Visit my summer camp page to learn more about this year’s show “Little Mermaid Jr”. This page will also be updated with cast information.

We can’t wait for you to join us “Under the Sea”! 

This show will be unlike any other at MATES! While it is a virtual show, it was filmed using Hollywood movie production techniques, with students being filmed individually in front of a green screen and composited together.

There are 2 different casts for the show. Please see the cast lists below to determine which show to purchase a ticket for. 

Please invite friends and family to enjoy the show! There are plenty of tickets per show, so please feel free to invite others.

Stream details:
The show is available to stream through ShowTix4U. You can watch it on their website, stream it through their app on Apple TV, or cast it from your computer to your TV. View complete details on how to stream the show to your Smart TV.

You can only use one stream link per device. If you are streaming the show on multiple devices, you will need to purchase 1 ticket per device, even in the same household.

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Below are the details for after-school chorus classes at MATES.  Thank you for involving your child in music!

Class Dates & Times

Junior Chorus: Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade
Starts Wednesday, Jan. 27th
Ends Wednesday, May 5th
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
View details

Senior Chorus: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade
Starts Thursday, Jan. 28th
Ends Thursday, May 13th
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm. View details

Enroll now through Hillcrest Arts.

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Beginning Band and Advanced Band are offered during the school day at no additional charge. This is a FREE program available to students in grades 4th and 5th grade. (Parents are responsible for obtaining their child’s musical instrument).

Rehearsals will be held on Zoom until it is safe to rehearse in person. Students who have played their instrument for one year qualify for the advance band. All other students who have never played their instrument qualify for the beginning band.

View more details

Below are the details for after-school chorus classes at MATES.  Thank you for involving your child in music!

Class Dates & Times

Junior Chorus: Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade
Starts Wednesday, Sept. 16th
Ends Wednesday, Dec. 9th
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
View details

Senior Chorus: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade
Starts Thursday, Sept. 17th
Ends Thursday, Dec. 10th
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
View details

MATES Chorus enrollment flyer Fall 2020

To enroll in my e-newsletter, please sign-up here.

“Captain Louie Jr”
Frank LaGuardia, Camp Director

July 6th – July 24th, 2020
9:00am – 12:00pm @ Old Meadows Park and 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm on Zoom
AGES: 8-16 years old

Mr. LaGuardia is excited to announce a new “Theater in the Park” musical theater summer camp!

Based on the book, “The Trip” by Ezra Jack Keats, and featuring a score by Grammy Award-winning composer, Stephen Schwartz, Captain Louie JR. is a delightfully fresh and touching story about friendship — the ability to make new friends… and the importance of old ones.

Enrollment opens on Wednesday, June 3rd at 10:00am and is limited to 50 campers.

Registration is now closed.

If you are enrolled, please visit the Summer Camp page: View Complete Details

MATES after-school chorus classes are moving online!  

These classes are for students that are enrolled in the MATES after-school chorus classes through Hillcrest Arts.

Our 1st online classes will be the week of March 23rd.

These classes will be a little shorter, so we can minimize screen time, but still have fun and sing!  

Each class will meet once a week on Zoom.com!  Check your email for instructions.  

 

Coronavirus Update: We are closely following government guidelines for group gatherings. We are hoping to have this event, as it is so beloved by our staff and community. We are working on a few options, depending on what happens in the near future with Coronavirus. We will let you know of any event modifications, as plans become finalized closer to the dates. 

The 16th Annual All District Chorus Festival will take place at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Kavli Theater. We are proud to offer this special concert in cooperation with the Conejo Unified School District, the Conejo Schools Foundation, the City of Thousand Oaks, the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley, and the Conejo Recreation & Park District, providing our students with an exceptional opportunity to perform in a unique, and inspirational venue.

Students will perform in a culmination of Elementary School, Middle School, and High School choral programs. Elementary students who have registered for chorus through the Arts Council of Conejo Valley will receive one ticket per semester registered. Additional tickets are $10 each.

Rehearsal
Elementary: 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm at the theater

Performance
Call time @ 6:30 pm
Performance @ 7:00 pm

MATES students should wear a white shirt (MATES polo preferred) and black pants or skirt.

ADCF 2020

Flyer en espanol

The Spring semester of chorus will start the week of January 27th. This will be a fun semester and will culminate with a K/1 Chorus Spring concert and the Jr. and Sr. Chorus musicals. All students will also perform in the annual All-District Chorus Festival on Friday, April 24th at the Civic Arts Plaza.  More information will be provided closer to the dates.

Spring Chorus Schedule

K/1 Chorus: Jan 28- May, 2020 Tuesdays 1:35 -2:20pm

• Spring Concert:  May 7th
• All-District Chorus Festival: Friday, April 24th at the Civic Arts Plaza

View K/1 Flyer

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Jr. Chorus: Jan 29- April 29, 2020 Wednesdays 3:00- 4:00pm

• All-District Chorus Festival: Friday, April 24th at the Civic Arts Plaza
• Spring Musical- Suessical the Musical Kids:
  • Saturday, May 2nd 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, May 3rd 2:00 pm
• Parent Information Meeting: Monday, Feb 3rd at 6:00 pm  Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting as it covers the production process from auditions through the night of the show.
• Rehearsal schedule and volunteer opportunities to follow. (There will be weekend and after-school rehearsals 2 weeks prior to the show. Dates TBA)

View Jr. Chorus Flyer

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Sr. Chorus: Jan 30- May 28, 2020 Thursdays 3:00- 4:00pm

• All-District Chorus Festival: Friday, April 24th at the Civic Arts Plaza
• Spring Musical- Frozen Jr:
  • Friday, May 29th 7:00 pm
  • Saturday, May 30th 12:00 pm
  • Saturday, May 30th 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, May 31st 2:00 pm
• Parent Information Meeting: Monday, Feb 3rd at 7:00 pm  Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting as it covers the production process from auditions through the night of the show.
• Rehearsal schedule and volunteer opportunities to follow. (There will be weekend and after-school rehearsals 2 weeks prior to the show. Dates TBA)

View Sr. Chorus Flyer

Tickets for the Annie Jr and Aristocats performances at MATES are on sale now through Hillcrest Arts.

Annie Tickets

Aristocats Tickets