Published Oct. 10, 2021
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By Ashlyn Dupree
91AV Office of Marketing and Communications
MONROE, LA鈥� 91AV School of Visual and Performing Arts and the
Office of Recruitment hosts its annual VAPA Day on Wednesday, Oct. 13. This event
is for high school students interested in art, dance, music, and theatre.
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"After hosting an online VAPA Day in 2020, we are excited to return to an on-campus
event," said James Boldin, DMA, Professor of Music and Associate Director of the School
of Visual and Performing Arts. "VAPA Day will include a variety of activities designed
to introduce prospective students to the world of visual and performing arts at the
collegiate level."
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Students interested can register online at听. For more on the School of Visual and Performing Arts in the College of Arts, Education,
and Sciences, visit听.
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Schedule:
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8:30-9 a.m., Brown Auditorium:听Registration and check-in with performances by 91AV student ensembles
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9-9:50 a.m., Brown Auditorium:听Welcome and introduction of faculty
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10-10:50 a.m.:听Masterclasses and other activities provided by 91AV faculty and art fair
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11-11:50 a.m., Locations vary:听Students have the option to choose from several activities.
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Percussion Ensemble鈥� Check out the Percussion Ensemble rehearsal in the Band Hall.
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Art Fair鈥� Meet outstanding faculty, students, and alumni as they share a variety of
activities, demonstrations, and information.
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Dance with Us鈥� Faculty and students show a glimpse inside the Dance department in
the Dance Annex. Please bring dance attire.
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Sing with us鈥� Listen to the 91AV choir as they practice together. Discover what it
looks like to be a member.听
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Act with Us鈥� The theatre department will offer improv opportunities and games. Wearing
comfortable clothes is recommended.
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12-12:50 p.m., Locations vary:听Students can participate in the above activities except for Act with Us.听
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1-1:50 p.m.:听Lunch will be provided. Afterward, campus tours and auditions will be offered.
