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ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Aspire | Achieve | Inspire
Educating the next generation of
world-class artists and scholars
SCHOOL OVERVIEW
As one of the premier arts schools in the nation, the Orange County School
of the Arts embraces and encourages artistic creativity and academic
excellence. This innovative public charter school provides a uniquely
challenging and nurturing environment focused on individual growth,
opportunity and diversity. The U.S. Department of Education and the
National Endowment for the Arts have recognized the Orange County
School of the Arts as a model arts education program. The school is also
accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC).
WE FOSTER AN
ENVIRONMENT
AND CULTURE
THAT NURTURES
AND INSPIRES
OUR EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENTS
STUDENTS AND FACULTY FUNDING
The school currently serves a culturally diverse student body of more than This school year is based on a $25 million
2,100 students in grades 7-12 from more than 100 cities throughout operating budget. Academic instruction is
Southern California. The academic faculty is fully credentialed, and the funded by the State of California, totaling
majority of the 200 arts and academic teachers hold advanced degrees. $16.5 million. The school relies solely on the
They are dedicated and supportive professionals who help students generosity of individual donors, the business
develop the skills necessary to succeed in higher education, or a profession community, and foundations to fund the 14
in the arts. Guest artists and industry leaders also share their expertise and arts conservatories offered. The school must
creativity with students through residencies, lectures, presentations, and raise $8.5 million each year — approximately
hands-on training. $4,000 per student — to continue offering a
comprehensive arts program.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
Ninety-eight percent of the school’s graduates are accepted into
institutions of higher education and the remaining pursue a career in the
arts industry upon graduation.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested applicants must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and satisfactory
citizenship. All applicants must audition and provide transcripts. For more
information about OCSA’s admission requirements, visit
www.ocsarts.net/admissions.
TUITION
The school is tuition-free, donation-dependent. No student is admitted or
denied based on financial capacity.
ACADEMICS
ONE OF THE TOP 3 HIGH SCHOOLS IN ORANGE COUNTY
(Orange County Register, 2014)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gary Humphreys, Chair
Vincent Foley, Secretary
Carolyn Breeden, Ed.D.
Maria Newkirk Fong, JD
Paul Satkin
ACADEMICS
The Orange County School of the Arts provides a rigorous academic
program aligned with the California State Standards. Students attend
approximately five hours of academic classes in addition to three hours
of daily arts instruction. Students maintain a school-wide Grade Point
Average (GPA) of 3.40, with the senior class averaging a 3.54 GPA. More
than 25% of the senior class earns a 4.0 GPA or higher. The school offers
17 Advanced Placement classes.
The Orange County School of the Arts offers one of the most demanding
and intensive academic programs in Southern California. In 2015, the
school was named the Best Charter High School in California by Niche
Rankings and is one of the top three high schools in Orange County,
according to the Orange County Register.
“OCSA is an extraordinary community of people
who are uncompromising in their commitment to
excellence, thrive on creativity, and never lose
sight of their dreams.”
- Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D.
Founder and Executive Director
ARTS
ARTS CONSERVATORIES
This is the place for aspiring artists to refine their
skills and flourish in one of the five schools of SCHOOL OF APPLIED ARTS
study offered, including: Applied Arts, Dance, Fine Culinary Arts & Hospitality Conservatory
& Media Arts, Music, and Theatre. The school’s
SCHOOL OF DANCE
world-class arts programs provide an opportunity Classical & Contemporary Dance
for students to participate in enriching classroom Conservatory
instruction, life-changing master classes and Commercial Dance Conservatory
fieldtrips, and unique performance opportunities in International Dance Conservatory
prestigious arts venues throughout the world. These Ballet Folklorico Program
Ballroom Dance Program
once-in-a-lifetime learning experiences combined
with high-caliber daily arts instruction ensure a SCHOOL OF FINE & MEDIA ARTS
successful future for talented artist scholars. Creative Writing Conservatory
Digital Media Conservatory
PERFORMANCES Film & Television Conservatory
Integrated Arts Conservatory
Each year, our driven and highly motivated students Visual Arts Conservatory
present more than 100 performances, presentations,
and exhibitions at a variety of venues in Orange SCHOOL OF MUSIC
County and throughout the world, including Carnegie Classical Voice Conservatory
Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Segerstrom Center Instrumental Music Conservatory
for the Arts. These performances, including the Commercial Music Program
Frederick Fennell Wind Studies
annual Gala and Season Finale, encompass all Program
aspects of the arts and afford students the The Garn Family Jazz Studies
opportunity to experience the audition process, work Program
with industry professionals, learn the various aspects Guitar Program
of each performance, build their confidence and self Pianist Program
Strings & Orchestra Program
esteem, and improve their technique and stage
presence. The Margaret A. Webb Theatre, a SCHOOL OF THEATRE
beautiful, state-of-the-art 420 seat theatre, is the Acting Conservatory
school’s premier performance venue. Musical Theatre Conservatory
Production & Design Conservatory
GUEST ARTISTS
“I want to encourage, very much, the
young students of the Orange County
School of the Arts to continue studying
music because it’s a wonderful world.”
- Maestro Placido Domingo
Francis Ford Coppola
Matthew Morrison
Marvin Hamlisch
GUEST ARTISTS
Students have the unique opportunity to study with nationally
renowned guest artists in a variety of master classes, workshops,
and performance experiences. These leading industry professionals Cathy Rigby
have a profound impact on our students’ education and often serve
as their mentors and inspiration as they advance to higher education
and a professional career in the arts. Guest artists and master
teachers have included esteemed professionals, such as Debbie
Allen, Francis Ford Coppola, Neil Gaiman, Marvin Hamlisch, Yo-Yo
Ma, Matthew Morrison, Bebe Neuwirth, Cathy Rigby, and more.
Debbie Allen
AWARDS PARTNERSHIPS
Best Charter High School in California (Niche Rankings), 2015 The Orange County School of the Arts has formed
partnerships with institutions of higher education and
Best Charter School, Parenting OC 2015 Reader’s Choice Awards, 2015 professional arts organizations, including:
Arts Orange County
One of the top three public high schools in Orange County (Orange County Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
Register), 2014
California State University, Fullerton
California Distinguished School (California Department of Education), Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
2005, 2009, 2013 Chapman University
Orange County Museum of Art
Arts Schools Network Exemplary School Award, Pacific Chorale
2006, 2010-2011, 2013-2015 Pacific Symphony
Philharmonic Society of Orange County
America's Top Public High Schools (Newsweek),
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014 Segerstrom Center for the Arts
South Coast Repertory
Best High Schools in America (U.S. News & World Report), University of California, Irvine
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 University of Southern California
Jeffrey Lawrence Award - Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D. (Arts Schools Network),
2012
Community Partnership Award - Camp OCSA (Arts Schools Network), 2012
Arts Innovation Award - Commercial Music Program
(Arts Schools Network), 2012
Regional Winner, LA Times 2012 Reader's Choice Awards
Non-Profit CFO of the Year - COO/CFO Steven Wagner
(Orange County Business Journal), 2011
One of top two midsize workplaces in Orange County (Orange County Register),
2011
Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D. one of top three executives in Orange County
(Orange County Register), 2011
One of California's top ten public charter schools (USC), 2011
Outstanding Founder - Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D.
(National Philanthropy Day Orange County), 2009
California Professor & Music Teachers Association Award, 2008
Artistic Visionary: Cultural Legacy Award - Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D.
(Arts Orange County), 2007
Business in the Arts Award (Orange County Business Committee for the Arts,
Inc.), 2007
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award - Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D.
(Orange County Business Journal), 2007
No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon School, (U.S. Department of Education),
2006
National School of Distinction (Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education
Network and the California Alliance for Arts Education), 2004-2005
STAR School Award (International NETWORK of Performing and Visual Arts
Schools), 2001
Model Arts Education Program (California Department of Education), 1998
National Blue Ribbon School Award with Special Honors in Arts Education
(National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Department of Education), 1998
we are ocsa.
“OCSA meant to me an outstanding education,
creative opportunities, heightened awareness of
one’s self, a school where dreams are fulfilled,
and a world where education and the arts excel
and come together. OCSA gave me the tools to
learn, create, and the ability to grow into the
person I knew I wanted to become.”
-Kyle Shafiee
Instrumental Music Conservatory
Class of 2008
STUDENT LIFE
“A small part of this school never leaves you—it stays in
your heart. Though we are all different, we hold in
common this unique and beautiful experience, and
the love of what we choose to pursue.”
-Matthew Lulofs
Classical Voice Conservatory
Class of 2010
STUDENT LIFE
Through a variety of school activities, students are encouraged to explore
their particular areas of interest and develop new ones. The Orange County
School of the Arts offers a diverse and inspiring array of activities that
encourage a united student body, including on-campus clubs and
organizations, Homecoming, Winter Formal, Prom, Grad Night, community
outreach, and many more. Students often focus on academic success,
artistic exploration, personal growth, and social awareness. Not only are
students exposed to new opportunities, they engage with fellow classmates
and faculty who share similar interests. These connections often last a
lifetime.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
The Orange County School of the Arts fosters a spirit of leadership,
entrepreneurialism, and community service by encouraging students to
make a positive difference in their school and community. Students
collaborate with classmates and faculty advisors to accomplish common
goals by organizing school-wide dances, fundraisers, and other special
activities. Through leadership involvement, students develop responsibility,
integrity, and a cooperative attitude that cultivates a successful high school,
college, and career experience.
PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PARENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION (PSO) The Orange County School of the Arts encourages parent involvement in the educational process. Through the Parent Support Organization (PSO), parents join together and collaborate with the administrative team to enhance the school’s dual arts and academic programs. Join today at www.ocsarts.net/pso. ENCORE! ENCORE! is a membership group which offers invitations to special events, as well as exclusive opportunities for current parents, alumni parents, alumni and community members. ENCORE! members are passionate about arts education and interested in supporting the next generation of world-class artists. The mission of ENCORE! is to support the student artists by serving as ambassadors to the local community and participating in special events throughout the year. ENCORE! memberships directly benefit the needs of our students by supporting school-wide initiatives. Join today at www.ocsarts.net/encore. PARENTS ARTS COUNCIL (PAC) The Parents Arts Council (PAC) focuses on creating volunteer opportunities for parents within their student’s arts conservatory, establishing two-way communication and dialogue among the school staff and parents, and encouraging parent participation in marketing and fundraising activities. For additional information about PAC, visit www.ocsarts.net/pac. FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS The OCSA Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of prominent business and cultural leaders who volunteer their time to support the efforts of the OCSA Foundation. Through a variety of fundraising, marketing and community outreach activities, the OCSA Foundation raises $8.5 million annually to support the school’s tuition-free artistic programs and ongoing capital expansion plans. To learn more about the OCSA Foundation Board of Directors, visit www.ocsarts.net/foundation.
ALUMNI
Allison Mack Ali Sepasyar Eliana Adise Bobby Amamizu Stephanie J. Block Scott Barnhardt Kaitlyn Jenkins
Graduates have advanced their
education at leading arts conser vatory
programs and universities, including
Harvard University, the Juilliard School,
Dante Basco Krysta Rodriguez Stanford University, New York Drake Bell Susan Egan
University, Columbia University,
Boston Conservatory, Manhattan
School of Music, Art Center College of
Design, California Institute of the Arts,
University of Southern California, and
many more.
Lauren Lim Jackson Matthew Morrison Lindsay Mendez Mark Meismer
Taryn Manning David Sidoni Elsa Chang Jon Bond Lauren Gerrie Austin O’Brien Kristin Gilmore
Eliana Adise (Integrated Arts, 2015) Chris Bonstetter (Visual Arts, 1994) Kaitlyn Jenkins (Musical Theatre, 2010)
Film Actress (Joy) Computer graphics and visual effects (Minority Report, Television actress (ABC Family’s Bunheads)
Air Force One, X-Men: The Last Stand, Master and
Julie Alexandria (Musical Theatre, 2000) Commander: The Far Side of the World) Lauren Lim Jackson (Commercial Dance, 2003)
Voice-Over Artist, Host and TV Personality (OK! TV, Dancer in Broadway’s Motown the Musical, Wonderland,
MTV, Fox Sports, MASN) Terron Brooks (Musical Theatre, 1992) and revival of Finian’s Rainbow
Recording Artist and Actor (NBC’s The Temptations)
Scott Aukerman (Musical Theatre, 1998) Robert Prescott Lee (Commercial Dance, 2001) Dancer
Creator and host of IFC’s Comedy Bang! Bang! Elsa Chang (Visual Arts, 2006) and choreographer for film and TV (MTV VMAs, Billboard
Character Designer at Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Music Awards)
Erik Altemus (Musical Theatre, 2005) Sony Pictures, Disney
Actor in Broadway’s Tony award-winning revival Sean Lee (Instrumental Music, 2005)
of Pippin Brett Egan (Musical Theatre, 1995) Student of Itzhak Perlman at The Juilliard School
President, DeVos Institute of Arts Management
Bobby Amamizu (Commercial Dance, 2006) Allison Mack (Musical Theatre)
Dancer (Fame, Cirque du Soleil) Susan Egan (Musical Theatre, 1988) Actress (Smallville, Wilfred)
Tony Award-nominated actress (original Belle
Scott Barnhardt (Musical Theatre, 1997) in Broadway‘s Beauty and the Beast, Throughly Modern Taryn Manning (Commercial Dance, 1997)
Broadway actor (The Book of Mormon, Big River, Millie, Cabaret) Television actress (Orange is the New Black, Hawaii
Bye Bye Birdie) Five-0, Sons of Anarchy)
Lauren German (Commercial Dance, 1996)
Dante Basco (Musical Theatre, 1993) Film and television actress (Chicago Fire, Quentin Heather Wilson Martinez (Visual Arts, 1995)
Actor (Rufio in Hook, the voice of Zuko in Tarantino’s Hostel: Part II, A Walk to Remember, Hawaii Emmy-nominated animator for Disney and Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender) Five-0, 7th Heaven) (SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly Odd Parents, My Life
as a Teenage Robot, The Replacements)
Drake Bell (Musical Theatre) Lauren Gerrie (Commercial Dance, 2001)
Actor (Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh) Personal Chef, Owner of bigLITTLE Get Together Ilona McHugh (Classical & Contemporary Dance, 1998)
Dancer, American Ballet Theatre
Stephanie J. Block (Musical Theatre, 1990) Pantea Ghaderi (Commercial Dance, 1994)
Tony-nominated Broadway actress (The Mystery Sr. Vice President, Publicity at The Weinstein Company Mark Meismer (Commercial Dance, 1991)
of Edwin Drood, Anything Goes, Wicked, 9 to 5: Dancer with Gregory Hines, Michael Jackson, Madonna
The Musical, The Pirate Queen, The Boy from Oz) Kristin Gilmore (Musical Theatre, 1998)
Foreign Service Officer, US Department of State Lindsay Mendez (Musical Theatre, 2001)
Jonathan Bond (Commercial Dance, 2005) Recording Artist and Broadway Actress (Wicked,
Dancer and Choreographer, Cedar Lake Holly Hodges (Musical Theatre, 2006) Dogfight, Godspell, Grease, Everyday Rapture,
Contemporary Ballet Walt Disney Imagineering, Ride Department The Marvelous Wonderettes)ALUMNI
Holly Hodges Erik Altemus Julie Alexandria Chris Bonstetter Lauren German Michael Muser Ilona McHugh
Timothy Wynn Anneliese van der Pol Robert Prescott Lee Melissa Yates Sean Lee Chad Whidden Brett Egan
Pantea Ghaderi Nathan Trasoras Heather Wilson Martinez Sean O’Connor Maggie Feldman Rubenstein Pedro Pascal Nikki SooHoo
Scott Aukerman Russ Ruffino Grant Peterson Matt Shaffer Eric Trine Taylor Margis-Noquera Terron Brooks
Matthew Morrison (Musical Theatre, 1997) Russ Ruffino (Musical Theatre, Class of 1997)
Recording Artist and Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Entrepreneur, The Money Tree Method
Award-nominated actor (Glee, What to Expect When You’re
Expecting) Broadway (South Pacific, Footloose, Hairspray, Ali Sepasyar (Musical Theatre, 2010)
The Light in the Piazza, Finding Neverland) Actor (Cartoon Network's Dude…What Would Happen)
Michael Muser (Musical Theatre, 1996) Matt Shaffer (Commercial Dance) “I’m certain I received
Sommelier, General Manager/Partner at award-winning Dancer and Author of “So You Want To Be A Dancer”
restaurant, Grace a full-ride presidential
David Sidoni (Musical Theatre, 1994)
Taylor Margis-Noquera (Commercial Dance, 1993) Actor (Newsies, Roundhouse) scholarship to USC
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Vaudeville Ventures
Justice Smith (Musical Theatre, 2013)
because of OCSA’s
Austin O’Brien (Musical Theatre, 1999) Film Actor (Paper Towns, The Get Down) rigorous academics
Photographer and Actor (Last Action Hero, My Girl 2)
Nikki SooHoo (Commercial Dance, 2006) and comprehensive
Sean O’Connor (Visual Arts, 1990) Film and television actress (The Lovely Bones,
Owner / President of Sean O'Connor Lighting The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Stick It) arts programs.”
Pedro Pascal (Musical Theatre, 1993) Nathan Trasoras (Commercial Dance, 2009)
Television Actor (The Great Wall, Narcos, Game of Thrones) Dancer (So You Think You Can Dance, Glee)
-Austen Courter
Classical Voice Conservatory
Dr. Grant Peterson (Musical Theatre, 1998) Eric Trine (Production & Design, 2001) Class of 2008
Assistant Professor in Theatre Studies, Brunel University Furniture Designer
Phil Rahn (Production & Design, 1999) Anneliese van der Pol (Musical Theatre, 2002)
Production Manager, Shanghai Disney Resort Actress (That’s So Raven, Kim Possible)
Krysta Rodriguez (Musical Theatre, 2002) Chad Whidden (Musical Theatre, 1996)
TV and Broadway actress (First Date, Smash, The Addams Vice President, Creative Department at Party Planners West
Family—The Musical, In The Heights, Spring Awakening,
A Chorus Line) Timothy Michael Wynn (Instrumental Music, 1998)
Award-winning composer for film, television and video games
Maggie Feldman Rubenstein (Commercial Dance, 1992)
Owner/President, Magnetic Public Relations Dr. Melissa Yates (Musical Theatre, 1994)
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1010 N. Main Street COMMUNITY ARTS CLASSES
Santa Ana, CA 92701 The OCSA Foundation offers fee-based summer, Saturday and evening
classes for children in grades 3-12 and adults. A variety of classes are
offered in ceramics, computer animation, computer graphic design,
Phone: 714.560.0900
creative writing, culinary, dance, film, guitar, instrumental music, music
Fax: 714.664.0463
and theatre, 2D/3D painting and drawing, and more. Specialized
academic enrichment classes, portfolio preparation, and audition
www.ocsarts.net technique workshops are also offered during the school year. For more
information, visit www.ocsarts.net/communityclasses.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH - CAMP OCSA
Camp OCSA is a free, interactive arts training workshop available to
underserved students in grades 4-6 residing in Santa Ana, California.
The program offers inspiring classes in creative writing, dance, drama,
guitar, visual arts, and vocal music, and introduces young students to
the basic language, techniques, and skills in their chosen art discipline.
For more information, visit www.ocsarts.net/campocsa.
MONTAGE! PERFORMING GROUP
MONTAGE! is the school’s premier performing group comprised of
talented student artists in grades 7-12 auditioned from the school's
fourteen arts conservatory programs. Praised for its high-energy,
professional level performances, MONTAGE! combines the talent of
singers, dancers, musicians, actors and other aspiring artists in
unforgettable, custom performances. MONTAGE! has been the
featured entertainment at prominent events throughout Southern
California. Book MONTAGE! for your next special event!
For more information, visit www.ocsarts.net/montage.
OCSA FOUNDATION
Through a variety of fundraising, marketing, and community outreach
activities, the Orange County School of the Arts Foundation is
The Orange County School of the Arts extends a heartfelt dedicated to supporting the school's tuition-free artistic programs, as
thank you to the generous photographers, marketing well as its ongoing capital expansion plans. The OCSA Foundation is
professionals, and corporations who assisted in the a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a volunteer
creation of this brochure. Board of Directors comprised of prominent business, education and
cultural leaders.
www.ocsarts.net/marketingsupport For more information, visit www.ocsarts.net/foundation.You can also read
