Adlai E. Stevenson High School Fine Arts Events

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1 Adlai E. Stevenson High School Fine Arts Events Photo: Elyse Sawka 08

2 Stevenson High School Visual Arts Visual Arts Fine Arts Tour Friday, January 22 LISA Show Tuesday, March 2 Great Frame Up, Buffalo Grove 6-8 p.m. Advanced Placement Art Exhibit Tuesday, April 20 East Commons & Room a.m. - 3:25 p.m. Opening Reception: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 East Commons & Room a.m. - 3:25 p.m. North Suburban Art Show Friday, April 30 Lehmann Mansion, Lake Villa, Illinois Hosted by Lakes Community High School 6-8:30 p.m. Consortium Art Festival Monday, May 17 SHS Fieldhouse 7-9 p.m. Kiung Kevin Yoo 09 The visual arts department has ten labs with well-equipped spaces dedicated to photography, ceramics and sculpture, jewelry and metalwork, computer art, and drawing. Art Fest Wednesday, May 19 SHS Fieldhouse 8 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. Opening Reception: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 20 SHS Fieldhouse 8 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. Serafima Kovalevskaya 09 Julie Shilov 10 Troy Kowalski 09 The activities in the art classes are designed to develop skills of perception, problem solving, understanding, and sensitivity through a variety of experiences. The aim of the art curriculum is to give the students an understanding and appreciation for the endless and constant results of artistic efforts which surround us in our daily lives. The unique character of the art curriculum provides students with an opportunity to express and nurture their creative instincts and to develop a high sense of appreciation for humankind and nature in an atmosphere where individual expression is encouraged. Courses are offered to meet the varied interests and abilities of the students.

3 Stevenson High School Band Marching Patriots Halftime Show Fridays, Sept. 4 & 25 Buffalo Grove Days Sunday, Sept. 6 Noon Marching Patriots Halftime Show Fridays, Oct. 2, 9, & 16 Band The Stevenson High School Band Program is comprised of 5 Bands: The Freshman Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Advanced Symphonic Band and the Honor Band. All 5 bands combine with the Color Guard to perform as the Marching Patriots, presenting pre-game and half-time shows at Varsity Football games. The 350+ members of the bands also perform as the Green, Gold, Silver and White Pep Bands at Varsity Basketball games. The main emphasis for the bands, however, is the development of total musicianship through the study, preparation and performance of quality concert band music and an authentic understanding of the language of music through a sequential curriculum of Music Theory topics. Band members extend their musical activities through participation in Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra for the annual Musical, Solo & Ensemble Contests, chamber music performances, private lessons, competitive auditions and community ensembles. Spirit Fest Volunteer Pep Band Sunday, Oct. 4 TBA Patriot Symphony Concert Monday, Oct. 7 Fall Musical, Les Miserables Thursday - Sunday, Nov Chamber Recital Tuesday, Nov. 24 Recital Hall Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 13 Orchestra Holiday Concert (w/honor Band) Monday, Dec. 14 Consortium 125 Band Festival Tuesday, Jan. 26 Winter Concert Sunday, Feb p.m. An Evening Of Jazz Friday, April 9 Orchestra Concert (w/ Honor Band) Monday, April 19 3 p.m. Spring Band Concert Sunday, April 25 3 p.m.

4 Stevenson High School Chorus Chorus The Stevenson High School Choral Program is comprised of five choirs: Patriot Singers; Advanced Choir; and three sections of Stevenson Chorus. All Choral Members perform in 4 major concerts during the school year. In addition to their school concerts, choral students participate in special field trips and community performance opportunities throughout the year. The main emphasis for the Choirs is the study and preparation of quality choral music. The Stevenson Choral Program is also active with several co-curricular vocal ensembles. Our cocurricular groups include Just The Guys, a men s jazz/pop ensemble. Stevenson has two vocal jazz groups- Ladyjazz and Jazz, Etc. The Madrigal Singers, audition in November and present their annual Madrigal Dinner in the Spring of each year. Choral Concert Thursday, October 15 Choral Concert Wednesday, December 16 Consortium 125 Choral Concert Monday, January 25 Winter Choral Concert Tuesday, February 23 Madrigal Dinner Sunday, March 14 The Arboretum Club, Buffalo Grove Noon & 6:30 p.m. Spring Choral Concert Wednesday, May 12

5 Dance Stevenson High School Dance Dance Chicago 09 Dance Slam October 30 North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie Winter Dance Concert Friday, December 4 Saturday, December 5 Sunday, December 7 2 p.m. Incoming Freshmen Auditions Wednesday, February 10 Thursday, February 11 Dance Studio Room :45 Current Student Dance Placement Thursday, February 11 and Friday, February 12 Co-Curricular Fair Wednesday, March 24 Field House 6: 30 p.m. The Dance Department provides a creative and rewarding experience where artistic integrity and appreciation are developed. Dance is a physical and mental discipline. Dance Recital Friday, April 17, Room 2206 Performance hours, TBA Spring Dance Concert Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1 Sunday, May 2 2 p.m. Photo by: Kathleen Weinstein Auditions for the Mélange and Repertory Dance Companies Wednesday, May 12 & Thursday, May 13 Dance Studio, Room :45 7:00 p.m.

6 Orchestra Stevenson High School Orchestra Calendar of Events The Stevenson Orchestra program is built around three orchestras. Chamber ensembles, outreach activities, special cultural and social activities are developed to enhance the orchestras and enrich the orchestra members. Group travel to Italy in the spring of 2008 is an example of the wonderful experiences awaiting the orchestra student at Stevenson. Patriot Orchestra is our top orchestra. Enrollment is limited to grades 10, 11, & 12. For two concerts per year the top winds and percussion are brought in to perform standard full orchestra fare in classical and pops repertoire. Concert Orchestra is the ensemble in which all students not currently enrolled in orchestra will be placed. Auditions are NOT required for enrollment in Concert Orchestra, however previous experience in orchestra is expected. There are currently 3 sections of Concert Orchestra. Each section has an equal balance of the instruments groups and grade levels. Fall Concert Wednesday, October 7 Wind and Percussion Chamber Music Recital Tuesday, November 24 Recital Hall 6:30 p.m. Holiday Concert Monday, December 14 Chamber Music Festival Wednesday, February 17, Orchestra Room Thursday, February 18, 6 & Spring Concert Monday, April 19 Consortium 125 String Orchestra Festival Monday, May 10 Senior Recognition Concert Monday, May 17

7 Stevenson High School Theatre Proof Performance: Friday & Saturday, October 2 & 3 SHS Foundation Children s Theatre The Brothers Grimm Performance: Sunday, November 1 1 & 3 p.m. Les Miserables Performances: Friday & Saturday, Nov. 13 & 14 Sunday, November 15 2 p.m. Contemporary Drama Workshop In Honor of Ms. Wasserstein Selected Scenes from Selected Plays Performance: Friday, December 11 Studio Theatre Frosh/Soph Production: Twelve Angry Jurors Performances: Thursday & Friday, Feb. 11 & 12 SHS Foundation Children s Theatre Peter Pan & Wendy Sunday, March 7 1 & 3 p.m. The Secret in the Wings Performances: Friday & Saturday, March 19 & 20 Photo by Steve Carmody Theatre The Theatre Department features a sequential curriculum that allows students to investigate the social and historical context in which they live, form aesthetic judgements, and develop the discipline of the artist. The ultimate goal is to promote appreciation of the art, as well as a more sensitive and reflective understanding of the human condition. The Playwright s Club, Student Written One Acts Performances: Friday & Saturday, May 7 & 8 Improvisation Workshop Performance: Tuesday, May 18 4 p.m. Directors Workshop Performance: Sunday, May 23 1 p.m. Drama Workshop Production Performance: Thursday, May 27 Studio Theatre Photo by Steve Carmody

8 Odyssey For two days in February, all regular class schedules are suspended, and all students and teachers become a community of learners participating in nearly 500 performances, lectures, and hands-on workshops in visual arts, theatre, dance, music, and media. A Stevenson High School tradition, Odyssey is highly anticipated by students, faculty, staff, board members, parent volunteers, and performers and artists and serves as a shining example of the benefits of collaboration between the school and its community. Tuesday, February 2 & Wednesday, February 3 SHS Campus 8:05 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

9 Adlai E. Stevenson High School Fine Arts September 4 - Marching Patriots halftime show 25 - Marching Patriots halftime show October 2 & 3 - Fall Play: Proof 2 - Marching Patriots halftime show 7 - Orchestra Concert 9 - Marching Patriots halftime show 15 - Choral Concert 16 - Marching Patriots halftime show 24 - Spotlight Series: Cavern Beat 30 - Dance Chicago 09 Dance Slam November 1 - Childrens Theatre: The Brothers Grimm 13, 14 & 15 - Musical: Les Miserables 24 - Wind and Percussion Chamber Music Recital December 4, 5 & 6 - Dance Concert 11 - Contemporary Drama Workshop 13 - Band Concert 14 - Orchestra Concert 16 - Choral Concert January 8 & 9 - Musical Theatre Revue 22 - Fine Arts Tour 25 - Orchestra Incoming Student Welcome 25 - Consortium 125 Choral Concert 26 - Consortium 125 Band Festival 30 - Spotlight Series: The Second City February 2 & 3 - Odyssey 11 & 12 - Frosh/Soph Play: Twelve Angry Jurors 17 & 18 - Orchestra Chamber Music Concert 21 - Winter Band Concert 23 - Winter Choir Concert March 2 - LISA Show 7 - Childrens Theatre: Peter Pan & Wendy 14 - Madrigal Dinner 19 & 20 -Play: The Secret in the Wings April 9 - Evening of Jazz Concert 10 - Spotlight Series: Karrin Allyson 17 - Dance Recital 19 - Orchestra Concert 20 & 21 - Advanced Placement Art Exhibit 25 - Band Concert 30 - Dance Concert 30 - North Suburban Art Show May 17 - Consortium Art Festival 1 & 2 - Dance Concert 7 & 8 - One Acts: by Students 10 - Consortium String Orchestra Festival 12 - Choral Concert 17 - Orchestra Senior Recognition Concert 18 - Improvisation Workshop 19 & 20 - Art Fest 23 - Director s Workshop TBA - Riverwoods Art Show Photo: Alyssa Chappe 09 Please check individual department websites for event details.

10 Visiting Professionals to the Stevenson High School Community The Stevenson High School Community Foundation supports the Fine Arts Division and the entire school and community by providing an array of performances throughout the year. The line-up includes the following: Cavern Beat: A Beatles Tribute Band Saturday, October 24 Fall Children s Play The Brothers Grimm: Out of Order Performances: Sunday, November 1 (With a Halloween Costume Party before the show) 1 & 3 p.m. The Second City Saturday, January 30 Spring Children s Play Peter Pan & Wendy Performances: Sunday, March 7 1 & 3 p.m. Karrin Allyson Saturday, April 10 Photo: Mila Samokhina Each month our Rotunda Gallery showcases the work of a different professional artist that then works in residency with our students. Artists from previous years have included Kathleen Eaton whose works focus on city and suburban architecture; the father-son team of sculptor Joseph Buirlini and son, Chris, a painter; and Mila Samokhina, a Stevenson parent and photographer whose works typically explore flora emphasizing the intensity and complexity of natural beauty. The Stevenson High School Fine Arts Division has a long, rich history of our faculty partnering with experts from the Chicagoland area. These professionals significantly contribute to the overall success of our students and programs. Our faculty, coupled with support and leadership from these dedicated individuals has brought many of our co-curricular and extra-curricular programs to that of national recognition.

11 The Adlai E. Stevenson Fine Arts Division Faculty and Activity Sponsors Art Faculty Joan Ackerman-Zimny Patrick Fairchild Donna Hickman Gloria Huntoon Tim Myers Cristal Sabbagh Music Faculty Clark Chaffee Debbie Durham Joyce Haqq Alice Nuteson Gerry Peters Jeff Slepak Enrique Vilaseco Stevenson Community Foundation Nancy Nichols, Executive Director Administrative Assistants Jacqueline Gray Karen Kiefer Dance Faculty Melinda Criglar Angela Dauphin Tiffany Van Cleaf Stevenson High School Fine Arts students develop an amazing work ethic, along with a high level of proficiency and sophistication of work. We offer a rigorous fine arts curriculum that rivals many university programs in its scope. It challenges students to think creatively, encourages risk taking, and enables students to apply their problemsolving skills beyond the classroom. Theatre Faculty Stephen Carmody Sonia Gecker Rich Green Angel Barry Cindy Lynch Lauren Rawitz Inquiries concerning the fine arts courses or activities, or related educational programs should be directed to: Stephen Plank, Director of Fine Arts Janet Gonzalez, Principal Dr. Eric Twadell, Superintendent The study of fine art is important to everyone... at both the individual and societal levels. The Fine Arts division at Adlai E. Stevenson High School excels in fine arts education and has courses for everyone - in all areas and at all levels. Students in the Fine Arts experience the actual application of knowledge and skills on a daily basis with culminating work often approaching or achieving professional levels. In Fine Arts we don t simply read or learn about our subjects; we dance, sing, play, act, paint, and sculpt. And, we share our work with our peers and our community.