UPCOMING EVENTS

Classes at the CVPA

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER 2022-2023 school year begins on Mon, August 15th

CVPA Classes Start in August First class begins @ 7:15a on Mon, Aug. 15th

AP Music Theory Click on the Students link to learn more

The purpose of this course is to develop music skills and provide information that will lead to an understanding of the practice of music, especially for those considering a music major or minor in college. 

Art IV Click on the Students link to learn more

Art IV is structured for the student who will develop an original body of artwork that will demonstrate the incorporation of a broad range of visual observations, experiences, historical art interpretations, and complex visual analysis of visual relationships. 

Modern/Contemporary Dance Click on the Students link to learn more

In this course, different styles of contemporary and modern dance will be presented with an emphasis on improving dynamic alignment, developing integrated movement patterns and internal connections, rhythmic awareness and using dance as a form of expression, with emphasis on artistry through the contemporary aesthetic in performance.

Music Instrument Repair Click on the Students link to learn more

This class will focus on the basic repair and restoration of woodwind and brass instruments. Students will learn the unique properties of wind instruments as well as common repair techniques including: dent removal, re-padding, cleaning and polishing.

Piano I & II Click on the Students link to learn more

Topics include piano keyboarding, music theory, reading music, and ear training. No experience needed for beginners. More advanced students will have the opportunity to grow in their performance skills.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Art Click on the Students link to learn more

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 6 Arts/Electives.  Students will demonstrate growth and commitment through the study of art by developing a portfolio of their art work and documenting their growth through the research workbook.   This course will emphasize studio work with some focus on research.  

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Campus NEWS

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The CVPA is looking for an awesome person to become our new Back of House Manager! Could this be the chance you have been waiting for? https://www.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=0000738805&REPRESENTATIVE_COMPANY_ID=WA003038&COMPANY_ID=WA003038

The CVPA is looking for an awesome person to become our new Back of House Manager! Could this be the chance you have been waiting for?
www.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=0000738805&REPRESENTATIVE_COMP... ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago
The CVPA School is proud to announce Toni Worley as our 2022 Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Worley has taught in Arlington ISD for 41 years, 48 years overall! Prior to being at the CVPA she was the choir Director at Lamar High School Every day she brings joy and life to the classroom for her students. We are so thankful Mrs Worley is part of our team!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

The CVPA School is proud to announce Toni Worley as our 2022 Teacher of the Year!

Mrs. Worley has taught in Arlington ISD for 41 years, 48 years overall! Prior to being at the CVPA she was the choir Director at Lamar High School

Every day she brings joy and life to the classroom for her students. We are so thankful Mrs Worley is part of our team! ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago
What a way to end the year! The venue was buzzing with three great student-led events. We were proud to host the Lamar Orchestra Spring Concert, CVPA School Dance Recital, and CVPA School Art Exhibition....all on the same night! Our students phenomenal talent was on full display. What a great honor to witness it all!Image attachmentImage attachment

What a way to end the year! The venue was buzzing with three great student-led events. We were proud to host the Lamar Orchestra Spring Concert, CVPA School Dance Recital, and CVPA School Art Exhibition....all on the same night! Our students' phenomenal talent was on full display. What a great honor to witness it all! ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago
Two amazing opportunities to see student work this week! Both free and open to the community. Our CVPA student art show opens Thursday. The gallery looks absolutely beautiful! Come check our our talented student art! Thursday and Friday at 6:30 come see our CVPA contemporary dancers perform their end of year show: Moving Forward Looking Back. This show features professional choreography as well as student work. Amazing show!Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

Two amazing opportunities to see student work this week! Both free and open to the community.

Our CVPA student art show opens Thursday. The gallery looks absolutely beautiful! Come check our our talented student art!

Thursday and Friday at 6:30 come see our CVPA contemporary dancers perform their end of year show: Moving Forward Looking Back. This show features professional choreography as well as student work. Amazing show! ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago
This week the AP Music Theory students at the CVPA school learned about different software programs from experts Charlie Pennell & Brock Snow. The culmination of the presentation was a recording session using each students instrument/voice to produce an original composition. Students also learned how to start the composition process, including key, time signature, tempo, instruments, lyrics. Amazing real world applications! Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

This week the AP Music Theory students at the CVPA school learned about different software programs from experts Charlie Pennell & Brock Snow. The culmination of the presentation was a recording session using each student's instrument/voice to produce an original composition. Students also learned how to start the composition process, including key, time signature, tempo, instruments, lyrics. Amazing real world applications!  ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to local supporters for treating our teachers! Lamar Baptist Church North Davis Church of Christ Sinful Sweets Also huge shout out and Happy Administrative Assistant Day to our school secretary Ms. Whiteside. Thank you for all you do for us we love you!Image attachment

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to local supporters for treating our teachers! Lamar Baptist Church
North Davis Church of Christ
Sinful Sweets

Also huge shout out and Happy Administrative Assistant Day to our school secretary Ms. Whiteside. Thank you for all you do for us we love you! ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago
Congratulations to our newest Artist Spotlight recipients! Marc is a senior piano student from Bowie and Bethanne is a sophomore contemporary dancer from Lamar. Both of these students are incredible artists and well deserving of this award!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Congratulations to our newest Artist Spotlight recipients! Marc is a senior piano student from Bowie and Bethanne is a sophomore contemporary dancer from Lamar. Both of these students are incredible artists and well deserving of this award! ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago
Check out our student work featured at the Arlington Museum of Art for Youth Art Month! What a beautiful exhibit!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Check out our student work featured at the Arlington Museum of Art for Youth Art Month! What a beautiful exhibit! ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago
The school at the CVPA hosted two wonderful nights of music this week as our piano and music theory students performed. Congratulations to our seniors that were recognized as well!Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

The school at the CVPA hosted two wonderful nights of music this week as our piano and music theory students performed.

Congratulations to our seniors that were recognized as well! ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago
The CVPA is always honored to have the best student art exhibitions in Texas! What an amazing night of recognition at the 2022 VASE Art Reception!Image attachmentImage attachment

The CVPA is always honored to have the best student art exhibitions in Texas! What an amazing night of recognition at the 2022 VASE Art Reception! ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago
The recent Lamar Viking Band Jazz Ensemble concert was amazing! Such talented and professional student musicians! Thank you for allowing the CVPA to host you, Lamar High School !

The recent Lamar Viking Band Jazz Ensemble concert was amazing! Such talented and professional student musicians! Thank you for allowing the CVPA to host you, Lamar High School ! ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago
Musical Instrument Repair students visited the shop at Music & Arts and had a chance to see the skills they are learning used in a professional setting. Their tour guide was an AISD graduate who completed this program during her time at Sam Houston High School. The Instrument Repair program at the CVPA provides students the tools needed to succeed in the real world. Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Musical Instrument Repair students visited the shop at Music & Arts and had a chance to see the skills they are learning used in a professional setting. Their tour guide was an AISD graduate who completed this program during her time at Sam Houston High School.

The Instrument Repair program at the CVPA provides students the tools needed to succeed in the real world.  ... See MoreSee Less

4 months ago

A Message from the Associate Principal...

Hi, my name is Cathy Isaacks and I am your Associate Principal at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts. Periodically I will post updates and announcements to this page. View these announcements at the link below.

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