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	Spotlight on Nation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Queendom of HSPVA is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its absence of drug laws.
		HSPVA's national animal is the swan, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the art.
		HSPVA is ranked 133rd in the region and 71,449th in the world for Largest Soda Pop Sector.
	www.nationstates.net /cgi-bin/index.cgi/-1/page=display_nation/nation=hspva (149 words)

	houstonpress.com \| News & Features \| Columns \| Cutting Class \| 1999-04-15 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		HSPVA started in 1971 just south of downtown, housed in temporary quarters in a former synagogue on Austin Street across from San Jacinto High School.
		By April 1979 one HSPVA representative told the Post that backers of his group were committed to funding some of the expense but couldn't absorb the whole thing.
		Mary Martha Lappe, the HSPVA development director who has been with the school since its inception, is probably right when she says these HSPVA students can truly appreciate the wonders of nature offered by the 11th Street park.
	www.houstonpress.com /issues/1999-04-15/news/columns3.html (2659 words)

	HSPVA! People (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The HSPVA orchestra, dance, and art collaboration in honor of Mark DiSuvero, sculptor, included a premier of his "2nd and 3rd Episodes" during the International Sculpture Symposium in the Spring of 2000.
		His main claim to fame, however, is that his daughter, Lana, graduated from HSPVA in 1993 and his wife, Sandra, worked as a volunteer in the main office during Lana's tenure here.
		Lappe was one of the founders of HSPVA in 1971 and she authored and implemented the first separate, accredited dance curriculum for Texas public schools.
	www.hspva.org /pvapeople (3823 words)

	Pop notes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Anyone who attended the previous 20 HSPVA jazz festivals would have encountered a remarkable number of national-class talents in their formative years.
		A partial list of HSPVA alumni who have gone on to make their mark in the jazz world would include drummers Joel Fulgham, Herman Matthews and Sebastian Whittaker; bassists Chris Walker, David Craig and Keith Vivens; and saxophonists Shelley Carrol, Everette Harp and Warren Sneed.
		On the afternoon of April 26, HSPVA will host a reception for alumni, faculty, parents of alumni and former faculty in recognition of the school's accomplishments over the past quarter-century.
	www.chron.com /content/chronicle/features/97/03/20/pop-notes.0-2.html (1062 words)

	Corpus Christi Texas News and Calendar
		HSPVA’s Department of Dance consists of approximately 100 dance majors and a dance faculty of twelve prominent professional artists.
		The HSPVA Concert Dancers are the only high school arts program in Texas on the Young Audiences of Houston roster.
		HSPVA has had seven Arts Recognition and Talent Search Presidential Scholars in Dance, 33 finalists in the 25-year history of that national program and two Presidential Distinguished Teachers.
	www.corpuschristidaily.com /article_detail.cfm?id=1545 (442 words)

	HSPVA Composers
		The HSPVA composition club was founded to promote musical composition by its members and the performance of those compositions for the public.
		The composition club at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) is the brainchild of a small group of musicians/composers who wanted to further their arts by the formation of a group of likeminded individuals capable of helping each other in their creative endeavors.
		The performance was received to great acclaim, and the recording has had its own success as well; several of the songs from that performance where posted at www.cornerband.com under the label of the classical/ avant-garde band Uncertain Outcome, and made the Houston Press “Top Ten Songs of the Day” list on the Houston Press website.
	geocities.com /hspvacomposers (385 words)

	2005 News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		On November 10 and 11, HSPVA will be recognized at ceremonies in Washington, D.C. The school will receive a plaque and a flag signifying its Blue Ribbon status.While the Blue Ribbon Award reflects outstanding academics at the school, HSPVA's arts curriculum is well known throughout the international arts community.
		HSPVA's music department graduates are frequently accepted by such distinguished institutions as the Juilliard School, the Eastman School of Music, the Peabody Conservatory, Northwestern University, the New England Conservatory of Music, and the University of Southern California.
		Former HSPVA students can be found on Broadway, in dance and theater companies around the world, in major orchestras and ensembles, and exhibiting their works in prestigious galleries.
	www.houstonisd.org /HISD/portal/article/front/0,2731,20856_90333894_129246610,00.html (566 words)

	Jason Moran - My Conversation With Jason Moran, by: Fred Jung
		The evening was billed as a tribute to HSPVA jazz, and the program featured the famed performing arts school's current student all-stars, followed by a quartet featuring current faculty and distinguished alums.
		Led by saxophonist Warren Sneed, an HSPVA alum and current head of the program, and featuring grads Sebastian Whittaker on drums, David Craig on upright bass, and teacher Bob Henschen on piano, the quartet tore through a number of standards and original compositions.
		Back in the HSPVA jazz room, Moran sat at the piano the piano and led the way as students joined him on bass, drums, guitar, and sax.
	www.jasonmoran.com /articles9.html (3260 words)

	warrensneed.com \| etcetera \| HSPVA Year Review, Thoughts on Practicing - July 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		For the third year in a row, HSPVA student Chase Jordan won the Outstanding Vibes Soloist category at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival held at the University of Idaho campus in February.
		The HSPVA jazz program was well represented at the 3rd Annual North Texas Jazz Festival (held in Addison on April 4-6), where the 5th Period Jazz Ensemble and two jazz combos performed.
		HSPVA alumni Andre Hayward was the winner of the 2003 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trombone Competition held in Washington, D.C. He is a recipient of a $20,000.00 scholarship.
	www.warrensneed.com /etc/14 (1249 words)

	Dance Magazine: Houston's high school for the arts - High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		HSPVA is the first school in the Southwest to combine academic instruction with intensive, highly specialized professional training in dance, music, theater, and visual arts; its advanced curriculum far exceeds the state's basic requirements.
		HSPVA's legacy as the first major American inner-city school to peacefully integrate has helped curb criticism about public funding for arts education and myths about racial stereotyping.
		Her predecessor, Mary Martha Lappe, founder of the HSPVA dance department, received the 1994 National Distinguished Teacher in the Arts award.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1083/is_n8_v72/ai_20986614 (1374 words)

	The President's Remarks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In 1971, the Houston, TX school system recognized the "specific need of gifted young artists for highly specialized and intensified training in the arts while earning high school certification." The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts is the result.
		At HSPVA, an "in-depth study in each artistic area is offered to an extent that would not be possible in a typical high school." HSPVA consistently ranks among the top schools in the state based on academic test scores.
		In honor of Houston’s 150th birthday, HSPVA was included in Houston City Magazine’s list of 150 Reasons to Feel Good About Houston.
	www.dekalb-arts.com /Newsletter/1998/may98/president.html (783 words)

	April/May Newsletter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		On Monday Robin received the letter from HSPVA that she was accepted for the coming school year, however it would be June before it would be known if there were any out of district spots available.
		It was just a few days later that Robin’s mom visited with HSPVA and arrangements were made for the coming year.
		The next Friday night the 10th, Robin skipped the Conroe Gospel Show because the Vocal department of HSPVA was having their year end show and she was invited to watch.
	www.robinfitch.com /april.html (2070 words)

	CLASS X EDUCATION DAY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Our last visit was the High School For The Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), training some of Houston’s (and the country’s) most talented young men and women.
		HSPVA pioneered the now nationally familiar magnet school concept and gained recognition for Houston as the first major American city to peacefully integrate an inner city high school.
		In 2001, two HSPVA graduating seniors, Catherine Lees and Wayne Wilson were presented Presidential Scholars in the Arts medallions in special ceremonies at historic Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
	www.juicegoose.com /L2020/edudayx.htm (655 words)

	warrensneed.com \| etcetera \| HSPVA Jazz Update - February 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Corey is the first HSPVA student to have been selected to this elite musical group.
		Special featured guest for the evening was Blue Note recording artist and HSPVA alumnus Jason Moran, who gave a truly memorable solo piano performance for the finale of the evening.
		Congratulations to HSPVA jazz students Brian Crutchfield - tenor saxophone; Corey King - tenor trombone; and Andrew Schwaitzberg - trumpet for being selected to the 2004 TMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble.
	www.warrensneed.com /etc/18 (386 words)

	HSPVA!
		Fall Dance Concert - November 17-18, 2005 - 7:30 PM HSPVA Dance Workshop Saturday, November 19th 9:00 am — 12:00 pm
		January 6, 2006 - Deadline for applications to attend HSPVA
		HSPVA 4001 Stanford Street, Houston, TX 77006 (713) 942-1960.
	www.hspva.org (85 words)

	Fest gives HSPVA big boost (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The entertainment was coordinated by Bob Morgan, head of the HSPVA jazz department and a Musicfest board member.
		The lively action was in the Annex of Gremillion and Co. and spilled over into the main exhibit gallery where the work of professional artist Elizabeth Chandler was being featured at a soiree hosted by gallery owners Ron and Kimberly Gremillion.
		Ron Stone, a Musicfest advisory board member, served as honorary chair for the evening, which raised funds for college scholarships for HSPVA graduates.
	www.chron.com /content/chronicle/features/96/10/26/musicfest.0-2.html (254 words)

	Presidential Scholars
		She was on HSPVA Student Parliament, was in Who's Who Among American High School Students, received the HSPVA Outstanding Artist Award.
		Recently she was featured in a TV special on the Houston High School for Performing and Visual Arts and named a finalist for the Donna Reed Scholarship.
		His sculptures have been exhibited at HSPVA, the Wedge International Tower in Houston, Pratt Institute and Sophora, in New York, and are currently showing at the Alley Theatre.
	www.presidentialscholars.org /scholars_state2.asp?school_state=TX (1346 words)

	Tim Hagans Clinic
		Much to my delight, I learned early this week that Tim Hagans was going to be in town in conjunction with the HSPVA spring jazz festival.
		It's been a fairly busy work week for me, but I lucked out in that I was able to attend the performance on Friday night and the clinic, Saturday at 11:00 AM.
		It was divided into two parts, the first half featuring the HSPVA combo and the second half featured the first jazz ensemble.
	www.eddielewis.com /trumpet/hang/hagansclinic.htm (1842 words)

	warrensneed.com \| etcetera \| Developing Hearing, Transcription - January 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		He brings to his job at HSPVA much real world performance experience that is of great benefit to the students in our program.
		This article has been inspired by discussions that I have had with our Theory instructor at HSPVA, Pat Price, as well as the fact that I recently assigned a transcription project to my students in Improv class.
		The ability to hear intervals and chords is of utmost importance.
	www.warrensneed.com /etc/4 (1800 words)

	JazzHouston News:HSPVA To Present Spring Jazz Festival
		He was a prominent member of the HSPVA Jazz Ensemble that toured Norway/Denmark the summer of 1982, representing HSPVA's first international experience.
		The 1998 Spring Jazz Festival marks the first occurrence for an ex-student to be presented as guest artist, and HSPVA is delighted to welcome Shelley Carrol for this special occasion.
		HSPVA is located at 4001 Stanford St. in Houston's Museum District (between Alabama and Richmond, two blocks east of Montrose Blvd.).
	www.jazzhouston.com /news/1998/03/19/51.html (608 words)

	Business Wire : Mariachi MECA and HSPVA Are Hooked on Classics. @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Current Article: Mariachi MECA and HSPVA Are Hooked on Classics.
		Start / B / Business Wire / March 25, 2003 / Mariachi MECA and HSPVA Are Hooked on Classics.
		Mariachi MECA and HSPVA will once again join in concert to present Hooked on Classics.
	static.highbeam.com /b/businesswire/march252003/mariachimecaandhspvaarehookedonclassics (177 words)

	The Davidsohn Chronicle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		One thing I didn’t like right off the bat was the building had NO windows, which was almost forgotten when I walked inside and saw the unique design of checkered floors and red walls, Broadway lights, and student art almost everywhere possible.
		The voice students were singing, the other music students were literally playing their instruments in the halls, the theater arts students were practicing their lines, and the art students just looked clueless!
		I am so happy that I came to the conclusion that SAA is the high school for me and hope that my friends will be with me in high school.
	home.houston.rr.com /rdavidsohnvideo/dchron2_files/slide0013.htm (211 words)

	Greatschools.net - Your free online guide to K-12 schools
		I am now a sophomore vocal performance major at the University of Houston and my success there is no doubt attributed to my excellent training at HSPVA.
		Not only are they serious about educating children in the fine arts, they are also equally serious about academics, requiring the students to maintain C averages to remain in the school.
		HSPVA students have some of the highest test scores in the state, and the music department has been awarded a Grammy award two years in a row for excellence.
	www.greatschools.net /modperl/parents/tx/print/3486 (388 words)

	Julie Prejean v o c a l i s t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		She grew up in Houston, Texas, where she attended the High School for Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA).
		Julie recently performed at the HSPVA Alumni Happening - June 7, 2003 - with Gretchen Phillips, Sara Hickman, and Julie Robbins Campbell, in Houston, Texas.
		The event was an all class reunion of former students, teachers and parents.
	www.sparksoff.com /julie (149 words)

	Jazz News Story - The Trinity Jazz Festival Salutes HSPVA@ jazzreview.com
		Another significant aspect included during the 2004 activities are salutes to HSPVA (High School for the Performing & Visual Arts).
		This pairing goes the distance towards emphasizing the influences of jazz on education.
		Jason Moran himself is an alumni of HSPVA, who has since become a world-class jazz musician in his own right.
	www.jazzreview.com /articledetails.cfm?ID=2742 (453 words)

	Random (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		I've been playing trumpet since I was in the 6th grade.
		Not to say that I was ever any good but I made it into HSPVA (the high school for the performing and visual arts) on it.
		I've pretty much played in all of the groups a brass player can with at HSPVA.
	www.geocities.com /crunchyfrog90/Random.html (259 words)

	The Davidsohn Chronicle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		One public school, HSPVA, or the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, was the first high school that I really thought was my “destiny” to go to.
		Music is a very important facet of my life and I thought that HSPVA would tickle my fancy.
		Agnes is a Catholic high school with every club I could possibly imagine, and I absolutely loved the uniform code (I know that sounds weird but any high school uniform code is better than my school’s).
	home.houston.rr.com /rdavidsohnvideo/dchron2_files/slide0009.htm (240 words)

	JazzHouston News:HSPVA Strikes Gold Again...
		HSPVA GARNERS FOUR WINNERS ONE HONORABLE MENTION One highlight of the May, 1998, issue of Down Beat magazine is the announcement of winners of Down Beat's annual Student Music Awards competition.
		HSPVA has submitted recordings to Down Beat yearly since 1979, and, in the "top three" categories (Best Big Band, Best Small Group, and Best Soloist) has had the most winners of any school in the U.S. and Canada.
		Robert Morgan, Director of Jazz Studies, HSPVA; ph.
	www.jazzhouston.com /news/1998/06/03/61.html (311 words)

	Houston Voice Online
		Accepted for junior and senior year at Houston School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), Luken found his ticket out of Bryan.
		When asked about his HSPVA years and coming out, Luken giggled and let out a long sigh.
		The openness he experienced at HSPVA wasn’t necessarily ample preparation for the world that existed elsewhere.
	www.houstonvoice.com /2005/2-25/arts/theater (766 words)

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