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

  • Program Details

Dance Education

Tamiko French, tamiko.french@mpls.k12.mn.us

  • Dance 1

  • Dance Companies 1 and 2

  • IB Standard Level/Higher Level Dance Company 3

  • Program Details

Guitar Education

Jared Waln, jared.waln@mpls.k12.mn.us

  • Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Guitar Classes

  • Guitar Orchestra

  • IB Music

  • Program Details

​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

  • Program Details