WCHS Performing Arts Academy

🎭✨ First day with our incredible Teaching Artists at West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy! 🎶💃 Each of our talented Academy students is paired with a professional teaching artist, receiving private lessons or small group coaching in their chosen emphasis—be it theater, vocal music, dance, instrumental music, or technical theatre. This is where passion meets expertise, and we can’t wait to witness the growth and artistry that will flourish from these sessions. 🌟

Keep an eye on these rising stars—they’re the future of the performing arts industry! 🌠

We are beyond thrilled to celebrate the FIRST graduating class of the West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy, Class of 2024!

These talented and dedicated students have not only met but exceeded the rigorous requirements of the PAA, showcasing their passion, perseverance, and incredible skills in the performing arts. From stunning performances to outstanding academic achievements, they have set the bar high and paved the way for future generations.

As they embark on their next journey, we are confident that they will continue to shine and make their mark in the world. We couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments and can’t wait to see the amazing things they will achieve!

Join us in congratulating these extraordinary graduates and wishing them all the best in their future endeavors.

Come out this Wednesday, May 1st, to see some of our incredible performers who were selected to be a part of this year’s Final Recital.

This will be a FREE Performance held starting at 6pm in the Bulldog Café.

See you there!

✨ Come experience one of the amazing workshops of the WCHS Performing Arts Academy!

Current 7th, 8th, & 9th grade students are eligible to register for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of a PAA Workshop with the incredible Nia Peeples & Toneylynn Papa. Experience the comprehensive, well-rounded performer approach that the WCHS PAA is known for and envision a future as a part of the PAA!

Workshop registration and PAA applications are now open—register and apply today!

Accepting applications for an emphasis in:

💃 Dance
🎺 Instrumental Music
🎭 Theatre (Acting)
🎛️ Theatre (Tech)
🎤 Vocal Music

All incoming 9th & 10th grade students are welcome to apply.

Everyone is welcome to join us for our Preview Events!

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Admissions Process:

APPLY ➡️ AUDITION ➡️ DECISION

APPLY TODAY at WCHSpaa.org

Questions: email at [email protected]
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Why APPLY TO THE WCHS PAA:

• FREE Private Lessons & opportunities to work with Teaching Artists
• Exclusive Workshop & Conference opportunities with Leading Industry
Professionals
• An Individual Academic Pathway (developed for each specific student)
• A Culminating East Coast Networking Trip
• And so much more!

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✨ Elevate your passion for Performing Arts! Join us at the ‘24 Spring Preview Night on Feb 29th, 5:30pm at West Covina High School.

Discover the West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy - where dreams take center stage.

💃 Dance
🎺 Instrumental Music
🎭 Theatre (Acting)
🎛️ Theatre (Tech)
🎤 Vocal Music

All incoming 9th & 10th grade students are welcome to apply.

Everyone is welcome to join us for our Preview Events!

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Admissions Process:

APPLY ➡️ AUDITION ➡️ DECISION

APPLY TODAY at WCHSpaa.org

Questions: email at [email protected]
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Why APPLY TO THE WCHS PAA:

• FREE Private Lessons & opportunities to work with Teaching Artists
• Exclusive Workshop & Conference opportunities with Leading Industry
Professionals
• An Individual Academic Pathway (developed for each specific student)
• A Culminating East Coast Networking Trip
• And so much more!

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🔓Unlock your potential at West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy!

✨ Apply now at WCHSpaa.org and experience one-of-a-kind mentorship from renowned Teaching Artists.

🎓 Elevate your comprehensive high school journey with opportunities and experiences that set the stage for success!

🔓Unlock your potential at West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy!

✨ Apply now at WCHSpaa.org and experience one-of-a-kind mentorship from renowned Teaching Artists.

🎓 Elevate your comprehensive high school journey with opportunities and experiences that set the stage for success!

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 2023.

Read the full blog post by visiting our website at WCHSpaa.org/new or by clicking the link in our bio.

Exciting December ahead with diverse performances by our talented WCHS PAA students!

🎤 ‘23 Winter Concert
December 1 - 7pm
(Choral Dept.)

❄️ Winter’s Mystery Concert
December 3 - 6pm
& December 6 - 7pm
(Choral Dept.)

🥁Holiday Concert
December 7 - 7pm
(Instrumental Music Dept.)

🎭Theatre Showcase & Improve Show
December 12 - 6pm
(Theatre Dept.)

🩰Winter Dance Showcase
December 15 - 7pm
(Dance Dept.)

Swipe through captivating graphics to explore details on each show. Our packed calendar guarantees unforgettable moments.

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! NEW BLOG POST !

Dive into the inspiring journey of West Covina High School's Performing Arts Academy, born in the midst of the 2020 pandemic. Discover how our virtual soft opening paved the way for a unique and transformative artistic experience. Read the full article at WCHSpaa.org/new/interdisciplinary-development-between-the-arts (link in our bio)

If your ready to nurture your passion for Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre (acting), Technical Theatre, or Vocal Music and you are an incoming 9th or 10th grade studen you can learn more at WCHSpaa.org and unlock the door to endless artistic possibilities!

APPLY TODAY TO BEGIN PREPARING FOR YOUR FUTURE.

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Save the date! Join us for the '23 Virtual Winter Showcase on Dec. 13th at 7pm (PST) on Youtube.com/.

Experience the magic as many of talented Performing Arts Academy students take the virtual stage.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable showcase of creativity!

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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.

Read the full blog post at WCHSpaa.org/new/nick-kellie (link in our bio as well).

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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.

Read the full blog post at WCHSpaa.org/new/zachary-rudulph (link in our bio as well).

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Dive into the rhythm of the Performing Arts Academy! Experience the unforgettable dance workshop and behind-the-scenes tour at Citrus College.

Read the full blog post at WCHSpaa.org/new/23aww-dance (link in our bio).

Your performing arts journey starts here!

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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.

Read the full blog post at WCHSpaa.org/new/tonatiuh (link in our bio as well).

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Did you miss one of our in-person Preview Nights? If so we have something special just for you!

We are so excited to announce our upcoming ’23 Virtual Preview Event!

Find out more and RSVP for the event at WCHSpaa.org/23vpe (link in bio as well)

If you have any questions about the virtual preview event, admissions process, or about anything regarding the West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy please email us at [email protected].

We are so excited to announce our upcoming ’23 Workshop Preview!

Find out more and request an invitation for the event at WCHSpaa.org/23wp (link in bio as well); current 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students eligible for invitations.

If you have any questions about the workshop preview, admissions process, or about anything regarding the West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy please email us at [email protected].

We are so excited to do a collaborative performance this Wednesday(2/23/23) with Hollencrest Middle School!

It is going to be such an incredible show featuring performances from some of the performance groups at Hollencrest Middle School as well as members from the West Covina High School Performing Arts Academy!

This is a completely FREE performance!

We look forward to seeing you there!