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The following 16 students have been named as semifinalists for the 2025 Artist of the Year in vocal music out of 119 nominees. The students were chosen by a panel of teachers based on written statements, artistic résumés, performance videos and sometimes a portfolio of original music/arrangements. Students are placed into divisions based on the…
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The following 16 students have been named as semifinalists for the 2025 Artist of the Year in instrumental music out of 120 nominees. The students were chosen by a panel of teachers based on written statements, artistic résumés performance videos or a portfolio of compositions/arrangements. In submitting their work, students identified their strongest specialty within…
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The following 16 students have been named as semifinalists for the 2025 Artist of the Year in theater from among 211 nominees. These students were chosen by a panel of teachers based on written statements, performance videos or design portfolios, and artistic résumés. Students are placed into divisions based on the number of years they…
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The following 16 students have been named as semifinalists for the 2025 Artist of the Year in film and TV out of 61 nominees. The students were chosen by a panel of teachers based on written statements, sample films/reels and artistic résumés. Students are placed into divisions based on the number of years they have…
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The following 16 students have been named as semifinalists for the 2025 Artist of the Year in dance out of 126 nominees. The students were chosen by a panel of teachers based on written statements, performance videos and artistic résumés. Students are placed into divisions based on the number of years they have been studying…
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During his first term in office, President Donald Trump bridled under various Watergate-era mechanisms passed to provide oversight to the executive branch. The second time around, Trump has successfully dismantled them. This includes firing nearly every “independent” Inspector General with the acquiescence, if not outright support, of a Republican Party that is in lockstep with…
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The Orange County Register is proud to announce the 2025 semifinalists for Artist of the Year. This year marks the 12th anniversary of this program which was developed as a companion to the annual Athlete of the Year honors. For each discipline — theater, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, film and TV, fine arts and…
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“In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.” This scripture (Judges 21:25, NIV) always stands out to me because it seems so relevant to today. We as a people are dissatisfied and want someone or something to take care of us. But the King has already arrived. A few thousand…
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When state lawmakers return from spring break Monday, they will immediately hold hearings on tax increases that would make our state even less affordable for our neighbors and friends who continue to see the California Dream slip away. The proposals include income tax increases, a tax on advertising, a tax that would punish business property…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter…
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