Brad Ellis and Friends

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THINK OF IT!
1st Graduating Class of the
#1 Visual and Performing Arts High School in the
#1 entertainment city in the world.

It seems like only yesterday (Fall 2009), Central Los Angeles High School (aka #9) opened its doors to a group of talented kids intent on pursuing their dreams.

Now the Seniors are about to complete the #1 most rigorous education in the entire city of Los Angeles. VAPA #9 is devoted to its academies: Theater Arts, Music, Dance & Visual Arts with an equally strong commitment to a well-rounded academic program.

As they prepare for their future, the only thing these kids lack is funding. Please come support the arts and our artists of tomorrow. All proceeds will benefit graduation activities for the real CLASS of 2011.

Brad Ellis, long regarded as one of the most respected and sought after composers, arrangers, and musical directors in the Broadway community, is currently enjoying a newfound fame as the on-camera pianist on the hit television series Glee. Following a particularly eventful three-day period, Mr. Ellis and the cast of Glee performed on Oprah, at The White House for the Obamas, and broke ratings records with "The Madonna Episode." In addition to his continuing role on Glee, Mr. Ellis can be seen coaching in the "Special Features" of the DVD Release of Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast. Long before Glee, Mr. Ellis was renowned for his clever and instantly recognizable arrangements for such shows as Forbidden Broadway, Forbidden Hollywood, Whoop-Dee-Doo, and the Christmas edition of Forever Plaid known as Plaid Tidings. He has arranged and orchestrated for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the Philadelphia Symphony and the CD "Unexpected Dreams - Songs from The Stars" featuring members of the LA Phil to benefit Music Cares which supports music programs in the LA schools. In concert, and on CD, Mr. Ellis has worked with Billy Joel, Angela Lansbury, Kristin Chenoweth, Scarlett Johansson, Patti LuPone, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Irons to name but a few.

Produced by Clifford Bell and Dianne Fraser | Nate Light on Bass | Denise Fraser on Drums

Featuring special guest host Barry Williams, of TV's The Brady Bunch