Discover your creative spirit!
Young artists flourish in Mayfield's Conservatory for the Arts
We dance, draw, paint, write, take stunning photos and sing our hearts out. We love to perform under a spotlight. The Conservatory is far more than an extracurricular activity. With rigor and excitement our UC-accredited courses unfold on stage, in studios and in hands-on workshops as Mayfield trains the next generation of artists and artistic thinkers.
We nurture and develop artistic talent
Mayfield’s signature Conservatory for the Arts program strikes an engaging balance for both aspiring and dedicated artists. For the past 30 years, our program has produced artistic thinkers who know how to integrate creativity, voice and expression into their lives. Our artists develop confidence and resilience as they form bonds with a group of girls who become their closest friends.
Mayfield teachers are working artists who enthusiastically share their real-world knowledge at every meeting. As Holy Child educators they teach students to use their artistic gifts to engage with and interpret the world around them.
— Cornelia Connelly
Art is a universal language, and also a discipline which calls for close attention, leading to wonderment and contemplation.
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Visual Arts
Students explore creative mediums with curiosity in the art studio where they are encouraged to develop their individual expression. -
Theatre
The techniques and concepts of drama, including acting, directing and dramaturgy, come alive in a full season of plays. -
Technical Theatre
This hands-on class teaches the artistry of lighting, sound, stage management and set building and design. -
Photography
Young photographers develop a personal vision by learning the techniques of black and white processes, digital camera operation and media arts. -
Vocal Music
The nationally acclaimed Mayfield Women’s Ensemble is a credit to students’ study of vocal style and technique. -
Instrumental Music
From classical to popular, jazz to world music, Mayfield musicians learn and perform a variety of styles and play from the heart. -
Film & Media
This eye-opening conservatory introduces students to all aspects of the art of making film, video and digital media. -
Dance
Dancers take to the stage in popular performances, expressing their skills through creative choreography and technique. -
Creative Writing
Authors delve into fiction and poetry writing in a literary and artistic environment, collaborating with performing artists on new works.
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Established in 1931, Mayfield Senior School in Pasadena, CA is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9-12. Noted for its rigorous academic program, which includes 28 Advanced Placement and Honors courses, Mayfield’s curriculum is underscored by a philosophy of educating the “whole child,” which also encourages commitment to and excellence in the arts, athletics, community service and spiritual growth. The nurturing environment at Mayfield Senior School allows each student to flourish in an atmosphere of personal attention.
