Convincing research shows that incorporating music into an academic curriculum engages minds and promotes learning in the school environment.  Music plays a fundamental role at St. Nicholas, as each day begins with song and often ends by celebrating music in both classroom and lesson settings.  The St. Nicholas music program provides not only a foundation for the appreciation of music as an art form, but also teaches students to embrace the spirit of wonder and celebration which mark active participation in artistic expression.  Ear-training exercises, instrumental instruction, dance, vocal instruction, and other spacial-kinetic exploration are all components in the St. Nicholas musical mix.

Music at St. Nicholas is multicultural and totally inclusive.  All children learn to sing in a variety of languages.  From opera presentations, through collaborative Spanish-music immersion classes, to detailed ethno-musicalogical studies, St. Nicholas offers a truly innovative approach to musical exploration.  And while the music education reflects the school's academic focus, music is also an integral part of daily chapels, weekly talent sharings, and occasional recitals that allow both individual and ensemble accomplishments to shine.