Richland One’s ‘Arts Advantage 2007’: Schedule of Events
There’s something for everyone at Richland One’s "Arts Advantage 2007" extravaganza. This month-long celebration of the arts and its contributions to education include a children’s opera, Shakespeare’s classics, old favorites like Peter Pan and African drum and dance performances. There’s even a dance competition based on the hit TV show "Dancing with the Stars." But that’s not all. There are performances that celebrate the contributions of different segments of society, from women’s issues to sports. There’s poetry, creative writing, musicals, plays, band concerts, art exhibits and much, much more. And let’s not forget productions with special invited guests like the Hampton University Concert Choir and Maestro Nicholas Smith, the conductor of SC Philharmonic Orchestra. It’s truly an arts explosion.
Richland One invites the community to come out and enjoy these wonderful events that will be staged at schools throughout the district. Arts Advantage 2007 involves hundreds of students, guest performers, artists-in-residence and faculty. It’s a must-see event for anyone’s social calendar. A listing of upcoming events is attached.
BAND:
* Lower Richland High School, Hopkins and Southeast Middle: Festival Band Concert
March 15, 6:30 PM, Lower Richland Auditorium
* Gibbes Middle School Dedication Ceremony Symphonic Band Concert
March 18, 4:00 PM, Gibbes lecture hall
* Dreher High School and Hand Middle School Festival Band Concert
March 20, 7:00 PM, Dreher auditorium
* SC Music Educator’s Association Concert Band Festival
March 20, 21, 23 and March 27, 28, 29, various sites and schools
CHORUS:
* S.C. Music Educators Association
SATB Jr. High/Middle School Choral Clinics
March 1 - 21, Various times, dates, and schools
For more information contact June Kirkland at jkirkland@richlandone.org.
* Choral All-State/Honors Weekend
March 15, 16, 17, Winthrop University
* Bradley Elementary School fourth- and fifth-grade chorus
March 29, 8:00 AM, Seawell’s, Richland One Volunteer Breakfast
DANCE:
* C.A. Johnson Student Choreography Showcase
March 16, 1:30 -2:45 PM, C.A. Johnson multi-purpose room
Dance students will be performing original dance compositions.
* Dreher "Dancing With the Teachers" Fund-raiser
March 16, 7:00 PM, Dreher auditorium
A fund-raiser for the Dreher dance department’s New York trip over spring break, this show is modeled after the TV shows "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance." Teachers and students partners will dance the Pasa Doble, Viennese Waltz, Hip Hop, Tang, Salsa, Jive, Broadway and Krumpin’.
Tickets: $5.00 at the door.
For more information contact Kathleen Lee at kalee@richlandone.org
* A.C. Flora Student Choreography Showcase
March 23, 7:00 PM, Keenan Theatre
Exhibition of mastery work of Flora’s Honors dance students
* Keenan Spring Dance Concert - "Dear Diary" -with Richland County School District One Middle and High School Honor Dance Companies
March 29, 7:00 PM, Keenan Theatre
"Dear Diary" addresses women’s history and issues in order to celebrate March as Women’s History Month. Richland One Honors Dance Companies will be featured guests. Visual Arts will have a display of student work in the lobby. Instead of admission, monetary donations are requested and will be given to a local organization that serves women.
MULTI-DISCIPLINE:
* Southeast Choral Ensemble, Guitar, and Percussion Performance
March 15, 9:30AM, Southeast Middle School lecture hall
6th grade orientation
* Meadowfield Elementary Talent Show
March 19, 6:00 PM, Meadowfield cafeteria
Students audition to perform songs, dances, present visual artworks, or play and instrument.
* St. Andrews Middle and H.B. Rhame Elementary Art Exhibit and Performing Arts
March 19-31, Art Exhibit, Dutch Square Mall
March 23, beginning at noon, Performances, Dutch Square Mall
* Satchel Ford Elementary presents School House Rock Live!, Junior version
March 20, 12:30 PM, Satchel Ford cafeteria
March 20, 7:00 PM, Satchel Ford cafeteria
Based on the innovative cartoons from the 1970’s, each song addresses a language art, math, social studies or science problem. During the production, new artwork will be displayed on the walls of the cafeteria.
* C.A. Johnson Arts Explosion Showcase
March 22, 6:00 PM, CA Johnson Preparatory Academy gymnasium
Celebrating the Performing and Visual Arts
* Southeast Dance Concert and Art Exhibit - "Sports Page"
March 22, 7:00 PM, Southeast Middle School lecture hall
Dance students will perform choreography based on the similarities and differences in arts and sports. Visual art students will create set pieces and will display student works. Tickets: $3 for adults and $2 for children
* Sanders Band and Orchestra Concert
March 22, 6:00 PM, W.G. Sanders Middle School cafeteria
Band and orchestra performance for the PTSA
* Lewis Greenview Elementary first-and second-graders present Really Rosie and Carnival of the Animals
March 29, 6:00 PM, Lewis Greenview cafeteria
Students present musical plays based on Maurice Sendak’s book Really Rosie and the Nutshell Kids and Camille Saint Sans’ composition, Carnival of the Animals.
* Satchel Ford Elementary Music in Art
March 1-31, Satchel Ford front hall display case
Fourth grade music students have made models of orchestral instruments as part of their study of the orchestra.
* Brockman Elementary “Art a la Carte”
Tuesdays and Thursdays during March, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM, Brockman cafeteria
Lunchtime student music, art and storytelling
* Dreher Lunchtime Mini-Performances by World Music, Guitar II & III and Fine Arts Appreciation Students
During March, lunch schedule, Dreher library
Lunchtime performances will feature a variety of instruments and musical genres
OPERA:
* Noah’s Flood Opera
March 20 and 21, morning performances for district 5th-graders, College Place United Methodist Church, 4801 Colonial Drive on the campus of Columbia College
March 21, 7:00 PM Public Performance, College Place United Methodist Church
March 22, 5:30 PM Public Performance, College Place United Methodist Church
Noah’s Flood (Noye’s Fludde), by composer by Benjamin Britten, is a charming opera which is presented as the Eau Claire Opera Project. This production combines the talents of two artists-in-residence, Nicholas R.N. Smith, conductor for the S.C. Philharmonic and Joe Damon Chappel, bass-baritone professional soloist. Additionally, the opera will feature students from the Eau Claire Cluster (Hyatt Park Elementary, Forest Heights Elementary, Arden Elementary, Alcorn Middle, and Eau Claire High), along with Columbia College students and professional artists. The story, which lasts a little over an hour, follows Noah as he heeds the call to fill his ark with animals and ride out the storm. Britten’s classic piece is one of the most notable operatic works created for both children and adults to enjoy.
Tickets: free to Richland One 5th-grade students and $5.00 for public performances, available at the door.
ORCHESTRA:
* Southeast Middle Orchestra Clinic and Concert
March 27, Southeast Middle School
All-day clinic featuring Dr. Jerry Cadek Lucktenberg, culminating in an evening performance
Tickets: $3.00 adults and $2.00 children
THEATRE:
* Brennen Elementary third graders present Bulldog and the S.C. History Mystery by Kathy Stevens Bradley
March 15, 7:00 PM, Brennen cafeteria
A "complete" history of South Carolina from prehistoric times to the present, this play incorporates South Carolina songs, and students wearing costumes. Students also painted the scenery.
* Burnside Elementary second-, third-, and fifth-graders present Peter Pan
March 20, 1:00 PM for Burnside students, Burnside cafeteria
March 20, 6:30 PM at the PTO meeting, Burnside cafeteria
* Lower Richland Theatre Department presents Mye and the Sandpeople
March 20, 7:00 PM, Lower Richland auditorium
Tickets: $2.00 at the door
* Eau Claire Theatre Honor Student Projects
March 22 and 23, 2:00 PM, Eau Claire Theatre classroom
* Horrell Hill Elementary third-graders present Show Way, the musical by Jacqueline Woodson
March 22, Horrell Hill Elementary, Time: TBA
* Horrell Hill Elementary third-, fourth- and fifth-graders present Peter Pan
March 29, Horrell Hill, Time: TBA
* Lower Richland Theatre Department presents student projects:
Improv Show! and Commedia del Arte Puppet Shows
March 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2:00 PM, Theatre Room
* Bradley Elementary first-graders
During March, Bradley Elementary
First-graders will be introduced to drama in an extra arts class for the month to include theatre basics, activities and theatre games.
VISITING ARTISTS IN RESIDENCY:
* Hampton University Concert Choir
March 13, 10:00 AM, Columbia High
Performance for Columbia High juniors, seniors and performing arts students
March 13, 7:00 PM, Lower Richland Theatre
The nationally recognized Hampton University Concert Choir performs its repertoire and joins with Richland One High School Honors Chorus members on several pieces.
Public Performance, Free
* Power Company, Women and the Arts
March 14, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Crayton Middle School lecture hall
Performances for Crayton students
* Fode Camara, master drummer, percussionist, folklorist and choreographer
March 23, 1:00 PM, Mill Creek Elementary cafeteria
Steel drums and dancing - artist in residency will take place March 19-23 and culminate in a performance.
* Porkchop Productions, Three Billy Goats Gruff
March 27, 1:00 PM, Burnside Elementary cafeteria
Two actors play multiple characters in this hilarious and updated version of the fairy tale, all while teaching character education and incorporating audience participation.
For more information contact Shanda Rivers at srivers@richlandone.org
* Borenya West African Drum and Dance
March 29, Alcorn Middle School gymnasium
Performances for Alcorn students: 8th-grade at 10:00 AM, 7th-grade at 1:30 PM, and 6th-grade at 2:30 PM
* Mary Jeffcoat, Drama
Rotating days during March, Brockman Elementary
Ms. Jeffcoat will be teaching students storytelling, acting and improvisation skills.
VISUAL ARTS:
* Hand Middle School Art Exhibits and Workshops
March 12-16, at Frameland (in Five Points), Webb Rawls Fine Art and Framing (Trenholm Road and Harbison)
-Optical art exhibit of student work
March 12-30, Hand Middle School main hall by school entrance
-Mural of still life and "op" art
March 26, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, Hand art room
-"Taking the Scare out of Illustration- workshop for all subject area teachers at Hand
* Horrell Hill Elementary Art Exhibit: "Maps to Freedom"
March 12-30, Horrell Hill Grand Central Station Art Gallery
* Dreher Art Show
March 16, 6:30 - 8:45 PM, Dreher High School auditorium lobby
* Lower Richland Art Exhibit
March 26-30, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Lower Richland High School auditorium
Display of art work is open to students as well as the community
* Eau Claire Art Show
March 30, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Eau Claire High School art rooms
Displaying an array of arts and crafts pieces by student artists for the arts enthusiast, supporter or collector
* A.C. Flora Art Showcase
During March, A.C. Flora High School, 800 building
Student artwork based on the gate design work of master blacksmith Philip
Simmons
* Webber Elementary After-School Art Classes
Wednesdays during March and ongoing, 3:00-5:00 PM, art room
* Bradley Elementary Art Exhibits
During March, Bradley Elementary
Student artwork is highlighted and displayed in various areas throughout the school
WANT MORE ARTS?
* Paschal’s Academy of Music presents South Pacific
March 8 - 10, 7:30 PM, Keenan Theatre
March 11, 3:00 PM, Keenan Theatre
The production includes more than 30 A.C. Flora students and is musically directed and produced by Dr. Rhoda J. Paschal, chorus director at A.C. Flora High School.
Tickets: $7.50 adults, $5.00 students
* E.E. Taylor Elementary Step Team Assembly and PACT Rally
March 16, 9:00 AM, E.E. Taylor students
Lower Richland High, Columbia High and Alcorn Middle step teams perform for students
* Satchel Ford Elementary Tone Chimes
March 16, 9:30-11:30 AM, A.C. Flora High School
Fifth-grader tone chimes will perform at A.C. Flora’s International Day.
* Mill Creek Elementary Poetry and Visual Art Exhibit
March 22 - March 30, fourth-grade hall and classrooms
Students’ creations of haikus, tankas and rhyming poems with ink drawing illustrations in book form
* Mill Creek Elementary Recorder Concert
March 27, 1:15 PM, music room
Fifth-graders present an in-house concert
* Hand Creative Writing Classes
During March, Room 226 at Hand Middle School
Mrs. Schell’s 6th-grade classes will host an exhibit of student-made puppets pertaining to Greek mythology
FESTIVAL FINALE:
National Anthem Project: Restoring America’s Voice
March 30, 9:50 AM, district-wide, all classrooms and media centers
Richland One students, teachers and administrators join together in singing "The Star Spangled Banner." Richland One joins the roster of national organizations and top corporations who are partners in the National Anthem Project Campaign, the mission of which is to raise awareness of the importance of music education in preserving American musical traditions. A recent Harris poll found that 70 percent of Americans who know "The Star Spangled Banner" learned it in their school music classes. The same poll found that almost two-thirds of Americans don’t know the National Anthem, despite its being ever-present at sporting events and other national celebrations. The National Association for Music Education provides resources for teachers to teach the history, social studies, vocabulary, singing techniques and musical skills in fun and interesting ways at www.thenationalanthemproject.org.
For more information contact Nancy Pope at npope@richlandone.org.
All dates, times and events are subject to change. Consult www.richlandone.org for updates. Questions from the media should be directed to the Richland One Office of Communications at 231-7504 or 231-7510.
