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ince its inception, the Oaks Performing Arts Society (OPAS) has been led by a non-profit booster board of parent volunteers who are dedicated to preserving and augmenting the essential resources necessary for an extraordinary performing arts department. OPAS embodies the belief that the arts play an integral part of academia to inspire, nurture and enhance the cultural life of our students. In addition, performing arts imparts a sense of expression and personal fulfillment. As such, OPAS is dedicated to developing and sustaining financial patronage and volunteer support as a means to enrich all of the Oaks Christian performing arts disciplines.
Invest in the Arts W
e encourage you to be a part of OPAS and invest in the performing arts at Oaks Christian School. Your financial contribution and volunteerism will provide a solid foundation on which to build the future of our young artists. Proceeds will benefit the disciplines of band, choir, theatre, dance, orchestra, piano, guitar and the Bedrosian Pavilion.
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nclosed is a membership card displaying many membership opportunities. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Additional information about OPAS is available on the OCS website at www.oakschristian.org/arts/opas or by contacting us at performingarts@oakschristian.org or at (818) 575-9120.
Don’t only practice your art,but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine. Ludwig von Beethoven
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PAS has proudly endowed and supported hundreds of programs and resources including: • Roland F-130R digital pianos • Roland FP-30, 88-key, fully weighted digital pianos • Mac networked digital piano lab • Baby grand pianos • Instruments for all disciplines • Marley dance floors • Logix Pro Lab and Pro Tools • Wireless microphones for the Gosnell Stage • Flat-screen televisions • Mirrors and curtains for the Black Box Theatre • Costumes and props for productions • Master teachers and choreographers • Professional development programs for our educators • And more…
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PAS will continue to partner with Oaks Christian School to financially support several large-scale projects. We invite you to join OPAS and partner with us so that we may continue to cultivate a superior performing arts experience. Thank you for your consideration.
To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist. Robert Schumann
Performing Arts Department
(Top Row, L to R): Joe DiBlasi, Guitar Teacher; Edward Rouse, Choir Teacher; Ryan Kelly, Band Director (Bottom Row, L to R): Mary Kay Altizer, Orchestra Director; Rosalind Enciso, Theatre Arts Director; Rachel Mikhail, MS Theatre Arts Teacher; Caitlin Klipp, Dance Teacher; Mary Ruth Pearce, Academy V Music Teacher (Not Pictured): Amanda Cox, Performing Arts Administrative Assistant; Dianne Rammon, MS Strings; David Alexander, Bedrosian Pavilion Manager & Technical Director
Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
31749 La Tienda Drive • Westlake Village, CA 91362 performingarts@oakschristian.org • www.oakschristian.org