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Fine Arts

The Immersive Experience of Fine Arts in Tempe Education 

Tempe Elementary School District believe that including arts education in elementary equips students with essential skills and qualities that extend beyond the classroom and prepares them for a dynamic and interconnected world.

Student posting with Papier-mâché and paint
Students colors mural on wall
Elementary student plays ukulele

Performing Arts:

  • General Music is offered for all students from kindergarten through 4th grade
  • 5th graders take ownership of their arts education, choosing between Band, Orchestra or Choir as an elective

Visual Arts:

  • All kindergarten through 5th grade students receive visual arts instruction from their classroom teacher – often integrated across the curriculum.
  • All 2nd through 5th graders receive workshop instruction from a local teaching artist as part of the Studio Artist Program sponsored by the City of Tempe.

Did You Know?

Best Communities for Music Education logo

Tempe Elementary Schools has been named as a Best Communities for Music Education district by the NAMM Foundation for the last five years.

This award recognizes and celebrates schools and districts for their support and commitment to music education. 

Contact

Courtney Darby
Fine Arts Coordinator
Email Courtney Darby
(480) 580-8463


Maria Garcia
Carminati Music Teacher
Email Maria Garcia

Tom Stitzer
Carminati Band Teacher
Email Tom Stitzer

Lara Berra
Carminati Orchestra Teacher
Email Lara Berra