A Busy Fall for WDV Performing Arts
We’re kicking off year two of the Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts program with a number of firsts: a WDV Performing Arts Calendar and University of California ‘A-G’ course approval for all our performing arts classes!
Thanks to DVC’s student marketing group, DECA, we now have an eye-catching WDV Performing Arts Events Calendar for 2024-25, making it easy to keep track of all our upcoming events! Finally, we're thrilled to share that all our Performing Arts classes have been approved as 'A-G' courses by the University of California for admission to a UC or Cal State university.
This semester, our Drum Ensemble, led by Josh Thomas (producer and drummer for Mario, Jon B., and Ed Sheeran), took a big leap forward! The class skyrocketed from 5 to 31 members, prompting us to add more bucket drums sourced from our community and Craigslist. We even repurposed old robotics gear, bringing fresh energy and creativity to our upcoming concert! The students have really gotten into it and are excited to showcase their drumming skills at the first-ever Performing Arts Winter Seminar Showcase on Tues., Dec. 10 in the Blackbox at the Douglas campus. Ticket info will be shared soon!
We have launched some exciting new student-run performance events this school year. Lunchtime Open Mics, which took place on three different Wednesdays at Da Vinci Communications, Design and Science (Connect High and RISE Open Mics will take place in the coming months), were planned and hosted by students on each campus. The goal of the open mics was to afford first-time student performers the opportunity to perform in front of a warm and welcoming audience—and they didn’t disappoint. From DVS student Nathan belting Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” to DVD’s Kenobi singing and playing the piano to Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man,” the open mics helped to reveal all the significant talent that exists across our campuses. And, each open mic boasted 60+ student audience members as well, showing the depth of support each student body has for their fellow students! To cap off our student-run events, there will also be a special Halloween edition of "Band Bash" on Oct. 31 at 4pm in the Blackbox at the Douglas campus, where five student bands will use the spooky occasion to perform original music (costumes are encouraged)!
Last week, DVD’s Music Production class welcomed Scotty Schneider, Music Supervisor for The Price is Right, who shared insights about his career.
Looking Ahead
We’re thrilled to announce some amazing initiatives are in the works! Rehearsals for our Spring Musical, GREASE, are in full swing, ready to transform the Blackbox into Rydell High for an electrifying show in February and March. Stay tuned for ticket info. Plus, we’re hosting the Da Vinci Song Contest, giving DV students the chance to create an original song for Da Vinci with a fully produced recording as the prize!
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