Cocoa for Kenya was a great success again this year thanks to the generosity of our school community. Last Thursday, IFAA presented Dr. Vincent Kituku with a check for $3,900 to support the education of six high school students in Kenya for the next academic year at our sister school in Kenya, Caring Hearts High School. This is our eighth year providing financial support! Our goal is to support the school's mission of helping vulnerable orphaned children, and those from poverty-stricken families, in Kenya, who might be forced into early marriage, child labor, or destructive lifestyles and give them a quality high school and university education. I want to express my gratitude and the highest praise to our students, our families, Mr. Brendan Earle, IFAA Student Council and Interact Advisor, our Interact Club, and Dr. Kituku. Again, this year we purchased a lot of "Cocoa for Kenya" in December and also raised some additional funds for this cause. Dr. Kituku, a resident of Eagle, Idaho, is an author, public speaker, and corporate trainer. Beyond this, he is an inspiration. More information about Caring Hearts & Hands of Hope, an incorporated non-profit, can be found here: https://www.caringheartsandhandsofhope.org/
We are excited to perform our Rhythm & Roots concert at the Morrison Center this Thursday with guest artists Bill Evans, Justin Nielsen, and Shaun B. It is going to an amazing show. Get your tickets online through the Morrison Center!
The Idaho Fine Arts Academy and renowned guest artists Justin Nielsen (jazz composer and pianist), Bill Evans (choreographer and tap artist), and Shaun Brazell (jazz vocal artist and instrumentalist) present Rhythm & Roots at 6-7 p.m. art exhibit and performance at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Morrison Center Main Stage.
The Rhythm & Roots concert has renowned guest artists and students performing famous and original music, dance, and spoken word, as well as exhibiting visual art. The artwork focuses on black history and the jazz era. The concert is inspired by the history of jazz music and celebrates tap, jazz dance, jazz music, blues, rock, and original compositions based on students’ and guest artists’ lived experiences.
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
