arts-X-press
A highly innovative and collaborative educational initiative entitled arts-X-press was launched in the Summer of 2001, in celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair. This program, housed on the University of California, Irvine campus, provides 150 seventh and eighth grade students from throughout Orange County with a weeklong immersion in the arts.
Arts-X-press is designed to produce a comprehensive, yet nurturing environment in which participants may foster their creativity, grow as individuals and discover ways in which the arts can enrich their lives. Local artists and arts educators of the highest caliber serve as faculty and staff, and outstanding high school and college arts students act as counselors for the program.
Arts-X-press began with Music Director, Carl St.Clair’s passion for arts education. To honor the memory of his son Cole, Maestro St.Clair sought to establish an arts-based program having a lasting and major impact on the community, as well as making a real difference in the lives of young people. Arts-X-press is the result of his vision. St.Clair continues to play an integral role in the formation and realization of this project.
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» arts-X-press is full for all 2009 sessions, but you may still submit an application to be placed on our waiting list.
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» Video: arts-X-press: In celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair
» arts-X-press F.A.Q.s
» arts-X-press blog
Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra
The Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra provides performance opportunities for young instrumentalists (ages 12-18) throughout Orange County and beyond. The Youth Orchestra is a key education program of Pacific Symphony and is led by Music Director Maxim Eshkenazy (also Associate Conductor of Pacific Symphony). Students receive regular coaching sessions from Pacific Symphony musicians and the program benefits from Pacific Symphony Music Director Carl St.Clair’s artistic vision. Maestro St.Clair acts as the Artistic Advisor for all activities. Students rehearse on a weekly basis and perform a three concert subscription series in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Orange County Performing Artscenter.
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» The Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra
Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings
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» Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings
Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble
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» Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble
Masterclasses
Through these specially arranged events, internationally renowned guest artists work with area music students during their Orange County visits.
