On Thursday, October 28th, the Board of Directors for the Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts recognized Dr. Glenn Waterkotte – President Emeritus, whom after more than 20 years is stepping away from the board upon conclusion of his term. In 2001 Dr. Waterkotte became the first president of the Board of Directors where he […]
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Aug
Aug
Each year The Academy honors a volunteer with the Volunteer of the Year award. In case you missed it at the Send Off Event, this being AAPA’s 20th anniversary, we felt it would be fitting to honor someone who has been with us for almost all of them. Now in her 14th season of fitting […]
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Aug
Aug
“Everything you want is on the other side of hard”. – Monty Williams The Academy family, (Photo Credit: Tony McCrackin/FloMarching) I’m sitting in the airport after dropping the last group of members off and waiting for my flight that departs this evening. While I sit I figured I would share with you this message below […]
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May
May
We are so pleased to announce that our very own Lauren Ripley has been designated one of the Volunteers of the Year awards for Drum Corps International’s 2021 season. We could not agree more, and are so thankful for Lauren and all that she has done for the programs of The Arizona Academy of the […]
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Apr
Apr
Officially launched two weeks ago to the Alumni members of The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, we are pleased to introduce the 20th Anniversary Reunion Project for the programs of the Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts. Read all about it here…
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Apr
Apr
Last week, the Board of Directors for the Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts (AAPA) approved a plan that will enable its largest program, The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps to participate in the Drum Corps International Celebration Events this Summer. The decision follows more than a year of planning, waiting, adjusting, and hoping that […]
