Elementary Spring Concert (FOTA) Program 21-22

IN T HIS WO R LD TO GETH E R VA L L E Y C H RI ST I A N ELEMEN TARY S P RI N G CON CE RT

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

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Patterned Trees Annabelle, 3rd Grade

Dear VCS Community, Thank you for attending today’s exhilarating performance of In This World Together. Our students are beyond excited to share their musical talents and acting abilities here amid the beautiful environs of Gilroy Gardens.

Today’s concert reminds us that in times of fear and uncertainty, we are all still able to unite and inspire hope for the world we share.

The songs all possess a theme that we are not alone in this world and that, with God’s help, we can change the world for the better through love and acceptance for all of God’s children.

It has been a challenging year for all as we take steps to recover from the pandemic’s isolation. And, as we adults struggle to embrace our “new normal,” we perhaps need to look no further than today’s performers. They are joyfully supporting each other through their friendship and love of music. This performance is an accumulation of their hard work and camaraderie. They are performing to inspire others to come together and make a difference in the world.

Our performers have decided to put their songs into action and help others who may need a little bit of hope. They will be doing so by collecting items to help our community. This donation drive has primarily been student-led, inspired by the music they are performing today. This affirms you are raising them right!

Here are some of the donations that the students would like to collect: • Canned and boxed food items for the Second Harvest Food Bank • New kids pajamas to be distributed by CityTeam • New toys for the Campbell Community Toy Program You may drop off your donation at Valley Christian Elementary School during pick-up time from May 16 – 20. 5th graders will be on hand to receive your gift. Thank you for giving with your heart and doing good, because as you know, we are In This World Together.

Sincerely, Troy Gunter VP/Director of K-12 Conservatory of the Arts

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IN THIS WORLD TOGETHER

Valley Christian Elementary K–3rd Grade Students Mrs. Samantha Elliott, Director WELCOME Mr. Troy Gunter We Share the Rainbow – Teresa Jennings Do the Good You Know – Mike Wilson Do Unto Others – Teresa Jennings Give With Your Heart – Teresa Jennings CLOSING Dr. Gabe Guven READERS Andreas Amanuel, Kayleen Choo, Hannah Daugherty, Gwendolyn Griffiths, Wesley Homrich, Pierce Rush, Sadhana Swaminathan, Lindsay Tao, Vanessa Tow, Sofia Umansky, Toby Williams, Jack Winter, Sofia Zaragoza ACTORS Caia Acuat, Luke Chen, Roger Han, Hayden Kim, Corinne Love, Charley Merk, Noah Nangoy, Alisa Okhlopkova, Chelsey Park, Ethan Talamo, Charlotte Van Der Veen, Mark Zeidan ENSEMBLE SINGERS Aviana Basanty, Leo Chen, Noelle Love, Miranda Mannina, Lena Streichardt, Carson Tao GUEST DIRECTORS Abigail Dang, Shiloh Scilingo, Raleigh Winter

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Chameleon Eva, 4th Grade

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Leaves Elizabeth, 1st Grade

IN THIS WORLD TOGETHER

Valley Christian Elementary 4th & 5th Grade Students Spring Concert WELCOME Mr. Troy Gunter Strings Class Dr. Scott Homer, Director Rocking’ Strings – John Higgins Rhythm Class Mr. Jeff Wilson, Director Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll – Bob Seager and George Jackson In This World Together Mrs. Samantha Elliott, Director We Share the Rainbow – Teresa Jennings Big Heart – Teresa Jennings, arr. Teresa & Paul Jennings Make a Difference – Teresa Jennings, arr. Teresa & Paul Jennings In This World Together – Teresa Jennings, arr. Teresa & Paul Jennings CLOSING Dr. Gabe Guven READERS

Aiden Barnes, Ethan Barnes, Jordan Guven, Travis Hering, June Lee, Kate Meyer, Inho Park, Ava Perez, Billy Slattery, Adelyn Wilson, Emily Yuan

ACTORS

Isaiah Blunt-Smith, Noah Cho, Jared Brycen Cu, Lukas Francisco, Ian Kartiwa, Robbie McLaughlin, Bou McNulty, Tomas Santos, Ace Smith

ENSEMBLE SINGERS

Eva Allen, Amaya Bushnell, Lauren Fiore, Avianna Nazzal, Aubrey Oden, Rebekah Varghese, Catherine Yu, Zoe Zhao

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SUMMER ARTS CAMP JUNE 6-10, 2022 f o r s t u d e n t s e n t e r i n g K- 2 n d g r a d e Friends l Creativity l Memories DATES

June 6-10 (Monday-Friday)

TIME

9am-12pm

COST $300

GRADES

Entering Grades K-2 (Co-Ed)

Art camp is an opportunity for young artists to expand their imaginations through fun and exciting art projects that will challenge and excite them! New techniques and materials will be discovered while working individually and collaboratively. The goal of art camp is to inspire young creatives to take risks and work through mistakes to discover wonderful artistic experiences!

Note: Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty with art materials. They can bring a snack to eat during our break time.

LOCATION

Valley Christian Schools 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

INSTRUCTOR Mrs. Jill Carson

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SUMMER ARTS CAMP JUNE 6-10, 2022 for students entering 3rd-6th grade

Friends l Creativity l Memories DATES

June 6-10 (Monday-Friday)

TIME

1pm-4pm

COST $300

GRADES

Entering Grades 3-6 (Co-Ed)

LOCATION

Valley Christian Schools 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111 Room - C413

Art camp is an opportunity for young artists to expand their imaginations through fun and exciting art projects that will challenge and excite them! New techniques and materials will be discovered while working individually and collaboratively.

The goal of art camp is to inspire young creatives to take risks and work through mistakes to discover wonderful artistic experiences!

Note: Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty with art materials. They can bring a snack to eat during our break time.

INSTRUCTOR Mrs. Jill Carlson

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E L E M E N TA R Y K I C K- S TA R T BAND CAMP

J U N E 1 3 - 1 7, 2 0 2 2 for students entering 4th-5th grade

Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories DATES

June 13-17 (Monday-Friday)

TIME

8:30am-12:00pm

COST $250

GRADES

Entering Grades 4-5

The Kick-Start Band Camp offers students the opportunity for rising 4th and 5th graders to play a band instrument including the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drums, and more. The camp will mix in beginners along with students who already have more experience with some fun activities added in. All are welcome, instruments are available to borrow, and a short concert will occur on the final day of camp at 11:30AM.

LOCATION

Valley Christian Schools 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

Directors

Mr. Jeff Wilson Ms. Katelyn Dietz Mr. Shane Ryan

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JUNIOR HIGH BAND CAMP

J U N E 1 3 - 1 7, 2 0 2 2 for students entering 6th-8th grade Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories DATES

June 13-17 (Monday-Friday)

TIME

8:30am-12:00pm

COST $250

GRADES

Entering Grades 6-8

This camp is an opportunity for students to start their journey learning a band instrument and also for students who have experience and want to improve their skills on traditional band instruments including the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drums, and more. All experience levels are welcome from beginner to advanced JH aged students.

Our goal is to make music and have fun with friends. All are welcome, instruments are available to borrow, and a short concert will occur on the final day of camp at 11:30am.

LOCATION

Valley Christian Schools 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

Directors

Mr. Jeff Wilson Ms. Katelyn Dietz Mr. Shane Ryan

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S U M M E R DA N C E C A M P J U N E 6 - 1 7, 2 0 2 2 for students entering 1st-8th grade

Vivid 2 the Dance Team Experience DATES

June 6-10 (Monday-Friday)

TIME

1pm-4pm

COST $315

GRADES

Entering Grades 1-8

LOCATION

Valley Christian Schools 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

INSTRUCTOR Mrs. Evans Miss Townsend

Sponsored and facilitated by the members of Valley Christian’s Vivid Dance Team, Vivid 2 introduces young dancers to the fast-paced exciting world of competition dance teams! Dancers will learn cutting-edge dance routines, develop team spirit, and have an awesome time, all while improving their skill and dance technique! Dance Camp culminates with a dynamic performance that highlights the combination and technique learned over the two weeks.

If you have questions, contact Colette Evans at cevans@vcs.net Note: The fee includes a dance team shirt, daily nutritious snacks, and performance expenses.

Students will need to provide their own jazz shoes.

Fees will go directly to support Vivid Valley Christian’s award-winning competitive dance team.

Performance is on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 6:00pm in the High School Theatre.

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PERFORMING INDOOR ENSEMBLE (PIE) JR CAMP

J U LY 2 5 - 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 for students entering 6th-9th grade Friends l Creativity l Memories DATES

July 25-29 (Monday-Friday)

TIME

9am–4pm

COST $200

GRADES

Entering Grades 6-9 (Co-Ed)

LOCATION

Conservatory Hall 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

Learn the skills that made our Performance Indoor Ensemble award winning. Rising 6-9 grade students will have one week to perform their own mini show by putting band (brass and woodwinds) and color guard (flags and dance) together. You do not need any experience to participate with the color guard, but you will need band experience to play with the band. Come learn how our award-winning ensemble puts together a performance full of music and spectacle!

Note: For our future attendees, wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes.

Snacks will be provided, but you will need to pack your own lunch. Performance is on the final day (July 29th) at 3:00pm.

INSTRUCTOR Mr. Wilson

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SUMMER STRINGS CAMP SESSION ONE:

J U LY 2 5 - 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 S E SS I O N T WO :

AUGUST 1-4, 2022 Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories DATES

Session One: July 25-28 Session Two: Aug. 1-4 (Monday-Thursday)

TIME

9:30am-3pm

COST $275

GRADES

Strings Camp is offered for violin, viola, cello, and double bass students. All levels are accepted and students may register for both sessions. Campers will receive musical instruction, learn music theory, experience music technology, and gain leadership skills.

Snacks will be provided, and please bring your own lunch. The concert will be performed on Thursday, July 28, at 3:00pm for Session One and on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 3:00pm for Session Two.

Entering Grades 3-12 (Co-Ed)

LOCATION

Valley Christian Schools 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. & Mrs. Homer

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SUMMER THEATRE CAMP JUNE 6 - JULY 9, 2022 for students entering 3rd-12th grade Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories DATES

June 6 - July 9 (Monday-Friday)

TIME

9am-12:30pm

COST $650

GRADES

Entering Grades 3-12 (Co-Ed)

LOCATION

Valley Christian Schools 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

INSTRUCTORS

Mrs. Diepenbrock Mr. McPherson

We are thrilled to bring summer performance back to the Valley Christian Theatre stage for 2022 with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA! Every student is guaranteed a role on stage; however, specific parts will be cast based on mandatory auditions during the first week of camp. Specific information will be sent home to enrolled families separately. If your student is interested in TECHNICAL THEATRE instead of performance, please contact us. We may have a place for that too! No camp on June 20, July 1, or July 4. Performances July 7-9, 2022.

Contact Ms. Cathy McFall with questions: cmcfall@vcs.net.

Additional costume fee: May be incurred, not to exceed $60 per student.

Scholarships: May be available - please inquire Families with multiple students: 10% discount for each additional child - please inquire for this refund after paying in full.

Early Bird Registration: $595 through March 31, 2022 General Registration: $650 through April 20, 2022 Late Registration: $700 after April 20, 2022 Note: Performances will be on July 7 & 9 at 7:30pm.

No camp on June 20, July 1, or 4, 2022.

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festival of the arts PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE May 6-7 Elementary Musical - EL Theatre May 10-12 Junior High, High School, & Senior Showcase Art Show May 12 Theatre and Dance Senior Showcase HS Theatre & Dance May 13-15 Elementary Art Show - EL Art May 14 In This World Together - EL Spring Concert May 17 Jazz and Percussion Spectacular - HS Music May 20-21 Dancescapes Dance Concert - EL & JH Dance May 20 The Grand Finale - JH & HS Music

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WARRIOR FUND

Each family is asked to contribute annually in support of Valley Christian Schools. Annual gifts to the WARRIOR FUND are used to increase the general operating budget for the fiscal year and to ensure that each student at VCS has the opportunity to succeed. The executive leadership team is committed to being good stewards of your generous contributions by providing excellent opportunities for every student—from award-winning academic programs and extracurricular activities, to outstanding facilities and maintenance, and much more.

Support the WARRIOR FUND at one of our exciting upcoming events:

Golf Classic 27th Annual Golf Classic May 16, 2022 We look forward to welcoming back the VCS community for a round of golf and a day of fellowship at the 27th annual Golf Classic

Thank you for partnering with us in creating Warriors: tomorrow’s leaders properly equipped to serve God and family while positively impacting their community and the world.

Extend the Gift Office 408.362.7644

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