PACE Music & Arts.

 
Mattea Fisher is a junior cellist in the Advanced Chamber Orchestra! #polypace
We would love to see you all at our upcoming Poly Music concerts! #lbpolypace #polymusic
Matthew Inui plays baritone and alto saxophone in Symphonic Winds, violin in Advanced Chamber Orchestra, and was a member of Marching Band. Isabella Villa-Quintero plays violin in Advanced Chamber Orchestra and also runs on cross country! #polypace
Come out and see our amazing musicians at the Jazz Concert tomorrow at the Andy Osman Performing Arts Center at 6:30. A $5 donation is requested but if you can’t pay, please come and support. Many students of all academies will be represented a
Alexis Lam is a drum major for the Poly marching band, a violin player in chamber orchestra, and a clarinetist in symphonic winds. She’s also the president of the Poly UNICEF club, co- captain of Speech and Debate and co-Secretary general in mo
Charlotte Koskela (pictured on the right) is a sophomore in Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band and Marching Band. She’s also one of 4 Koskelas in PACE (two brothers-Lucas and Andrew and her sister Rachel)
"Bella Dopulos, Lilia Fuentes,Anthony Melchor & Emilie Hornado are all passionate singers in Vocal Jazz I, poly’s top jazz choir. They believe in honoring cutoffs, good dynamics (both during singing and not), and being on time. Jazz I
Josephine Gore plays viola in chamber orchestra and she’s a setter on the varsity volleyball team. She plays beach volleyball for Poly and is a star in Model UN and Speech and debate. All this while maintaining a 4.0! #polypace #scholarsandcha
Many PACE students participate in sports and music. Noah Marsh (cello), Mason Lindsay (cello) and Camille Lindsay (violin) are all part of Poly’s award winning music program as well as athletes on Poly’s cross country team. #scholarsandch
Casey Coutin is an eleventh grade pace student who participates in Marching Band, Symphonic winds, and the highest level of jazz (Jazz A). His older brother played the trumpet from early in his life, leading Casey to pick up the trumpet himself in th
Vince Santos is an incoming junior in the Pace program. He is a participant both in the Marching band (despite being in a sport), and Jazz, the latter of which he will almost certainly participate in at the highest level in the coming year. Vince sta

 Performing Arts Teachers

Music Directors of our Six-Time Grammy Signature Music Department

  • Brian Dokko - Choral & Vocal Ensembles, Music Production

    “I love teaching at Poly because of the quality of students that come to Poly. The main reason our music programs are so successful is because they are so highly motivated, talented, and intelligent. Teaching our Poly students hardly feels like work, and I am incredibly blessed to be a part of such a great team at Poly.

    I look forward to the honor of serving as a musical mentor during your time at Poly, but no matter where you choose to attend high school, keep singing!”

    B.A. in Music Education - Herb Albert School of Music, UCLA

    M.M. in Choral Conducting - Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, CSULB

  • Chris Stevens - Jazz Bands, Marching Unit, AP Music Theory

    "Coming to Long Beach Poly HS to teach 25 years ago was the smartest professional move of my life. I have experienced so much joy, fulfillment, and camaraderie through all the musical adventures over the years and have so many former students who are now dear friends and colleagues. Tom Terrell returning! I can't wait to get going on our next chapter of Poly Music. We have such a strong and committed team ready to educate, nurture, and inspire those who choose to be a part of this incredible school. Let's go!"

    B.A. in Psychology - CSU Fullerton

    Certifications include Praxis and SSAT in Music, Professional Clear Teaching Credential in Music

  • Tom Terrell - Orchestras, Wind Bands

    “I made lifelong friendships while at Poly. I’ve rallied with professionals who were my former classmates (the group of musicians I traveled the world with many times over with rapper Nas and a Broadway show, are all Jackrabbits...we began as an after school jazz combo!).

    Poly has given so much to my life, and returning to teach at my alma mater has been a dream of mine. I am beyond thrilled for this next chapter and to begin working with such knowledgeable staff, dedicated parents, and most important, you, the passionate and creative young musicians of this school.”

    B.A. in Trumpet Performance - Herb Alpert School of Music, UCLA

 Our award-winning Theatre Arts and Dance Faculty

  • Linda Bon - Theatre Arts, Polyesters

    “From ensemble drama to comic improv, from slam poems to pro audition technique, we imagine, we create, we perform!

    At Poly, the powerful synergy between top music, dance, and stage tech departments boosts our ability to produce top-tier Musical Theatre. Theatre experience can heal the heart, forge fast friendships, and boost your chances of success in ANY career.”

    B.A. in Theatre Arts - BYU

    M.F.A. in Acting - UC San Diego

  • Cynthia Negrete

    “I love to learn from what my students bring me. Getting to know my kids is the most important part, and I like the diversity of the student population at Poly.”

    B.F.A. in Dance - Long Beach State

    B.A. in History - CSU Dominguez Hills