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Technical theatre Technical theatre Technical theatre Technical theatre grades 9-12 grades 9-12 grades 9-12 grades 9-12 apply here apply here apply here apply here Learn more about the Technical Theater Department Technical Theatre - Grades 9-12 The Differentiated Technical Theatre and Maintenance Program (DTTM) is for students who are enrolled in a 15-1 classroom and have an Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.). This program is designed for students who are motivated by applied technology and hands-on construction tasks. The Arts Academy is offering this program in cooperation with the Buffalo Board of Education Career & Technical Education Department and the Department of Special Education. Each applicant must complete this DTTM Student Profile and a Buffalo Student Placement Application. Courses Include: Stage Design, Project Execution, Trade Skills, Lighting Design, Applied Technology, Hands-On Construction, Career & Technical Education

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

Media Communication Arts Department Media Communications Grades 9-12 Audition requirements Audition requirements Audition requirements Audition requirements Apply here Apply here Apply here Apply here Check out our Youtube page Check out our Youtube page Check out our Youtube page Check out our Youtube page Learn about the Media Communications Program Hear from Media Communications Students Media Communications - Grades 9-12 Studying under industry professionals, students will be prepared for college and career readiness in the media communication field; developing skills that are consistent with current industry standards. Students will learn video production, direction, photography, graphic animation, journalism, creative writing, audio engineering, podcasting, broadcast production, and writing for media. Exploration of student interests and linking compatible career paths for students are pillars of this program. Students who successfully complete this 4-year program will graduate with an Industry Recognized CTE-Video Production Certification. Courses Include: Media Literacy, Film Language & Composition, Production Roles & Set Etiquette, Camera & Audio Basics, Production, Editing, Podcasting, Video Composition, Camera Systems, Recording Audio, Production Planning, Directing for Content & Form, Preproduction Essentials, Directing, Cinematography & Lighting, Field Production, Digital Postproduction, Media Law, Media Ethics & Responsibility, Concept Creation & Project Development, Directing for Form & Purpose, Modern Media Landscape

FAQ Q: When are auditions usually held? A: Auditions usually take place during the months of October and November. Please see your school counselor or visit our website for more information. Check our Admissions page. Q: Has anyone famous ever graduated from BAVPA? A: We are proud to claim many very successful alumnae, including Jessie L. Martin (Law & Order, RENT, The Irrational), Ani DiFranco (recording artist, founder of Righteous Babe Record label and "Babeville"), Claudine Ewing (WGRZ-TV), Pete Gallivan (WGRZ-TV), Stefan Mychajliw (former TV reporter for WGRZ/WKBW, former Public Relations Officer for BPS), Ramona Thomas-Reynolds (Principal of MLK Multicultural Institute), Jody Covington (Principal at Arts Academy), Carmen Intorre (percussionist/drummer, graduate of Juilliard School of Music), George Davis (current music teacher at Arts Academy), David Riffel (current media communications teacher at Arts Academy), Connor Graham (current theatre teacher at Arts Academy), Nicole Jones (current dance teacher at Arts Academy), and many more. Q: Do you offer accelerated courses? A: Yes. Students invited for participation in our accelerated program take advanced studies beginning in grade 7. During 8th grade, accelerated students take honors level courses including Integrated Algebra and Living Environment. Visit our Guidance Page for more information. Learn More About Our Arts & Academics School Type: Criteria-based Grades: 5-12 Board District: Central Principal: Jody Covington Uniforms: None School Population: 724 NYS School Report Card: 2023-2024

Theatre Arts Department Theatre Arts Theatre Arts Theatre Arts Theatre Arts Grades 5-8 Grades 5-8 Grades 5-8 Grades 5-8 Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Apply Here Apply Here Apply Here Apply Here Apply here Apply here Apply here Apply here Department of Theatre Arts Information Package Learn more about the Theatre Department Theatre Arts - Grades 5-12 Middle School Theatre Majors experience a highly interactive, hands-on program to train as a performer and collaborator. The middle school program is highly ensemble oriented, with a focus on improving group work and concentration. High School Theatre Majors experience a rigorous, experiential program encompassing all areas of theatre arts; designed to provide progressive development as an actor and prepare students for college and career readiness. Focus is on improving group work and concentration continues at a higher level. Courses Include: Ensemble, Improvisation, Playwriting Scene Study, Advanced Scene Study, Physical Theatre Mime, Clowning, Storytelling, Meisner Technique, Theatre History, Characterization, Theatre Production Directing, Puppetry, Shakespeare, Voice & Speech Creative Dramatics and Play, Audition Techniques, Stage Movement, Dramatic Theory & Criticism, Intro to Lighting & Sound, Costume Design

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

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Dance Department Information dance dance dance dance grades 5-8 grades 5-8 grades 5-8 grades 5-8 grades 9-12 grades 9-12 grades 9-12 grades 9-12 dance gallery dance gallery dance gallery dance gallery apply here apply here apply here apply here Click through this presentation to learn more about the Dance Department Learn more about the Dance Department

2025 - 2026 2025 - 2026 2025 - 2026 2025 - 2026 School Year School Year School Year School Year Wellness Fair: Goat Day Produced by: Orion S. & Saffron F. Wellness Fair: Goat Day Photos Photographers: Chris A. & Adria M. Seussical Jr. Photos Photographers: Teagan C. & Aiden Z. Dance Repertoire Concert Photographer: Nahri M. Othello Cast Bios Produced by: Mr. Riffel & Ms. Glorioso Winterfest Concert #1 Photos Photographers: Aiden Z. Winterfest Concert #2 Photos Photographers: Miranda B. & Anna J. BAVPA Walk-A-Thon Produced by: Teagan C. Walk-A-Thon & Ceremony Photos Photographers: Kiera C. & Olivia B. Fall Spirit Week & Pep Rally Photos Photographers: Orion S., Zailah H., Teagan C., Tion T., Kiera C. & Mr. Riffel Varsity Girls Volleyball Photos Photographer: Isaiah F. JV Girls Basketball Photos Photographer: Adriel R. Varsity Girls Basketball Photos Photographer: Adria M. Othello Cast & Crew Photos Photographers: Breena H., Kiera C. & Adriel R. Othello Performance Photos Photographer: Zailah H. Winterfest Concert #3 Photos Photographer: Miranda B.

BPO Side-by-Side concert with Arts Academy students. BAVPA Side by Side Concert Final Concert is Free & Opern to the Public BPO & BAVPA PARTNERSHIP The Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts joins the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for an in-depth, side-by-side experience for the music department students, while also providing a showcase for all the disciplines at BAVPA, including visual arts, media arts, drama and dance. Music students at BAVPA receive coaching sessions from BPO musicians leading up to the concert, and students from other departments prepare dramatic scenes, artwork, visuals and choreography that is incorporated into the program. The public is invited free of charge to experience the phenomenal talents of Buffalo’s rising artists. DSC_0645 DSC_0645 DSC_0646 DSC_0644 DSC_0643 DSC_0642 DSC_0639 DSC_0641 DSC_0640 DSC_0709

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Class of 2025 Class of 2025 Class of 2025 Class of 2025 Class of 2025 Graduation Videographers: Christopher Anderson & Mr. Riffel The Space Between the Bell Produced By: Nabiha Rahmani Senior Sign Out Produced By: Rosary Javier & Liam Harris Senior Portrait Slideshow Curated By: Juniper Hough Senior Class Day Rose Ceremony Videographers: Isaiah Firestone & Christopher Anderson Lana Interviews Disaster! Interviewers & Videographers: Alana Costner & Briah Burney Walk-A-Thon Video Director: Alana Costner Pep Rally Video Videographers: Charlie B, Breena H, Zailah H, Kiera C Volleyball Senior Night Video Director: Alana Costner Volleyball Senior Photos Photographer: Nabiha Rahmani Senior Highlight Reel Curated By: Jada'Nae Jones Class of 2025 Graduation Photos Photographers: Mr. Riffel, Rosary Javier, Tion Thomas & Ms. Glorioso Class of 2025 Black Box Portraits Photographer: Mr. Riffel Senior Class Day Rose Ceremony Photographers: Mr. Riffel, Rosary Javier & Tion Thomas Prom 2K25 Photos Photographer: Adriel Ramos Prom 2025 Photos Photographer: Rosary Javier Softball Sectional Photos Photographer: Adriel Ramos Orchestra Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Media Major Photos Photographer: Nabiha Rahmani Guitar Major Photos Photographer: Nabiha Rahmani Winter Spirit Week Photos Photographer: Teagan C & Zailah H Pep Rally Photos Photographer: Teagan Cannan Fall Spirit Week Photos Photographer: Juniper H, Elijah S, Nabiha R, Nailea G, Charlie B, Tion T, & Teagan C Walk-A-Thon Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Swim Senior Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Girls Varsity Basketball Senior Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Soccer Senior Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Golf, Cheer & Cross Country Senior Photos Photographer: Alana Costner Cheerleading Senior Photos Photographer: Alana Costner