CoSA NewsCoSA Student Michael Silberblatt Wins Top Honor
CHS and CoSA Senior Michael Silberblatt, was selected as one of 12 students to be part of the 2010 U.S.-China Student Leaders Exchange chosen from this year’s 141 U.S. Presidential Scholars. He is the only arts representative and the only California resident among these top 12 seniors in the country, so he moved up to being recognized as the top arts scholar nationally. Read the full press release.
Coronado School of the Arts Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Multi‐Disciplinary Performance Art Piece
Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) has earned a prestigious Access to Artistic Excellence grant for $13,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) to produce “Sacred Sky, Sacred Earth,” a free and open to the public visual art installation incorporating the work of renowned installation artist Peter Terezakis, together with dance, music, and spoken word that will take place on North Beach in Coronado on March 20, 2011. Read the full press release.
“Art in Motion” – Master Artworks Come Alive Through Dance
Coronado School of the Arts Dance Company presents its final performance of the season, “Art in Motion.” The production premieres colorful and creative works by professional and emerging choreographers based on master works by internationally recognized visual artists, including Da Vinci, Dalí, and O’Keefe. Read the full press release.
Michael Silberblatt Wins Presidential Scholar Award
Michael Silberblatt has been named a 2010 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Michael is one of 141 outstanding American high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional achievement at school and in their community. Read the full press release.
Coronado School of the Arts Presents Hello, Dolly!
Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) presents this irresistible story about an irrepressible matchmaker and the joy of living on April 30, May 1, 7 and 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. and on May 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the state‐of‐the‐art Coronado High Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue Coronado. Read the full press release.
Mardi Gras Gala Supports CoSA & Offers Treasures to Bid On
Break out those Mardi Gras beads and dust off those dancing shoes. On March 20, 2010, Coronado School of the Arts Foundation will host their Annual Gala Dinner and Auction,“Mardi Gras – Parade Your Support for the Arts.” This year’s event will be held at the elegant Marriott Hotel and Marina overlooking San Diego Harbor. Read the full press release.
Parade Your Support for the Arts at the CoSA Foundation’s Annual Gala
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The Importance of Being Earnest - A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
What’s in a name? Apparently everything according to the characters in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Coronado School of the Arts’ (CoSA) thespians bring Earnest to the stage in the state‐of‐the‐art Performing Arts Center on the campus of Coronado High School. Read the full press release.
Coronado School of the Arts Prospective Student Workshop
Students who have a passion for the arts and their parents are invited to attend the annual Prospective Student Workshop at Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) on Thursday, January 28, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Read the full press release.
CoSA Earns Prestigious Golden Bell Award
Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) is the only visual and performing arts school in California to receive a 2009 Golden Bell Award. Presented by the California School Boards Association (CSBA), the Golden Bell Awards promote excellence in education by honoring outstanding programs throughout California. Read the full press release.
CoSA Senior Michael Silberblatt Earns Finalist Position in NFAA Awards
If you ask Coronado resident and Coronado High School senior Michael Silberblatt if his talents fall into the right‐brained or left‐brained category, his honest answer would be that he is a “whole” brained sort. Whatever the label, Michael’s acting talent earned him a spot as a finalist for a National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) YoungArts award. Read the full press release.
2010 Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival
Yearning for an exotic vacation that’s easy on the pocketbook? See the world in one weekend January 15-17, 2010. Visit www.nationsdancefestival.com for more information. Read the full press release.
"The Cracked Nut" - A Holiday Tradition with a Twist
When the nut cracks the magic begins with dancing mice, snowflake‐throwing ballerinas, percolating coffee, and a garden of lollipops and other sweets. Read the full press release.
Coronado School of the Arts presents Zombie Prom
Coronado School of the Arts’ (CoSA) production of Zombie Prom arrives just in time for Halloween October 16, 17, 22, and 23, 2009, at 7 pm and October 18 at 2 pm, at Coronado High Performing Arts Center. Read the full press release.
Expanded Summer Dance Classes
Classes for teens through adults at Coronado School of the Arts, July 6‐31, 2009. Read the full press release.
CoSA Students won the English Speaking Union's Shakespeare
Competition for all San Diego County. Olivia O'Conner won first place and will travel to NYC on an all-expense paid trip April 25-28, 2009, to compete nationally. CoSA student Michael Silberblatt won first runner up. Read the full press release.
Coronado School of the Arts Prospective Student Workshop
Artistically inclined teens and their parents are invited to attend the annual Prospective Student Workshop at Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All parents and students interested in CoSA’s award-winning digital media, music, theatre, and visual art programs are encouraged to attend.
The Comedy of Errors – Shakespeare with a San Diego Twist
CoSA’s production of The Comedy of Errors will have you rolling in the aisles. Performances take place January 30-31 and February 6-7 at 7:00 p.m. and February 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Coronado High School Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue. Read the full press release here.
CoSA Instrumental Music and Musical Theatre Revue Performances
CoSA musicians and musical theatre students will sing, dance, and entertain you in two different performances this week. Instrumental musicians perform classical and jazz pieces on December 17 and the musical theatre department presents Broadway selections on December 18. Read the full press release here.
Coronado High Photography Students Exhibit in Gaslamp
Coronado High School photography students are exhibiting their work at Coffee & Art Photographic Art Gallery in downtown San Diego December 13-30, 2008. The exhibit will feature a kaleidoscope of artwork by eleven students and will include photos for sale, just in time for the holidays. Photos include magnificent landscape shots, intriguing urban scenes, and unique portraits.
Coronado’s Stories Told through Dance
Watch as Coronado School of the Arts dancers communicate the rich history and themes of the island in “Coronado Stories.” Performances take place December 11-12 at 7:00 p.m. and December 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Coronado High School Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue. The production weaves together the colorful stories of Coronado in a kaleidoscope of dances. Read press release here.
CoSA will present Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival
Coronado School of the Arts will present Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival for five performances only on November 21-23, 2008, at the Coronado High School Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado. Nations Festival began 15 years ago and has grown to become Southern California's largest ethnic dance festival. Click here to read the full press release
Pianist Gerald Robbins to Perform One Evening Only
Coronado School of the Arts is privileged to present pianist Gerald Robbins in concert on November 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Coronado High School Performing Arts Center at 650 D Avenue, Coronado. Click here to read the full press release.
Coronado School of the Arts Opens its Doors to Aspiring Artists
Artistically inclined teens and their parents are invited to attend the annual Fall Open House at Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) on Thursday, November 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All parents and students interested in CoSA’s award winning digital media, theatre, music, and visual art programs are encouraged to attend.
Anything Goes – A Shipshape Musical presented by Coronado School of the Arts
Anything and everything goes in Coronado School of the Arts’ (CoSA) production of Anything Goes. Performances take place October 23 and 24 at 7:00 pm and October 25 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Coronado High School Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue. Anything Goes delivers a superb musical voyage that you will not want to miss. Read the full press release here.
CoSA Launches Season with Record-breaking Sacred Sky, Sacred Earth Light Installation
The 2008-2009 Season Includes a Professional Series and Grandparent Matinees Click here to read the full press release
Coronado School of the Arts Brings Calder String Quartet to Coronado
The Calder Quartet, direct from Los Angeles, is performing at the Coronado High School Performing Arts Center on Thursday, September 25th at 3:00 p.m. Click here to read the full press release
Highly Acclaimed Sacred Sky, Sacred Earth Light Installation Returns to Coronado
CoSA proudly presents the third installation of Sacred Sky, Sacred Earth -- a large-scale interactive event that brings together dancers, actors, artists, and musicians. Enjoy this inspirational evening Sunday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. on North Coronado Beach at G Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. View amazing images: http://www.terezakis.com/coronado-9-08/index.htm
Noted Entrepreneur Takes Lead at Coronado School of the Arts Foundation
Former Software Executive, Pamela Coker, Ph.D., to Implement Strategic Direction for Performing Arts Conservatory. Click here read the full press release
CoSA Dance Department on Fox 6 News
Betzi Roe, Salinda Nichols, Grant Glibert, and Angie Bevevino appeared on Fox 6 News in the Morning on Sunday March 2 to present a piece from Go Ask Alice. Click here to view the video clip
Rob Hopper Reviews Urinetown on NationalYouthTheatre.com
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