ART MART. Mrs. Jana Bromley Selected as Guest Director

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1 The Kenton County School District is: Volume 1 Issue 3 November 29, 2012 ART MART ARTSMART: Visual and Performing Arts News This issue of ARTSMART includes an impressive list of the various Holiday performances that have been prepared by your students and music teachers. Many hours have been spent in preparation for these events in and out of the classroom. Please show your support and appreciation for their efforts by attending Inside: Jana Bromley, Selected Honor Band Director 1 District Holiday Performance Calendar MathArt...4 Governor School for the Arts...5 Opportunities for students Mrs. Jana Bromley Selected as Guest Director Congratulations to Woodland Middle School Band Director, Mrs. Jana Bromley for being invited to be the guest director for the KMEA District 7-7 th Grade Honor Band. This band includes top students selected from Lexington and surrounding areas, including Scott Co. & Franklin Co. The event is being held at Kentucky State University on January 4/5. This is Mrs. Bromley s 11th year of teaching at Woodland. She also works with Mr. Todd Moody as the Assistant Band Director at Scott High School. Under their direction, Scott and Woodland have been well known throughout the region for consistently maintaining high quality band programs. Their bands have received distinguished ratings at various festivals and competitions. Students at Woodland and Scott have also participated in numerous honor bands such as the Northern Kentucky Select Band, Kenton County All-Star Band, KY All-State Band, and Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble. This is a very prestigious honor that recognizes Mrs. Bromley as a highly qualified and respected music educator. We are very proud of you, Mrs. Bromley.

2 T is the Season What better way to celebrate with family and friends than to attend a holiday performance November 29 December 1 Turkey Foot Chorus Fall/Holiday Concert - Ms. Alison Peeno, Director Simon Kenton Jazz Band Independence Christmas Walk 6:30 Independence City Building Mr. Thom Brown, Director December 2 Taylor Mill Elementary Chorus Taylor Mill City Tree Lighting 4:15 Ms. Nancy Swainhart, Director December 3 Scott High School Instrumental Ensemble Holiday Performance 6:30 Kenton County Board of Education Mr. Todd Moody, Director December 4 Piner Elementary 2nd Grade Performance 10:30 Durr Library Ms. Becky Morrison, Director December 4 Woodland Middle School Chorus Concert 7:00 Ms. Nancy Bailey, Director December 6 Twenhofel Middle School Chorus Hickory Grove Senior Luncheon 11:00 - Ms. Sherry Clark, Director December 6 Summit View Middle 6th Grade Chorus Performance 11:45 Cincinnati Museum - Ms. Debbie Sager, Director December 8 Ft Wright Chorus performance at Joseph-Beth Bookstore 2:00 - Ms. Becky Morrison, Director Combined Concert: Woodland 8th Grade Band - Ms. Jana Bromley and Scott High School Concert and Symphonic Bands - Mr. Todd Moody, Director 7:00 Scott High School Auditorium MATHART Behringer Crawford Museum - Project ASCENT Students from Kenton, Piner, Ryland, Summit View, Taylor Mill, and Whites Tower 6:00-8:00 - Ms. Angie Barrandeguy, Ms. Connie Baynum, Ms. Ruth Kertis, Project ASCENT Teachers, Ms Jane Bush, District G/T Coordinator

3 Twenhofel Middle School Band Concert 7:00 - Mr. AJ Gatewood, Director Simon Kenton High School Chorus Concert 7:00 - Ms. Missy Martin, Director December 11 Woodland Middle School 6th/7th Grade Band Concert 7:00 - Ms. Jana Bromley, Director December 12 MATHART Behringer Crawford Museum - Project ASCENT Students from Beechgrove, Caywood, Ft Wright, Hinsdale, River Ridge 6:00-8:00 - Ms. Angie Barrandeguy, Ms. Connie Baynum, Ms. Ruth Kertis, Project ASCENT Teachers, Ms Jane Bush, District G/T Coordinator Beechgrove Holiday Concert 7:00 - Holly Trenkamp, Music Teacher Hinsdale Elementary Fine Arts Night Featuring: Tree Top Singers, KY School of Music Strings Program: Mozart Strings, Beethoven Strings, Art Displays, Dance and Music performances 7:00 - Ms. Judy Combs, Music Teacher, Ms. Kara McDonnell, Art Teacher Summit View Middle School 8th Museum 11:00 - Ms. Debbie Sager, Director Summit View Middle School 7th/8th Grade Band Concert 7:00 - Ms. Carole Farris, Director Turkey Foot Middle School 7th/8th Grade Band Concert 7:00 - Ms. June Levis, Director December 14 Scott High School School House Rock 7:00 - Ms. Mandy Volpenhein, Director December 15 Scott High School School House Rock 7:00 - Ms. Mandy Volpenhein, Director December 16 Scott High School School House Rock 2:00 - Ms. Mandy Volpenhein, Director

4 December 17 Twenhofel Middle School Chorus Hickory Grove Baptist Church 6:00 (6th Grade) 7:30 (7th/8th Grade) - Ms. Sherry Clark, Director December 18 Ft Wright Elementary: Yes, Virginia the Dixie Heights HS 7:00 - Ms. Erin Geesaman, Media Specialist December 18 Summit View Middle School Holiday Sing-a-Thon 1:15-2:25 - Ms. Debbie Sager, Director December 19 Twenhofel Middle School 7th/8th Grade Chorus Florence Mall 10:30 - Ms. Sherry Clark, Director December 20 Turkey Foot Middle School 8th Grade Band and Caywood Elem. 1:20 - Ms. June Levis and Ms. Alison Peeno, Directors December 20 Twenhofel Middle School 6th Grade Chorus at Kenton Elementary 9:30 and Florence Mall - Ms. Sherry Clark, Director 6:00-8:00 Featuring: Project ASCENT Students from : Kenton, Piner, Ryland Heights, Summit View, Taylor Mill, Whites Tower December 12 6:00-8:00 Featuring: Project ASCENT Students from : Beechgrove, Caywood, Ft Wright, Hinsdale, River Ridge

5 Opportunity for Sophomores and Juniors (Please note deadlines) GSA (Governor s School for the Arts) Every summer for the past twenty-five years, GSA and our faculty of professional artist/ educators have guided over two hundred of Kentucky s finest young artists through three weeks of incredibly intense (and incredibly fun) arts instruction (since 2000, on the campus of Transylvania University in Lexington). GSA auditions promising high school sophomores and juniors in nine different arts disciplines: Architecture, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, New Media, Visual Art and Vocal Music. For three solid weeks, the students live, breathe, eat and sleep the arts. It s a thrilling, often life-changing experience, as they meet new friends, explore their creativity, and discover new things about who they are and who they can be in the future. What does GSA cost students? Not a dime. GSA is free to all students selected for the program. GSA pays the entire cost of $2,800 per student through the General Assembly under the leadership of the Governor, along with donations from individuals, corporations and private foundations. The truth is, GSA creates opportunities far beyond arts instruction. Here are some facts about GSA alumni: 98% go on to college 93% earn scholarships GSA Alumni average total scholarship value = $59,000 GSA alumni score 6 points higher on the ACT than the national average December 31, 2012 Applications must be postmarked or received online. Creative Writing applicants must submit their Manuscripts. New Media applicants must submit DVDs and Scripts (IF ANY for portfolio) with their applications by this date. Architecture applicants must submit DVDs (IF ANY for portfolio) by this date. January 28, 2013: GSA confirmation sent to applicants with audition/review site and time. Recommendation form information is included in . Creative Writing applicants notified of the results of the preliminary round (Part 1). February 15, 2013: Recommendations must be postmarked to the GSA Office by school officials. March 1 & 2, 2013: Auditions/Reviews: Morehead State University, Morehead March 8 & 9, 2013: Auditions/Reviews: Transylvania University, Lexington March 15 & 16, 2013: Auditions/Reviews: Sacred Heart School for the Arts, Louisville March 22 & 23, 2013: Auditions/Reviews: Murray State University. Murray For more information, please see their website:

6 Opportunities for Students (Please note deadlines) Middle/High School Band Students: KMEA District 6 Northern KY Select Band Auditions January 12 Summit View Middle School See the following website to download audition music: See school band director for information Middle/High Instrumental Students KMEA District 6 Solo and Ensemble Festivals March Gray Middle School Solo and Ensemble Festivals are held each year for our students in the N KY area. Students can perform in chamber settings, such as solos, duets, trios, quartets and various ensembles. Students perform for an audience and adjudicators. Students receive written feedback, rating and a brief lesson with the adjudicator. All Visual Arts Students: comments Artsonia - website to view Kenton County s students artwork: Middle/High Visual Arts Students: Scholastic Alliance for Young Artists and Writers : Teens in grades 7-12 can apply in 28 categories in art and writing for a chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. For deadline submission and information visit: Or contact the regional director: Jennifer.baldwin@kenton.kyschool.us

7 Call for Student Art-work VSA Kentucky is extending a Call for Art to students with disabilities in Kentucky schools, grades K-12. Selected artwork will be included in the Student Traveling Exhibition called A Matter of Perspective. The goal is to recognize and share the artistic accomplishments of students in the visual arts through-out the state. A Matter of Perspective is an annual exhibition comprised of original artwork created by students-dents with disabilities that is available to schools, museums, businesses, libraries and hospitals across the Commonwealth. In addition to the exhibit, VSA Kentucky will provide an educational packet of activities that helps students understand and appreciate the artwork, making the exhibit an interactive experience. The exhibition opens in November at the Exceptional Children's Conference at the Galt House in Louisville before traveling to other locations including the Capital Plaza Tower in Frankfort. For more information or to download entry forms visit the VSA Kentucky our website at at vsaky@bellsouth.net, or phone at (270) Middle/High Vocal Students District 6 KMEA Vocal Solo and Ensemble Festival February 23, 2013 Northern KY University Solo and Ensemble Festivals are held each year for our students in the N KY area. Students can perform a solo, duet, trio, quartet and various ensembles. Students perform for an audience and adjudicators. Students receive written feedback, rating and a brief lesson with the adjudicator See your school s vocal teacher for details