Art

We believe that art is a universal language and a way to express oneself through common aspirations and to understand and appreciate the experiences of others. Therefore, we offer a wide range of visual arts programs for our students including:

• Graphic designs

• Freehand drawing

• Ceramics

• Sculpture

• Photography

• Watercolor

• Independent studio

• Art history

• Computer animation

• Video production

• Painting

• And so much more

If you’re interested in learning more about our arts program offered at Dock Mennonite Academy, you can request more information here.