Calendar & Dates

Conservatory Calendar program dates

Fall 2016 1st Semester 
Fall 2016 3rd Semester
 Spring 2016 2nd Semester
Spring 2016 4th Semester

Important Semester Dates:
Fall 2016 1st Semester

  • Mon, Aug 31:  Fall Semester begins ~ Orientation and Placement
  • Tues, Sept 1: Regular Classes begin
  • Mon, Sept 7: Holiday (Labor Day) ~ No Classes
  • Mon, Oct 12 thru Fri, Oct 16: Fall Semester Break ~ No Classes
  • Tues, Oct 27 thru Thurs, Dec 3: Interp #1 Rehearsals, Presentation and Wrap-Up* (*See rehearsal schedule below)
  • Wed, Nov 25 thru Sun, Nov 29:  Thanksgiving Break ~ No classes or rehearsals**
    (**Special Note: Regular classes Mon, Nov 23 and Tues, Nov 24)
  • Fri, Dec 11: Last day of 'Regular' Class Schedule
  • Mon, Dec 14 thru Thurs Dec 17: Make-up Days and Demos.  Specific schedule TBA

Production rehearsals: 

1st Semester Pro Program students rehearse on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  See specifics below.

Interp #1 Rehearsals:

  • T/Th/Sat: Tuesday evenings from approx. 5:00PM-8:00PM          
  • Thurs. evenings from approx. 3:00PM-5:00PM (Regular Daytime Script Analysis Class)
  • Regular Daytime Script Analysis Class: Day/Time TBA
  • Saturdays from 12:00-6:00 PM
  • Interp night and weekend rehearsals:
    Tu 10/27, Th 10/29, Sat 10/31
    Tu 11/3, Th 11/5, Sat 11/7
    Tu 11/10, Th 11/12. Sat 11/14
    Tu 11/17, Th 11/19, Sat 11/21, 4pm* (*Dress)
    Tu 11/24: Presentation for the Faculty, Time: 6:00PM
    Wrap-up during regular class day/time (TBA)

All Dates and Times Subject to Change.

Fall 2016 3rd Semester 

**** 1st S&D Rehearsal is Saturday, Aug 29th****

  • Mon, Aug 31:  Fall Semester Begins ~ Orientation 9:00AM.  Classes begin at 9:45AM.
  • Mon, Sept 7: Holiday (Labor Day) ~ No Classes
  • Mon, Oct 12 thru Fri, Oct 16: Fall Semester Break ~ No Classes
  • Sat, Aug 29 thru Sun, Oct 11th: Song and Dance Rehearsals and Performances*
    (*See rehearsal schedule below)
  • Wed, Oct 21 thru Mon, Dec 14: Creative Ensemble Project Rehearsals, Performances and Wrap-Up*
    (*See rehearsal schedule below)
  • Tues, Nov 24: Last day of 'Regular' Class Schedule
  • Wed, Nov 25 thru Sat, Nov 28:  Thanksgiving Break ~ No classes or rehearsals**
    (**Special Note: Regular classes Mon, Nov 23 and Tues, Nov 24)
  • Mon, Nov 30, Tues, Dec 1 & Wed, Dec 2nd: Make-Up Days and Demos. Specific Schedule TBA
  • Monday, December 14 through Friday, December 18: Mainstage Auditions, specific schedule TBA.

Production Rehearsals:3rd Semester Pro Program students rehearse on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.  See specifics below.

  • Song and Dance Rehearsals:
    Wed. evenings from 6:30-9:30PM (Group A: Loyd/James and Group B: Lori/Doyle)
    Fri. evenings 6:30-9PM (Group A); 6:00PM-8:00PM (Group B)
    Sundays from 12:00-6:00PM (Group A); 12:00PM-7:00PM (Group B)
  • Song and Dance Night and Weekend Rehearsals:
    Sat 8/29, Sun 8/30Wed 9/2, Fri 9/4, Sun 9/6
    Wed 9/9, Fri 9/11, Sun 9/13
    Wed 9/16, Fri 9/18, Sun 9/20
    Wed 9/23, Fri 9/25, Sun 9/27
    Wed 9/30, Fri 10/2, Sun 10/4
    Wed 10/7
    Fri 10/9 ~ Invited Dress Rehearsal, Time: 7:00PM

Song & Dance Project Performance Schedule:

  • Sat 10/10 ~ Performances
    12:00pm   Group A
    2:00pm     Group B  
    3:00pm     Reception
    4:00pm     Group A
  • Sun 10/11 ~ Performances
    12:00pm   Group B     
    2:00pm     Group A
    4:00pm     Group B

  • To purchase tickets CLICK HERE
  • Creative Ensemble Project Rehearsals:
    Wed. evenings from approx. 6:30-9:30PM
    Fri. evenings from approx. 6:00-9:00PM
    Sundays from 12:00-6:00PM
  • Creative Ensemble Project Rehearsals night and weekend rehearsals:
    Wed 10/21, Fri 10/23, Sun 10/25
    Wed 10/28, Fri 10/30, Sun 11/1
    Wed 11/4, Fri 11/6, Sun 11/8
    Wed 11/11, Fri 11/13, Sun 11/15
    Wed 11/18, Fri 11/20, Sun 11/22
    NO Rehearsal Wed 11/25, Fri 11/27 or Sat 11/28 ~ Thanksgiving Break
    (NOTE: There WILL be Full Rehearsal on Sun 11/29)
    Thurs 12/3 thru Thurs 12/10 ~ FULL Rehearsal Days from 10:00am – 10:00pm
    Fri 12/11 ~ Invited Dress Rehearsal, Time: 4:00PM

Creative Ensemble Musical Performance Schedule:

  • Sat 12/12 ~ Performances:
    1:00pm     Group A
    4:00pm     Group B
    7:00pm     Group A
  • Sun 12/13 ~ Performances:
    1:00pm     Group B
    4:00pm     Group A
    7:00pm     Group B
  • Mon 12/14 ~ Wrap-Up, Time TBA

  • To purchase tickets CLICK HERE

Spring 2016 2nd Semester:
Monday, Jan. 18th:  No Classes ~ Holiday
Tuesday, Jan. 19th:  First Day of Classes
Monday, Feb. 15th:  Holiday, No Classes
Monday, March 14th thru Friday, March 18th:  Spring Break
April 15th:  Last day of regular class schedule
April 18th and April 19th: Make-up Days
Production Course Schedule continues through May 3rd. (Day/evening rehearsals for Composer Project begin April 20th - see schedule below)
May 2nd & 3rd:  Composer Project Wrap-Up, Conferences and Company Meeting

Interp #2 Rehearsals: Jan. 19th thru February 25th (T/Th/Sat)
Tues. evenings from 6:30-9:30PM
Thurs. evenings from 6:00-9:00PM
Sat. from 12:00-6:00PM
Interp #2 night and weekend rehearsals:
T/Th/Sat:    Jan. 19, 21, 23
Jan 26, 28, 30
Feb. 2, 4, 6
Feb 9, 11, 13
Feb 16, 18, 20
Feb 23, 25, 27
March 1
Performance on Thursday, March 3rd at 6:30 PM for faculty only.
Wrap Up on Tuesday, March 8th with Directors.

Composer Project Rehearsals: March 10th thru April 19 (T/Th/Sat)
April 20th thru April 29th:  Rehearsals during the day AND evening.  Times scheduled by the director.
No Rehearsal: Sunday, March 13th thru Sunday, March 20th (Spring Break)
Tues. evenings from 6:30-9:30PM
Thurs. evenings from 6:00-9:00PM
Sat. from 12:00-6:00PM
Composer Project Night and Weekend Rehearsals:
T/Th/Sat:    March 10, 12
March 22, 24, 26
March 29; 31, April 2
April 5, 7, 9
April 12, 14, 16
April 19 (then transition into full time rehearsals)

Composer Project Invited Dress Runs (Group A & B) take place on Fri, April 29th – 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Public Performances on Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st

 Saturday, April 30th

  • Group A at 2:00pm
  • Reception at 3:00pm
  • Group B at 4:00pm
  • Group A at 6:00pm   

Sunday, May 1st

  • Group B at noon
  • Group A at 2pm
  • Group B at 4pm

For tickets to the Composer Project CLICK HERE.

May 2nd & 3rd:  Composer Project Wrap-up with Directors, Company Mtg, Conferences, Times TBA

Spring 2016 ~ 4th Semester Schedule
Monday, Jan. 18th:  No Classes ~ Holiday
Tuesday, Jan. 19th:  First Day of Classes
Audition Technique Rotation: 1st Rotation: Jan. 22nd thru March 4th; 2nd Rotation: March 7th thru April 19th
Monday, Feb. 15th: No classes ~ Holiday
March 14th thru Sunday, March 18th:  Spring Break
**Special Note: There will be Mainstage rehearsals on Fri March 11th, Sat, March 12, Sun, March 13th AND Sun March 20th.
April 15th:  Last day of regular class schedule.
April 18th and April 19th: Make-Up Days
Production Course Schedule continues through May 7th (Day/evening rehearsals for Mainstage begin April 20th)
Sunday, May 8th:  GRADUATION


Pop Rock Rehearsals: Jan. 19th thru Feb. 26th            
Wed. evenings from 6:30-9:30PM          
Fri. evenings from 6:00-9:00PM             
Sundays from 12:00-6:00PM (Group A) / 1:00 – 7:00 (Group B)                         
Pop Rock night and weekend rehearsals:
W/F/Sun:    Jan 20, 22, 24
Jan 27, 29, 31
Feb 3, 5, 7
Feb 10, 12, 14
Feb 17, 19, 21
Feb 24
Invited Dress Runs on Friday, Feb. 26th beginning at 6:00PM
Public Performances:  

  • Saturday, Feb. 27:  2:00 (A); 4:00 (B); 6:00 (A)
  • Sunday, Feb 28th:  12:00 (B); 2:00 (A); 4:00 (B)

For tickets to the Pop-Rock Project CLICK HERE.

Mainstage Rehearsals: March 2nd thru April 17th (W/F/Sun)
April 20th -May 1st: Mainstage rehearses 10am – 10pm.  Specific times scheduled by the director.
NO Rehearsal Monday, March 14th thru Friday, March 18th (Spring Break)
**Special Note: There will be Mainstage rehearsals on Sun, March 11th, Sat, March 12th, Sun, March 13th AND Sun March 20th.
Wed., Fri. and Sunday
Wed. evening from 6:30-9:30 PM
Fri. evening from 6:00-9:00 PM
Sunday from 12:00-6:00 PM
W/F/Sun:    March 2, 4, 6
        March 9, 11, 12 (SAT) & March 13 (SUN)
March 20 (SUN)
March 23, 25(Good Fri), 27 (Easter)
March 30, April 1, 3
April 6, 8, 10
April 13, 15, 17 (then transition into full time rehearsals)
** Special Note: April 22nd, a full time rehearsal day is Passover

April 20th-May 1st: Mainstage rehearses 10am – 10pm.  Specific times scheduled by the director.
Invited Dress:
    Tuesday, May 3rd @ 7:00pm

Public Performances on May 4, 5, 6, 7

  • Wednesday, May 4th at 8pm
  • Thursday, May 5th at 8:00pm
  • Friday, May 6th at 8:00 pm
  • Saturday, May 7th at 2:00pm AND 8:00pm

For tickets to the Mainstage Production CLICK HERE.

MANDATORY MAINSTAGE STRIKE CALLS ON SATURDAY MAY 7th: ALL 4th Semester students from 10:00pm – 12:00am

All Dates and Times Subject to Change.