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The Cultural Arts Committee welcomes the opportunity to provide many enriching cultural experiences for the students of Friends Academy.
2009 - 2010 Events
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Visiting author and illustrator Lester Laminack
Visit of highly acclaimed author and illustrator Lester Laminack to 6th grade in individual classrooms. Presentations for the entire Middle School, and another for the entire Lower School, were held in the Dolan Center. Mr. Laminack discussed the writing process, and explained his own experiences as an author of children's books. The students were engaged by Mr. Laminack's humorous, captivating style, and he invited them to ask questions following each presentation. At 3:30 p.m., Lester Laminack conducted an effective workshop for teachers. Thanks to 6th grade English teacher, Mrs. Debbie Alber, for suggesting and coordinating Mr. Laminack's visit.
in the Helen A. Dolan Center Theater
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Visitor Author, James Bruchac
Visiting author, environmentalist and Native American (Abenaki tribe) James Bruchac will interact with Grades 2 through 7. The students will be engaged iin Native American awareness activities both in their classrooms and outside on the grounds of Friends Academy. These activities will enhance their nature studies and journaling skills. James Bruchac is the author of several books, including: How Chipmunk Got His Stripes, Racoon's Last Race and many more. James Bruchac is a talented and captivating storyteller and teacher, who has been a welcomed visitor to Friends Academy for the past ten years. Sixth grade Science teacher, Dan Kriesberg, will partner with James Bruchac in offering a meaningful and memorable learning experience for Middle and Lower School students.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Visitor Author, James Bruchac
Visiting author, environmentalist and Native American (Abenaki tribe) James Bruchac will interact with Grades 2 through 7. The students will be engaged iin Native American awareness activities both in their classrooms and outside on the grounds of Friends Academy. These activities will enhance their nature studies and journaling skills. James Bruchac is the author of several books, including: How Chipmunk Got His Stripes, Racoon's Last Race and many more. James Bruchac is a talented and captivating storyteller and teacher, who has been a welcomed visitor to Friends Academy for the past ten years. Sixth grade Science teacher, Dan Kriesberg, will partner with James Bruchac in offering a meaningful and memorable learning experience for Middle and Lower School students.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Lower, Middle and Upper School will attend a performance of "Black Violin"
Kev Marcus and Wil-B are the classically trained, three-time Apollo-winning duo Black Violin who have created the ultimate synergy between classical and hip-hop music. With influences ranging from Shostakovich and Bach to Nas and Jay-Z, Black Violin breaks all the rules, blending the classical with the modern to create a one-of-a-kind concert experience. Both Kev and Wil-B are college graduates thanks to full music scholarships, Black Violin wants to make sure that North America's young people get the same exposure to the arts that they did and teach children that classical music is "cool."
in the Helen A. Dolan Center Theater
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tilles Center - Year of the Tiger - For Chinese Language Students in Middle and Upper School
The world renowned Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company welcomes the Year of the Tiger in March with a cultural extravaganza which explores one of the most ancient and diverse cultures of the world. The Year of the Tiger celebrates the Asian Lunar New Year with the festive, acrobatic Lion Dance, colorful ribbon dance and other joyous folk celebration dances accompanied by music played on exotic instruments dating back thousands of years.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Theaterworks USA Production of Freedom Train - 8th Grade - Adams Playhouse at Hofstra University
Harriet Tubman was born a slave, but when she was 25 she made her perilous escape from a Maryland plantation, leaving her family behind. Pursued by dogs and relentless slave catchers, she followed an escape route laid out by Quakers -- secret hiding places in Freedom Train tells the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her people, in a fascinating series of highly theatrical scenes that use dance, dialogue, and music of the period. Songs include "Follow the Drinking Gourd," "Steal Away," "Wade in the Water," "Good News, the Chariot's A-comin'," and many others still sung today. Freedom Train is the story of self-sacrifice, dedication and survival, laced with warmth and a sense of humor that celebrates the human spirit -- a universal story for all.
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