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Fall 2024 Newsletter

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

What a fantastic start to the 2024-2025 Theatre Season! The Drowsy Chaperone was a sold-out success, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing audience that made the show magical. A huge congratulations to the talented cast and crew for their hard work and dedication. Click the "read more" button below to read a student-written article all about what went into making the show such a success.

Photo above by Dr. Chris Snyder. DSOA Muse Article link below by Communications Major Milo Stamp.

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Photo by Visual Arts major Eszter Veres

School Spotlights

It's a Fine day at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Recently, we had the privilege of celebrating a special moment for Mr. Ed Duhy, the founding principal of the Palm Beach County School of the Arts, who was memorialized with a commemorative bench in the fountain area of Building 9 on the Dreyfoos campus. This meaningful tribute recognizes his significant contributions to the foundation and growth of our school, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. It was truly a FINE day at the School of the Arts as we gathered to celebrate his vision, dedication, and impact on the arts community.

Artist Market

We had an amazing time at the recent Artist Market in City Place! A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to support our talented Visual and Digital Media students, as well as our Communications students from Seeds Literary Magazine, who had their incredible work on display. It was a fantastic experience connecting with the community and sharing the creativity and hard work of these young artists and writers. We appreciate your support and look forward to more opportunities to showcase their talents in the future!

Story by Communications major Milo Stamp

Photo by Communications major Valentina Saenz-Daza

A Salute to Veterans

Veterans Day, established as a federal holiday in 1954, honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces annually on Nov. 11. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, around 3.3 percent of high school teachers are veterans. English teacher Carmen Gallardo, who joined the Navy after high school, is part of that small percentage.

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Story by Communications major Bailey Arnone

Photo by Communications major Olivia Williams

Keys to Life

Nicholas Stan’s love for piano began in kindergarten and grew stronger after attending Bak Middle School of the Arts. Despite being born with amniotic band syndrome, leaving him with two functional fingers on his left hand, Nicholas has never let it define him. He credits his success to the supportive piano community and his personal growth through music. Now, Nicholas aspires to pursue a career in medicine, knowing his musical journey will help shape his future. "What I do here, I know it will matter for my future."

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Story by Communications major Karmiah Smith

Photo courtesy of Piano major Nicholas Stan

A Night of Impromptu

On Sept. 27th, the Piano Department presented their Impromptu concert in the Brandt Black Box Theatre. Before entering the theatre, two large signs were stationed at the door to showcase the list of all 40 different performances put on by students.

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ATTENTION ALUMNI

Calling All Dreyfoos Alumni!

Are you a writer, poet, or artist? The Seeds in the Black Earth Literary and Arts Magazine wants to showcase alumni voices and work on The Seeds website! This is an exciting opportunity to share your creativity with the Dreyfoos community and beyond.

If you’d like to contribute, visit dsoaseeds.com for more information on how to get involved. Let’s celebrate the incredible talent of our alumni! seedsmag@gmail.com

Artist in Residence Spotlight

Bill Muter: Music Artist in Residence

Story & Video by DSOA Today

The new TV Production students interviewed new Artist in Residence Bill Muter who discussed his new role and how he guides students through music theory, composition and music technology.

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Alumni Highlights

Hilary Brown - Martin Guitars

From displays at Guitar Centers to booths at music festivals, the Martin Guitars company is advertising to musicians across the country, headed by none other than a Dreyfoos alumna. Hilary Brown, a Communications Arts major, is making waves in the music industry as Director of E-Commerce, Direct-to-Consumer, and Channel Programs at Martin Guitars. Spotlight written by Communications major Graeme Melcher

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Jeffrey Adkins - Dreyfoos School of the Arts

When orchestra director Jeffrey Adkins was asked to give a recital at his alma mater Lynn University’s concert hall after receiving the Conservatory Alumni Award, he declined. Instead, he asked if he could bring the Dreyfoos String and Symphony Orchestras to perform in his place.

That exchange basically sums up the person — and the teacher — that Mr. Adkins is.

A class of 2005 strings major, Mr. Adkins started playing the bass in elementary school. He believes that each instrument suits a certain type of individual, and the bass immediately matched his own personality. Spotlight written by Communications major Lila Goldin

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Student Performance Calendar

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