PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL in Norcross, Atlanta, GA
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PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL in Norcross, Atlanta, GA
Greater Atlanta Christian School Arts Program
GAC offers some of the highest-level Fine Arts programming in Metro Atlanta, empowering students to explore their God-given gifts through band, orchestra, drama, dance, choir, and visual arts.
Our award-winning programs foster creativity and shape bright futures with the support of accomplished faculty and talented mentors. Each student is equipped with the tools and encouragement needed to excel in their chosen discipline.
Learn how a rigorous arts education brings out God-given gifts and nurtures bright futures.
Event calendar
Event Tickets
Virtual Tour
Sam Casey '15 selected as new High School Theatre Director
April
21
,
2026
GAC is excited to share that Sam Casey '15 will assume the role of High School Theatre Director.
Read More
about Sam Casey '15 selected as new High School Theatre Director
GAC Theatre Students Earn Top Honors at Southeastern Theatre Conference
March
9
,
2026
Greater Atlanta Christian School’s One Act production of
This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
earned multiple honors last week while competing in the Secondary Schools Festival at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), one of the largest theatre conferences in the nation.
Read More
about GAC Theatre Students Earn Top Honors at Southeastern Theatre Conference
Preparing Students for Creative Careers
February
1
,
2026
As GAC students move through the Visual Arts curriculum, they are encouraged to take creative risks and develop their own artistic voice. Courses such as AP Art challenge them to create cohesive portfolios, write artist statements, and present their ideas clearly. These experiences provide a foundation for success whether they pursue scholarships for college art programs, design internships, or creative positions.
Read More
about Preparing Students for Creative Careers
Congratulations to our Middle School and High School One Act Play participants!
October
20
,
2025
Greater Atlanta Christian School earned standout honors at this year’s Georgia Theatre Conference, with both the Middle School and High School One Act ensembles bringing home top awards for their exceptional performances.
Read More
about Congratulations to our Middle School and High School One Act Play participants!
Student Designed Shirt for Summer Reading Challenge
August
11
,
2025
Each year, students who complete the summer reading challenge receive a one-of-a-kind shirt. This year, the design was created by GAC sophomore Ella Morrison.
Read More
about Student Designed Shirt for Summer Reading Challenge
Schoolwide Choral Success: GAC Students Chosen as Members of 2025 Honors & All State Chorus
February
9
,
2025
The 2024-2025 school year is full of choral success across GAC. Congrats to the GAC students participating in Honors and All State Choruses.
Read More
about Schoolwide Choral Success: GAC Students Chosen as Members of 2025 Honors & All State Chorus
GAC Choir Brings Holiday Cheer Beyond the GAC Community
December
6
,
2024
The GAC choir has been spreading holiday cheer far and wide this season! In December, our talented choir students participated in several heartwarming events.
Read More
about GAC Choir Brings Holiday Cheer Beyond the GAC Community
Alumni Story: The GAC Community really is a Small World
September
9
,
2024
Two actors had an unlikely connection in a summer performance at the Lionheart Theatre in Norcross: Greater Atlanta Christian School. This summer, a local theatre company performed “The Enchanted Bookshop,” a heartwarming story about the power of literature and imagination. From Dorothy to Robin Hood to Tom Sawyer, this play focuses on a fictional story of our favorite childhood characters coming to life. In the play, these characters are faced with helping save their bookstore or protecting their own existence. Eighteen actors of all ages (9-50+) worked together to create a family-friendly story that touched the hearts of all who attended.
Read More
about Alumni Story: The GAC Community really is a Small World
The Art of 20 Years: Over Two Decades in Motion with the School of Ballet
August
13
,
2024
Psalm 149:3 says “Let them praise his name with dancing…” For over 20 years, the GAC School of Ballet has embraced this call, expressing joy and worship through dance. The creation of this program began out of a hope to expand GAC’s Fine Arts program and create a greater foundation for other areas in the program. Starting with a small number of ballet classes, the School of Ballet experienced exponential growth each year.
Read More
about The Art of 20 Years: Over Two Decades in Motion with the School of Ballet
Apr
23
High School Theatre 1 Class presents "Freshmen Follies"
Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center Theatre
Apr
24
High School Theatre 2 and Visions Classes present "Page to Stage"
Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center Theatre
Apr
25
School of Music Recital - The Studio of Leslie Davidson
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Apr
25
School of Music Recital - The Studios of Heather McAllister & Carole Mitchell
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Apr
25
School of Music Recital - The Studio of Julie Smith
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Apr
25
School of Ballet presents a Spring Recital "Believe"
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Apr
26
School of Ballet presents a Spring Recital "Believe"
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Apr
28
Lower School Music Living Museum - 4th Grade
Long Forum Bricked Gallery Both Sides
Apr
28
Lower School Music Program - 4th Grade "On the Shoulders of Giants"
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Check out this highlight of Fine Arts at GAC!
Art & Design Center
With more than 16,000 square-feet of space, the Art and Design Center is home to GAC's growing Visual Arts program. Students have access to the tools and space they need to nurture their artistic talents in classes like Sculpture, 2D and 3D art classes, Photography, and AP art classes.
Performing Arts Center
GAC's state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center offers an exquisite 50 foot stage for our band, choir, dance and orchestra performances. Seating for over 800 is found in the PAC, with a main floor, balcony, sweeping arches and wooden beams.
Bradford Center
The Bradford Center hosts the School of Ballet classes in multiple dance studios upstairs in the building. The School of Ballet offers classes for all ages and abilities in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, tap and acro dancing.
Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center
The Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center is one of the most vibrant areas on campus. Students participate in a vast array of performing arts including: Band, choir, drama, and orchestra. The facility also houses the School of Music which features 8 private music lesson studios. Our state-of-the-art theatre is home to eight drama performances a year. Talented instructors combined with numerous rehearsal spaces make it possible for even more students to perfect their skills in the performing arts. This building was named in honor of a GAC grandmother who is a big supporter of the arts.
Tim Baker
Tim Baker
is a professional sculptor, educator and a service member in the United States Army, Georgia Army National Guard. Tim received his Bachelors degree (BFA) in sculpture from Abilene Christian University (ACU) in 2003. He received his Masters (MEd) in art education from University of North Georgia (UNG) and his Educational Specialists (EdS) from Liberty University (LU) in 2003 and 2014 respectively. Tim has been teaching 3D Design, sculpture and graphic design at GAC since 1999. Tim is an avid traveler and mission leader, leading trips to Russia (6 trips), Austria (12 trips) Greece (1 trip) and Guatemala (1 trip). Tim has traveled to 23 different countries and 44 of the 50 states.
Read more
about Tim Baker
Dr. Marcus Miller
Dr.
Marcus Miller
has performed a variety of roles and appeared as a concert soloist in his native Nashville, TN, throughout the country, and internationally. He has been seen by Nashville audiences as Papageno in
The Magic Flute
and Count Danilo Danilovitsch in
The Merry Widow
. Other roles include Giuseppe Palmieri in Gilbert & Sullivan’s
The Gondoliers
, the role of the Reverend Rufus Griswold in the world premiere of
The Raven’s Revenge
by Amir Zaheri. Dr. Miller’s concert solo appearances include Mozart’s
Requiem
with the Huxford Symphony Orchestra,
Messiah
with Lipscomb University, soloist with the Prentice Concert Chorale for Handel’s
Te Deum
and Brahms’
Requiem
, and several others.
Read more
about Dr. Marcus Miller
Tammy Whitworth
Tammy Whitworth is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Art Education (1991). She began her teaching career at Ben Hill County Middle School, in Fitzgerald, Georgia that Fall. Tammy attended Valdosta State University where she received her Masters Degree in Art Education in the school’s inaugural year of instituting that program and degree (1995). During her nine years at Ben Hill County Middle School she was voted by her peers the “Teacher of the Year” in 2001, before desiring to stay home with her two daughters, Laura Ann and Katie, during their formative years of development.
Read more
about Tammy Whitworth
Dr. Robin Hensley
Dr. Robin Elmore Hensley serves as Lower School Music Specialist at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross. Dr. Hensley holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from The University of Georgia. In addition to teaching general music classes for K3 through 5th grade students, Dr. Hensley directs Promises Elementary Chorus (an auditioned group of 4th & 5th grade singers), and offers private piano instruction through the GAC School of Music. In 2024 and 2014, Robin was voted Lower School Educator of the Year at GAC. Active at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church as Assistant Organist and Accompanist for Youth and Children’s Choirs, Dr. Hensley is a passionate advocate for young musicians, and she enjoys making music with students of all ages.
Read more
about Dr. Robin Hensley
Meet John Herndon: GAC Band Director
GAC is pleased to announce
John Herndon
as Band Director. John will bring our band program the expertise and knowledge to ensure our students can explore and advance their artistry. We are excited about the addition of John and the broad range of experience and opportunities that students will have with him leading the program.
Read more
about Meet John Herndon: GAC Band Director
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Greater Atlanta Christian School Arts Program
GAC offers some of the highest-level Fine Arts programming in Metro Atlanta, empowering students to explore their God-given gifts through band, orchestra, drama, dance, choir, and visual arts.
Our award-winning programs foster creativity and shape bright futures with the support of accomplished faculty and talented mentors. Each student is equipped with the tools and encouragement needed to excel in their chosen discipline.
Learn how a rigorous arts education brings out God-given gifts and nurtures bright futures.
Event calendar
Event Tickets
Virtual Tour
Sam Casey '15 selected as new High School Theatre Director
April
21
,
2026
GAC is excited to share that Sam Casey '15 will assume the role of High School Theatre Director.
Read More
about Sam Casey '15 selected as new High School Theatre Director
GAC Theatre Students Earn Top Honors at Southeastern Theatre Conference
March
9
,
2026
Greater Atlanta Christian School’s One Act production of
This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
earned multiple honors last week while competing in the Secondary Schools Festival at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), one of the largest theatre conferences in the nation.
Read More
about GAC Theatre Students Earn Top Honors at Southeastern Theatre Conference
Preparing Students for Creative Careers
February
1
,
2026
As GAC students move through the Visual Arts curriculum, they are encouraged to take creative risks and develop their own artistic voice. Courses such as AP Art challenge them to create cohesive portfolios, write artist statements, and present their ideas clearly. These experiences provide a foundation for success whether they pursue scholarships for college art programs, design internships, or creative positions.
Read More
about Preparing Students for Creative Careers
Congratulations to our Middle School and High School One Act Play participants!
October
20
,
2025
Greater Atlanta Christian School earned standout honors at this year’s Georgia Theatre Conference, with both the Middle School and High School One Act ensembles bringing home top awards for their exceptional performances.
Read More
about Congratulations to our Middle School and High School One Act Play participants!
Student Designed Shirt for Summer Reading Challenge
August
11
,
2025
Each year, students who complete the summer reading challenge receive a one-of-a-kind shirt. This year, the design was created by GAC sophomore Ella Morrison.
Read More
about Student Designed Shirt for Summer Reading Challenge
Schoolwide Choral Success: GAC Students Chosen as Members of 2025 Honors & All State Chorus
February
9
,
2025
The 2024-2025 school year is full of choral success across GAC. Congrats to the GAC students participating in Honors and All State Choruses.
Read More
about Schoolwide Choral Success: GAC Students Chosen as Members of 2025 Honors & All State Chorus
GAC Choir Brings Holiday Cheer Beyond the GAC Community
December
6
,
2024
The GAC choir has been spreading holiday cheer far and wide this season! In December, our talented choir students participated in several heartwarming events.
Read More
about GAC Choir Brings Holiday Cheer Beyond the GAC Community
Alumni Story: The GAC Community really is a Small World
September
9
,
2024
Two actors had an unlikely connection in a summer performance at the Lionheart Theatre in Norcross: Greater Atlanta Christian School. This summer, a local theatre company performed “The Enchanted Bookshop,” a heartwarming story about the power of literature and imagination. From Dorothy to Robin Hood to Tom Sawyer, this play focuses on a fictional story of our favorite childhood characters coming to life. In the play, these characters are faced with helping save their bookstore or protecting their own existence. Eighteen actors of all ages (9-50+) worked together to create a family-friendly story that touched the hearts of all who attended.
Read More
about Alumni Story: The GAC Community really is a Small World
The Art of 20 Years: Over Two Decades in Motion with the School of Ballet
August
13
,
2024
Psalm 149:3 says “Let them praise his name with dancing…” For over 20 years, the GAC School of Ballet has embraced this call, expressing joy and worship through dance. The creation of this program began out of a hope to expand GAC’s Fine Arts program and create a greater foundation for other areas in the program. Starting with a small number of ballet classes, the School of Ballet experienced exponential growth each year.
Read More
about The Art of 20 Years: Over Two Decades in Motion with the School of Ballet
Apr
23
High School Theatre 1 Class presents "Freshmen Follies"
Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center Theatre
Apr
24
High School Theatre 2 and Visions Classes present "Page to Stage"
Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center Theatre
Apr
25
School of Music Recital - The Studio of Leslie Davidson
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Apr
25
School of Music Recital - The Studios of Heather McAllister & Carole Mitchell
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Apr
25
School of Music Recital - The Studio of Julie Smith
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Apr
25
School of Ballet presents a Spring Recital "Believe"
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Apr
26
School of Ballet presents a Spring Recital "Believe"
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Apr
28
Lower School Music Living Museum - 4th Grade
Long Forum Bricked Gallery Both Sides
Apr
28
Lower School Music Program - 4th Grade "On the Shoulders of Giants"
Performing Arts Center Artusa Hall
Check out this highlight of Fine Arts at GAC!
Art & Design Center
With more than 16,000 square-feet of space, the Art and Design Center is home to GAC's growing Visual Arts program. Students have access to the tools and space they need to nurture their artistic talents in classes like Sculpture, 2D and 3D art classes, Photography, and AP art classes.
Performing Arts Center
GAC's state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center offers an exquisite 50 foot stage for our band, choir, dance and orchestra performances. Seating for over 800 is found in the PAC, with a main floor, balcony, sweeping arches and wooden beams.
Bradford Center
The Bradford Center hosts the School of Ballet classes in multiple dance studios upstairs in the building. The School of Ballet offers classes for all ages and abilities in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, tap and acro dancing.
Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center
The Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center is one of the most vibrant areas on campus. Students participate in a vast array of performing arts including: Band, choir, drama, and orchestra. The facility also houses the School of Music which features 8 private music lesson studios. Our state-of-the-art theatre is home to eight drama performances a year. Talented instructors combined with numerous rehearsal spaces make it possible for even more students to perfect their skills in the performing arts. This building was named in honor of a GAC grandmother who is a big supporter of the arts.
Tim Baker
Tim Baker
is a professional sculptor, educator and a service member in the United States Army, Georgia Army National Guard. Tim received his Bachelors degree (BFA) in sculpture from Abilene Christian University (ACU) in 2003. He received his Masters (MEd) in art education from University of North Georgia (UNG) and his Educational Specialists (EdS) from Liberty University (LU) in 2003 and 2014 respectively. Tim has been teaching 3D Design, sculpture and graphic design at GAC since 1999. Tim is an avid traveler and mission leader, leading trips to Russia (6 trips), Austria (12 trips) Greece (1 trip) and Guatemala (1 trip). Tim has traveled to 23 different countries and 44 of the 50 states.
Read more
about Tim Baker
Dr. Marcus Miller
Dr.
Marcus Miller
has performed a variety of roles and appeared as a concert soloist in his native Nashville, TN, throughout the country, and internationally. He has been seen by Nashville audiences as Papageno in
The Magic Flute
and Count Danilo Danilovitsch in
The Merry Widow
. Other roles include Giuseppe Palmieri in Gilbert & Sullivan’s
The Gondoliers
, the role of the Reverend Rufus Griswold in the world premiere of
The Raven’s Revenge
by Amir Zaheri. Dr. Miller’s concert solo appearances include Mozart’s
Requiem
with the Huxford Symphony Orchestra,
Messiah
with Lipscomb University, soloist with the Prentice Concert Chorale for Handel’s
Te Deum
and Brahms’
Requiem
, and several others.
Read more
about Dr. Marcus Miller
Tammy Whitworth
Tammy Whitworth is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Art Education (1991). She began her teaching career at Ben Hill County Middle School, in Fitzgerald, Georgia that Fall. Tammy attended Valdosta State University where she received her Masters Degree in Art Education in the school’s inaugural year of instituting that program and degree (1995). During her nine years at Ben Hill County Middle School she was voted by her peers the “Teacher of the Year” in 2001, before desiring to stay home with her two daughters, Laura Ann and Katie, during their formative years of development.
Read more
about Tammy Whitworth
Dr. Robin Hensley
Dr. Robin Elmore Hensley serves as Lower School Music Specialist at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross. Dr. Hensley holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from The University of Georgia. In addition to teaching general music classes for K3 through 5th grade students, Dr. Hensley directs Promises Elementary Chorus (an auditioned group of 4th & 5th grade singers), and offers private piano instruction through the GAC School of Music. In 2024 and 2014, Robin was voted Lower School Educator of the Year at GAC. Active at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church as Assistant Organist and Accompanist for Youth and Children’s Choirs, Dr. Hensley is a passionate advocate for young musicians, and she enjoys making music with students of all ages.
Read more
about Dr. Robin Hensley
Meet John Herndon: GAC Band Director
GAC is pleased to announce
John Herndon
as Band Director. John will bring our band program the expertise and knowledge to ensure our students can explore and advance their artistry. We are excited about the addition of John and the broad range of experience and opportunities that students will have with him leading the program.
Read more
about Meet John Herndon: GAC Band Director
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