Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts: A New Era Takes the Stage
A new school year is bringing exciting opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and artistic expression at Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts. From the launch of a new CTE Performing Arts Pathway and expanded dual enrollment opportunities to summer programs, seminars and after-school classes, and the upcoming production of Mamma Mia!, students of all ages are finding new ways to explore their passions and develop their talents. With an exciting season of music, theatre, and creative learning ahead, the stage is set for a memorable year!
The Future of Performing Arts
The Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts program is excited to announce the launch of the CTE Performing Arts Pathway! This includes concentrations in Vocal Performance, Theatrical Arts, Instrumental Music, and Technical Theatre. Students have the opportunity to develop foundational skills in vocal technique by participating in the Voices of Da Vinci HS Choir, create stories, art, and entertainment in the Musical Theatre Production as Cast and Crew, and develop instrumental techniques and music literacy in the Da Vinci Studio Orchestra.
Additionally, students in the Theatrical Arts Concentration can now receive Dual Enrollment credit! Our Theatrical Director/TK-12 Theatre Coordinator, Diane, has officially been certified as a Dual Enrollment instructor!
We are excited to see where our programs can go from here!
Creativity Never Takes a Summer Break!
Summer Theatre Playground welcomed 24 TK -2nd graders and Summer Theatre Workshop welcomed 25 3rd-8th graders! From building puppets, to creating original scenes with self-designed props and costumes, to performing musical production numbers, the creativity was fabulous, flowing and fun! As a bonus, our staff was composed of current DV theatre students and DV theatre graduates! Bravo to all who participated!
Voices of Da Vinci HS Choir : A New Season of Song
We had an amazing first two rehearsals, with over 30 students coming out to sing, connect, and kick off what’s shaping up to be an exciting year of joyful and inspirational music! We are also excited to join the new “Performing Arts Pathway” by launching the Vocal Performance concentration (click for more info). Rehearsals are Mon + Tue from 4-6pm in the Blackbox (201 N. Douglas St), and students can still join through mid-September (sign up through the google form here!).
Mamma Mia . . . Here We Go Again!
There were over 100 students in attendance during our MAMMA MIA! Informational interested in participating in cast and/or crew. We’re looking forward to cast auditions and crew interviews starting September 22nd and through the 25th. Follow us on Instagram @WDVPerforming Arts as we make our way to Greece! If you missed the Informational, you can still join us. Intent to Participate forms will be open until Sept. 9th (CAST and CREW). Please reach out to dfeldman@davincischools.org for the link and for details for CAST and wschneider@davincischools.org for CREW.
Performing Arts Seminars : Learning the Craft. Creating the Art.
Our seminar and after-school classes are off to a great start, with students jumping into Drum Ensemble & Drumline, Music Production, Acting, Studio Orchestra, and Stagecraft! In these classes, students will learn the basic techniques of their area of study while creating unique art and expressing their creativity! We’re excited to welcome back Alex Ritchie (Music Production, DVS), Dilemma (Music Production, DVD + CHS), Yoosuf Blake (Music Production, RISE Above), Braxton Beckham (Acting, DVC), DV’s own Diane Feldman (Acting, DVC + DVS), Toby Harwell (Studio Orchestra), and Will Schneider (Stagecraft)—and thrilled to welcome Ray Nelson II (Drum Ensemble + Drumline), Victoria Lambert (Acting, CHS), and Kent Murphy (Music Production, DVC) to the Performing Arts team!
And This Is Just the Beginning!
With our new Performing Arts Pathway underway and an exciting season ahead, there’s so much more to come. Keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming performances, announcements, and opportunities to get involved!
