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Pioneer Theatre Guild presents Disney’s Newsies: The Musical Nov. 7-10

October 23, 2024 AAPS News Editor

2022 PTG alum Ethan Steiner is the director Pioneer Theatre Guild will present the musical Newsies Nov. 8 through 10 at Pioneer High School’s Schreiber Auditorium, 601 W. Stadium Blvd.,  Ann Arbor. Based on the […]

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Video: Community High Jazz musicians perform on Good Morning America

July 3, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The segment featured Ann Arbor during “Main Street U.S.A.” series Every day this Fourth of July week, ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA) will feature an American downtown during its “Main Streets in America” feature. July 3 was […]

Ann Arbor Open third and fourth graders on a field trip to see Lucia's art. Photo by Amy Sumerton.
Elementary News

Painting by A2 Open student selected to hang in the Embracing Our Differences exhibition in Gallup Park

May 29, 2024 AAPS News Editor

A2 Open sixth grader Lucia was recently pleased to learn that a piece of her artwork was selected to be included in the Embracing Our Differences exhibition at Gallup Park, where it will be on […]

Elementary News

Pioneer ceramics students collaborate with Dicken kindergarteners on a unique project

May 24, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Advanced Ceramics students at Pioneer High School recently collaborated with Mallory Kairys’ kindergarten class at Dicken Elementary on a unique and creative project. The kindergarten students created drawings of original characters after discussing what makes […]

Elementary News

World-renowned tabla master stops at Pattengill on North American tour

May 22, 2024 AAPS News Editor

  Students at Pattengill Elementary School were treated to a rare musical experience Monday afternoon. As part of his current North American tour, world-renowned tabla master Pandit Samar Saha visited the school to perform the […]

Features

Pioneer students Chase Crownover and Gabby Thompson join more than 130 Michigan high school students to be celebrated for their outstanding musical achievements 

May 20, 2024 AAPS News Editor

 The 12th annual Sutton Foster Awards is a state-wide educational initiative celebrating Michigan high school musical theatre Pioneer junior Chase Crownover and sophomore Gabby Thompson have been nominated to compete in the Sutton Foster Awards for […]

Features

Pioneer Choir students to perform at next week’s MSVMA All-State Festival

May 2, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The Pioneer Choirs will be well represented at MSVMA All-State Festival at Michigan State University next week!  The following Pioneer Choir students, director Steven Lorenz, and collaborative pianist Seohyun You will be performing at the MSVMA All-State Festival: […]

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Dearborn students showcase Arabic music at AAPS during Arab American Heritage Month

April 25, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Students and staff at Allen and Carpenter schools were treated this week to Arabic music performed by the Maples Ensemble from Maples Elementary in Dearborn. The concerts were held to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month […]

Features

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents ‘Mean Girls High School Version’ May 2-5

April 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the […]

Features

Pioneer Choir large ensembles and soloist Eliana Adler receive Michigan School Vocal Music Association All-State designations

April 16, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The MSVMA All-State Festival is the highest designation in Michigan, recognizing the top soloists, ensembles, and choirs from across the state Following their outstanding performances at State Solo & Ensemble this past weekend, several Pioneer Choir large […]

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