Following the luncheon, Stan Steele, fine arts coordinator for the Irvine school district, noted that seventh graders from Sierra Vista and Venado middle schools will participate in the program this year. Two students each from the disciplines of vocal music, instrumental music, visual arts, dance and theater will be chosen, he said. For what they are paying and for what the kids are getting out of it, it is a very nominal fee. The students will receive more than two hours of study in their primary selected art form. At the same time students are exposed to all art forms.
All studies culminate in a student multi-arts performance showcasing every individual's work.
Students also will take field trips. These include Pacific Symphony Orchestra performances at its summer series at Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine and its Community Park Concert at Centennial Park in Santa Ana. Pacific Symphony Orchestra staff and musicians will join students throughout the day at all activities, including meals. Second, that it grow, slowly and be more and more appreciated by young people. And three, to touch the lives of sixth, seventh and eighth graders, a pivotal time in life when they are beginning to look at life's direction and choices.