On Oct. 29 beginning at 7 p.m. Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) at Culver City High School will host a free, family-friendly event that promises a bewitching evening of music, plus treats for costumed young concert-goers.
Performing will be the AVPA String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Chamber Singers, and Concert Band. The free event will take place at The Robert Frost Auditorium at Culver City High School, located at 4401 Elenda St. Donations are welcomed.
Haunt attractions and Hogwarts will be among the musical references at the first-ever Fall Concert presented by the AVPA Music Department at Culver City High School.
Highlights of the Halloweenthemed program include: stage premieres of three original haunt attraction pieces by Chris Thomas, an AVPA music faculty member and successful composer for film, TV and haunted park attractions, including the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride; a choral performance of John Williams’ “Double Trouble,” from the Hogwarts welcoming feast in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.”
There will also be a performance of Cole Porter’s “Bewitched,” featuring vocalist and CCHS assistant principal Lisa Michel along with the Concert Band; Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” performed by the Jazz Ensemble; Hayden’s Piano Concerto in D Major (First movement), featuring student soloist Reno Behnken and the String Ensemble; and pre-concert treat activity for youngsters who attend in costume.
Since 1996, the AVPA at Culver City High School has inspired and empowered students to build a compassionate, creative community through innovative and challenging arts education.
AVPA enjoys tremendous support from organizations including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Center Theatre Group, Playa Vista, and West Los Angeles College, as well as the Culver City community.
To learn more, persons interested can visit ww.avpa.org.
