Performing Arts Academy

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SPOTLIGHT ON SUMMER TRAINING
Oklahoma City University's Summer Musical Theatre Program
Oklahoma City, Okla.

"Our summer program is for high school students who think they'll want to have careers in musical theatre," explains JoBeth Moad, director of the Performing Arts Academy at Oklahoma City University. "We offer intensive pre-college training in voice, acting, and dance. Since we're training for musical theatre, we don't emphasize one discipline over the other. One of our goals is to help kids determine if musical theatre is what they want to pursue professionally or even on the college level. They leave the program saying, 'I love this. This is for me,' or 'It's not for me.' Whatever the kids decide, they've had a wonderful time."......

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GET MUSICAL WITH ACADEMY SUMMER LESSONS

This summer, OCU's Performing Arts Academy invites you to get musical! Our renowned private lessons continue all summer long and we invite you to join us. Lessons are offered in voice, piano and all band and orchestra instruments. The Academy's degreed and nurturing faculty are here to help students of all ages and experience levels explore their musical horizons.

For over 50 years, the OCU Performing Arts Academy has been the community music school of the Oklahoma City area. Recognized by state and civic organizations for their dedication to music education, the Academy provides training for over 600 students, in courses ranging from classical piano to electric guitar. Financial aid consideration and easy payment plans are available.

For private lesson information, please call (405) 208-5410 or email Dan Meagher at dmeagher@okcu.edu.

ACADEMY SINFONIA CONCERT MAY 19TH

Oklahoma City University's Performing Arts Academy invites you to the free Academy Sinfonia concert Saturday, May 19th, 11 AM at Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral (127 NW 7th).

The Academy Sinfonia is the Performing Arts Academy's student string chamber orchestra comprised of 28 Academy students ages 10 and older. The Sinfonia has received critical acclaim for their performances all over the state.

The program features original classical compositions by Sinfonia conductor Karen Khanagov, including the "Parade of Nations," featuring native instruments from around the world.

This family event is free and open to the public. For additional details, please call OCU's Performing Arts Academy at (405) 208-5410 or email Dan Meagher at dmeagher@okcu.edu.

PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE A HIT

On Saturday, September 16th, over 500 guests enjoyed a day of fun and music at the OCU Performing Arts Academy. The Performing Arts Academy faculty was on hand to participate in demonstration classes of our renowned vocal and instrumental classes. Guests enjoyed our Suzuki Violin & Guitar performances and children had a ball in our Kindermusik playground.

Special guests included the science wizards from The Omniplex and live animals from Critter Tales Inc. Guest performers included the Sequoyah Elementary Suzuki Violins and the Linwood Elementary Choir.

For information on Performing Arts Academy classes in voice, strings, brass, guitar, percussion, piano, music theory, Suzuki violin, Suzuki guitar and Kindermusik, contact the office at (405) 208-5410.