Learn More about our Programs
Here's a brief overview of the Southwest Performing Arts curriculum. Faculty names and emails are listed in parentheses below. Click the links for more information about each instructor, program, and performance schedules.
Are you a current or prospective Southwest student interested in the Performing Arts? Please send us an email to connect. Our teachers will work with you and your counselor to ensure you can fit Performing Arts classes into your schedule. Whether you are taking Theory of Knowledge in zero hour or wishing to fulfill your Fitness for Life and Health credits, we are here to help every step of the way.
Choral Education
Bryan Fisher, bryan.Fisher@mpls.k12.mn.us
Cantar, Donne Voce, Coro Basso, Southwest Singers, Chamber Singers, Southwest Honor Choir
IB Music
Dance Education
Erin Brown, erin.Brown@mpls.k12.mn.us
Dance 1
Dance Companies 1 and 2
IB Standard Level/Higher Level Dance Company 3
Guitar Education
Jared Waln, jared.waln@mpls.k12.mn.us
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Guitar Classes
Guitar Orchestra
IB Music
Theatre Education
Tamiko French, tamiko.french@mpls.k12.mn.us
Theatre 1 and 2
IB Higher Level Theatre 1 and 2
Bands and Orchestras Education
Reid Wixson, reid.wixson@mpls.k12.mn.us
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band
Jazz Big Band
Jazz Combos
String Orchestra
IB Music