Hello, ASA Parent/Guardian Community!

We are so grateful for the many ways parents/guardians have shown up for ASA this year. Whether you've volunteered at concerts and events, donated supplies and food, or contributed to our fundraising campaigns—you have continually inspired us with your generosity and commitment. Thank you for making a difference!

In this issue of FEM, you'll find exciting updates on:

Arizona Public School Tax Credit – Learn how to redirect state taxes you already owe to ASA, directly supporting our students. ⭐ Plus, check out how you can add YOUR STAR to our thank you banner! ⭐
Volunteer Opportunities – Help us celebrate our students' hard work during 3QP Week (March 10–14)
Save the Dates! – Mark your calendar for our upcoming Signature Series events: Mainstage Play and Spring Dance Recital (Recital tickets are available now!)

We also recognize that it's a busy time of year—even as we continue fundraising for this current year, we’re already looking ahead to the 2025–26 school year! Thank you to the families who joined our Annual Parent Meetings—your engagement means everything. If we missed you at a meeting, we’ve included helpful links below. Please remember to return your Annual Giving Form (paper or online) by March 28—every gift, no matter the amount, makes a meaningful impact.

We deeply appreciate your thoughtful consideration of a gift that works best for your family.

From our grateful hearts,

Leslie and Min

Leslie Religioso Development & Marketing Director 602-257-1444 x 1118 | religioso@goasa.org

Min Skivington Donor Relations & Marketing Manager 602-257-1444 x 1120 | skivington@goasa.org

SY 2025/26 ANNUAL GIVING FORM

PARENT MEETING RECORDING

GIVING & INVOLVEMENT GUIDE

Celebrate ASA Students During 3QP Week

URGENT: NEXT WEEK IS 3QP WEEK AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! THERE ARE STILL NINE 2-HOUR SHIFTS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED!

Cheer on ASA students by volunteering to take fun photos and hand out congratulatory goodies as a 🎉 Student Celebration Table Volunteer!

Details:

✅ Easy commitment! Shifts are just 2 hours long.

✅ Flexible times! The first shift is at 8:00 AM, last shift ends at 4:30 PM.

✅ Make an impact! Sign up to help celebrate our students after the stresses of 3QP.

You can also sign up to donate goodies! Visit the volunteer sign-up page for specific details.

Your support means so much to our students—let’s make 3QP Week unforgettable! Sign up now!

⭐ Thank you for signing up! ⭐

MAKE YOUR 2024 TAX CREDIT GIFT BY APRIL 15

DONATE TAX CREDIT

Symphony Orchestra Side-by-Side with Phoenix Symphony

March 13 at 7:30 PM

Join us for the Phoenix Youth Symphony and Phoenix Symphony Orchestra’s Side by Side Concert on March 13th at Phoenix Symphony Hall featuring ASA’s very own, Justin Kang!

Experience a unique collaboration with over 150 musicians. The first half features the Jean and Robert Frankeburger Grand Prize winner Jane Henricksen and the Clotilde Otranto Second Prize winner Justin Kang performing their concertos with The Phoenix Symphony. After intermission, both orchestras will unite for a grand performance.

PROGRAM:

— Verdi: Overture to La Forza Del Destino

—𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙝: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙤 𝙉𝙤. 1 (𝙄𝙄𝙞, 𝙄𝙑) – 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙆𝙖𝙣𝙜

— Elgar: Cello Concerto (IV) – Jane Henriksen

— Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Get discounted tickets with promo codes:

$10 Adult Tickets: pysotps-sbs-dis15

$5 Child Tickets: pysotps-sbs-dis5

🎟️ Buy tickets here: pysorchestras.org/events

Ballet Arizona Debuts Akelarre with Original Music Composed by Dr. Breadon

March 27-30 at The Orpheum Theatre

We're excited to share that ASA's Band Director, Dr. Breadon was commissioned to compose the original score for Ballet Arizona's world premiere of, "Akelarre", on Thursday, March 27, as part of their "Spring Mix" show at the Orpheum.

SHOWTIMES:

— Thu, March 27 @ 7:00 PM

— Fri, March 28 @ 7:30 PM

— Sat, March 29 @ 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

— Sun, March 30 @ 1:00 PM

ASA Student & Family Discount: Use promo code ASA15 for $15 tickets in Bronze, Emerald, and Turquoise sections. Enter the code before selecting seats (top right corner of page). Discount applies in the cart. 🚨 Not valid for Gold, Silver, or Savers seats. See you there!

PURCHASE TICKETS

SPRING MAIN STAGE PLAY

A NIGHT OF LOVE AND BETRAYAL:

An Evening of Short Plays

April 3-6

Tickets available soon!

VOLUNTEER

2025 SPRING DANCE RECITAL

Tickets on sale now!

PURCHASE TICKETS

VOLUNTEER

CONGRATS MOCK TRIAL!

ASA Mock Trial competed in the Arizona Mock Trial Regional Competition this past weekend, with one of our teams placing 8th—an impressive achievement!

We also want to recognize seniors Lyla Urban, Parker Johnson, and Jillian Hennard for earning individual awards for their outstanding performances.

Great job to all our students who participated—we are so proud of your effort and commitment!

CONGRATS WORLD GUITAR!

Congratulations to Mr. Pierce and our incredible High School World Guitar students on earning a Superior with Distinction rating at this year’s ABODA Area Guitar Festival!

CONGRATS CHAMBER SINGERS!

Congratulations to Dr. Curtis and our fantastic High School Chamber Singers on earning a Superior rating at this year’s Jazz Madrigal Festival!

CONGRATS TRIO NOVA!

Congratulations to Trio Nova - featuring ASA senior Daniel Kang, ASA sophomore Justin Kang, and BASIS Chandler sophomore Joshua Lee, on their 1st Place win this past weekend at Arizona Musicfest’s Young Musicians Chamber Ensemble Competition!

Watch the full performance here!

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