Music weaves together cultures and lives; the notes of a guitar can carry a thousand stories without a single word.
Steven Xu (11), a student in Instrumental Music, uses his guitar and eclectic music...
Before Arno Janoyan (11) ever performed with a jazz band, rock group or with a six-keyboard setup, he was a 5-year-old piano student who did not want to practice.
In some ways, his connection to music...
Artist of the Month Eva Renwick (9) experienced many firsts this year, from performing the lead role in “Little Shops of Horror” to dancing on the small group contemporary team. Renwick is a multifaceted...
The Associated Student Body named Anthony Kim (12) Artist of the Month for February. Kim is a violinist and a member of the school’s orchestra and San Diego Youth Symphony Orchestra. The Encinitas Chamber...
When Chloe Daymude (10) began rhythmic gymnastics at the age of 3, she quickly found a love for expressing herself through rhythm and dance.
“When I was really young, my mom wanted me to do gymnastics...
Emma Bauer (10) had a paintbrush in her hand before she could write. With nothing but the drive to create, she cultivated a lifelong passion for personal, raw reflections that lay on the foundation of...
For artist Bokyoung Kim (11), art began as a summer experiment and quickly grew into a defining passion.
“It was during the summer vacation that I thought I should paint aggressively," Kim said....
Kai Strzelecki, Director of Outreach
• September 26, 2025
When the curtain closed on “Our Town,” Lainey Costabile (12) walked offstage as Rebecca Gibbs, unaware that she walked straight into the most defining moment in her life. From the wings, she watched...
Emma Valdez (10), can be found sitting peacefully on a stool, steadily thrumming the strings of the harp. The melodic tune fills the air, smoothing, calming and telling a sweetening story behind each touch...
At the age of 5, Tescia Konkol (11) first entered the dance studio after her parents enrolled her in dance classes to expose her to more social opportunities; not knowing that it would spark a passion...
Sometimes, it only takes a few months for a student to fascinate the school with their artwork. That is the story of Sawako Ogino (11), named January Artist of the Month after just six months of studying...
Inside the Performing Arts Center, the dim lights reflect off of Alyssa Yeh (10) as she takes in a few steady breaths before starting her performance.
Yeh, a varsity contemporary and hip hop dancer,...
