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Who's Got Talent? Middle Schoolers!
Who knew? Tucked away in the classrooms and studios of Finney, Lyle, and Allan buildings are some pretty talented performers.
On Thursday evening, May 19, middle schoolers got an opportunity to showcase their wide-ranging musical, dramatic, and artistic skills at the first annual (we hope) Middle School Arts Festival.
Acts included scenes from plays and musicals, pantomime, storytelling, puppetry, string ensembles, choral music, improvisation, and theater games.
Performers occupied venues all over campus, from the chapel to the theater to the hallways. Audiences were encouraged to roam respectfully.
Guests, teachers, and students called the event a triumph. “I loved seeing my classmates perform,” said a fifth grader.
“I wished I could have seen all the kids,” said a parent. “They were all so good!”
The idea for the festival came from members of the Class of 2015. Hoping to duplicate the fun of last year’s Middle School Idol competition, Disney performance, and mash up, Director of Choral Music asked the then-seventh graders for ideas.
“The kids were all so excited!,” Eldridge reports. “I asked for anyone who wanted to join in as performers, and Andrew Shaud had the String Ensemble perform. Denise Wolf and Jon Detwiler had their students’ artwork up for display. Mel Bratz had her Behind the Curtains class contribute publicity signs and mime make-up. “
Eldridge spent the entire school year exposing students to different art forms. Then she invited them to choose their favorites and audition for one or two acts. “They performed and rehearsed for each other in a master-class style, which allowed all students to learn from each other as we all critiqued.”
”Everyone had a great time sharing their talent, and the energy was fantastic!” added Eldridge. While the rain forced all kinds of venue changes, performers managed to retain the festival atmosphere inside. “The string ensemble sounded fantastic in the lobby, and the chapel was a beautiful venue for the voices,” Eldridge said.
Admission was free, but donations were accepted. Proceeds go toward scholarships for the 2012 Honors Choir Tour and Japanese earthquake relief.
Congratulations to festival organizer Suzanne Eldridge and assistants Kevin Costa, Denise Wolf, Emily Wilkinson, Sharon Boston, Debbie Thacker, Diane Fish, Toni Stefano, Linda Murray Herring, Tyler Groton, and Mel Bratz. Thanks to parents who organized the festival bake sale.
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Who knew? Tucked away in the classrooms and studios of Finney, Lyle, and Allan buildings are some pretty talented performers.
On Thursday evening, May 19, middle schoolers got an opportunity to showcase their wide-ranging musical, dramatic, and artistic skills at the first annual (we hope) Middle School Arts Festival.
Acts included scenes from plays and musicals, pantomime, storytelling, puppetry, string ensembles, choral music, improvisation, and theater games.
Performers occupied venues all over campus, from the chapel to the theater to the hallways. Audiences were encouraged to roam respectfully.
Guests, teachers, and students called the event a triumph. “I loved seeing my classmates perform,” said a fifth grader.
“I wished I could have seen all the kids,” said a parent. “They were all so good!”
The idea for the festival came from members of the Class of 2015. Hoping to duplicate the fun of last year’s Middle School Idol competition, Disney performance, and mash up, Director of Choral Music asked the then-seventh graders for ideas.
“The kids were all so excited!,” Eldridge reports. “I asked for anyone who wanted to join in as performers, and Andrew Shaud had the String Ensemble perform. Denise Wolf and Jon Detwiler had their students’ artwork up for display. Mel Bratz had her Behind the Curtains class contribute publicity signs and mime make-up. “
Eldridge spent the entire school year exposing students to different art forms. Then she invited them to choose their favorites and audition for one or two acts. “They performed and rehearsed for each other in a master-class style, which allowed all students to learn from each other as we all critiqued.”
”Everyone had a great time sharing their talent, and the energy was fantastic!” added Eldridge. While the rain forced all kinds of venue changes, performers managed to retain the festival atmosphere inside. “The string ensemble sounded fantastic in the lobby, and the chapel was a beautiful venue for the voices,” Eldridge said.
Admission was free, but donations were accepted. Proceeds go toward scholarships for the 2012 Honors Choir Tour and Japanese earthquake relief.
Congratulations to festival organizer Suzanne Eldridge and assistants Kevin Costa, Denise Wolf, Emily Wilkinson, Sharon Boston, Debbie Thacker, Diane Fish, Toni Stefano, Linda Murray Herring, Tyler Groton, and Mel Bratz. Thanks to parents who organized the festival bake sale.