Elvis and Prince were in the building this week for a celebration of color and sound during the Lower School Annual Art and Music Showcase, “Vivid Volume.” Students paid tribute to some of the most talented musical icons from both our time and theirs, entertaining family, friends, and staff with their performances. 

Surrounded by colorful art, students performed before a full house, shining brightly as their own stars. They included classics such as Elvis Presley’s “Blue Suede Shoes” and Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl.” Prince’s “Purple Rain” was a favorite among the audience, while Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” brought cheers, and Ms. Katie’s video montage set to Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky” brought a few happy tears. 

Overall, the performance was beautiful, and the students did an amazing job! 

If you want to view pictures from the show, please visit the Lower School Art and Music Show 2026 album here: https://shorturl.at/RJdhq.  

Thank you to our talented students for your hard work. You were all amazing!  

Thank you to all the teachers and staff for everything you do to help our students shine every single day! 

Thank you, Mr. John, Lower School Principal; Ms. Sue Lafferty, Executive Director of Education; and the Archway Administration, for recognizing the importance and supporting art and music programs.  

Thank you to George Richards, Archway President and CFO; Shawn Gibson, Executive Vice President/COO; and our visitor, Ravi Dehiya, for joining us for today’s performance.  

Thank you, Ms. Katie Nevins, Music Therapist, for planning the show and preparing the students for their performances.   

Thank you to Ms. Shayla. Art Teacher, for sharing your talent and creativity with everyone.   

Thank you, Mr. Ron, Mr. Barndon, and the maintenance staff, for setting up and breaking down the stage and setting up chairs for guests.   

Thank you, Mr. Creedon, for emceeing the show.   

Thank you to Ms. Sandy and the Life Skills staff for providing the food and drinks.   

Thank you to the Occupational and Speech therapists for working with our students to prepare them for the show and for managing the stage area.   

Finally, thank you to parents, friends, and loved ones for joining in supporting the students.