Students were hard pressed to decide which part of a career-inspiring afternoon they enjoyed more: Yo-Yo Ma’s rehearsal with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra or the time he spent with them afterward answering questions. His joy, …
As set and costume designer for the World War II Museum’s Stage Door Canteen, New York City-based Court Watson laid out set design after set design for NOCCA’s Theatre Design students. With credits including Jekyll …
“One of my favorite questions is ‘What if?” Juilliard’s Artistic Director of Jazz Studies Carl Allen shared with NOCCA’s Jazz students during a recent master class. “What if I did this instead of that? Where …
“I like my main characters to be hugely flawed,” acclaimed author and columnist Sarah Vowell told NOCCA Creative Writing students and guest students from Lusher Charter School on a recent visit. “The truth is so …
The NOCCA Institute presents celebrated author Dave Eggers! Friday, November 6 at 8pm at NOCCA On Friday, November 6, The NOCCA Institute’s CENTER STAGE series presents an evening with Dave Eggers! Eggers is a literary …
“On the Edge” gallery series kicks off the 2009-10 season with an exhibition by visiting artists October 8 – November 27, 2009 * Opening reception: October 8, 6pm – 8pm The NOCCA Institute is proud …
To start the new school year off as well as a new concert season, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra brought acclaimed pianist Fabio Bidini to NOCCA for an intensive master class with classical music students. “When …
The NOCCA Institute hosts An Evening With Sarah Vowell Friday, October 9, 2009 • All tickets: $10 • New time: 8:00pm PURCHASE TICKETS NOW BY CLICKING HERE! On Friday, October 9, The NOCCA Institute’s 2009-10 …
Some of New Orleans’ best classical and jazz musicians go head-to-head when BRAHMS MEETS JAZZ One night only: Saturday, September 12 at 7pm at NOCCA, 2800 Chartres Street On Saturday, September 12 at 7pm, …
Del Shores: writer, comedian, and the creator of SORDID LIVES returns to New Orleans for one night only! Thursday, September 10 at NOCCA, 2800 Chartres Street, 7:30pm Del Shores, the acclaimed writer/director/producer for theatre, television, …
As of May 15, the class of 2009 earned $8,750,000 in scholarships and aid to college (not including TOPS), a $91,000 per student average. Sixty percent of graduates will be studying out-of-state, and 40% will …
In May, Tony Award-winning actor, singer and musician Michael Cerveris led master classes with both Musical Theatre and Vocal Music students. The Vocal students were preparing their performances for the Classical Music Singers Competition in …
On April 24, 2009, alumnus Wynton Marsalis conducted a workshop, excerpted below, with NOCCA Level IV Jazz students for students from across New Orleans as part of the Jazz & Heritage Festival’s education outreach held …
During one of many classes Delfeayo taught this year, he led students on both a technical and personal development track. “By what measure will you consider yourselves successful?” Delfeayo asked each student before making them …
On April 22, 2009, The Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz presented The Blues and Jazz: Two American Classics. Bringing together master artists and NOCCA students, the Monk Institute presented Antonio Hart (above left at piano), …
