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The student news site of Grand Center Arts Academy, St. Louis, MO

GCAAtoday

The student news site of Grand Center Arts Academy, St. Louis, MO

GCAAtoday

Hermia, played by Maria Pena and Lysander, played by Kohl Parker, express their love for each other. This is not how the story is expected to end.

Theater department puts a modern twist on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Elyse Luecke, Assistant Web Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2015

“Shakespeare is difficult because it sounds like a completely different language, and it’s much more sophisticated, and it’s not something the common era will understand,” said Avery Campbell,...

Dave Hagan, Guitar/Band, conducts high school guitar students. Hagan explained that each group of students performs a ten minute set. This also depends on what level students are at. Older students play longer pieces, while younger students play shorter pieces.

Middle and high school instrumental students present their first concert of the year

Elyse Luecke, Assistant Web Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2015

“ [This concert] was important because it allowed me to get back into the groove of playing an instrument,” said Band member Simeon Maples, 9th. Multiple students explain why the first instrumental...

Bridgeton MO Landfill; Nuclear Fire

Keeley Burke, Expression Assistant Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2015

In 2010 an underground fire broke out near the Bridgeton Landfill in Missouri. Recently reports have been released saying that the fire could possibly reach the area around the West Lake Landfill within...

Hunter Holtzman (right) posing for a picture with Alex Winter (center left)

Alex Winter Visits GCAA

Chloe Ward, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

Camerata, directed by Wes Smith, singing “Lacrymosa, from Requiem in d minor” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Coming in the Fall” by Jonathan Adams, “Harriet Tubman” by Walter Robinson, arranged by Kathleen McGuire and “Good Night, Dear Heart” by Dan Forrest.

Fall Concert Slideshow

Chloe Ward, Staff Writer November 14, 2015

Upcoming Events

JuJu Vieth, Photo Editor November 12, 2015

Mark your calendars with these upcoming performances and events! Theatre Department Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream - November 12 & 13, 7pm, Sun Theater Picture Retakes - November 24 Visual...

GCAA Theater Department presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Elyse Luecke, GCAAtoday.com Assistant Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2015

The theater department will present a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a play by William Shakespeare, directed by Brandon Riley, theater teacher. Ticket prices are $5 for adults, and $2...

Dancers Awarded With Dance Career Award

Jerell McCole, Web Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2015

Joel Breeden, 12; Brianna Ford, 12; Samantha York, 10; received the Dance Career Award from DanceSTL and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Recipients receive financial assistants and mentoring towards postsecondary...

JeAnna Peterson, 11th, sings "Someone Like You" by Adele in the second act of the show. She was awarded a prize for her performance.

GCAA opens up spirit week with annual talent show

Elyse Luecke, Assistant Web Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2015

On Monday, October 12th at 6pm in the Sun theater, GCAA held it’s third annual talent show. Khiry Pugh, 12th, the host of the show, introduced the first act: Aca-Soul which is a student led A Cappella...

Red Ribbon Week Themes

Jerell McCole, Web Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2015

This week is RED RIBBON WEEK! Get ready for another round of spirit week fun! We want EVERYONE to participate this year. Attached you will find the flyer that will be posted around the building. We have...

GCAA Provides Flu Vaccinations

Jerell McCole, Web Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2015

Flu vaccines, both injections and nasal mist, will be available on Tuesday, October 27th from 8 to 10 a.m. Students will need to have a completed consent form (filled out on both sides) to participate....

Camerata Students Audition for District Choir

Jerell McCole, Web Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2015

“District Choir Triumphs!” read in the subject line of an email sent from Camerata director, Wes Smith. In the start of the semester, Camerata students picked audition pieces and began working with...

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