Visual and Performing Arts Academy
NEWSLETTER
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May 2026
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We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the VPAA Camerate Symphony Orchestra achieved a Straight 1 Superior Performance Rating in every single category at the 2026 Music Festival in Hershey Pennsylvania this past weekend! In addition, they also received the overall top performing High School Ensemble award.
Our talented musicians delivered a masterclass in skill and discipline, performing:
Three prepared musical selections evaluated by a panel of two expert judges.
The feedback was unanimous: our students did an outstanding job, representing the very best of our performing arts program. Please join us in celebrating this incredible milestone. Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to the musicians and directors of the VPAA Camerata Symphony Orchestra!
The TriM Spring Concert was a festive experience for performers and audience alike!
The following students won Silver Medallions at the National Scholastic Art Competitionand each of them are now eligible for scholarships, grants, and learning opportunities in the greater art community as a result of their awards.
The following students won Silver Medallions at the National Scholastic Art Competitionand each of them are now eligible for scholarships, grants, and learning opportunities in the greater art community as a result of their awards.
Li Reyes (11th Grade): For the digital artwork Ad Centrum.
Li Reyes (11th Grade): For the digital artwork Ad Centrum.
Rae Jordan (11th Grade): For the political cartoon A Man in Uniform
Rae Jordan (11th Grade): For the political cartoon A Man in Uniform
The following Students also won Gold Key Awards at the Regional level:
The following Students also won Gold Key Awards at the Regional level:
Seniors: Keeley Bolling
Seniors: Keeley Bolling
Juniors: Vincent Glasgow, and ***Rae Jordan, ***Li Reyes (National Silver Medallion Winners)
Juniors: Vincent Glasgow, and ***Rae Jordan, ***Li Reyes (National Silver Medallion Winners)
Sophomores: Tejiri Ighalo and Bella Milburn
Sophomores: Tejiri Ighalo and Bella Milburn
Freshman: Ashlynn Deputy
Freshman: Ashlynn Deputy
Lolo Elmquist has been entered in the Visual Arts category for high school students. To support Lolo, please use the link below, select Visual Arts Category IV, and vote for the black-and-white piece titled At Home, But Not My Own, submitted under Pathdillard.
Lolo Elmquist has been entered in the Visual Arts category for high school students. To support Lolo, please use the link below, select Visual Arts Category IV, and vote for the black-and-white piece titled At Home, But Not My Own, submitted under Pathdillard.
We would greatly appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity and casting your vote.
We would greatly appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity and casting your vote.
Additionally, the dance piece Echoes of Unity, choreographed by Niamh Poe, has also advanced and will be judged by a national panel.
Additionally, the dance piece Echoes of Unity, choreographed by Niamh Poe, has also advanced and will be judged by a national panel.
We are incredibly proud of both students for representing our school and academy at this level of recognition.
We are incredibly proud of both students for representing our school and academy at this level of recognition.
Congratulations to our Theatre freshman who performed in their Evening of Shorts!
Theatre sophomores presenting their Stage makeup unit in Technical Theatre
VPAA Dancers will be performing alongside the Virginia Beach Chorale during their concert on May 16th at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
African Dance Masterclass with guest artist David Riddick
WAYS TO SHOP
WAYS TO SHOP
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