Mark Pacpaco| Teaching Artist Spotlight
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Mark Pacpaco| Teaching Artist Spotlight

MARK PACPACO - Teaching Artist Spotlight

We have so many incredible Teaching Artists that work with each of our Performing Arts Academy Students; take a deeper look as we spotlight one of these fantastic artists.

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Interdisciplinary Development Between The Arts
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Interdisciplinary Development Between The Arts

“West Covina High School’s Performing Arts Academy allows students in music, dance, and theatre to hone their skills across disciplines and work together.”

This is an article written by Savy Leiser, and published by Yamaha - read the first paragraph here and click the image in this blog post to read the full article on Yamaha’s website.

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Nick Kellie | Teaching Artist Spotlight
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Nick Kellie | Teaching Artist Spotlight

NICK KELLIE - Teaching Artist Spotlight

We have so many incredible Teaching Artists that work with each of our Performing Arts Academy Students; take a deeper look as we spotlight one of these fantastic artists.

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Giving Thanks: A Grateful Heart at WCHS Performing Arts Academy
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Giving Thanks: A Grateful Heart at WCHS Performing Arts Academy

As the season of gratitude envelops us, the West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy (WCHS PAA) takes a moment to reflect on the abundance of blessings that surround our vibrant community. This Thanksgiving, our hearts are brimming with appreciation for the pillars that uphold the foundation of our academy – our extraordinary students, dedicated Teaching Artists, passionate Pillar Directors, and the unwavering support from the Superintendent and School Board of the West Covina Unified School District.

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Zachary Rudulph | Teaching Artist Spotlight
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Zachary Rudulph | Teaching Artist Spotlight

ZACHARY RUDULPH - Teaching Artist Spotlight

We have so many incredible Teaching Artists that work with each of our Performing Arts Academy Students; take a deeper look as we spotlight one of these fantastic artists.

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Harmony Beyond Horizon: A Day of Dance and Discovery at Citrus College
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Harmony Beyond Horizon: A Day of Dance and Discovery at Citrus College

Stepping into the rhythm of possibility, Performing Arts Academy students recently immersed themselves in a dynamic dance workshop at Citrus College. Led by Dean John Vaughan and dance instructor Renee Liskey, the workshop explored the roots of HipHop, fostering an environment where every participant, regardless of their artistic emphasis, could break new ground. The experience extended beyond the dance floor, offering a backstage pass to Citrus College's cutting-edge recording studios and vast prop-filled storage rooms. Dean Vaughan's insights into college life and the performing arts industry added an extra layer of inspiration. A day filled with education, exploration, and invaluable insights, forever etched in the hearts of PAA students.

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Tonatiuh | Teaching Artist Spotlight
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Tonatiuh | Teaching Artist Spotlight

TONATIUH - Teaching Artist Spotlight

We have so many incredible Teaching Artists that work with each of our Performing Arts Academy Students; take a deeper look as we spotlight one of these fantastic artists.

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Nia Peeples | Teaching Artist Spotlight
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Nia Peeples | Teaching Artist Spotlight

NIA PEEPLES - Teaching Artist Spotlight

We have so many incredible Teaching Artists that work with each of our Performing Arts Academy Students; take a deeper look as we spotlight one of these fantastic artists.

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‘23 January - Performing Arts Newsletter
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‘23 January - Performing Arts Newsletter

Today we are pleased to bring you our NEW Edition of our monthly Performing Arts Newsletter.

This is the latest issue of the West Covina High School Performing Arts Newsletter for January 2023

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‘22 December - Performing Arts Newsletter
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‘22 December - Performing Arts Newsletter

Today we are pleased to bring you our NEW Edition of our monthly Performing Arts Newsletter.

This is the latest issue of the West Covina High School Performing Arts Newsletter for December 2022

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Workshop Highlights: Fred Othmer shares techniques about Technical Theatre
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Workshop Highlights: Fred Othmer shares techniques about Technical Theatre

Our Performing Arts Academy students had the opportunity to attend a Technical Theatre Workshop taught by Fred Othmer at none other than the University of Southern California. Mr. Othmer is a highly accomplished and well-respected theatre professional with over thirty years of experience in the industry. He generously shared his expertise with our students, teaching them about many different elements of technical theatre, such as lighting design, sound engineering, and much more.

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Workshop Highlights: Joel Balzun helps students find their voice.
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Workshop Highlights: Joel Balzun helps students find their voice.

At the West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy, we believe in the power of creativity and giving our students the knowledge and skills to be expressive in all mediums within the performing arts industry. That’s why we are so excited that earlier this semester, Joel Balzun was able to come out and work with our students on singing technique and vocal production.

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‘22 November - Performing Arts Newsletter
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‘22 November - Performing Arts Newsletter

Today we are pleased to bring you the first edition of our monthly Performing Arts Newsletter.

This is the latest issue of the West Covina High School Performing Arts Newsletter for November 2022

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