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Visual & Performing Arts

Students working on a claymation project
Students performing at the annual Spring Musical
Students performing at the annual Spring Concert

Visual & Performing Arts

Salesian’s Visual and Performing Arts program empowers students to explore their creativity, develop their artistic voice, and engage with the world around them. Through opportunities in visual art, dance, music, and theater, students cultivate self-expression, critical thinking, and collaboration while building the confidence to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Student artwork at the Tory DeOrian Showcase 2025
Spring Band Concert 2025
Student filming a claymation project 24-25 school year
Student's decorated name tags hang on the wall of the art studio
Students in an art studio working on class projects
Students playing instruments in music class 24-25 school year
Student working on a painting in class 24-25 school year

"Salesian believes that the arts are an integral part of education. The department intends to foster each student’s artistic, musical or dramatic capabilities in order to allow the student to express his or her creativity."

Debra Shushan, VPA Department Chair

Whether you are looking for a creative outlet to balance your academic studies or you are considering a career in this field, you will find your interests served by Salesian's art program. Students gain proficiency in the basics of drawing, color theory, and design through experience with a wide variety of art media. Course instruction includes painting, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, design, photography, and other applications.

Learn more about the Arts

VPA Presents: "Risk it All"

Salesian College Preparatory Band performs
"Risk it All" by Bruno Mars at the 2026 Spring Music Concert

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Our Visual and Performing Arts Faculty

Debra Shushan

Titles: Department Chair: Visual and Performing Arts, Art Teacher, VMA Pathway Instructor
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S. Monique Belle

Titles: Dance Teacher
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Annie Fix

Titles: Visual and Performing Arts Teacher
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Steve Hogan

Titles: Music Teacher/Band Instructor
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Janet O'Hair

Titles: Department Chair: English, Drama Teacher, Theatre Director
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Frank Rinella

Titles: Visual and Performing Arts Teacher, VMA Pathway Instructor
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