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VCS Box Office at 408-513-2441
TICKETED EVENTS
Steinway Artist Richard Glazier in Concert
The Valley Christian Conservatory of the Arts
Our mission is to discover and develop the extraordinary God-given talent of young artists, reclaiming the arts as an expression of God's love among the varied cultures of the world.
Junior High School Announcements
Junior Conservatory Information
(For Leigh Campus 5th Graders)
IMPORTANT LINKS for the Conservatory Honors Program
Requirements & Probation Policies
Visual Arts Majors Visual Arts Minors
Conservatory Student Lunch Meeting Calendar
Conservatory Application Procedure
Private Music Lessons on Campus
Private Lesson Registration Form
Questions? Email: conservatory@valleychristian.net
New Conservatory Building
Watch the progress of the new Conservatory building on our web cam:
New Conservatory Web Cam
Richard Glazier Shares His Passion and History With the Gershwin Brothers in Steinway Concert
On August 27, Steinway piano artist Richard Glazier exhibited his incredible talent and historical video clips of American popular music from early 20th century movies. Highlights included rare footage from "The Wizard of Oz," Al Jolson, and Ira Gershwin, who he met and played for in his Beverly Hills home at the age of 12. A long-time friendship ensued, and Glazier shared warm stories of his career and his current tour featuring Gershwin show tunes. Glazier capped the amazing evening with an memorable performance of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." For more information about Glazier, visit his website at www.richardglazier.com
Vivid Dance Company Competes at UCSC Summer Camp
Congratulations to Valley's new dance team, Vivid Dance Company! They received three Superior awards, two teamwork sticks, and the Best Work Ethic award at summer camp at UCSC. For the 2010-11 school year, Valley Christian High School will have one dance team, combining the best of Charis and Static teams from previous years.
VCS Theatre Wins 10 Awards & 4 Additional Nominations in the Fifth Annual National Youth Theatre 2009-10 Awards
More than 200 productions were considered, including shows from more than 100 different theatres in more than 50 cities spanning 15 states. The winners were selected from nominations by a panel of eighteen judges and reviewers.
VCHS Awards:
Production: The Crucible
Lead Actress in a Musical: Amber Coney
Lead Actor in a Play: Corey Martin
Supporting Actress in a Musical: Olivia Norman
Supporting Actress in a Play: Tayler James & Olivia Norman
Ensemble: The Crucible
Costume Design: Cindy Trupski
Lighting Design: Dave Dunning
Direction: Matthew DeMeritt
Other VCHS Nominations:
Lead Actor in a Musical: Tim Davis
Supporting Actor in a Musical: Nicky Slavish
Ensemble: Singin' in the Rain
Set Design: Timothy Mendolia
In addition to the youth who performed, adults who participated in the youth theatre productions backstage (directors, set designers, costume designers, etc.) and a limited number of guest adult actors in professional theatre for youth were included.
The winners will be formally presented with their awards at a ceremony honoring their accomplishments in different regions of the country including one in San Diego, one for Southern California to be held in Huntington Beach, one in Northern California to be held in Napa, one in Phoenix for the Western half of the country excluding California, and one in New York City for the Eastern half of the country.
"Singin' in the Rain" Wins 13 Nominations in
San Jose Stage Company's "Top Honor Awards"
The VCHS spring musical was one of 15 of the top Bay area high school theatre productions winning nominations in the theatre competition.
VCHS won in two categories on June 7:
Best Orchestra - Dave Gregoric & the Jazz Ensemble
Best Graphic Design - (Nate Marshall, poster; Judi Fuller, program design)
Other VCHS Nominations::
- Best Overall Production
- Best Supporting Actress - Olivia Norman
- Best Music Direction - Dave Hook
- Best Choreography - Kevin Hammond
- Best Scenic Design - Devin Bertsch
- Best Hair/make-up Design - Robin Mendolia & Lisa Kester
See Press Release of winners here.
See Press Release and complete list of nominated schools here.
Harp & String Ensemble Opportunities
for Home Schooled Students
Valley Christian is now accepting home schooled students into the junior high and high school string ensembles. Elementary classes and private lessons in harp and strings also available.
Click here for brochure:: Page 1 Page 2
Conservatory Performance Videos:
Jonathan Ho, Conservatory student, solo cello performance with San Jose Youth Symphony
Early Music Ensemble at the Shanghai Conservatory
Early Music Ensemble performs Mozart Quartet
Jacob Jones sings hymn at Senior Recital 2009
Videos courtesy of John Ho
Conservatory of the Arts
Scholarship Fund
To make a tax-deductible donation, send
checks payable to VCHS and mail to:
Valley Christian Schools
Conservatory of the Arts
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
Please mark your check
"Conservatory Scholarship Fund"
A receipt will be sent to you.
September Conservatory Lunch Meetings
Tuesday, September 7 - At lunch in the theatre
ALL Conservatory Students - Music, Theatre, Dance & Visual Arts
Tuesday, September 14 - At lunch in the band room
NEW Conservatory Music Students ONLY (freshmen & upperclassmen who are new to the Conservatory)
Tuesday, September 14 - At lunch in the theatre
Theatre & Dance Conservatory Students ONLY
Wednesday, September 15 - At lunch in the band room
RETURNING sophomore and junior Conservatory Music students
Tuesday, September 21- At lunch in the band room
MUSIC SENIORS ONLY - Conservatory Music students
Tuesday, September 21- At lunch in the theatre
Visual Arts Conservatory Students ONLY
Check your name on the Attendance Sheet at each meeting to receive credit for attendance. Contact Mrs. Wagner if you have any questions or have to miss one of the meetings. (Illness, academic or athletic excuses only please) vwagner@vcs.net
Senior Recital Videos
Festival of the Arts Videos
Wind Ensemble - Angels in the Architecture Part 1
Wind Ensemble - Angels in the Architecture Part 2
Wind Ensemble - Perthshire Majesty
California Theatre & Fairmont Hotel Concert Photos & Videos
"Sounds of Christmas" - Dec. 8
Junior Conservatory Band, elementary & JH strings & harps, JH Cadet, Alpha & Advanced bands & percussion.
"Jazz at the Club Regent, Fairmont " Dec.9
JH Studio Band and HS Jazz Lab Band & Jazz Ensemble.
HS Jazz Ensemble
(courtesy of Verle Ramirez)
"Christmas Celebration " - Dec. 10
Elementary choirs, Hand Chimes, Kingdom Kids, and JH Quest Choir.
"Conservatory Christmas " - Dec. 11
JH Advanced Strings, Quest Band, HS choral groups, Conservatory Winds & Symphonic Band.
Videos
Patapan, Conservatory Wind Ensemble
Rejoice & Be Merry, Choir & Brass Ensemble
A Child is Born & Go Tell Everybody, Room 107 Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Mata Anima del Sola, featuring Michelle Hermadi, soloist and Women's Vocal Ensemble
I Wonder as I Wander - Tim Davis, vocal; Jonathan Ho, cello; Michelle Hermadi, piano
Don Oiche Ud I Mbeithil (That Night in Bethelehem) - Danielle Petersen, violin; Kristal Schwartz, harp; Melina Rapazzini & Emily Templeton, vocals
Transcendental Etude No. 10, Franz Liszt, performed by Danny Kim, pianist
Allegro con Brio, Beethoven - Early Music Ensemble
Gesu Bambino - Cailin Monteverde & Michelle Hermadi, vocals; Chas Ballard, piano
Christmas Carols - JH & HS String Ensemble
Bandology & Fantasia for Christmas JH Quest band
Stille Nacht, Kayla Empson & Conservatory featured soloists, vocal; Kiley Gunter, piano;
curtain call at end of concert & Dr. Daugherty
(Videos courtesy of Verle Ramirez and John Ho)
Conservatory Mailing Address
Valley Christian Conservatory
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
Telephone
408.513.2469
Fax
408.513.2417
conservatory@vcs.net