The California Conservatory of the Arts (CCA) is the most intensive and comprehensive, pre-professional training ground in the arts for talented young people, grades six through twelve, from throughout Orange and San Diego Counties. Designed for young people who believe they will pursue a career in the arts, the CCA gives them the necessary tools and techniques for a successful entry in both institutions of higher education and/or directly in to the professional arts industry.

The California Conservatory of the Arts is committed to nurturing a small, family environment, always placing arts first. Students are selected by audition and must display an above average level of talent in their chosen course of study, and demonstrate the strong potential for growth. there are a limited number of openings each year to ensure a small, intensive Conservatory environment with a commitment to offering the highest level of instruction and performance opportunities to every student.

The California Conservatory of the Arts is a unique partnership between public and private education, and students from both arenas are eligible for audition and acceptance into the Conservatory program.

The California Conservatory of the Arts faculty consists of professional artist-teachers who are currently working in their respective fields, giving the students unique "real-world" experience and hands-on instruction, Guest artists and Master teachers of renown, on both a local and national level, supplement the core instruction on a regular basis in every Conservatory department. On-site workshops, master classes, auditions, evaluations, and portfolio reviews are an integral part of the core of the instructional program.

In addition to their studies, students of The California Conservatory of the Arts, have the opportunity to participate in professional-level, fully staged musical theatre, dance, and theatre productions as well as media exhibitions throughout the year. Specialized performance groups represent the Conservatory in concert and for conventions, special events, charitable organizations and trade shows, as invited, throughout the nation.

The CCA is W.A.S.C. Fully Accredited.

 

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