Spring Orientations Complete - What's Next?

Hello arts-X-press 2008 students!

Thanks to all of your that attended your Spring Orientations and help us make them such a success! You might be wondering - what do I do next? Well...

IF YOU ATTENDED YOUR SPRING ORIENTATION:
1. Work on completing all of your Registration Materials that your received and return them to the us by APRIL 25th in order to secure your space at the program.

2. Call the box office if you would like to attend one of the Welcome Concerts on April 18th or 19th. Make sure you mention you are part of arts-X-press!

3. Email or call us to RSVP for your Summmer Orientation


IF YOU MISSED SPRING ORIENTATION:
1. You will receive your Registration Materials in the mail in the next week or so. It is VERY important that you turn in your deposit and start completing the paperwork immediately so we know you are still interested in the program. All registration materials must be completed and back at our office by April 25th.

2. Call the box office if you would like to attend one of the Welcome Concerts on April 18th or 19th. Make sure you mention you are part of arts-X-press!

3. Email or call us to RSVP for your Summmer Orientation

***Additional Info on all of these items can be found in your Registration Materials***

And, of course, if you ever have any questions or comments for us, email us at arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org or call (714)876-2336.


Thanks again to everyone who attended our Spring Orientations!

Carrie

Last Spring Orientation - CUSD - Mon. March 24th

Our last Spring Orientation Session for arts-X-press 2008 is just a couple days away. Here are the details:

Mon., Mar. 24, 2008
7:00-8:30pm

Capistrano Unified School District Office
33122 Valle Road,
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

**Exit Camino Capistrano off 5 Freeway**

(Cross Streets are San Juan Creek Rd & Valle Rd)

For a Map of this Location:

CLICK HERE

If you would like to RSVP for this Orientation, please email arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org or call (714)876-2336

We hope to see you there!

Carrie

Santa Ana Orientation - Sat. March 22nd!

Here are the details for Saturday's arts-X-press Spring Orientation Session:

SATURDAY - MARCH 22nd, 2008

10:00 - 11:30am

Santa Ana Unified School District Office

1601 East Chestnut

Santa Ana, CA 92701

(Located off of S. Grand and E. Chestnut)

For a Map of this Location:

CLICK HERE

***SPANISH Translator Available***

If you would like to RSVP for an Orientation, please call (714)876-2336 or email

arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org.

Remaining Orientations:

Sat. 3/22 SAUSD Offices 10:00 - 11:30am

Mon. 3/24 CUSD Offices 7:00 - 8:30pm

Newport - Mesa Orientation - Friday March 21st!

Here are the details for Friday's arts-X-press Spring Orientation Session:

FRIDAY - MARCH 21st, 2008

7:00 - 8:30pm

Newport - Mesa Unified School District Office

2985-A Bear St

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

(Located off of Baker & Bear

Between Bristol & Fairview )

To View a Map of this Location:

CLICK HERE

If you would like to RSVP for this or any other Orientation, please email us at arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org or call (714)876-2336.

See you there!

Carrie

What to Expect at Spring Orientation

Hello arts-X-press 2008 Students!

We have just a few more Spring Orientations left that you can attend. Thanks to everyone who has already come - we've enjoyed meeting you and your parents. For those of you that haven't gone to Orientation yet, you might be wondering what to expect. Well....

First you will be greeted by some of your friendly arts-X-press staff! Once you sign-in you will get a packet filled with all of your registration materials and will find out which session you have been accepted into.

The first half of the Orientation is dedicated to sharing with you a little bit about what arts-X-press is all about and to give you a peak at what you will be doing during your time at the program.

Then you will have the opportunity to ask questions. We will share the history of the program with you and show you a slideshow with past arts-X-press students talking about their experiences.

The second half of the orientation we will go over, in detail, all of the registration forms that your received.

Then you get to ask us more questions! We love to answer all of your questions and want to make sure you are comfortable with your decision to attend arts-X-press.

After the Orientation is over you are welcome to turn in your deposit and any other registration forms you have completed.

This is a great chance for you to come and introduce yourself to the staff and say hello!

We can't wait to see the rest of you at one of the remaining Orientations! To view the remaining Orientation dates and locations CLICK HERE.

Carrie

Thanks to our March 15th Volunteers!

Thanks to all of our arts-X-pressers who volunteered at the Musical Treasure Hunt last Saturday, March 15th. We can't tell you how much we appreciate your help and how much of an impact you have on all the kids who come to these concerts.

And what a pleasant suprise to have Kelly back volunteering with us again - boy did we miss her these past few months! Along with Kelly were Masha, Betty, and Sophie. A big thanks to all of you!

If you would like to see your picture on the blog - why not come volunteer with us! We'd love to have you. You can find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities by checking this blog regularly. If you already know you'd like to volunteer for future events, just email us at

arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org and let us know that you are interested in helping out.

The next volunteering opportunity will be on Mar. 29 for our Musical Storytime program. News about that program will be posted soon.

Thanks!

Carrie

GARDEN GROVE ORIENTATION TONIGHT! - Thurs. March 20th

Thanks to Everyone whose attended their arts-X-press 2008 Spring Orientation already. We have a few more left, and here are the details for tonight:

Thurs., Mar. 20, 2008
7:00-8:30pm

Garden Grove Unified School District Office
10331 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840

(between Broodkhurst & Euclid)

To View a Map of this Location:

CLICK HERE

**Spanish and Vietnamese Translators Available at this Orientation**

If you still need to RSVP, call us at (714)876-2336 or email arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org

Placentia - Yorba Linda Orientation Tonight! - Wed. March 19th

Tonight's arts-X-press Spring Orientation details are:

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 19th, 2008

7:00 - 8:30pm

Placentia - Yorba Linda Unified School District Office
1301 Orangethorpe Ave
Placentia, CA 92870

(Located on Orangethorpe Ave between N. Tustin Ave & N. Jefferson St.)





To View a Map of this Location:
CLICK HERE

If you would like to RSVP for this or another Spring Orientation, please call us at (714)876-2336 or email us at
arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org

Orientation at Holder School Tonight! - Tues March 18th!

Thanks to everyone who turned out for our Irvine Orientation last night!

Here are the details for tonight's orientation for the Savanna School District:

TUESDAY - MARCH 18th, 2008

7:00 - 8:30pm

Holder Elementary School
9550 Holder St
Buena Park, CA 90620

For a map of this location
CLICK HERE

Please RSVP for this, or any other orientation, by calling (714)876-2336 or emailing arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org.

IRVINE ORIENTATION TONIGHT! - Mon. March 17th

Tonight is the 1st of several arts-X-press Spring Orientations:

MONDAY - MARCH 17th, 2008

7:00 - 8:30pm

Irvine Unified School District Office

5050 Barranca Pkwy

Irvine, CA 92604

*Located on Barranca Pkwy, between Jeffery & Culver.

To View a Map of the Location,

CLICK HERE

If you need to still RSVP for one of the Spring Orientation Sessions, please email us at:

arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org

or call the arts-X-press hotline at

(714)876-2336.

We're looking forwrad to meeing lots of you tonight!

Carrie

Hello from a Few More Staff!

Here are a few more arts-X-press staff members you might just see at your Orientation. We hope you will come and introduce yourself!

I’m thrilled you will be joining us this summer for arts-X-press! I know you will help make it the best summer yet with all your creativity. Get ready to have a great time!

- Rachel, Director of Education & Community Programs

Once you get to arts-X-press you'll never want to leave! This will be the best 5 days of expressing your creativity, taking risks, seeing live performances, and meeting other people who love the arts just as much as you do. I can't wait to meet you at your Orientation!

-Carrie, Manager

DON'T FORGET: Orientations start next week. If you have not RSVP'd for an orientation, please email us at arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org or call the arts-X-press hotline at (714)876-2336 as soon as possible.

Couselor Application Info Coming Soon!

Dear arts-X-press Alumni,

Information on how to apply to become an arts-X-press counselor this summer will soon be available. Everything you need to know on how to apply will be sent out in early April.

To be eligible to be a counselor, you must be 16 years old by the start of arts-X-press, which this year is August 2nd, 2008.

So keep an eye out in early April for this information to come your way!

Carrie

Come Volunteer - March 15th!

Hi Everyone,

Our next volunteer opportunity to help out at a Musical Carnival is coming up on Saturday March 15th. This concert will feature the story "Stone Soup" and introduce the audience to the many instruments in the orchestra.

We would love to have you volunteer with us! It's a great way to connect with other arts-X-press alumni and staff, while also meeting lots of other people who have a passion for music and the arts.

If you are interested in finding out more info, please email us at:
musicalcarnival@pacificsymphony.org

Volunteers receive credit for volunteer hours, which many of you need for your schools and other organizations you are a part of, and snacks are provided as well.

Let us know if you would like to join us!

Carrie

Update on Kelly

Dear arts-X-press alumni,

A while ago we posted a blog about Kelly (KELLY'S BLOG), an arts-X-press alumni who had just began her fight against brain cancer. We are happy to share that she has been doing much better in the New Year, and we invite you to visit her personal blog to read her stories about the journey she has had these past few months. If you would like to see Kelly's personal blog, you can visit it at:

www.thelaudes.blogspot.com

Kelly is especially proud to be putting together a team for this year's Relay for Life to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. She has posted information on her blog to tell you how you can join her team or make a donation to support her team.

You can leave a note for Kelly on her blog or email her. I know she would love to hear from fellow arts-X-press alumni!

If you have something going on in your life that you'd like to share with the arts-X-press family, please email us at arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org.

Carrie

Welcome from arts-X-press Staff!

Here are some of the staff you can look out for at your Spring Orientation! So, don't be shy - come say "Hi!"

Welcome to all! I am really looking forward to helping you through what will most cetainly be a fun, exciting and life altering experience.

- Dominic, Director

Hi Everyone. Get ready to experience the magic of arts-X-press. We have so many amazing events and classes planned for you! I'm looking forward to meeting you!

- Darci, Director

Arts-X-press is truly magical…I can’t wait to meet you all at orientation. Get ready for a great summer!

- Mollie, Manager of Education & Community Programs

2008 SPRING ORIENTATION DATES!!

Hello arts-X-press 2008 Students!

The Spring Orientations Sessions are coming up fast and we want to make sure you RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your space. These sessions are packed full of great information that you and your family will want to know about the program, you will get all your paperwork you need to fill out to register, and you will find out which session you have been accepted into!

Here are the dates, times, and locations of the available Spring Orientation Sessions:

MONDAY - MARCH 17th, 2008
7:00 - 8:30pm
Irvine Unified School District Office
5050 Barranca
Irvine, CA 92604

TUESDAY - MARCH 18th, 2008
7:00 - 8:30pm
Holder Elementary School
9550 Holder St
Buena Park, CA 90620

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 19th, 2008
7:00 - 8:30pm
Placentia - Yorba Linda Unified School District Office
1301 Orangethorpe Ave
Placentia, CA 92870

THURSDAY - MARCH 20th, 2008
7:00 - 8:30pm
Garden Grove Unified School District Office
10331 Standford Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840
***Spanish & Vietnamese Translators Available***

FRIDAY - MARCH 21st, 2008
7:00 - 8:30pm
Newport - Mesa Unified School District Office
2985-A Bear St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

SATURDAY - MARCH 22nd, 2008
10:00 - 11:30am
Santa Ana Unified School District Office
1601 East Chestnut
Santa Ana, CA 92701
***SPANISH Translator Available***

MONDAY - MARCH 24th, 2008
7:00 - 8:30pm
Capistrano Unified School District Office
33122 Valle Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675


Please make sure to RSVP for the Orientation that you will be attending. We encourage both the student and a family member to attend. You can RSVP by emailing us at arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org , or by calling the arts-X-press hotline at (714)786-2336. Make sure to leave us the Student's name, which date and location you will attend, and a contact number where we can reach you if we have questions.

We can't wait to meet you all that the Orientations!

Carrie