Hey West Ada community! Tune in to the latest episode of the West Ada Podcast featuring an incredible journey through the arts with Principal Chris Housel from Idaho Fine Arts Academy!
Principal Housel shares insights into the vibrant world of arts education in West Ada and how students are creating their unique journeys through creativity. From visual arts to performing arts, our students are unlocking their potential and discovering the joy of self-expression.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the impact of the arts on education and personal growth. Learn how the arts empower students to find their voice, embrace diversity, and build a foundation for a successful future.
Listen now on West Ada Podcast: https://www.westada.org/page/podcast
Let's celebrate the arts in West Ada! Share this post, spread the word, and support our talented students on their artistic journey!
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Thank you Mellisa Paul for visiting and speaking to the IFAA student body today and sharing your unique experiences as a professional television broadcaster and career in arts and entertainment!
The Grinch was so well behaved delivering Holiday Candy Grams. Well... at least until the end! Luckily, Sydney was there to save the tree!
Mr. De Bie sure knows how to wrap up semester 1 and enter the holidays!
IFAA Classical Instructor, Ms. Monica Palmer, took four high school students to Seattle recently for the Russian Chamber Composers Festival. All students performed beautifully! Carlos (12th), Jean (11th), and Madelynn (11th) received a 'gold medal' in their division and got to perform at one of the culminating concerts on Sunday.
(Image left-to-right: Carlos Torres, Madelynn Knigge, Jean Boushley, Indigo Della Badia, and Ms. Monica Palmer)
IFAA Middle School Vocal sings at the Capitol for the tree lighting presentation!
New Student Information and Tours Night at IFAA on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 from 5:30pm-7:30pm-! Learn more details about IFAA and tour the campus! Visit westada.org/ifaa/auditions for more information about attending IFAA.
The 2024-2025 new student IFAA Online Application now open! Visit westada.org/ifaa/auditions for more information! Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music
The 2024-2025 new student IFAA Online Application now open! Visit westada.org/ifaa/auditions for more information! Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music
The 2024-2025 new student IFAA Online Application now open! Visit westada.org/ifaa/auditions for more information! Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music
The 2024-2025 new student IFAA Online Application now open! Visit westada.org/ifaa/auditions for more information! Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music
The 2024-2025 new student IFAA Online Application now open! Visit westada.org/ifaa/auditions for more information! Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music
The 2024-2025 new student IFAA Online Application now open! Visit westada.org/ifaa/auditions for more information! Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music
The 2024-2025 new student IFAA Online Application now open! Visit westada.org/ifaa/auditions for more information! Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music
Shout out to our four IFAA students who also swim for Meridian High. Congrats to a successful year of swimming! Photo from High School District swim meet. Students: (left to right) Claire Scofield, Anabelle Jenkins, Jack Scofield, Alexa Braun.
IFAA PSAT Testing Reminder! 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT test tomorrow (Tuesday, 10/24/2023) on their laptops first thing at school. Charge up your laptop (right now?) and place it where you will remember it in the morning. Get some good sleep tonight, eat a good breakfast tomorrow, bring your laptop, and be ready to do your best! Get to school early so you won't feel rushed before the test. Pro Tip: Set an alarm on your phone for reminders.
Congratulations 🎊 Kaylee! “Bronze in Bloom” took 🥇first place at the Second Annual Scrap-to-Sculpture Design Challenge which was part of Boise Entrepreneur Week!
What an honor for some of our IFAA students and staff to spend time with Mellisa Paul at KTVB today! Another contemporary group of musicians from IFAA performed their original, “Whatever” on Mellisa’s program, Idaho Today! If you don’t catch it live today on television, you can see it on the KTVB website or again this Friday on TV! So proud of the creative work our kids do here and grateful for local broadcast journalists like Mellisa Paul and her team!
Check out the video of IFAA Contemporary Students performing on Idaho Today: https://www.ktvb.com/embeds/video/responsive/277-9989339d-6496-4a45-8e45-af8d2022a54c/iframe?fbclid=IwAR183zvcCGQ-QRBGvd3BwnrTShFjGvmbSfJhcdELITeHzcb3VqF3VCThQZg
IFAA Contemporary Instrumental Majors performed their original music on Idaho Today with award winning journalist and Idaho native, the one and only Mellisa Paul! Our kids were great! What a great opportunity for our students.
See the videos:
Carsten’s “Sides” along with interviews with Shaun Scrivner and Christian Housel: https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-today/idaho-today-idaho-fine-arts-academy-showcase/277-8048b2a7-e0b4-4223-a67f-bfc81019e5e0
Olive’s “The Haunting Song”: https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-today/idaho-today-idaho-fine-arts-academy-showcase/277-2f15a6dc-dc1f-46d2-8a53-dd66cd9bf92f
High School “After Hours”: https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-today/idaho-today-idaho-fine-arts-academy-showcase/277-2ad40dc4-967a-49b7-9781-f17dfbc57c1d
Idaho Fine Arts Academy junior film majors Laura Kramer and Lottie Amundson have had their short film accepted for screening at an upcoming local film festival, the Colossal Cinematic Showcase.
The red-carpet event is slated for May 7 at Overland Park Cinemas. It begins at 4:30 p.m.; doors open at 4:00 p.m. The showcase may feature other films containing R-rated content and there may be an entrance fee. See the showcase website for further information.
“The Death of Olive Taylor” presents a humorous sequence of events that lead to a young lady’s untimely demise. The film features a cast of actors pulled primarily from the school.
