The Montgomery Academy The Pursuit of ExcellenceArts
The Montgomery Academy values and encourages artistic achievement and development with every student. Invigorated by the passion and dedication of our experienced and talented faculty, our students strive for the “pursuit of excellence” through every performance, tournament, art exhibit and competition.
We are extremely proud that our students and alumni have been recognized for their creativity and talent both within our community and beyond, earning top awards and recognition from local, state and national arts organizations.
Our students are inspired daily by an amazing group of brilliant performing and visual art educators. Many of our faculty remain active in their field of study by presenting at state and national conventions, as well as serving on state and national boards across the country.
Our performing arts programs: music, drama, and speech & debate, give students opportunities to explore different dimensions of human performance. Students’ skills in these areas are developed through intense work in the classroom and opportunities for public performance and competition. Our performing arts productions in our black box theater are award-winning. Our choral ensembles have received invitations to perform at the Alabama Music Educator’s Association State Convention, the American Choral Director’s Association Southern Division Convention, and receive first place honors at national competitions throughout the country. Our speech & debate team has won 18 state championships and is counted among the top 1% of programs in the country.
In visual arts, we prepare students for a lifetime of creative activity. Our discipline-based approach emphasizes art production and appreciation through a variety of traditional and contemporary experiences, art history and art criticism. Well-equipped art facilities ensure students receive well-rounded exposure and instruction in every major visual art discipline. Guidance and training in technical and conceptual skills develop students into critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, compassionate human beings and life-long learners.
We invite you to come to a performance, concert, play or musical to see our outstanding arts program for yourself!
Upcoming Arts Events
Dr. Damion Womack is the Director of the Arts and the Middle and Upper School Choral Conductor. Dr. Womack currently serves as the American Choral Directors Association National Chairman for High School Choirs and has served on planning committees for several ACDA Southern Region Conventions. As a choral clinician, Dr. Womack has presented workshops and has conducted honor choir festivals across the Southeast. Dr. Womack holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of South Carolina and holds Music Education degrees from Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University.