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MISSION:
It is the mission of the Capistrano Unified School District Visual and Performing Arts Department to enrich the artistic capabilities and awareness of post secondary options for its students and to prepare them to become lasting, educated stewards of the arts.
 
The CUSD Visual and Performing Arts Department is a department dedicated to artistic excellence. The department focuses first on artistic skill development and artistic knowledge. The first objective of the CUSD Visual and Performing Arts staff is to help each student develop his or her artistic potential to the utmost.
The Visual and Performing Arts provide an opportunity for students to develop an appreciation of the arts and encourage the skills and discipline necessary for achieving success throughout a lifetime of experiences.  Arts programs form a vital and important part of the school environment.
 
CURRICULUM:
Our VAPA Curriculum includes dance, music, theater, media arts, and the visual arts and is based on the  California Arts Standards for Public Schools
and the California Arts Education Framework. The standards are based on the artistic processes of creating, performing/producing/presenting, responding, and connecting.

Visual and Performing Arts
Celebrating VAPA button
 
 
Elementary Music Teacher Appreciation!
ELEMENTARY ART PROGRAM DEBUTS IN CUSD

ELEMENTARY ART PROGRAM DEBUTS IN CUSD

We’re thrilled to announce the debut of our Elementary Art Program in CUSD! In its inaugural year, our dedicated team of seven art teachers is providing 5-6 lessons annually for each PK-5 class across all elementary schools. Utilizing the state-approved curriculum, Art of Education, our art lessons have received enthusiastic feedback from students, parents, and teachers alike.
Currently, we have an Art Exhibit at the Norman P. Murray Community Center in Mission Viejo, showcasing over 150 pieces of elementary artwork from October 3rd to November 13th. The kick-off reception on October 3rd was a resounding success, with over 100 students and parents joining us to celebrate the incredible talent on display. We extend our gratitude to CUCPTSA for sponsoring the refreshments and to the Newhart MS String Quintet for providing delightful live music.
It’s an exciting time for elementary art in CUSD, and we can’t wait to see what our young artists will create next!
 
 
 
 
VAPA Calendar

VAPA Calendar

VAPA School Contacts

VAPA School Contacts

Elementary

Position Name Contact Email
District Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator, Elementary Music Supervisor Albert Jeung
(949) 234-9586
ayjeung@capousd.org
Primary Music Leads (TK-3)
Samantha Gossage
Noelle Nielsen
sygossage@capousd.org
ncnielsen@capousd.org
Elementary Music Leads (4-5)
Chad Cunningham: Band
Alissa Cunningham: Vocal
Michelle Brunton: Strings
cccunningham@capousd.org
alcunningham@capousd.org
mrbrunton@capousd.org
 
 
Block Music Team Leads
 
 
 
 
 
Red:
Hankey, Viejo, Arroyo Vista, Wagon Wheel, Tijeras Creek, Reilly, Castille
 Michelle Brunton mrbrunton@capousd.org
Purple:
Vista Del Mar, Marblehead, Las Palmas, Concordia, Palisades, RH Dana, Benedict
 Jeff Long jmlong@capousd.org
Orange:
Esencia, Ambuehl, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Chapparal, Bathgate, Oso Grande
 Bruce Marcus bwmarcus@capousd.org
Green:
Moulton, Laguna Niguel, Kinoshita, Oak Grove, Canyon Vista, Don Juan Avila, Bergeson
 Alex Soares afsoares@capousd.org
Blue:
Wood Canyon, Del Obispo, San Juan, Lobo, Malcom, Hidden Hills, George White
 Kory Wentzel kswentzel@capousd.org
 
 Elementary Art Lead:   Renee Weitzel     rmweitzel@capousd.org

Middle

High