Welcome to the Fine Arts Department of the Billings Public Schools. BPS Fine Arts encompasses all Music and Visual Arts offered in our K-12 schools. These include:
- Elementary School:
- K-5 General Music
- 4-5 Visual Art
- Middle School:
- Band, Choir, Orchestra & (6th Grade) General Music
- Visual Art (levels 1-4)
- High School:
- Band, Choir, Orchestra
- Art, Drawing/Design, Ceramics, Painting, Jewelry, Advanced Art
- Extracurricular Programs:
- Art Clubs, Tri-M Music, Honor Music Programs (city-wide)
- Varied extra-curricular music ensembles at the MS & HS levels
Learning through and about the arts enriches the experience of school as well as preparing students for life after school. Fine Arts subjects encourage self-expression and creativity and can build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity. Music and art have similar benefits—increased motor skills, decision making, inventiveness, and improved academic performance. In addition, the arts transcend societal barriers like language, connecting people who may share few commonalities. As human beings, we thrill to the excitement, joy and fun that the arts bring to the experience of learning, teaching and growing.
Learn what's happening with our Fine Arts programs in the Billings Public Schools by joining our BPS Fine Arts Facebook Group and by checking out links below. We hope you'll find a concert, exhibit or event to attend and share in the artistic endeavors of our students!
