This innovative academy connects talented scholars across Propel Schools to collaborate, grow and perform. Admission is earned through an audition process, with selected artists meeting year-round to prepare for major showcases. Whether pursuing a career in the arts or discovering their unique voice, scholars gain confidence, skill and self-empowerment.
PPAA Photo Gallery
Propel Performing Arts Academy scholars displayed their creativity at the Pittsburgh Steelers home opener with an exciting rhythmic drumline performance alongside Pittsburgh Steeline.
Propel Performing Arts Academy scholars cheer on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
PPAA scholars are all smiles posing before a rehearsal.
PPAA Scholars perform at annual Power of Propel Gala.
Scholars pose on steps outside of the Carnegie Music Hall in Munhall.
The Propel Performing Arts Academy drumline performed with The Pittsburgh Steeline during halftime at the Pittsburgh Steelers game.
PPAA scholars during a rehearsal
PPAA scholars get ready before a performace.
Propel music educator Mr. Wallace helped lead these talented scholars on the field during an unforgettable Pittsburgh Steelers halftime show performance.
The Propel Performing Arts Academy drumline performed with The Pittsburgh Steeline during halftime at the Pittsburgh Steelers game.
Propel Schools embraces creativity in and outside of the classroom. Propel Performing Arts Academy scholars displayed their creativeness at the Pittsburgh Steelers home opener with a rhythmic drumline performance alongside Pittsburgh Steeline.
The Propel Performing Arts Academy drumline performed with The Pittsburgh Steeline during halftime at the Pittsburgh Steelers game.
The Propel Performing Arts Academy drumline performed with The Pittsburgh Steeline during halftime at the Pittsburgh Steelers game.
PPAA scholars cheer for the Pittsburgh Steelers during a game.
Alongside The Pittsburgh Steeline, PPAA scholars performed an exciting rhythmic drumline performance during halftime.
Alongside The Pittsburgh Steeline, PPAA scholars performed an exciting rhythmic drumline performance during halftime.
PPAA Scholars perform at the annual Power of Propel Gala.
We are thrilled that our PPAA Middle School scholars had the opportunity to work with Children's Musician Miss Julieann on the song "I am Enough" from her album, "Resilient Child."
Propel Schools Foundation held its annual Power of Propel Gala—celebrating scholarship recipients and their academic excellence. The event theme was "Celebrating 20 Years of Shining Stars" and honored the 20th anniversary of Propel Schools.
Here is a recap of the performance by the Propel Performing Arts Academy.
PPAA Takes Top Prize at Music Competition
