Arts-X-press is a summer arts immersion program for 7th and 8th grade students created by the Pacific Symphony in celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair. 150 students are nominated by teachers throughout Orange County to come together for 5 days of creative exploration each summer. The program has two goals: 1) To expose students to all 5 performing and visual arts; and 2) To foster respect for and interest in each student’s individuality, talents, interests, and background.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Memories of an arts-X-press alum

Check out this awesome photo montage from Maggie J., AXP Alum 2008, Session 3. Thanks Maggie!



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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Vanguard University



Learn more about our new home, Vanguard University .

Vanguard University is located in Costa Mesa next to the Orange County fairgrounds. The university has been around for many years and has been on its home campus since 1950. The palm-tree filled campus has housing, dining areas, a library, theaters, and a variety of other facilities. Check out pics and more info on http://www.vanguard.edu/

All students will be staying on campus in the dorms during their session. The dorms will be "quads" with 4 rooms sharing a common lounge/living area. Each room also has its own bathroom! The delicious food in the cafeteria will be provided by the company Bon Appetit. There will be plenty of options to choose from.

Make sure to check back soon for staff and counselor profiles!

***Reminder: All paperwork and tuition payments are due on May 1.***

Friday, April 3, 2009

AXP 2009 Registration

It was so great to meet our new students and parents at the orientation meetings! Special thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to help the meetings go smoothly: AXP counselors Jacob Sanders, Laurel Morris, and James Suazo; Pacific Symphony education intern Cathy Walejko, volunteer extraordinaire Kathy Mills, and AXP alum Brendan Williamson.

All forms and the balance of tuition are due on May 1. Invoices will be mailed next week with details of financial aid awards and payment plans.

Get your tickets now for the 2009 AXP Welcome Concert on May 9. Tickets for new AXP students are $10, tickets for family, friends, and AXP alum are $20. Call (714) 755-5799 and use the code "arts-X-press" to get your discount.