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Tickets available for "The World Goes Round" and "Mulan Jr."

If you're interested in seeing our upcoming performances of The World Goes Round and Disney's Mulan Jr. in the Nova Theater, we're not planning to sell those tickets online at this time. Tickets reservations are available by calling the main Ars Nova number: 256-883-1105. If there is no answer please leave a message, someone will return your call to complete your order. You may also purchase tickets at the door, but we might sell out, so call ahead to ensure that you don't miss out!

Thank You!

A special 'thank you' goes out to Donny's Diamond Gallery for being the official jeweler of "La Traviata" this past weekend, and also to Luciano's - the official restaurant who partnered with Ars Nova for the opera performances. What a wonderful success!

Linda Mixon Award for Excellence

Linda Mixon has been a quiet supporter of Ars Nova, Inc. for several years, giving scholarships for students and funds for the production of operas.

It is important that the members of our organization and community know those sponsors who are making the wheels turn to give opportunities for our youth, as well as the gifted adults who star in our productions. In a continuing effort to impact the lives of young musicians, Linda has agreed to allow us to establish the "Linda Mixon Award for Excellence".

Spring Semester begins at Ars Nova!

Spring semester begins Jan. 4 - May 7, 2010 at Ars Nova, so register now!

Spring Break (no regular lessons or classes) - March 15 - 19

Juries (no regular lessons or classes) - April 12 - 16

Recitals - May 7, 8, 9

R.C.M. Theory Exams - TBD

R.C.M. Practical Exams - TBD

Ars Nova Student finalist in YoungArts Week!

Crystal Vanrell, senior, and student of Dr. Beazley is a finalist with YoungArts in Miami, Florida. As a finalist, Crystal has placed in the top 2% of the 2010 YoungArts national participant group. Out of nearly 6,000 applications to the YoungArts program, Crystal has been selected as one of up to 143 young artists who will travel to Miami, Florida all-expenses-paid, from Monday, January 11 through Sunday, January 17 to participate in YoungArts Week 2010.

New Ars Nova Site

Welcome to the new Ars Nova, School of the Arts website!

We have completely changed our site design in order to make it much more functional for our patrons and students.

On the left, you will see an "Events Calendar" which will always show you the latest events at the Ars Nova School, and our productions. You will always see the latest content in the middle of the website, including the latest news and stories and our upcoming studio and opera productions.

Upcoming Productions

Ars Nova presents "The World Goes Round" at Nova Theatre

The World Goes 'Round is a celebration of the extended and fruitful collaboration of the songwriting team John Kander and Fred Ebb. Their work is marked by sharp wit and heart-felt sentiment. The World Goes 'Round is not the typical revue, as it is treated as a book musical with each song revealing a story and providing a glimpse into the world of a specific character.

Start and End Production Dates:

Thu, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 14

Place:

Nova Theater

Disney's "Mulan Jr."

Ars Nova will present Disney's beloved classic Mulan Jr. March 5 - 7, 2010 at Nova Theatre. This classic tale is presented by Ars Nova's youth, as well as youth from our community. Directed by Lana Austin & Carmelita Gandy and produced by Joyce Love, this favorite is a "must see" for children and families alike.