Why doesn't Chicago have one of these?

[adamtrip]

Chicago High School for the Arts (Chi-Arts) is a new school that just opened. There are also some elementary schools that focus on the arts (i.e. Franklin Fine Arts Center)

[nana053]

Lincoln Park High School has a Drama/Performing Arts and a Music/Performing Arts major

Lincoln Park High School

Performing Arts Programs

Drama Major Performing Arts Program The Drama Program at Lincoln Park gives students the opportunity to study drama and acting for four years within the context of a college preparatory curriculum. During freshman year, Drama majors take the required core courses (and physical education) at the appropriate academic level plus Drama I.

Drama I includes the study of public speaking, oral interpretation of classical literature, improvisation, and the study of classic American plays. Drama II studies history of the theater (both Western and non-Western) and acting techniques and schools. Drama III and IV study production, directing and theater management.

Honors, double honors (and Advanced Placement) classes are available to any student who qualifies by academic record and teacher recommendation. Students from the various programs (except IB) are scheduled into combined classes at the appropriate academic level.

Music Major Performing Arts Program The Instrumental Music and Vocal Music Programs reflect a long tradition of music excellence and achievement within the context of a college preparatory curriculum. The Band, Orchestra and Vocal Music groups have received only the highest ratings in both city and state competitions over the past decade. The curriculum is designed to permit the serious music student the opportunity and challenge of advancing through a fully articulated four year program.

During freshman year, Music Major students take the required core courses (and physical education) at the appropriate academic level plus their music class. Students in band or vocal music take an additional course in Music Theory I and music Theory II (Advanced Placement) in junior year.

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This was in place before the IB program came in. I subbed at this high school in the late 80s and they had a strong dance and music program back then.