𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀!
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𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
1/18/25
We are proud to share some exciting news from APEX Performing Arts! Our ensemble, APEX D.B.C., delivered a remarkable performance at tonight’s Entity’s Comeback Invitational, earning an impressive score of 56.228 and securing a 3rd place finish.

This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of our performers and staff who continue to push boundaries and showcase their passion for the performing arts. We couldn’t be prouder of the energy and artistry they brought to the competition stage tonight.

Thank you to our supporters, fans, and everyone who made this opportunity possible. Stay tuned as APEX D.B.C. continues to grow and amaze throughout the season!


1/13/25
APEX Performing Arts would like to give an honorable mention to our debuting ensemble APEX D.B.C. who participated in their first competition in 7 seasons! They placed 4th out of 6 in division 2, marking their first score as a Division 2 competitor. Congratulations to all staff, performers, and supporters for this exciting kickstart. We can't wait for the projection of the season, and the improvements APEX will make.
1/8/25
We have posted this in the Event Forum, however we would like to post here as well for more awareness and viewership. We are excited to announce that the APEX 2nd Annual event is fast approaching, which will occur on 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝟭/𝟭𝟮)! This event promises to be a celebration of the talent, hard work, and dedication of our amazing performers, and we are eager to showcase the incredible ensembles that will be participating. However, we are reaching out to you with a sincere request for your participation.

𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. This is a rare opportunity for your ensemble to be a part of this exciting event, but we need your commitment to ensure that it’s a success.

As you may know, APEX Performing Arts is deeply committed to offering high-quality, accessible performance opportunities. However, without proper participation and attendance at this event, we risk incurring substantial financial losses from the costs involved in hosting and organizing it. The organization has invested significant resources into the planning and execution of this event, and without adequate ensemble registration, we stand to lose a tremendous amount of money.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. If you or your ensemble are available to perform, we urge you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot. We want to ensure that this event is a celebration for all involved, but we can only do so with your support and involvement.

Let’s come together to make this a memorable and impactful experience for everyone. The availability of performance slots will not last long, so please act quickly!

Thank you for your continued support of APEX Performing Arts. We look forward to seeing you at the APEX 2nd Annual.

Warm regards,
The APEX Performing Arts Administration

1/7/25
APEX Performance Arts is proud to announce the start of our relaunch with the reintroduction of our premier ensemble, APEX DBC. After taking a brief hiatus, we have taken the time off to reform our administration, funding, and infrastructure to best accommodate our members needs and the bright future for the organization. In our season 127, we will be fielding our returning program entitled " Chromoplastique." More details will be released prior to this exciting project.
3/25/24
We are sad to inform our pause in organizational activity for the remainder of this season and possibly for the next seasons following. If not noticed, APEX ensembles paused rehearsals a couple weeks ago for the lack of provided facilitation/ food and has struggled to proceed further with the season ahead (our scores have stayed stagnant since the beginning of the season). We apologize to our performers and the experienced inconveniences, and wish to rebuild and facilitate a healthy and positive environment for any that choose to participate in APEX Performing Arts' ensembles in our time of recuperation. Please know that the placements for the rest of the season DO NOT reflect APEX Performing Arts as an organization, but the absence of our performers and staff. We wish all the best of skills for the remainder of the season to those competing.

3/6/24
We look forward to introducing new individuals into the staff of Golden APEX and APEX D.B.C for the upcoming season. The full roster is listed below!
STAFF (Golden APEX)
- Director of Bands: Jay Barlow
- Assistant Director: Heath Chandler
- Program Coordinator: Elise Gentry
- Color guard Caption Head: Alecia Wilham
- Color guard Technician: Samuel Ferring
- Drill Designer: Connor Lindsey
- Percussion Technician: Leonardo Shannon
- Front ensemble Technician: Joel Copeland
- Visual Caption Head: Omari Cooper
- Visual Technician: Edward Miller
- Winds Caption Head: Alexia Hawkins
- Winds Technician: Raheem Cox

STAFF (APEX D.B.C)
- Director of Bands: Jay Barlow
- Assistant Director: Ryan Franco
- Associate Director: Cecilia Tanner
- Program Coordinator: Elise Gentry
- Drill Designer: Arman Fowler
- Color guard Caption Head: Alecia Wilham
- Color Guard Technician: Daniella Coleman
- Winds Caption Head:
- Wind Technician: Marcus Klein
- Percussion Caption Head:
- Percussion Technician: Leonardo Shannon
- Front ensemble Technician: Brayden Griffin

STAFF (VERSE Indoor Percussion)
- Director: Leonardo Shannon
- Executive Director: Jay Barlow
- Program Coordinator: Dawn Juarez
- Battery Caption Head: Damian Harvey
- Pit Caption Head: Joel Copeland
- Pit Technician: Rowan Sharpe

STAFF (VORTEX Independent)
- Director: Alecia Wilham
- Executive Director: Jay Barlow

3/6/24
APEX Performing Arts presents APEX D.B.C, Golden APEX, and VERSE's Season 120 shows:

𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝗗.𝗕.𝗖: "𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿"
Description: This show explores the American ideology of "Manifest Destiny," which was the belief in U.S. westward expansion during the 19th century. Through visual and musical storytelling, APEX illustrates the pioneering perseverance that inspired the "American Dream" of opportunity.

"Green is spring's renewal and rebirth.
The indication that things will bloom."
- Connie Gildersleeve

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗲
Paradise Awaits- William Owens
Hymn of Acxiom- Vienna Teng
The Other Side- Stijn Roels
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𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝘅: "𝗔𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻"
Description: In this show, the audience will be immersed in the discovery and revelation of the planet Mars. Mysterious and alien, Mars is a place that truly expresses the visceral sense of "The Unknown."

"So the thoughts that he shall think
Shall not be forms of stars, but stars,
Nor pictures pale, but Jove and Mars."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (from poem "Monadnoc")

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗲
Mars- Gustav Holst/ arr. Owens
Can You Hear The Music- Ludwig Göransson
O Magnum Mysterium- Morten Lauridsen/arr. Reynolds
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𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘: "𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗠"
Description: VERSE expresses the complexity and enigmatic identity of Quantum Physics. The show explores the behaviors of the smallest of nature, beyond photons and neutrons, and into a universe of the invisible and indescribable.

"Life is strong and fragile. It's a paradox... It's both things, like quantum physics: It's a particle and a wave at the same time. It all exists all together."
- Joan Jett

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗲
Quantum- Original Music written by Freddie Cline