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The Hammond Arts and Performance Academy (HAPA) is a dynamic magnet program for students in grades 9-12, where creativity thrives during the regular school day. HAPA offers specialized arts classes, allowing students to explore their passion for the performing and visual arts while earning credit toward graduation on the Civic Arts Pathway. In addition to a robust academic curriculum, students can participate in a variety of extracurricular opportunities, from theater productions to music ensembles, building their skills and expanding their artistic horizons.
The Hammond Arts and Performance Academy (HAPA) is a dynamic magnet program for students in grades 9-12, where creativity thrives during the regular school day. HAPA offers specialized arts classes, allowing students to explore their passion for the performing and visual arts while earning credit toward graduation on the Civic Arts Pathway. In addition to a robust academic curriculum, students can participate in a variety of extracurricular opportunities, from theater productions to music ensembles, building their skills and expanding their artistic horizons.
HAPA Faculty
HAPA Faculty
Ms. Melissa Brassard, Director
Mrs. Cheryl Suwardi, Assistant Director, Concert Band and Orchestra
Mr. Alex Akers, Rock Band and Guitar
Mr. Rocco Ayala, Theater Arts
Mr. Cameron Branning, Vocal Music and Piano
Mrs. Kathleen Dominiak-Treasure, Dance
Mr. Thomas Frank, Visual Arts
Ms. Shannon Gogolak, Visual Arts
Mrs. Megan Hughes, Rock Band and Guitar
Ms. Giovanna Martin, Visual Arts
Mr. Paul Wagner, Vocal Music and Piano
Mr. Tim Wilson, Concert Band and Electronic Music
HAPA Majors Offered
HAPA Majors Offered
Concert Band
Dance
Guitar
Orchestra
Piano
Rock Band
Theater Arts
Visual Arts
Vocal Music
Extra-Curricular Activities
Extra-Curricular Activities
Art Club
Dance Ensemble
Plays
Musicals
One-Act Student Directed
Jazz Band
Marching/Pep Band
Drumline
HAPA courses are offered at both Hammond public high schools, Hammond Central High School and Morton High School. Concert Band, Vocal Music and Visual Art programs are also offered at both middle schools, Eggers and Scott.
HAPA Extra Curricular activities are open to all School City of Hammond students. There are groups for all students, and then more specialized activities for High School students, as well as a instrumental band and orchestra for elementary students.
Hammond Central High School
5926 Calumet Ave
Hammond, IN
Morton High School
6915 Grand Ave.
Hammond, IN 46342
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