Conservatory for the Arts
A program like no other in the nation, Valor's Conservatory for the Arts propels student growth, providing incredible creative advantage for college, career and life.
The Valor Conservatory for the Arts is a signature program that combines individualized, exceptional arts training with Christ-centered mentorship to offer students a competitive advantage in their college, career and life pursuits.
Students can choose to focus their Conservatory studies in performing arts, visual arts or media arts. Performing arts offers six-course majors that incorporate exclusive performance opportunities and private lessons during the school day. Visual arts and media arts offer a five-course major. The Conservatory experiences fosters a creative learning environment to allow advanced level instruction for students while they grow in their ability to think critically, work collaboratively, serve effectively, and produce art of true beauty and worth.
Hear from conservatory students and alumni on what makes conservatory unique at Valor Christian High School.
Conservatory Overview
The Valor Conservatory for the Arts offers a unique opportunity for students to dive into exceptional arts training, giving them a competitive advantage for college, career, and life pursuits. Through an individualized plan of arts courses based on a student's interests, passions, and goals, as well as exclusive performance opportunities, Conservatory students experience incredible growth in their crafts. Each Conservatory student is paired with a faculty mentor for one-on-one Christ-centered guidance and encouragement and is able to enroll in unique Conservatory-only classes.
Juries and Showcases
Juries are formal reviews by a panel of Arts faculty, which consist of a performance by the student, discussion of the student’s progress and strategies to help the student continue to grow. Juries are then followed by performance showcases in the Performance Hall of the Valor Center, with the mid-year Showcase held in October/November and the-end-of-year Showcase held in April.
Annual Retreats
Conservatory retreat is a time to build community, meet new people, grow in faith, and have fun! Each year, our performing arts and visual arts retreats are designed to be "mountaintop" experiences that students will remember for a lifetime. Many of our students say that our annual retreats are their favorite part of Conservatory!
College Admission Counseling
Valor’s Conservatory coordinator and academic and college counselor, will provide specialized assistance for all Conservatory students, helping in areas such as providing direction and course planning, including long-term course projections, and helping students navigate to college.
Upcoming Conservatory Showcases:
Each semester, we offer a series of exceptional student performances during our Conservatory Showcase nights. Stellar entertainment and free admission make for the best entertainment value in the Denver area! Join us for one or all of these incredible nights.
Winter Conservatory Showcase: November 13-15 • 7 pm
Spring Conservatory Showcase: May 1-3 • 7 pm • Senior Night on May 3
Conservatory Opportunities
Conservatory has a number of various features that alone would be reason enough to join! Not only are students engaging in their specialized area of art, but they are also working together in a team atmosphere, building relationships with each other, and more importantly, with Christ.
- Individualized six-course major (performing arts)
- Individualized five-course major (visual arts)
- Special transcript and graduation recognition
- Customized portfolio for visual arts
- Audition pre-screen reels if necessary for performing arts
- Master classes, private lessons or small group instruction on a weekly basis
- Faculty mentorship
- Access to specialized college and career counseling
- Annual semester juried review
- Special showcases and exhibitions
- Team retreats for community and spiritual growth
Advantages of Conservatory
College Advantages
With exceptional skills training, distinct graduation honors and special transcript recognition, The Valor Conservatory for the Arts college applicants have a leg up on the competition.
Career Advantages
We pair each Conservatory student with a faculty mentor, offer specialized career counseling, and offer unique course opportunities that afford the maximum career advantage.
Life-Long Advantages
Combining intense training with mentorship, experiences that strengthen confidence, and opportunities to create beauty, students will build a foundation that influences a lifetime.
Performing Arts Concentrations
Music
- Instrumental and Vocal Performance
- Worship Arts
- Studio Recording
- Song Writing and Music Composition
- Artist Development
Dance
- Contemporary Technique
Weekly Classes in lyrical, jazz and ballet - Aerial Arts
Silks and Lyra - Master Classes
Performance
- Students may also choose a general performing arts focus with an individualized path based on their interests and goals.
Visual Arts Concentrations
Traditional
- Ceramics
- Drawing and Painting
- Photography
- Graphic Design
* Students may also elect to have a visual arts concentration and pursue a variety of courses tailored to their passions from all areas of visual arts.
Digital
- Film Production
- Podcasting
- Multimedia Journalism
- General Media Arts
* Students may also elect to have a visual arts concentration and pursue a variety of courses tailored to their passions from all areas of visual arts.