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CALENDAR STAFF DIRECTORY PARENT PORTAL PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE NEWS & UPDATES 2025 BAVPA Auditions Now accepting new applications here for grades 5-8 & grades 9-12! BAVPA Auditions Grades 5-8 & 9-12 Saturday, November 23rd 8:00 AM - 12 PM SBMT Virtual Meeting Tuesday, November 26th, 3-4 PM Zoom Meeting ID: 619 689 0225 Passcode: BAVPASBMT Holiday Recess Wednesday, November 27th - Sunday, November 1st UPCOMING EVENTS Disney's MOANA JR. Thursday, November 21st Matinee - 9:50 AM SOLD OUT Disney's MOANA JR. Friday, November 22nd Matinee - 9:50 AM Evening - 7:00 PM Disney's MOANA JR. Saturday, November 23rd Matinee - 2:00 PM Arts on the Wire Student Blog

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ARTS ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE The dual mission of the Arts Academy is to provide each student with professional preparation in a pre-conservatory arts education program and college preparatory academic education. You can find information about our academic program on our Middle School and High School pages. Stay up-to-date on the news from our school and what our students are producing by visiting the newly created Arts on the Wire student forum. ​ The Arts Academy offers Dance (Ballet and Modern Dance Programs), Drama, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts, Media Communication, Technical Theatre, and Vocal Music. Students may audition for as many programs as they feel qualified for. You can find information about auditioning on the Admissions Process page. virtual tour of the Arts Academy Program Offerings VISIT OUR ARTS DEPARTMENTS

CLASS OF 2024 PROM PHOTOS SENIOR SLIDESHOW Graduation ceremony Graduation ceremony Graduation ceremony BLACK BOX GRADUATION PORTRAITS GRADUATION CANDIDS & GROUP SHOTS GRADUATION CEREMONY

Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts Alumnae: Claudia Ewing and Michelle D. Hare, Guidance Counselors: Mrs. Loveria, Mr. Womack and Mrs. Moore, Assistant Principal: Ms. Crispin and Mr. Ricco with Principal: Ms. Covington Est. 1977 - Celebrating 40 + Years of Arts in Education Excellence ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year at the Arts Academy. Throughout the seemingly endless challenges, we remain strong in our convictions to place the needs of our students at the forefront of our work. We want parents and students to know that we are here to service the “whole child” and to provide a comprehensive approach to ensure the success of every student. If your child is in need of extra assistance with high school courses, our partners with Canisius College Academic Talent Search is available for tutoring. Please reference the tutoring schedule on the reverse side of the printed progress report, and/or you may find it posted at buffaloartsacademy.org Every student and their family has been linked with a school-based liaison to act as an advisor during these demanding times. Our artistic and SPED teachers have taken the lead in this initiative. School counselors and Student Support Team (SST) members are available to provide individual and small group sessions to address a myriad of social-emotional and mental health needs. Our Arts Academy Wellness Team & physical education teachers promote healthy coping habits each month. ​ A few years ago we celebrated our 40th year of serving the students of Buffalo. Our public school was born out of the desegregation order of 1976 to offer students an opportunity to pursue their talents in various art disciplines, while also completing a full academic program of instruction. Modeled after the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Performing Arts in New York City, we offer students the finest studio training in music, visual arts, media communication, theatre, and dance. Although we just celebrated a milestone year, each and every year features a new and ever-greater celebration of our proud heritage, our dedicated staff, successful alumni, supportive parents, and – most of all – our talented students. We honor the past, we celebrate today and we will build toward tomorrow! Our entire school community is proud of the strides we have taken over the past several years. We grew into a School in Good Standing and continue to celebrate our 85% on-time graduation rate. Our students accomplished work in their various art disciplines and are continuously being recognized in the community for excellence. Our successful alumni are evidence of the good foundation we are laying here and they continue to support this school where they emerged as young artists. ​ We will continue to strive for excellence with the finest pre-conservatory studio training in the arts disciplines in concert with our rigorous college preparatory coursework. ​ After this visit to our website, we encourage you to come back for more – more information about the Arts Academy events, more photos, more news, and more Arts Academy excitement. On behalf of the entire Arts Academy community – students, staff, parents, and alumni – I extend my wishes for another successful year. Ms. Jody Covington, Principal & Alumna Our Philosophy The dual mission of the Arts Academy is to provide each student with professional preparation in a pre-conservatory arts education program and college preparatory academic education. Inside the Arts Academy Choir Room1 Auditorium3 Choir Room1 1/7 Our History The Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts was founded as part of the desegregation plan in 1977. The goal was simple: provide an exciting college preparatory program for students in the arts and academics that will attract all races and ethnicities. Since our beginnings at 333 Clinton Street, the school has grown in numbers and in depth. In September 2007, we moved to our new state of the art facility, location at 450 Masten Avenue.Opened in September of 1977, the Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School. At that time, the Arts Academy was located on the site of the former Clinton Junior High School, which had been renovated with state-of-the-art studios, performance and exhibition spaces, to accommodate the specialized program offerings of: dance, theatre, music, visual art and television & radio.

Arts Academy in the News click on the picture links for the news stories. Arts Students in the NEWS 4/30/2020, Arts on Quarantine - WKBW Feature Story Our middle-school students compete in the What's So Cool About Manufacturing Video Contest! WKBW News Story US Postal Service unveils the Gregory Hines stamp at the Arts Academy Black History Program. Alumna Passes 1st Round for Amer Idol Ms. Saxon is a featured music educator in The Metropolitan Opera's Music Education Program. Arts Academy students perform Side-by-Side the BPO at Kleinhans Music Hall

Top of Page Grade 5-8 Auditio ns For more information regarding grade 5-8 auditions, please contact the school at 716-816-4220 Step 1: Complete Student Profile Form Gr. 5-8 In-Person Auditions - 8 AM November 16th & 23rd, 2024 Grade 9-12 Auditions For more information regarding grade 9-12 audit ions, p lease contact the sc hool at 716-816-4220 Step 1: Complete Student Profile Form Grade 9-12 In-Person Audition - 8 AM Added Dates: November 16 & 23, 2024 APPLIQUER AU BAVPA Choisissez le département auquel vous postulerez (voir ci-dessous) Remplissez le formulaire de placement de district du BPS (bientôt disponible) Rubrique Scoring: Audition 70%, Bilan 25%, Formulaire de recommandation 5% AUDITION PROCEDURES Review the following audition procedures in order to be considered to be accepted and enrolled at the Arts Academy for the 2025-2026 School Y ear. Students must submit a "Student Profile Form" (labeled as "Step 1: Complete Student Profile Form" individually in Grade 5-8 Auditions and Grade 9-12 Auditions above ). All potential incoming students must complete a BPS High School Application or BPS Elementary Application. Recommendation and Teacher Evaluation Forms located in the application must be completed as well. Students should check the Audition Requirements located under the Admissions tab on the school’s website for further explanation of what will be expected of each artistic area and how to prepare for the in-person audition. Students must come to the Arts Academy to complete an In-Person Audition at the school for one of the following artistic areas: ​ Grades 9 – 12 - Dance, Instrumental Music, Media Communications, Theatre, Visual Arts, Vocal Music, and Differentiated Technical Theatre & Maintenance (the DTTM program is only available for students who have an I.E.P. plan). ​ ​ Two audition dates were added for students entering Grades 9 - 12: November 16th, & 23rd, 2024. Students must report for audition at 8:00 AM. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Grade 5 – 8 - Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music ​ ​ Audition dates for students entering Grades 5 through 8: November 16th, & November 23rd, 2024. Students must report for audition at 8:00 AM. ​ ​ ​ Acceptance Rubric Scoring : Audition: 70% Student's Academic Standing: 25% Teacher Recommendation: 5% ​ Contact Mr. Jones for further information DJones@buffaloschools.org 716-816-4220 ext. 1128 Cliquez sur les liens du département ci-dessous pour en savoir plus sur la façon de postuler.

Top of Page PROM SENIORS IN ACTON GRADUATION PHOTOS BABY PICS GRADUATION VIDEO CLASS DAY SENIOR SUPERLATVES C LASS OF 2022 CELEBRATION Xyairea Adams TECHNICAL THEATER Sierra Albino VISUAL ART Senior Quote: "THERE WILL BE A TIME WHEN WE MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN WHAT IS EASY AND WHAT IS RIGHT" - A. DUMBLEDORE Anabel Anthony MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: “THEY ASKED ME WHO IS YOUR IDOL, I TOLD THEM ANABEL ANTHONY SHE IS THE GOAT.” Arzjon Betton THEATRE Senior Quote: "WE FALL. WE BREAK. WE FAIL. BUT THEN WE RISE. WE HEAL. WE OVERCOME." Lily Beyer VISUAL ART Senior Quote: “DROP YOUR SOCKS AND GRAB YOUR CROCS ITS ABOUT TO GET WET ON THIS RIDE” -TONY STARK Jackson Brown-Farrow MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: "I KNEW I HAD IMMENSE ATTACHMENT ISSUES WHEN I COULDN'T REFRAIN FROM THINKING ABOUT THE CUTE HOMELESS GUY THAT THREW ME A COMPLIMENT AFTER I CHASED HIM FOR 20 MILES, GAVE HIM FOOD, AND PET HIS DOG." Kevin Burris MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “I AIN’T SCARED OF LOSING, I’M MORE AFRAID OF HAVING THE WRONG PEOPLE AROUND ME WHILE I’M WINNING.” Jakai Calhoun MUSIC - VOCAL Claire Calteaux DANCE Senior Quote: “STUDY HARD BUT PARTY HARDER”- SNOOKI Abianys Milet Cirino Calderon DANCE Senior Quote: “ I JUST FINALLY KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO. AND I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT IT’S RIGHT.” - TONY STARK, IRON MAN Danasia Clark VISUAL ART Greg Coley MEDIA COMMUNICATION Aaliyah Daniels MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: “DESTINED FOR GREATNESS” Lizmarie Diaz MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: "MUSIC GIVES A SOUL TO THE UNIVERSE, WINGS TO THE MIND, FLIGHT TO THE IMAGINATION, AND LIFE TO EVERYTHING" Zackina Dickson MUSIC - VOCAL Rachel Dillard VISUAL ART Senior Quote: I SWEAR I DIDN'T GO TO JAIL Iyana Dixon MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: “I CAN’T CRY ABOUT HAVING A LOT ON MY PLATE IF MY GOAL WAS TO EAT” Jarnae Edgerton MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: “I USUALLY WEAR A CROWN, BUT TODAY THIS CAP WILL DO” Helga Mae Enoc VISUAL ART Na'Ima Flores DANCE Senior Quote: "DREAMS CAN’T COME TRUE UNTIL YOU WAKE UP…" Alyssa Giambelluca MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: "HERE'S TO A NEW BEGINNING" Madison Gibbs MUSIC - STRING ENSEMBLE Senior Quote: "8 YEARS LATER..." ~ SPONGEBOB NARRATOR Autumn Giordano THEATRE Senior Quote: “LIFE ISN’T ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS, IT’S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN- VIVIAN GREENE” Fletcher Gonzalez MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: "WHATEVER HAPPENS, HAPPENS." Taniya Grant DANCE Autumn Green MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: "THE WORLD HAS ALWAYS BEEN LIKE A COMIC BOOK WORLD TO ME.” - STAN LEE Ibn-Abdul Halim MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS MAKING MEMORIES. I WAS JUST HAVING FUN.” Liana Harris DANCE Senior Quote: “I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I’M FEELING CLASS OF ‘22.” Sky Heitman TECHNICAL THEATER Dreana Henry THEATRE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Senior Quote: "I DIDN'T PEAK IN HIGH SCHOOL, I'M STILL OUT HERE GETTIN' CUTER" -JACK HARLOW Hailey Herring MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “MAY THE ODDS FOREVER BE IN YOUR FAVOR” -HUNGER GAMES Makell Hunley MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: “SIR, I WAS FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE” -MIKE TYSON Dexter James VISUAL ART Mikayla James MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: "WILL HAPPEN. HAPPENING. HAPPENED." D'Myah Jefferson TECHNICAL THEATER Senior Quote: “A COMFORT ZONE IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE BUT YOU WILL NEVER GROW THERE.” Elijah Jones-Pouncey TECHNICAL THEATER Avery Alexander Jones MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: "THE WORLD WILL SOON KNOW MY NAME, AS ONE OF THE GREATEST ENTERTAINERS OF ALL TIME." Nailah Kent MUSIC - STRING ENSEMBLE Senior Quote: “WE DON’T REMEMBER THE DAYS, WE REMEMBER THE MOMENTS.” Yaileen Kren Colon MUSIC - STRING ENSEMBLE Senior Quote: "AND NOW, LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!" Catherine Krug-O'Connor THEATRE Senior Quote: "HAPPIER THAN EVER TO FINALLY SAY GOODBYE." Maya Lamacchia-Beeny MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “SERENITY NOW” -FRANK COSTANZA Lydianis Lopez VISUAL ART Senior Quote: "REMEMBER THAT NO MATTER HOW COOL YOU THINK YOU MAY BE, YOU’RE NOT COOL ENOUGH TO LOOK DOWN ON ANYONE…EVER." Zion Lucas THEATRE Senior Quote: “ARE YOU IN TOUCH WITH ALL OF YOUR DARKEST FANTASIES? HAVE YOU CREATED A LIFE FOR YOURSELF WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THEM? I HAVE.” -LANA DEL REY David Maldonado TECHNICAL THEATER Terin Massey MUSIC - BAND PRESIDENT Senior Quote: “STOP SWIMMING OCEANS FOR PEOPLE THAT WOULDN’T EVEN WALK A MILE FOR YOU.” Jamier McBurrows MUSIC - VOCAL Raijon McQuiller MEDIA COMMUNICATION Savanna Mingo TECHNICAL THEATER Daesha Montgomery MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: “HEY ALEXA, PLAY ‘GOING BAD’ BY MEEK MILL” (1:47-1:51) Davin Moore THEATRE VICE PRESIDENT Senior Quote: “TEE GRIZZLEY - G7 (1:10~1:22) {LISTEN}” “[PEOPLE SAY I SWITCHED UP. BUT NAH I GREW UP AND REALIZED THAT EVERYBODY AIN’T FOR ME]” Show More COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM CLASS of 2022 Commencement GRADUATION VIDEO ENTER HERE CLASS of 2022 COMMENCEMENT PHOTO GALLERY GRADUATION PHOTOS PROM CLASS DAY PROM 2022 ENTER HERE for PROM 2022 Google Photo Gallery CLASS DAY 2022 SENIOR SUPERLATIVES SENIOR SUPERLATVES BABY PICS BABY PICS To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. SENIORS IN ACTON Seniors in Action photos submitted by you

Distinguished Alumni Daniel Croix A graduate of BAVPA from 2022, he trained at the Conservatory of Theatre Arts & Film at Purchase College. He is an actor/director and most notably recognized from his recently roles in Tyler Perry's "The Oval" and "Manhunt." You can follow him on Instagram His IMDB page can be found here . @daniel.croix @daniel.croix @daniel.croix Aitina Fareed-Cooke A graduate of BAVPA from 2022, she was recently crowned the title of Buffalo Poet Laureate by Mayor Byron Brown. Her production company, Get Fokus'd Productions You can follow her on Instagram Creative Artist Bio Site Get Fokus'd X Get Fokus'd Productions @aitheanomaly @aitheanomaly @aitheanomaly Crisanta Melendez Graduating BAVPA in 2004 as a Vocal Major, Crisanta pursued a variety of career choices until she moved to Orlando, FL to go back to school for Journalism. After she took an elective class in film, she decided that was going to be her career. After graduating with an Associate's Degree, she moved back to Buffalo and went to the University at Buffalo where she received her Bachelor's in Film Studies at the age of 28. After graduating UB in 2014, she moved to LA - not a dime in her pocket. Based on her previous work experiences, some luck, and networking, she landed a job at a boutique Visual Effects studio and fell under the wing of another SUNY graduate who had a deep love for WNY. Two weeks into LA, she landed a job at Luma Pictures. She has worked on films such as Ant-Man, Age of Adeline, Heart of the Sea and Avengers: Age of Ultron. She has coordinated over 30 movie and TV shows including: Westworld Seasons 1 &2, Gotham Seasons 2-4, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and many more. She has also produced multiple music videos. She has been honored by The Television Academy with an Emmy in 2017 for Outstanding Visual Effects Production on HBO's Westworld and currently is an active member (meaning she gets to vote for who wins!) Now, she holds a position at Amazon Studios where she hires the creative VFX teams for the feature films produced. She enjoys this position the most as her days are no longer 10-12 hours and she also gets to help her friends stay employed. She just finished shooting a comedy starring Eddie Murphy called "The Pickup" and she's currently managing about 17 other movies in varying stages of production! Her IMDB page cane be found here . Chris McMillan From the class of 2014, Chris has since earned his Bachelor's of Arts in Organizational-Human Resource Emphasis and Leadership Studies from McKendree. He also competed on the Men's Bowling Team and became a Collegiate National Champion. He returned to McKendree to pursue his Master's in Performance Psychology and Leadership where he graduated in May 2024. He also served as the Graduate Assistant Coach and will now serve as the Assistant for the Men's Bowling Team. He also competed at the Team USA trials and made the short list of people to watch in 2021-2022. He currently works as a Mindset Performance Coach and is pursing his certifications to work with the International Olympic Committee while aiming to pursue another Master's and Doctorate degree. Chelsey Harvey Since graduating in 2023, Chelsey has thrived at Purchase College in their Theater Design and Technology program as a Stage Manager. She has been able to work on multiple shows, learned how to load shows in and out and run the crews for two shows. Included are pictures of her working in the shop, part of her drafting, a portfolio review and a door she helped build for a show! Darniece Carter A graduated from 2021, Darniece is the author of two books that are currently available on Amazon. She is now attending college with a major in Social Work, made the Dean's List for 23-24 and graduating in 2025. She intends to pursue her Master's Degree after. She is working on her third book, Unveiling Her Essence and will be celebrating 5 years of her non-profit organization in August. Her books can be purchased here: Beauty Arise Beauty Arise, Let's Become Empowered and Inspired Nahiem Paris After graduating from BAVPA, Nahiem pursued a double major in Theatre and Performance, as well as Arts Management at SUNY Purchase. He founded Fusion X, a dance team that continues to thrive under the leadership of a former backup dancer for Sean Paul. Recognized for his dedication and promise in theatre and dance fields, Nahiem received the prestigious Samara Joy award upon graduation. He's had the honor of collaborating with Broadway artists like Kevin Curtis (Moulin Rouge, Back to the Future) and Hettie Bernhill (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Leap of Faith). Additionally, Nahiem contributed to the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY in Albany. Currently, he plans to pursue an MBA & MFA in order to establish his own arts academy in Buffalo in the future. You can follow her on Instagram @fusion_xdance @fusion_xdance @fusion_xdance Calandrea is a graduate from the class of 2016 as a Dance Major and still continues to dance. She has obtained her Associates Degree in Psychology, made the Dean's List and also a part of the National Society of Leadership and Success. She plans on finishing her schooling after giving birth to her first child this summer. Her favorite jobs thus far have been becoming a Registered Behavior Technician, teaching children with autism developmental skills and currently a case worker for refugees, helping them get on their feet after entering our country. She loves being able to help people in our community and wants to continue doing so. On the side, she still loves dancing and takes dance classes whenever she can. She's currently also modeling and recently did New York Fashion Week at the end of 2023 and Berlin Fashion Week. You can follow her on Instagram Calandrea Hall @foreverypretty1_ @foreverypretty1_ @foreverypretty1_ A graduate of BAVPA from 2022, she is currently going into her junior year at Columbia College in Chicago. She is a dance major and creative writing minor. In her free time, she has also been pursuing a career in modeling which includes walking in shows for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Chicago Fashion Coalition to countless of runway shows and photo shoots for local designers and photographers. Next semester she will be running for Vice President for the Modeling Troupe she belongs to and where they teach models the fundamentals of the modeling industry including walking, how to book gigs, professionalism to runway techniques. You can follow her on Instagram Na'Ima Flores @curlymajiste @curlymajiste @curlymajiste Parker Souter A graduate of BAVPA from 2020, Parker has recently graduated Cum Laude from University at Buffalo earning a Bachelor's of Arts in Criminology with a minor in History. Not too long ago, Parker moved back to Buffalo after living in Pittsburgh, PA, having worked as a photographer for local musicians. In Buffalo, they currently work for Mental Health Advocates of WNY while also starting their own screen printing business, "Sout's Screen Prints." You can follow them on Instagram @souts.screenprints @souts.screenprints @souts.screenprints Kayla Coniglio Kayla graduated from Performing Arts in 2014 as a theater major as one of the originals! BAVPA set the stage for her "to out into the world and get everything she wanted!" She is currently working on her Bachelors of Arts to become a Special Needs Teacher while also being a full time nanny. Since graduating BAVPA, she has earned her Associate's Degree, a CDA certificate from working at a daycare, and CPR certification for people and animals. She would like to thank Ms. Beuth for her wisdom and education throughout her time at Performing Arts. She especially misses starting off her day with Ms. Beuth's theater class. She hopes all are doing well and looks forward to seeing what the new BAVPA students bring to the world! Eric Harris Upon graduating from BAVPA, Eric enrolled Villa Maria College to follow his career as a trumpet player. He is looking to start his own music performance business as an independent trumpet performer. He would love to help people see the beauty of music and why it is so important to him and in our lives. He plans on attending Graduate school after he graduates from Villa Maria. He is currently employed by the Buffalo Museum of Science as a part-time birthday party facilitator. You can follow him on Instagram: @eric_harris843 @eric_harris843 @eric_harris843 Alyssia Randazzo Graduating from Performing Arts in 2022, Alyssia is currently in the Honor's program at Daemen University. They're heading into their junior year in the Illustration program. They have had their work in the Daemen's undergrad art show every year. Alyssia is now preparing a portfolio for a future in tattooing and preparing for junior year. To view some of their artwork and commission, follow their Instagram here: @randalaska @randalaska @randalaska

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