UPCOMING EVENTS

Classes at the CVPA

4th Six Weeks Ends on Fri, Feb. 11th Be sure to turn all assignments in for grading

Mon, Feb. 21st (No School) Student/Staff Holiday

Music Theory I & 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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Please join us this Saturday, Feb 4th at 7:30pm at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual & Performing Arts for a concert featuring the UTA Symphony Orchestra and the UTA Percussion Ensemble as they preview the performances they will be giving at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference in San Antonio on February 9th and 10th! The UTASO will be performing works by Antonín Dvořák, Edward Elgar, and the world premiere of a specially commissioned piece by Quinn Mason. The Percussion Ensemble will be performing works by Harrison Collins, Andrea Venet, Jacob Remington, and the world premiere of a piece by UTA Percussion Faculty member Dr. Joe W. Moore III. Admission is free!

Please join us this Saturday, Feb 4th at 7:30pm at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual & Performing Arts for a concert featuring the UTA Symphony Orchestra and the UTA Percussion Ensemble as they preview the performances they will be giving at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference in San Antonio on February 9th and 10th!

The UTASO will be performing works by Antonín Dvořák, Edward Elgar, and the world premiere of a specially commissioned piece by Quinn Mason.

The Percussion Ensemble will be performing works by Harrison Collins, Andrea Venet, Jacob Remington, and the world premiere of a piece by UTA Percussion Faculty member Dr. Joe W. Moore III.

Admission is free! ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago
The Lion King at Bass Hall’s “Simba” Darian Sanders has a special warm up shirt tonight! Thanks for representing CVPA Dance!Image attachment

The Lion King at Bass Hall’s “Simba” Darian Sanders has a special warm up shirt tonight!
Thanks for representing CVPA Dance! ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
Last week dancers from Gunn Junior High Fine Arts & Dual Language Academy joined our contemporary dancers for a fun workshop! Thanks for visiting Gators!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Last week dancers from Gunn Junior High Fine Arts & Dual Language Academy joined our contemporary dancers for a fun workshop!

Thanks for visiting Gators! ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
Our musical instrument repair students had special visitors today! Thank you Curt Altarac and Ryan Walker for presenting an AMAZING clinic to our students! #MusicMedic Music&Arts

Our musical instrument repair students had special visitors today! Thank you Curt Altarac and Ryan Walker for presenting an AMAZING clinic to our students! #MusicMedic Music&Arts ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago
PlayDance into the New Year at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts

Way to go dancers for being so inclusive of our special guest!  contemporary dance is for everyone! ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago
Congratulations to our Artist Spotlight winners for the fall semester! Each of these students stood out for their amazing work at the CVPA School!Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Congratulations to our Artist Spotlight winners for the fall semester! Each of these students stood out for their amazing work at the CVPA School! ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago
CVPA Art IV students were recognized on the field at AT&T Stadium by the Dallas Cowboys today! Each student was presented with a commemorative coin by Mrs. Gene Jones! This event was the culmination of a project created 8 years ago by AISD Assistant Director of fine arts Linh Nguyen. All AISD art students in 5th and 8th grade tour the stadium and take part in an end of year art show at AT&T stadium. This group of seniors is the first cohort to go through the entire program! Their work is currently featured at the stadium, and they will be part of the end of year show along with our 5th and 8th grade art srudents. The Cowboys also presented our superintendent, Dr. Cavazos with tickets to the Super Bowl ! Thank you so much to the Dallas Cowboys for this honor and this opportunity for our students! Congratulations to all the students and to our amazing art teacher Mr. Bruno!Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

CVPA Art IV students were recognized on the field at AT&T Stadium by the Dallas Cowboys today! Each student was presented with a commemorative coin by Mrs. Gene Jones!

This event was the culmination of a project created 8 years ago by AISD Assistant Director of fine arts Linh Nguyen. All AISD art students in 5th and 8th grade tour the stadium and take part in an end of year art show at AT&T stadium. This group of seniors is the first cohort to go through the entire program! Their work is currently featured at the stadium, and they will be part of the end of year show along with our 5th and 8th grade art srudents.

The Cowboys also presented our superintendent, Dr. Cavazos with tickets to the Super Bowl !

Thank you so much to the Dallas Cowboys for this honor and this opportunity for our students! Congratulations to all the students and to our amazing art teacher Mr. Bruno! ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago
For the second consecutive year, United Performing Arts Guild presents The Nutcracker ballet. Dont have your tickets yet? There are still a few available, but get them while you still can! Visit www.aisd.net/cvpa for performance times and tickets.

For the second consecutive year, United Performing Arts Guild presents The Nutcracker ballet. Don't have your tickets yet? There are still a few available, but get them while you still can! Visit www.aisd.net/cvpa for performance times and tickets. ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago
What a night of music! The CVPA had the honor this week of hosting the combined choirs of Lamar High School and their feeder schools. Events like this are why we do what we do!Image attachment

What a night of music! The CVPA had the honor this week of hosting the combined choirs of Lamar High School and their feeder schools. Events like this are why we do what we do! ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago
This week we spotlight our Music Theory classes at the CVPA. We offer Music Theory Level 1 and AP Music Theory. Both cater to students who want a deeper understanding of how music is made.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

This week we spotlight our Music Theory classes at the CVPA. We offer Music Theory Level 1 and AP Music Theory. Both cater to students who want a deeper understanding of how music is made. ... See MoreSee Less

3 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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