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Welcome to BIS

Arts

Visual & Performing Arts

A young woman stands in the foreground, wearing a navy blue top and a floral skirt, against a vibrant, graffiti-covered wall in the background.

At the Bavarian International School, we believe art and creative self-expression is at the heart of what it means to be human.

At BIS, students enjoy uplifting and amazing experiences in the performing and visual arts at BIS, as they engage in exploring, investigating, creating, responding to and reflecting on a range of art forms. The students' visual and performing art expresses their personal and cultural ideas, beliefs and feelings which is communicated to audiences through a range of platforms.

As their skills and knowledge are built, they develop empathy, self-confidence, imagination, curiosity and adaptability, as they learn to understand many cultures and consider multiple perspectives. These experiences begin in Early Childhood classes with specialist teachers all the way through to the IB Diploma (DP) where they can study music, theatre or visual arts. They share their creative work, both in the classroom and through a range of performances, exhibitions and presentations in and outside the classroom, with collaborative work providing a sense of belonging and community.

Events such as the Arts Exhibition in the Haimhausen Castle, the Wearable Art show, theatre productions, International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA) festivals, workshops with visiting international artists, music concerts and recitals, as well as performances at the Christmas Market and International Spring Festival, foster connections between students and the community.

Students develop their creative and technical skills in private music lessons, provided on campus, as well as participating in musical ensembles, art workshops and plays and musicals as part of the After School Activity program. 

Being creative is at the heart of being human and of all cultural progress.
- Sir Ken Robinson

Primary School City Campus production of "Snow White"

Three children dressed in festive holiday attire, including a boy in a navy sweater, a girl in a red coat, and another girl wearing a fur-trimmed hood, stand together in what appears to be a cozy indoor setting with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Three individuals wearing elaborate costumes and headdresses stand on a stage against a dark blue curtain backdrop.
A woman dressed as a witch stands in front of a colorful, whimsical backdrop with a large mushroom in the foreground.
A group of people, dressed in dark clothing, are seated on the floor in what appears to be a dimly lit room, with curtains and blinds visible in the background.
A woman in a red dress and headpiece stands in a wooden structure adorned with a cross, while a figure in a black cloak and mask reaches towards her.
A young person dressed in a red costume with a white collar and hat stands in front of a colorful, whimsical background featuring a mushroom and a wooden structure.
The image depicts a theatrical performance on a stage, with a colorful set design featuring a large, ornate house-like structure in the background. In the foreground, several performers in costume are seen, including a person wearing a long, red robe and a person in a white dress.
A young man sits on a bench, surrounded by other people in a dimly lit room with blinds covering the windows.
The image depicts a ceremonial scene with individuals dressed in traditional costumes, including a central figure wearing a red robe and crown, surrounded by other figures in various colorful outfits. The background appears to be a wooden structure with decorative elements, creating an ornate and ceremonial setting.
A smiling woman in a beige jacket stands in the foreground, holding a bouquet of green flowers, with a colorful backdrop of people and architectural details.
The image shows three young women standing in a dimly lit setting, with one wearing a white sweater and the other two wearing dark-colored clothing. In the background, there appears to be a decorative architectural structure.

From a BIS Music Teacher

"I was so grateful be a part of this (Snow White production, 2022). Everyone worked so hard and the results were a huge success! I love seeing kids experience the sweet rewards of all their effort.  It’s an amazing feeling to perform when you know you’re prepared and able to bring your best to the whole production!  It makes all those long, difficult rehearsals worthwhile.  I’m thankful they were given the chance to experience that feeling here at BIS — how the hard work pays off in the end.  It’s also wonderful seeing all the support from the parent and school community enabling them to really shine.  These are such important, but immeasurable life-long learning moments for everyone."

Kathy Disney, Music Teacher at BIS City Campus

BIS Wearable Art Show

At the 2021 "Wearable Art Show," approximately 136 Secondary School students transformed the sports hall of the Haimhausen Campus into the largest catwalk of the region. Under the motto "Alternative Worlds", the international students from grades 9 - 12 presented exceptionally creative, playful and also socially critical 3D sculptures as wearable fashion. Around 350 guests were impressed with the student’s work and responded with thunderous applause and standing ovations. Video by Filmanstalt GmbH with photography by Sebastian Stiphout.

Primary School Haimhausen production

A vibrant and colorful stage performance featuring a group of performers in various costumes and poses, with a backdrop of sparkling lights and decorations.

Music education at BIS

A young woman with long dark hair is playing a violin in a room with ornate decorations and religious imagery in the background.