Instrumental music class (band) is offered in grade 7, grade 8/9 and in senior high at Sexsmith Secondary School.

 As students progress through the music program, their lives become enriched through a sense of participation, discipline and achievement in the band.

 The Band Parents’ Association also plays a vital role in the band program. Money is raised for purchasing instruments, music and supplies. Travel is also a big part of the band program and students are given the opportunity  to participate in festivals, workshops and band trips.

 Dizzy Gillespie once said “music is to be shared.”  This sharing of music by students helps to develop a life-long enjoyment and appreciation of music in a life of learning.

Sexsmith Secondary offers a comprehensive junior high art program starting with Art 7 which includes an introduction to developing basic skills, but also exposes students to a variety of techniques, media, and crafts for an entertaining yearlong exposure to creating.  These are offered in an 80 or 40 minute blocks.  Continuing in grades 8 and 9, the art classes become more specialized and students can apply for 40 minute blocks of Drawing 8 or Drawing 9 as well as Painting 8 or Painting 9.  80 minute blocks include Drawing 8/9, Printmaking 8/9, Painting 8/9, and Sculpture 8/9.

Art 10, Art 10/20, Art 20, and Art 30 are offered in High School at a wide introductory level, beginning with basic techniques for those who have never taken art before, or continuing with skills already developed in Junior High School to encourage success whatever your skill level.  Courses include a drawing, painting, sculpting, and art history component to fully explore the basics for those interested in a fine arts design career.