Alumni News: February 2026
Elia Adams (Theatre ’19) and Cameron O’Neil (Theatre ’17) were both spotlighted in Houston Press as “Ones to Watch in Houston’s Theater Scene” for 2025–2026, recognized for their standout work…
24-25 Highlights: Vocal Music
The Kinder HSPVA Vocal Music Department continued to build on its strong classical music foundation and offered new opportunities for students in the inaugural Vocal Jazz Studio, as well as…
24-25 Highlights: Visual Arts
The Kinder HSPVA Visual Arts Department continues to prepare students to study at the nation’s top arts conservatories. Your gifts to HSPVA Friends allow the curriculum to expand and evolve.…
24-25 Highlights: Theatre
The Kinder HSPVA Theatre curriculum prepares students to be well-rounded theatre artists. They study acting techniques from Stanislavski to Uta Hagen and styles from Commedia to Brecht. They learn stagecraft…
Alumni News: July 2025
Chandler Dean (Theatre ’14) is the creator and host of “Abolish Everything!,” a comedy debate series on Nebula that has quickly become the platform’s most‑watched original. It was recently renewed for a second season. Paul…
24-25 Highlights: Instrumental Music
The Kinder HSPVA Instrumental Music Department presented a full season of Band, Chamber Music, Jazz, Mariachi, Orchestra, and Piano performances. In addition to concerts on campus, every ensemble performed in…
24-25 Highlights: Dance
The Kinder HSPVA Dance Department continues to bring in some of the best guest choreographers and master class instructors in the country because of your gifts to HSPVA Friends. You provide…
24-25 Highlights: Creative Writing
The Creative Writing curriculum at Kinder HSPVA continues to evolve because of the unique courses and experiences your support makes possible. Your gifts to HSPVA Friends fund the adjunct faculty,…
Encore Sets a New Record: $333,000 for Kinder HSPVA Curriculum
Thank you for making the 2025 Encore Luncheon, Center Stage, a huge success! The 19th Annual Encore Luncheon was Thursday, April 3, seated on the Denney Theatre stage. Luncheon Chairs…
Alumni News: December 2024
Conner Gray Covington (Instrumental Music ’06) conducted the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season opener, Joy! Covington is one of five candidates in the running to be TSO’s next conductor. Read…