Visiting Artist: Sarah Vowell
“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 …
Friday, November 6: Author, publisher, and teacher Dave Eggers
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 …
The NOCCA Institute hosts first gallery exhibition of the 2009-10 season
“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 …
Visiting Artist: Fabio Bidini
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 …
Friday, October 9: Acclaimed Author Sarah Vowell
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 …
Saturday, September 12: Brahms Meets Jazz
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, …
Thursday, September 10: Del Shores: My Sordid Life
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, …
Items of note
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 …
Visiting Artist: Michael Cerveris
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 …
Visiting Artist: Wynton Marsalis
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 …
Visiting Artist: Delfeayo Marsalis
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 …
Visiting Artist: T. S. Monk, Jr.
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), …
The Financial Aid Program: Some of our successes
The NOCCA Institute awarded $60,000 in Term-Time and Summer Study Financial Aid support to this year’s graduates during their years of study at NOCCA. They earned $5.4 million in scholarships and aid to college. Eighty …
Celebration Speaker: Wendell Pierce
Alumnus Wendell Pierce returned to NOCCA on May 14, 2009 to give the commencment address at Celebration. Below are excerpts from his remarks. * * * * * Tonight is a profoundly special night – …
A New Horizon, Chapter 3: Master Planning
A new vision for learning has animated a new vision for NOCCA’s learning environment and facilities. The current construction of the classroom addition for Media Arts, Musical Theatre, and Theatre Design – scheduled to open …