The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) at Essex High School is presenting a benefit evening of art called “Building Bridges”, to benefit families in need in our community. The festivities begin at 6:30 on January 6th, 2012 in the cafeteria at Essex High School. The evening will showcase the talents of the AVPA students with performances of our music, drama and dance students, a special film created for this event and several hand-made art pieces to be raffled off. Come join us for an evening of fun and help raise money for families in our community.

Link to AVPA Online Portfolios http://ehsavpa.org

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Applications for 2012-2013 are due January 9th, 2012

Come and explore all the exciting opportunities the AVPA has to offer!

Important Dates:

December 2nd-Freshman Assembly 2:00

January 9th- Applications Due

January 31st- New student Informational meeting 2:30

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Reminder to all AVPA students:

There is a mandatory fieldtrip for all AVPA students on October 6th.  Students should be at the high school by 6:15pm.

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AVPA’s Fine Arts Night Performance

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New AVPA students!

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Anna Broullette, Deanna R. Derby Burras, Molly Cogdill, C.J. Holcomb, Adam Langdon, Seraphina Redalieu, Amber Claxton, Ciara Ertle, Brian Evans, Blaize Hall, Cierra Pepin, Kate Rundle, Amy Guthrie, Rachel Heath, Greg Stewart, Leah Bever, Joh Morgan Burkart, Katie Boynton, Eric Boutin, Callie Braceras, Stephanie Cameron, Andrew Goss, Maura Willey, Corinne Allen, Rachael Bambara, Colin Cardinal, Claire Dickey, Kate Risi, Ian Corredera, Emily Friedensohn, Duane Peterson, Jordan Rowell, Sam Swanke, Sebastien Banos, Samuel Blakely, Julian Cunningham, Calvin Elmore, Mitchel Logan, Robin McLaughlin, Madeline Weaver, Anna Barwin-wormer, Stella Grenn, Eve Arballo Moeykens, Travis Tarver and Victoria Wolf

For a handout on how to make a Digital Portfolio cd for the visual arts strand  CLICK HERE

Informational Night Powerpoint Presentation click-here-for-more-info-on-avpa

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Mission Statement

The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) offers a challenging and comprehensive academic arts curriculum for motivated 10th –12th grade students who have a strong passion and interest in the arts. The AVPA provides authentic learning opportunities and intensive studies in the arts for students planning advanced post-secondary study or careers in the visual and performing arts.

The Academy emphasizes an individualized and interdisciplinary approach to learning, striving to support student creativity, originality, and artistic development. The Academy integrates technology-based learning into each of the career strands to provide students with the skills and tools necessary to compete and thrive in a 21^st century global economy.

Overview of the Academy

AVPA is dedicated to nurturing and developing a student’s capacity for artistic expression through an integrated, relevant curriculum tailored to their individual needs. Recognizing that no educational program can have a “one size fits all” philosophy, Essex High School developed this “school within a school” academy model to provide in-depth academic and artistic opportunities for students.

Balance between artistic development and academic preparation is at the heart of the AVPA. By offering the following five career strands of study students are exposed to a variety of the arts and the careers associated with them:

• Visual & New Media Arts
• Theatre & Film
• Vocal & Instrumental Music
• Interdisciplinary Arts

Through a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP), students have the opportunity to create a defined career pathway that will best meet their individual needs and interests. In addition, supplemental learning opportunities such as master classes, workshops, internships, fieldtrips, and possible dual-enrollment in college course are offered.

 

Last updated: Jan 6 at 6:55 am