RSPA
Fine Arts disciplines
Rhodes School for the Performing Arts is the only charter school to be designated as a Fine Arts Magnet School by the U.S Department of Education. RSPA provides an academically sound arts-rig curriculum that allows students to develop appreciation and skill in the fine arts.
Dance
Students establish a firm foundation in dance through training in multiple styles including Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, and Jazz.
Theatre
RSPA Theatre, includes standard performances and musical theatre. Our program develops thespians who seek to master the combination of real or imagined events in front of an audience.
Piano
An extremely popular instrument in Western classical music since the late 18th century, the piano when combined with the proper student creates some of the most beautiful piece in the world. RSPA pianists begin with one note with the intention to grow and join our District Champion team.
Percussion
Life is filled with rhythms. Beats providing a cadence and undertone that mimics the highs and lows. Our percussion classes offer students in depth study into the various instruments that make up the percussion family. RSPA percussion students can also audition to join our drum line which routinely travels as invited performance guests.
Visual Art
Art expresses itself through acrylic, paint, clay, pencils, and brushes. RSPA students develop as artists while taking their masterpieces from the classroom to gallery.
Choir
From Do, Re, Mi to Vibrato, and all the notes in between. Vocalist develop as individual singers and mass choir members. Lessons include vocal blending, music reading, and performance.
Beauty and the Beast Jr., 2023
Beauty and the Beast JR. tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor, who is actually a young prince trapped under a spell. In order to break the spell, the Beast must learn to love another and earn her love in return – before time runs out. With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, including a loving teapot, a charming candelabra, and a nervous mantel clock, Belle and the Beast find a beautiful friendship and love that neither knew was possible.
Past Productions
The Lion King Jr., 2019
Disney’s The Lion King Jr. is a coming of age story that follows the life, tragedies, and triumphs of Simba. Jealously, fear and pride lead Simba through his journey from cub to king. Simba’s story is one of great strength and growth and reminds us that we can always come home.
Fine Arts Department
Administration Building – Room 16
13334 Wallisville Road
Houston, TX 77049
281-458-4334
Bradford Deyon, Fine Arts Coordinator
Tracey Matthews, Theatre Arts
Monique Soungie, Visual Arts
Jamire Williams, Percussion
Brooklyn Cade, Dance
Tatyana Johnson, Choir
Tiffany Simon, Robotics Teacher
Brandon Willis, Piano
Gonzales Flores, Violin
Chris Kinsey, Music Engineering
Dominique Thomas, Technology
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
information@rhodesschool.org
NORTHSHORE CAMPUS
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
HUMBLE CAMPUS
600 Charles Street
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 319-9300
Charles Russell, M. Ed, President
Kenitra Bennett-Edwards, M. Ed., Member
Michelle Harris, M. Ed, Member
Chrishelle Palay, Member
Derrick Sherrard, Member
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