Students within Orange County School of the Arts’ (OCSA) 15 arts conservatory programs celebrate the joy of the holidays with a variety of winter concerts and fun holiday events. From now through the end of December, students will sing, dance, perform music and showcase artwork with a tie-in to the most wonderful time of year. Performances and special events include:
HoliDAZE: The Musical Theatre Conservatory’s holiday concert features performances by students in all grades. The first act is performed by the conservatory’s a cappella caroling group OCSA Unplugged. The second act features seventh and eighth-grade Musical Theatre students in a holiday music review. HoliDAZE will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. on OCSA’s campus at the Dance, Music and Science Center, 906 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Comfort and Joy: Classical Voice Conservatory Choral Ensembles sing holiday classics that are certain to give the audience the warmth of the festive season. Traditional carols, a broad range of vocal solos, as well as barbershop and holiday-inspired jazz selections, highlight the concert, which proves to be the conservatory’s most popular offering each year. The students will perform on Friday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. at Newsong Church, 1010 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Tickets for OCSA performances can be purchased online at www.ocsarts.net/boxoffice.
About Orange County School of the Arts:
The nationally recognized Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) provides unparalleled art and academic education in a creative, challenging and nurturing environment to a diverse student body passionate about the arts, preparing them to reach their highest potential. Founded in 1987 and still led by visionary educator Ralph Opacic, Ed.D., OCSA currently serves nearly 2,200 gifted students in grades seven through 12 from more than 100 cities throughout California. In addition to a college-preparatory academic program, OCSA offers pre-professional arts training in 15 conservatories within the schools of applied arts, dance, fine & media arts, music, and theatre. The nonprofit public charter school relies solely on private donations, totaling $8.5 million annually, to fund the pre-professional arts training programs. For additional information, visit www.ocsarts.net.
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Janelle Kruly
Director of Public Relations & Communications
