“Music is calling us to be our best selves. We’ve got to be as musicians in the 21st century…; we can’t just rest on the way things have been—we’ve got to continue to perpetuate new music lovers and continue to tell stories…” —Adrian Dunn, Director of Choral Programs

New Community School Faculty Dominic Cheli, Sofia Kim, Ivana G. Malo, and Dimitry Olevsky

Fueled by passion and a strong dedication to their craft, eleven Community School students, including Evan Dexter (pictured), and three Music Academy students have been selected as prize-winners in this year’s YoungArts National Arts Competition.

Experienced educator and performer, Dr. Nita Baxani, is bringing her passion for Early Childhood and commitment to arts education to her new role as the Early Childhood Chair.

Lucinda Chiu graduated from the Community School of Performing Arts in 2011 and is now a violinist with the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra.