Sydni Bennett (Dance '19) is in the Chicago Tribune! She recently made history as the first African American to be crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA in the pageant’s 34-year existence.
Academy Blog, Music, Theatre
In this behind-the-scenes look, Music Department Chair Rachel Brown shares how The Academy's Music and Theatre Departments worked together to bring this exciting production to the stage.
Alumni, Music
Karen Szczech, a dedicated violinist and first-generation American, graduated from the Academy's Music Department in 2017. Together with her sister Kasia, an alum from 2013, Karen co-founded Magical Keys, a versatile musical organization that includes performances, education, and community engagement.
Press, Music
Check out alum Akenya Seymour (Music ‘10) in the Chicago Reader’s podcast, The Sit Down, hosted by Shawnee Dez.
