Page 34 February 2015 Musician brings stage experience into the classroom By Larissa Garza By day, band director and teacher, Adam Roberts helps his students grow musically and shine on the stage. But when school lets out, it is Roberts who takes the stage – sharing his infectious love of music far beyond the walls of the classroom. As a teaching artist at public charter Arizona School for the Arts in downtown Phoenix, Tenor Saxophonist Roberts incorporates his real-world advanced jazz and performance experience into the classroom every day. In return, the students bring inspiration and new ideas to Roberts in his own musical career. Roberts is like most faculty members at ASA – teachers by day and artists by night. The school hires these working artists to teach their craft to the next generation of students, and in return, the teaching musicians, dancers and actors enjoy a stable career in the arts, which can be     “I love this school because it has a high attention to quality art,” Roberts said. “The students keep my foot in the door of relevance and that’s what is so great about youthful energy – you can always see how enthusiastic they are.” ASA, which is free and open to students around the Valley, has an innovative model in education. The school concentrates on college preparation, but immerses students in two hours of performing arts every day, including dance, music and theater. The school employs more than 36 teaching artists. “The experience of our teaching artists is an experience you cannot duplicate,” said ASA’s Head of School and CEO Leah Fregulia Roberts. “It motivates and inspires the students and they know how lucky they are.” Fregulia Roberts said ASA students perform about 60 performances each year, including some for premier organizations in the Valley. The students also attend at least three Valley performances, which sometimes even feature their teachers. “It’s exciting because the students can be in the classroom with their teachers one day and then watching them perform the next,” Fregulia Roberts said. Adam Roberts, in particular, is a faculty member who has had many prominent community performances. Locally, he has performed at jazz club The Nash and with many local groups including Sonoran Jazz Project and The Doublers Collective, as well as his own groups, Mr. Trio and the Adam Roberts Quartet. On the national level, he has performed with prominent musicians at festivals and events around the country, is active in composition and transcription and has had music recorded on albums with prominent jazz musicians. One Arcadia resident and student, senior Lucille Berk, has been especially inspired by having Roberts as her instructor. In fact, he is one of the primary reasons she continues to pursue her dreams.        in music. He’s one of the main reasons that I auditioned for All State Jazz and that I got in,” Lucille said. “He’s very good at explaining concepts and is always willing to spend time after class to help a student in need.” Lucille’s mother, Sharon Berk, said her daughter wanted to pursue music since seventh grade and around that time,         started at the school she could only play one instrument, but now she plays the clarinet and saxophone, Sharon said. “The teachers there just grab onto her enthusiasm,” Sharon said. “She’s playing in several bands now and it has opened up a world of music in Phoenix to her.” Professional musician Adam Roberts works with students at Arizona School for the Arts. arcadianews.com Jimmy Vercellino MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR AND U.S.M.C. VET Jimmy lives in, and serves the Arcadia Neighborhood. He’ll treat your family just like his own. As a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Jimmy was committed to serving our country. Now he is committed to serving You! www.VALoansForVets.com www.JimmyVercellino.com Offi ce: 602-908-5849 Email: jimmyv@fcbmtg.com NMLS #184169 First Choice Loan Services Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Choice Bank (First Choice Bank NMLS # 177877, First Choice Loan Services Inc. NMLS # 210764) located at One Tower Center, Floor #18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. First Choice Loan Services Inc. is registered or exempt from state licensing in the states it originates mortgage loans. Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance. First Choice Loan Services Inc. is not an agency of the federal government and is not affi liated with your current lender. All loans are subject to credit approval. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are current, but are subject to change and may expire without notice. Other restrictions may apply. All applications must be submitted in writing. This advertisement is not a loan disclosure and all disclosures provided after applying should be reviewed carefully. This is not a commitment to provide a loan approval or a specifi c interest rate. 7702 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 220, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. 8.11.2014 Let me help you with all your mortgage needs.

Page 35 February 2015 The Hopi Variety Show! It’s time for the annual Hopi Variety Show! The community is invited to join the 2015 Hopi masters of ceremonies and over 300 students as they present Hopi TV! Come along with us as we pull out our remotes, break out our TV dinners and absorb ourselves in the best 2 hours of TV, ever! Our Hopi Hawks will perform a variety of acts. Students will sing, act, dance and perform as we surf through our favorite channels. The show will be at Arcadia High School on February 19 and 20 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, please contact hopivarietyshow@gmail.com. This year’s Hopi masters of ceremonies are: Top Row: Luke Sleeth, Jack Spiekerman, JP Musselmann, Drew Fuller, Gavin Young and Spencer Flatley Bottom Row: Liv Johnstad, Mella Strand, Ally Bolden, Olivia Richardson, Karen Rea and Grace Reed