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Fairfax Academy Community,
We hope you all enjoyed your spring break! In a few short weeks we will be finishing our school year. During that time we have lots of performances and celebrations. Please check out the calendar of events below and consider joining us as we celebrate our students.
A few reminders to support everything that is scheduled for students across the county.
- Pre-Arranged Absences: With upcoming testing at base schools, we ask that all students complete a pre-arranged absence form before they are absent. Please go to https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/resources/forms for a link to that form. Copies are also available in each of our classrooms and the Academy office.
- Last Day of Academy shuttles: The last day for Academy shuttles is May 27. All 9th-11th graders are expected to attend through that week.
- Last Day of Academy classes for 12th graders: Seniors are expected to attend their Academy class until their final exams begin at their base school. Seniors should notify their teacher of their exam schedule and notify the Academy office of their last day.
If you have any questions, please call the Academy office or email us and we are happy to support in any way we can!
Mrs. Cook
- April 23 @ 6:30pm: MCTFest at the Sherwood Center
- May 2: MTAS Senior Showcase at Signature Theatre
- May 6 @ 7pm and May 7 @ 2pm: Annual Dance Showcase at Fairfax HS
- May 24 @ 7pm: Annual Academy Awards at Fairfax HS
- TBA: Fashion Showcase
 Visit our events page for ticket information.
Fairfax Academy is pleased to announce that Spotlight on the Arts in partnership with ARTSFairfax is offering two $1000 scholarships for two graduating seniors: one for a student majoring in music and one for a student majoring in dance who will attend any university or college for the 2022-2023 school year. All applications are due by April 18, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Cook at amcook@fcps.edu.
Students interested in the music scholarship are required to submit:
- A video link of a 3 minute solo music performance or a 3 minute recording of an original composition.
- A 400 to 500 word essay from the applicant stating why they are pursuing a music degree in college and why they are applying for this scholarship.
- A completed application form (which includes a link to the student essay and video).
- Students will need to request two recommendation letters be emailed to amcook@fcps.edu by the deadline:
- One from a music teacher with an emphasis on musical abilities.
- One from any teacher, counselor or community member who can speak to the applicant’s character.
Students interested in the dance scholarship are required to submit:
- A video link of a 3 minute solo or group performance in which the individual is identified and featured.
- A 400 to 500 word essay from the applicant stating why they are pursuing a dance degree in college and why they are applying for this scholarship.
- A completed application form (which includes a link to the student essay and video).
- Students will need to request two recommendation letters be emailed to amcook@fcps.edu by the deadline:
- One from a dance teacher with an emphasis on technical abilities.
- One from any teacher, counselor or community member who can speak to the applicant’s character.
Email Mrs. Cook with any questions.
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You might hear a new voice on the Academy phone lines very soon. We are excited to announce that Ms. Sarah Tarvid will be joining us as the new Academy Administrative Assistant.
Ms. Tarvid grew up in Southwest Virginia. She has a varied background in customer service and program management, most recently serving in early childhood education administration at a preschool in Fairfax. She has an undergraduate degree in social sciences from Radford University and a Master’s in Library Science from San Jose State University.
Ms. Tarvid's passion is to support her team and help them to be successful. She is excited to join the Academy staff and to be part of helping students connect to opportunities to learn, grow, and become.
Please help us in welcoming Ms. Tarvid to our team!
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We are fortunate to have three industry professionals leading our arts courses at Fairfax Academy. Check out their full bios on our website.
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Meredith Barnes has been the Dance Director at Fairfax Academy since 2017. She is also the Founder and Director of DanceArtTheater, a local modern dance company, whose mission is to inspire, encourage, and enlighten students and audiences through dance. Mrs. Barnes received her BFA in dance choreography and performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her teaching experience spans across the globe to include companies such as The Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive and Hampton University. Mrs. Barnes is passionate about dancers exploring and finding their artistic voice, and also helping them achieve their dance and lifelong goals.
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A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mr. DiCenzo attended the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University, where he graduated Cum Laude, receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre. "Mr. D." has worked with RWS & Associates, regional theatres, including North Shore Music Theatre, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh Musical Theatre, and Prather Entertainment Group, and as a Featured Singer/Dancer aboard one of Regent’s luxury cruise liners. Mr. DiCenzo joined Fairfax Academy in 2020 as the director of the MTAS program.
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Mr. Johnston is a native of the Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area where he has been a prominent figure in the DC-area music scene for over thirty years. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition from Indiana University, and a Master of Arts degree in Conducting from George Mason University. As a composer, he is author of numerous choral, orchestral, and jazz ensemble works, many of which received premiere performances in the Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area. As Instructor of Music and Computer Technology, Mr. Johnston designed the Fairfax Academy’s music technology curriculum, and for the past twenty years, has been a pioneer in developing music technology programs nationwide. "Mr. J" was the recipient of the 2019 “Distinguished Educator” Award from Full Sail University. |
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