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.

Monday, July 18, 2016

Hi Arts-X-press parents, families, and friends,

We've got the beat, the Arts-X-press beat! It is day three and we continue our journey in exploring, celebrating, and expressing our individuality.

Yesterday in CE, we reflected upon our unique characteristics to create a "ME Recipe" as well as a written thumbprint.

After CE, we had the opportunity to experience Spotlight workshops. Through movement, sound, and teamwork we became a united machine (theater), we sang in a two part harmony (vocal), and we showed off our best moves (dance).


"To be, or not to be: that is the question" (Hamlet, William Shakespeare). Last night's excursion was a private performance of "Sonnets, Songs and Sorry Will's Been Dead 400 Years!" at the Strawberry Bowl. We had a blast experiencing Shakespeare in a new light and asking the actors and actresses questions after the performance.

We had an incredible day and look forward to sharing our experiences with you tomorrow night!

-Kelly's CE Class
Erin, Kaitlyn, Fallon, Kayla, Jessica, Corina, Noe, Makenna, Paola, Aaron, Jaime, Jack, Quynh Anh, and Anna

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