Visual and Performing Arts Program
Our Visual and Performing Arts Program serves our students at every age. Our offerings include art, fiber arts, music, and drama. Fiber arts lessons start at the primary level. Toddlers, Primary, and Lower Elementary students participate in weekly Kindermusik classes. Drama productions are introduced in Lower Elementary. Upper School students learn the foundations of music theory, dance, theater, and ensemble playing in the context of music history and culture.
Families interested in fostering their student's musical talents can take advantage of the opportunity for small group and private lessons through MSA's partnership
with Trudel Music Studio. MSA-enrolled families receive a discount!
Meet our faculty and staff
Jared Trudel
Music
Mr. Jared began teaching music at MSA in 2022. He is a father, musician, teacher, and the owner of Trudel Music Studio in Clemson. He has been teaching music for over 14 years and is passionate about music and using its power to spark joy, develop children, and transform lives. Mr. Jared studied music and business in his undergraduate program at Indiana Wesleyan University, and received Kindermusik certification in 2020 and Suzuki violin certification in 2023. Jared lives in Pendleton, South Carolina with his wife, two kids, dog, and cat.
Debbie Culwell
HS Art
Katherine Rose
Lower-Middle School Art & Fiber Arts, Upper Elementary Assistant
Ms. Rose graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts; her emphasis areas were painting and photography. Her education experience includes math intervention, computer lab teacher, and kindergarten paraprofessional prior to joining the MSA community in 2023. She currently teaches art and fiber art to students from primary through high school. She also serves as a part-time assistant in upper elementary.