The Gallery Performing Arts School 113 West First Street, Dixon, IL 61021 815/285-4924 info@vivaschool.org  

Dedicated to providing a rich learning experience that meets the needs of musicians of all ages.
VIVA! is the choice school to enhance and strengthen skills from the beginner to the advanced student.


Violin instructor, Mrs. Elisabeth Hale
and her students in recital at Philander Hall.


VIVA! provides high quality instruction which seeks to build strong technical skills as well as develop each child's individual and unique expression of his/herself. We seek to broaden each child's exposure to the many facets of the arts through master classes, workshops and performances by professional teachers and musicians. List of Classes »

  

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Violin StudentDrama Student
Drama StudentSuzuki Student with Violin
Violin Close-Up

Upcoming Events

Lincoln School 3rd graders comprised of 250 violinists perform in concert on May 6, 2013 at 6 p.m. at Lincoln School in Dixon.

Summer Semester
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VIVA! Music and Drama in the Public Schools
This semester, 250 third grade students at Lincoln Elementary School, will be given Suzuki violin lessons twice a week for 11 weeks, ending with a performance for families and friends. The lessons will be taught by Alan and Elisabeth Hale. This project has been made possible by the generous donations from both the Canterbury Foundation and KSB Hospital.


The faculty of VIVA! Performing Arts School are gifted and dedicated professionals, each with their own specialized field of study, whose goal is to develop and nurture each student's individual skills and expression. List of Faculty »

Major Contributors
Major contributions to VIVA! are provided by the generosity of the Canterbury Foundation and Leydig Center.

  
Students at the Piano


VIVA! is a not-for-profit school relying on funding by foundations and individuals. Our educational programs are available to all seeking instruction, regardless of circumstances. VIVA! subsidizes classes and materials in order to make these vital opportunities available to all. Your generous support will ensure that our talented young people have access to the training they deserve. Learn More »

 

  

 
 

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