Fine Arts

As part of St. Austin’s focus on “educating the whole child”, we embrace the belief that allowing students to express their creativity through fine arts programming is an essential part of their growth and academic success. The Fine Arts program at St. Austin provides students an outlet to discover talents they may not have previously cultivated and teaches them how to work with others in an ensemble, cast, or choir to create wonderful expressions of their combined creativity. 

Music

At St. Austin’s, music is an integral part of our curriculum. As St. Augustine beautifully put it, “Singing is like praying, twice.” Our music program not only educates but also ignites a passion for music in every student, from PK3 to 8th grade.In our vibrant acoustic music space, students engage with musical instruments, composition, and music theory. This hands-on approach helps them discover their own rhythm and beat. Exposure to renowned composers, musicians, and vocalists inspires students to explore their musical talents and build the confidence to perform in school concerts, whether as part of a band, ensemble, or soloist.
Our students share their love for music with the school and parish community, leading Mass celebrations as cantors and musicians. Music at St. Austin’s is truly a pathway to the soul, fostering creative expression, personal growth, and the joy of performing for appreciative audiences.
Throughout the year, our instrumental musicians showcase their talents at various events and consistently earn top ratings at TAPPS and state competitions. Join us in celebrating the joy and beauty of music at St. Austin’s!

Band

Band is open to students who have one or more years’ experience in playing a band instrument or approved string instrument. Students who have piano experience who wish to transfer to a band instrument may also join. Students will develop advanced playing and performance skills and perform music from diverse genres that is fun and challenging. The band presents both fall and spring concerts and performs at the Diocesan band festival and the St. Austin Parish Fair.

Choir

Whether students have been singing for years, or are trying it for the first time, choir at St. Austin is open to any student who enjoys singing. Students will develop advanced singing and performance skills, sing in parts, learn simple choreography, and learn music from diverse genres that is fun and challenging. The choir presents both fall spring concerts, performs at the Diocesan Choir Festival and the St. Austin Parish Fair, and periodically sings at school and Parish Masses. 

Visual Arts

The art program at St. Austin strives to encourage creative expression, instill in students a deep-seated appreciation of the arts, and train them in a variety of techniques and materials that will make these processes possible.
Students begin in Pre-K with the use of different materials, building art vocabulary, learning how to take care of tools, and a variety of “art experiments” such as color mixing, transfers and double-cutting.  As they get older, students build on this knowledge, expanding their art repertoire and vocabulary. They use more advanced materials, learn about famous artists, and how these artists’ “experiments” contributed to changing the art world. Most importantly, students are encouraged to recognize that every artist is different, and to embrace and develop their own unique style.
Art is taught 2x/wk to students from PK3-5th grade and is an elective option for middle school students.
Middle school art students will learn about expressed through different mediums such as: sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, photography, printmaking, drawing, and painting.