2023 Fine Arts Hall of Fame: Julia Schade

The RPS 205 Fine Arts Department is proud to announce our third 2023 Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductee: Julia Schade.

Julia Schade is an Auburn High School CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) program alumna, accompanist, and a Broadway performer. Schade attended Rock Valley College, Northern Illinois University and graduated from Rockford University with a music degree.

She has lived most of her life in Rockford and has worked as an accompanist in more than 50 shows in the region. Schade moved to Chicago and later New York to take her career in musical theatre to the next stage! She's the musical director for the Tony Award-winning musical, "Six," a British musical comedy about the six wives of King Henry, VIII.

We are incredibly honored and proud to induct Ms. Schade into the RPS 205 Fine Arts Hall of Fame on Friday, April 21, at the 2023 Fine Arts Hall of Fame induction and celebration.

Save the Date

The annual event recognizes former RPS 205 students who went on to achieve tremendous success in their arts field, or arts educators or advocates who have made a valuable impact on the arts. Join us April 21 as we celebrate at the seventh annual Fine Arts Hall of Fame awards.

This blog post is part of a series celebrating the 2023 Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductees in Rockford Public Schools. RPS 205 will continue to announce the inductees and ticket sale information on the 205 VIBE.

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Simon Davis

Simon Davis is the Fine Arts Support Professional for Rockford Public Schools.