Fine Arts at Overbrook

Overbrook School believes in surrounding children with fine arts from exposure to the masters in art class to music classes that begin in preK. The school has a successful and very popular forensics team, which allows children to gain invaluable experience in public speaking and drama beginning in middle school. And one of the highlights of each school year is the spring musical, which brings first- through eighth-graders on stage to show off their musical and performing talents.

The Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation are committed to promoting the arts, with St. Cecilia, the patroness of music, as their namesake.

Note: The picture of irises shown on this page was painted by current Overbrook fifth-grader Allyson Conde, who painted the Tennessee state flower for the Scott's "Draw Your State Flower Contest." Allyson was the state winner for the contest from among 5,000 entries across the country. She won $250 and a trip to the opening ceremonies of the new National Garden in Washington DC in September 2006 where her artwork will be featured as part of the celebration.