Where Words Fail..Music Speaks
Hans Christian Anderson
WHO IS VMAA?
In partnership with the South Holland School District 151, the Van Moody Arts Academy was created to expose, develop and enhance the lives of children through music and arts education.
Whether your goal is to learn new skills or enhance what you already know, the Van Moody Arts Academy is the perfect place to build the foundation. As a student here, you will have access to our amazing, supportive network of trained educators who understand the importance of arts education and who are committed to creating life long learners.
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We are dedicated to teaching the skills and providing the hands-on experience necessary for successful futures, both personally and professionally.
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Take a look through our site to learn more AND then click on the registration form to register your student for classes at VMAA!!!
MISSION & VISION
VISION STATEMENT
We believe that success for all students occurs when they are provided with an enriching and interactive learning environment where there is an atmosphere of high expectations and the school climate is nurturing and inspiring.
MISSION STATEMENT
To create a program that is designed to inspire, empower, expose, and develop character through visual and performing arts.
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Music education can help spark a child's imagination or ignite a lifetime of passion. When you provide a child with new worlds to explore and challenges to tackle, the possibilities are endless. Music education should not be a privilege for a lucky few, it should be a part of every child's world of possiblity.
Hillary Clinton
Mario L. Moody | Director
Mario Moody is no stranger to music and has been engulfed by music and music educators his entire life. Mario's love for music began over 20 years ago as an instructor at his fathers’ music school, The Van Moody School of Music (VMS).
This is where his passion for music began.
In 2019, Mario desired to ignite creativity and expose students' and families not just to music, but the vast array of genres that make up "the arts". As a result. the Van Moody Arts Academy (VMAA) was created.
In partnership with the South Holland School District 151,
VMAA is dedicated to exposing, developing and enhancing the lives of children through music and arts education.
Mario is 100% committed to making sure all students gain life-changing experiences and interactions, that will positively aide in their growth and development as they transition toward becoming citizens in our global society.
Mario studied at the prestigious Vandercook College of Music, where he graduated as an Instrumental Major and later received his Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership and Type75 Principal Endorsement from Concordia University. He is currently pursuing his Doctoral Degree & Superintendent endorsement.
Mario currently serves as the Director of the Fine Arts Program of South Holland School District 151.