Arts and Music

Creative expression is at the forefront of Fusion Academy's arts and music programs. From studio art to performing art, music theory to recording, our students are encouraged to explore the range of their creative interests. While other schools and districts are slashing their funds for these programs, Fusion’s continue to grow as a result of our wholehearted belief that art and music are integral to the development of the whole child.

Studio Art

Our students flourish in a creative environment, and often “find themselves” when exploring the various means of artistic self-expression. In a popular culture riddled with emphasis on external appearances and judgment, Fusion prides itself on making sure that our students are able to look beyond what the eye alone can see.

At Fusion, our students are free to explore a variety of media and materials as they work their way through our art program. Led by our talented Art Department Head Teacher, Mary Piazza Easton, students are encouraged to express themselves and learn the fundamentals of art in all its aspects.   

Music

The statistics in favor of musical education are vast, and we have seen firsthand what music education can do for a child. We have witnessed music turn a struggling student into an achiever. We have seen a child’s self-esteem grow when feelings are allowed to flow through an instrument. We have seen depression and anxiety disappear in a student who was given a guitar. For these reasons and more, we are incredibly committed to our music department and recording studio.

Fusion’s philosophy for music education is performance based. While theory and technique are stressed on a daily basis, we believe that all students want to learn to PLAY, and they want to learn to play NOW! Fusion honors the musical tastes of each student, and individualizes the lessons and classes to reflect the unique talents of each learner. Private lessons are one hour, and courses for high school credit meet all state standards. 

Band

Fusion has a performance-based band consisting of guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and recording. Fusion Band meets weekly for rehearsals, and plays a variety of music from jazz to rock, R&B to the blues. Fusion Band is taken very seriously by our students, and a professional-grade CD is the culmination of their efforts, celebrated by a CD release party annually! Auditions are held throughout the year.

Professional Recording Studio

At Fusion Academy, we are committed to our students’ musical talents and ambitions. To that extent, we have invested in a full professional recording studio, complete with high-quality microphones and instruments, as well as professional-grade software required to record and create a quality CD. Students enrolled in Recording Arts are educated in the use of the latest technology pertaining to the recording world. They learn the use of industry-standard computer software as well as professional recording, editing, and mixing techniques. There is also a full MIDI lab with software for film scoring and other audio use.

Fusion’s state-of-the-art Recording Studio is also available for local bands to hire for demo-CD creations and professional recording advice. Fusion opens at night and on weekends to accommodate local bands' needs. The cost varies depending on the project.

Instructors

All Fusion music instructors are professional musicians. Each has played in various projects all over the country. They have extensive educational training, as well first-hand, real-world experience. Fusion wants only the best for your children, and we believe that music makes all of us better people and more in harmony with the world around us. We value the self-expression and academic improvement that a music education can provide, and are dedicated to maintaining the highest-quality musical experiences available. Rock on!