News & Announcements

Performing Arts

Here are some exciting results from our fabulous Acalanes instrumental groups from their recent participation in local events.

  • The Acalanes Wind Ensemble performed at the Sonoma Invitational Festival on March 11, where the band received high praise from their post-performance clinician Dr. Caslor from Arizona State.
  • The Acalanes Jazz Ensemble performed at Santa Cruz Jazz Festival on March 19, receiving well-deserved perfect(!!) scores from all the adjudicators. 
  • A big congratulations to our students who made Contra Costa County Honor Band: Riley Bonner, Nathan Joseph, Cole Rubener, Spencer Tantameng, Aya Watanabe, Koto Watanabe, Naoto Watanabe
  • A big congratulations to our students who made Contra Costa County Honor Jazz Band: Riley Bonner, Tommy Gallagher, Spencer Tantameng


The Acalanes Jazz Ensemble at the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival

Acalanes Performing Arts Booster Scholarship

APAB will award one $1,000 scholarship to a Senior in the Acalanes Class of 2022 who participates in either Choral Music, Drama or Instrumental Music with an intent to major or minor in a performing arts at a two or four-year college, university, or performing arts school. Applications are available now and must be submitted by May 1Click here for the scholarship instructions and application.