East Brunswick Arts Education

ALL ELEVEN EAST BRUNSWICK SCHOOLS IN TOP 10% OF ALL

NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS IN THE NJ ARTS EDUCATION CENSUS

The widely anticipated report Keeping the Promise - Arts Education for Every Child: The Distance Traveled - The Journey Remaining was released May 10, 2012 at the historic Patriots Theater in the War Memorial in Trenton. This is the follow-up study to the 2006 New Jersey Arts Education Census report WIthin Our Power. The New Jersey Arts Education Census Project (NJAECP) is a partnership of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Department of Education, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the New Jersey Arts Education Partnership, ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and Quadrant Arts Education Research

All eleven of East Brunswick's schools placed in the top 10% of all New Jersey Schools and our District Factor Group (DFG). Data measured included diversity and quantity of course offerings in Music, Art, Theatre Arts, and Dance, as well as budgeting, teacher/student ratio, enrollment, and community involvement.

To see East Brunswick's results and to compare them to other schools you are invited to click on http://digportfolio.com/njarts/

Congratulations to students, parents, teachers, and educational leaders for believing in

the power of Arts Education!

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT EBPAC

East Brunswick Public Schools has reached an agreement with the NJSO, Jacques LaCombe, Music Director, to perform at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold Middle School. The event will be part of the Arts Education Concert Series and will feature a high school orchestra festival during the afternoon with adjudicators from the NJSO critiquing and working with students. A quartet festival will also take place concurrently. The festival will conclude with performances by the exemplary quartet and orchestra to precede the concert by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performing an all Tchaikovsky program. More information on ticket sales will be available in the fall. Reserve the date now: Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM!

EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

TO PERFORM IN RHODE ISLAND

Congratulations to Michael Berry and the members of the EBHS Orchestra program. Mr. Berry received word that they had been accepted to perform in the National Orchestra Festival, February 28, March 1 and 2, 2013 in Providence, Rhode Island next year. This is truly an honor and a testament to the continued level of achievement in the orchestra program.

ART IN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM

June 4 - 22 East Brunswick High School Spring Semester (Students of Meghan Buckley, Donna D'Amico, Annagrace Kasten, Matthew McCarthy, and Jeffrey Novak)

June 25 through September: District Honors Display (two student artworks from each teacher in each school)

JUNE CONCERTS AND SHOWS

Monday, June 4

Hammarskjold Middle School Bands, 7:00 PM, EBPAC

Tuesday, June 5

Churchill Pops Concert, 7:00 PM, CJHS Cafetorium

Thursday, June 7
All District Elementary Band, 7:00 PM, EBPAC at Hammarskjold

Saturday, June 9
Hammarskjold Art Department at the East Brunswick Fine Arts Festival, 10-2

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT EBPAC

Board of Education Meeting Room Displays

Oct 1-19, Warnsdorfer Elementary School

Students of Matilda Mato

Oct 22-Nov 9 Irwin Elementary School

Students of Diane Forer

East Brunswick High School Marching Band Competition

Saturday, October 27, 3:00-10:00 PM

Scheduled to perform:

Middletown High School South	Middletown, NJ	IV	A
East Brunswick High School (Bears)	East Brunswick, NJ	III	A
Columbia High School (NJ) (Cougars)	Maplewood, NJ	III	A
Westfield High School (NJ) (Blue Devil Marching Band)	Westfield, NJ	IV	A
Old Bridge High School (Marching Knights)	Old Bridge, NJ	III	Open
Monroe Township High School (Falcons)	Monroe Twp., NJ	III	A
Morris Hills High School (Scarlet Knights)	Rockaway, NJ	III	Open
Bayonne High School	Bayonne, NJ	II	A
Phillipsburg High School	Phillipsburg, NJ	V	A
John P. Stevens High School (Marching Hawks)	North Edison, NJ	V	Open
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (Raiders)	Scotch Plains, NJ	VI	A
Glen Ridge High School (Marching Ridgers)	Glen Ridge, NJ	III	Open
Belleville High School Marching Band	Belleville, NJ	II	A
South Brunswick High School (Vikings)	Monmouth Junction, NJ	VI	Open
Piscataway High School (Piscataway Superchiefs)	Piscataway, NJ	V	Open
Union High School (NJ) (Marching Farmers)	Union, NJ	IV	A
Franklin High School (NJ) (Warrior Marching Band)	Somerset, NJ	IV	A
Point Pleasant Borough High School (Panther Marching Band)	Point Pleasant, NJ	III	A
Immaculata High School (Spartans)	Somerville, NJ	V	Open
Maurice J. McDonough High School	Pomfret, MD	I	Open

For more information contact the EBHS Performing Arts Department at (732) 613-6969

5th Grade Dance Residency Concert and Classes

On Tuesday, October 30, every 5th grade student in East Brunswick Schools will travel to the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold Middle School to see the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company perform in concert. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions of the dancers and choreographer. Beginning on Wednesday, October 31, these same dancers will come into general music classes at each elementary school for a series of four lessons in the elements and principles, aesthetics, critique, history and performance of dance!

COMING IN NOVEMBER . . .

East Brunswick High School Drama Club

presents

"Romeo and Juliet"

November 15, 16, 17

Contact the EBHS Performing Arts Office at (732) 613-6969 for more information

THE EAST BRUNSWICK ARTS ED BLOG IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE
CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION EVENTS
Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education
jlesser@ebnet.org
(732) 613-6985

All event dates are subject to change, please call ahead to confirm performances

(732) 613-6985 for Arts Education

email jlesser@ebnet.org

NEW PERFORMANCE DATES!

East Brunswick High School Drama Club

presents

"Romeo and Juliet"

December 7 (Friday), 8 (Saturday)

Contact the EBHS Performing Arts Office at (732) 613-6969 for more information

Board of Education Meeting Room Displays

EXTENDED! Oct 22-Nov 16 Irwin Elementary School

Students of Diane Forer

Nov 19-30, Chittick Elementary School

Students of Gregory Baron, Laurie Denenberg, Jillian Sieczkowski, and Dalia Elhaj

December Concerts

Thu	11/29/2012	Music Honor Society Induction	Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS	7:00 PM
Mon	12/3/2012	Warnsdorfer Winter Chorus Concert	Warnsdorfer	7:30 PM
Thu	12/6/2012	EBHS Orchestra Concert	EBPAC at Hammarskjold	7:00 PM
Fri	12/7/2012	EBHS Fall Drama Production	Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS	7:00 PM
Sat	12/8/2012	EBHS Fall Drama Production	Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS	7:00 PM
Mon	12/10/2012	Hammarskjold Band Concert	Hammarskjold Middle School	7:00 PM
Tue	12/11/2012	Hammarskjold Orchestra Concert	Hammarskjold Middle School	7:00 PM
Wed	12/12/2012	Hammarskjold Band-Snow Date	Hammarskjold Middle School	7:00 PM
Thu	12/13/2012	EBHS Band Concert	Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS	7:00 PM
Thu	12/13/2012	Hammarskjold Orchestra-Snow Date	Hammarskjold Middle School	7:00 PM
Tue	12/18/2012	CJHS Orchestra Concert	EBPAC at Hammarskjold	7:30 PM
Wed	12/19/2012	Irwin Winter Chorus Concert	Irwin	7:00 PM
Wed	12/19/2012	CJHS Orchestra Concert (snowdate)	EBPAC at Hammarskjold	7:30 PM

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT EBPAC

The EBHS Drama Club presents two related works this year for their major productions. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet will be on stage Friday and Saturday only, December 7 and 8, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $12.00 for Adults and $6.00 for Students and Seniors. Purchase tickets from the box office that evening, or call the EBHS Performing Arts Department at (732) 613-6969 for more information. The related work will be featured as the spring musical, Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story!" There will be four performances in early March.

East Brunswick Public Schools in conjunction with the East Brunswick Arts Commission presents a holiday concert featuring the Central Jersey Wind Ensemble. The concert will be held on Sunday, December 9, 4:00 PM, at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold. A special appearance by the East Brunswick Community Chorus will be included in the afternoon's festivities.

The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company will present a dance concert for the entire 5th grade class of East Brunswick Schools on Friday morning, December 14th. Held at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold Middle School, this concert is a culmination of the experience each child has received through a series of four lessons in the elements and principles of dance taking place within general music classes over the past month.

The Churchill Junior High School Music Department recently hosted a concert by Brazilian Big Band "Band Urbana." Approximately 300 students heard the sounds of Latin Jazz performed by this 14 piece ensemble currently touring the East Coast. The concert was sponsored by Dillon's Music of Woodbridge, NJ to kick off an new line of "step up" instruments made especially for Dillon and played by the wind players in the band. A surprise guest artist showed up to "sit in" with the band--none other than famed Brazilian trumpeter Claudio Roditi!

DECEMBER CONCERTS

Thu, 12/6/2012

EBHS Orchestra Concert, EBPAC at Hammarskjold, 7:00 PM

Fri, 12/7/2012

EBHS Fall Drama Production, Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS, 7:00 PM

Sat, 12/8/2012

EBHS Fall Drama Production, Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS, 7:00 PM

Sun, 12/9/2012

Central Jersey Wind Ensemble, EBPAC at Hammarskjold, 4:00 PM

Mon, 12/10/2012

Hammarskjold Band Concert, Hammarskjold Middle School, 7:00 PM

Tue, 12/11/2012

Hammarskjold Orchestra Concert Hammarskjold Middle School, 7:00 PM

Wed, 12/12/2012

Warnsdorfer Winter Chorus Concert, Warnsdorfer, 7:00 PM

Thu, 12/13/2012

EBHS Band Concert, Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS, 7:00 PM

Tue, 12/18/2012

CJHS Orchestra Concert, EBPAC at Hammarskjold, 7:30 PM

Wed, 12/19/2012

Irwin Winter Chorus Concert, Irwin, 7:00 PM

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM ART EXHIBITS

December 3-21, Memorial Elementary School

Students of Margaret Sasso and Dalia Elhaj

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT EBPAC

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

Warm wishes for a happy, healthy, and productive new year from the
Arts Education Department

Setsiri Silapasuwanchai
Lardkrabang, Bangkok - Thailand

Congratulations!

East Brunswick High School
All Eastern Orchestra -- 2 Students (1 Strings, 1 Wind)
CJMEA Regional Symphonic Band -- 2 Students
CJMEA Regional Chorus -- 13 Students
CJMEA Regional Orchestra -- 13 Students (9 Strings, 4 Winds & Percussion)
CJMEA Percussion Ensemble -- 1 Student
CJMEA Symphonic Band -- 3 Students

Churchill Junior High School(9th grade eligible for high school ensembles)
CJMEA Regional Chorus -- 2 Students
CJMEA Regional Orchestra -- 2 Students
CJMEA Regional Wind Ensemble -- 2 Students
CJMEA Regional Symphonic Band -- 2 Students

Art Administrators of New Jersey Emerging Artists Exhibition

Jieying Small

Congratulations to East Brunswick High School seniors and AP Studio Art students Janvi Sharma and Jieying Ni. Their artwork pictured here will represent East Brunswick schools in the AANJ Emerging Artists Exhibition. The show will be hung on Friday, January 4th at Kean University's James Howe Gallery, and will remain up until the awards presentation and reception on Sunday, February 3rd. Both are students of Art Teacher Matthew McCarthy.

Janvi Sharma

Romeo and Juliet

Congratulations to director Mr. Jeffrey Davis, the cast, crew, and production staff on a wonderful performance. Complete your R & J experience with the Leonard Bernstein musical "West Side Story" to be presented on Fridays and Saturdays, March 8, 9, 15, 16. Co-sponsored by the EBHS Drama Club, EBHS PAPA, EBPS, and the EBEF!

JANUARY CONCERTS

(All Concerts are held at the school unless otherwise noted)

Friday, January 4

EBHS Musicians Club Winter Concert & Induction, 7:00 PM

Tuesday, January 8

Churchill Junior High School Bands Concert, EBPAC at Hammarskjold, 7:30 PM

Wednesday, January 9

Memorial Winter Concert, 7:00 PM, EBPAC at Hammarskjold, 7:00 PM

Thursday, January 10

Warnsdorfer Instrumental Concert, 7:00 PM

Monday, January 14

Bowne-Munro Winter Concert, 7:00 PM

Frost Winter Concert, 7:00 PM

Tuesday, January 15

East Brunswick High School Chorus Concert, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, January 16

Hammarskjold Chorus Concert, 7:00 PM

Thursday, January 17

Churchill Junior High School Chorus Concert, EBPAC at Hammarskjold, 7:00 PM

Tuesday, January 22

Central Winter Concert, 7:00 PM

Chittick Winter Concert, 7:00 PM

Thursday, Janury 24

Irwin Instrumental Concert, 7:00 PM

Lawrence Brook Winter Concert, 7:00 PM

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM ART EXHIBITS

January 2 - 18East Brunswick High School Fall Semester (Students of Donna D'Amico, Meghan Giacobello, Annagrace Kasten, Matthew McCarty, Jeffrey Novak)

January 21- February 8Central Elementary School (Students of Sueann Brewer, Laurie Denenberg, Jillian Sieczkowski)

ALL ELEMENTARY DISTRICT ORCHESTRAS

All string students are eligible to participate in their first experience as a member of a large orchestra. Ten rehearsals are held in Janaury, February, March, and conclude with an April concert at the EBPAC. Students are divided into two orchestras; Beginners (grade 4) on Tuesdays and Intermediates (grade 5) on Mondays. For more information, see your child's invitation or contact your child's strings teacher or the office of Arts Education.

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT EBPAC

East Brunswick Public Schools has reached an agreement with the NJSO, Jacques LaCombe, Music Director, to perform at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold Middle School. The event will be part of the Arts Education Concert Series and will feature a high school orchestra festival during the afternoon with adjudicators from the NJSO critiquing and working with students. A quartet festival will also take place concurrently. The festival will conclude with performances by the exemplary quartet and orchestra to precede the concert by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performing an all Tchaikovsky program. Tickets go on sale in February. Reserve the date now:
Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM!

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra tickets are now on sale!Click here to view available seating and purchase your tickets on line with a credit card. All seats are reserved at the following prices: $20 (Adult), $15 (Senior 60+), and $10 (Students). There is limited availability, so be sure to reserve your seat today!

Friday, April 26

8:00 PM

East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold

Join us pre-concert at 7:00 PM for performances by exemplary ensembles from the EBHS/NJSO Orchestra Festival

THEATRE ARTS!

Churchill Junior High School presents "Its Greek To Me"

A play comprised of three short myths written by Wim Coleman and directed by Ms. Elson. Gods, Demi-Gods, Monsters and humans battle the forces of hubris, beauty, trust and love in an evening that inspires you to use your imagination and believe in the power of stories.

Phaeton and the Sun Chariot

Eros and Psyche

3pm Wednesday February 27

Phaeton and the Sun Chariot

Orpheus and Eurydice

7pm Thursday, February 28

Eros and Psyche

Orpheus and Eurydice

7pm Friday, March 1, 2013

Tickets available at the door

Adults $8

Students and Seniors $6

COMING IN MARCH

Leonard Bernstein musical "West Side Story" to be presented on Fridays and Saturdays, March 8, 9, 15, 16 (7:00 PM). Co-sponsored by the EBHS Drama Club, EBHS PAPA, EBPS, and the EBEF (Class of 1992 Grant)!

Hammarskjold Middle School Drama Club presents "Honk, Jr."
EBPAC at Hammarskjold
All Tickets are $5.00 at the door

Feb 6--Elementary/High School Band Day

225 Elementary Band Students descend upon East Brunswick High School to listen to the EBHS Wind Ensemble and play side by side with them!

February 13--All District Choral Festival

The daytime festival brings together approximately 800 students in grades 3-12 that love to sing!

Join us for the evening version of the festival for performances by all attendees including the All District Elementary Chorus, Hammarskjold Chorus, Churchill Junior High School Chorus, and the East Brunswick High School Concert Choir and Men's Ensemble. 7:00 PM at EBPAC at Hammarskjold!

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM ART EXHIBITS

January 21- February 8Central Elementary School
(Students of Sueann Brewer, Laurie Denenberg, Jillian Sieczkowski)

February 11-March 1 Bowne-Munro Elementary School (Students of Lisa Gombas)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

MARCH-APRIL-MAY
East Brunswick Public Library Art Displays

APRIL 3
Night of Jazz featuring the University of the Arts(Philadelphia) Kerber Tribute Band

MAY 5
Solo and Ensemble Festival at Churchill Junior High School

MAY 19
Young Musicians Concert at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

March is . . .

West Side Storytransfers Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to modern-day New York. The love story of Romeo and Juliet becomes that of Maria and Tony. The feud between the houses of the Capulets and the Montagues is re-created in one involving two teen-age gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. The famous balcony scene of the Shakespeare drama transpires on a fire-escape of an ugly New York tenement.

The East Brunswick High School Drama Club presents the Leonard Bernstein musical "West Side Story" on Fridays and Saturdays, March 8, 9, 15, 16 (7:00 PM). Co-sponsored by EBHS PAPA, EBPS, and the EBEF (Class of 1992 Grant). Tickets (available at the door) are $12 (Adults) and $6 (Students and Seniors).

For more information call the EBHS Performing Arts Office at (732) 613-6969.

The Hammarskjold Middle School Drama Club presents HONK! JR., a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling with ascore that everyone will enjoy. “Honk!” tells the story of an odd looking baby duck, Ugly, and his adventurous quest to find his mother. Honk has a great message about learning to appreciate everyone’s differences. Bring the whole family to the EBPAC on Thursday, March 21 or Friday, March 22 @ 7:30 PM. All general admission tickets are $5.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM ART EXHIBITS

March 4-April 1 Frost Elementary School

(Students of Sylvia Rosenberg and Lisa Gombas)

EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY ART SHOWS

March 1 - March 31

East Brunswick High School and

Churchill Junior High School

Students of Darin Amme, Donna D'Amico, Meghan Giacobello,
Mary Beth Graydon, Annagrace Kasten, Robert Manetta,
Deborah Mannuzza, Matthew McCarthy, Jeffrey Novak,
Adam Recktenwald, Peter Szikura, and Kim Valdata.

This exhibit has been tentatively slated to move to the lobby of the

New Jersey Cancer Institute during the month of April

COMING SOON!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

The Fourth Annual Night of Jazz features the University of the Arts (Philadelphia) Kerber Tribute Big Band under the direction of Dennis Wasko. Kick off is at 7:00 PM with Hammarskjold Middle School Jazz Band, followed by the Churchill Jazz Lab Band and Churchill Jazz Ensemble. The first half concludes with the East Brunswick High School Jazz Band. Tickets are $10 (Adults) and $5 (Students and Seniors) and are available at the door. Sponsored by the EBEF Mario A DeCarolis Memorial Music Fund.

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

Friday, April 26

8:00 PM

East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold

Join us pre-concert at 7:00 PM for performances by exemplary ensembles from the EBHS/NJSO Orchestra Festival

SUNDAY, MAY 5

Solo and Ensemble Festival at Churchill Junior High School

Information, soloist and ensemble applications available at www.ebnet.org/inthearts

MAY 19

Young Musicians Concert at the

East Brunswick Community Arts Center

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

Arts Education Concert Series Featured Events in April

The Fourth Annual Night of Jazz features the University of the Arts (Philadelphia) Rick Kerber Tribute Big Band under the direction of Dennis Wasko. Kick off is at 7:00 PM with Hammarskjold Middle School Jazz Band, followed by the Churchill Jazz Lab Band and Churchill Jazz Ensemble. The first half concludes with the East Brunswick High School Jazz Band. Tickets are $10 (Adults) and $5 (Students and Seniors) and are available at the door. Sponsored by the EBEF Mario A DeCarolis Memorial Music Fund.

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

Friday, April 26

8:00 PM

East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold

Join us pre-concert at 7:00 PM for performances by exemplary ensembles from the EBHS/NJSO Orchestra Festival

April by the numbers . . .

Monday, April 1 - Sunday, April 21

You are no April fool if you go out to see the first of three Elementary Schools Art Shows at the East Brunswick Public Library. This two month show features the work of students from all eight elementary schools starting this show with Frost, Irwin, and Memorial schools.

Tuesday, April 2 - Tuesday April 30
East Brunswick High School and Churchill Junior High School Art Departments are proud to display work at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

Wednesday April 3, 7:00 PM @EBPAC
Fourth Annual Night of Jazz (see above) April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM)!

Thursday, April 4
The Admin Trio (Steve Decker, Bass; Jeff Lesser, Trumpet; Mark Sutor, Woodwinds) with Eric Sturr, Piano at the EBEF Partner in Excellence Dinner. Also features the EBHS Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Brian Toth.

Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 PM @EBPAC
Churchill Junior High School Bands Concert (note new time)

Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM @EBPAC
Churchill Junior High School Orchestra Concert (note new time)

Wednesday, April 17, 7:00 PM @EBPAC
Beginning (Gr. 4) and Intermediate (Gr. 5) District Orchestra Concert. Features students from all eight elementary schools

Thursday, April 18, 7:00 PM @EBPAC
East Brunswick High School Orchestra Concert featuring the Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, April 20

The East Brunswick High School Jazz Ensemble performs at the JP Stevens High School Jazz Festival. Students will be treated to an 8:00 PM concert of the Stan Kenton Alumni Big Band. You too can see the band by going online to www.jpsband.org

Monday, April 22 - Sunday, May 12
Elementary Art Show #2 at the East Brunswick Public Library featuring Bowne-Munro, Central, and Warnsdorfer Elementary Schools.

Thursday, April 25, 8:00 PM @ Kopko Administration Building
Wall of Honor Re-Dedication at the Board of Education Meeting honoring Music Department retire Kathleen Spadafino for her many and profound years of service

Friday, April 26, 10:00 AM @EBPAC
East Brunswick High School Orchestra Festival in conjunction with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Twelve high school orchestras perform for adjudication by members of the NJSO. Masterclass presented by Jonathan Spitz, Principal Cellist.

Friday, April 26, 7:00 PM @EBPAC
Exemplary Ensembles from the festival perform including the EBHS Chamber Orchestra.

Friday, April 26 8:00 PM @EBPAC
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Jacques Lacombe, Music Director, in an all Tchaikovsky concert featuring Jonathan Spitz, Principal Cellist. Tickets available at www.ebnet.org/inthearts

Saturday, April 27, 5:00 PM
The East Brunswick High School Jazz Ensemble performs and competes in the New Jersey Association for Jazz Education State Finals (first time ever)! @J. P. Stevens High School, Edison.

Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 PM @EBPAC
Composer in Residence Concert featuring works by student composers performed by EBHS ensembles. Composer Ken Lampl, who provided guidance for our student composers, will also provide the concluding work. Provided by a grant from the East Brunswick Education Foundation (EBEF).

Thursday, May 2, 7:00 PM
Warnsdorfer Spring Chorus Concert

Sunday, May 5, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
@ Churchill Junior High School
East Brunswick Solo and Ensemble Festival. Soloists and small groups perform for adjudication and a spot in the township's Young Musicians concert on Sunday, May 19.
The registration deadline is Friday, April 26. Click here for more information and the application.

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

Thank you to the East Brunswick Education Foundation for two

groundbreaking Arts Education events

The East Brunswick High School Orchestra Festival in conjunction with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Congratulations to Mr. Michael Berry and Dr. Anna Braun for leading this effort in our schools.

And many thanks to our additional sponsors for making this event possible:

Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 PM @EBPAC
Composer in Residence Concert featured works by student composers performed by EBHS ensembles. Composer Ken Lampl, who provided guidance for our student composers, also provided the concluding work. A great job from our high school music faculty led by music theory/technology teacher Marjorie LoPresti

Congratulations to the artists for winning entries in the
Congressional Art Competition sponsored by Rush Holt

1st Place Photography --Monisha Alavi


2nd Place Mixed Media--Daryll Heiberger

3rd Place Mixed Media--Jieying Ni

Congratulations to students musicians selected for
Honors, Regional, All State, and All Eastern Ensembles

All Eastern HS Orchestra (2)

All State HS Chorus and Women's Chorus (8)

All State HS Orchestra (11)

All State Intermediate Orchestra (5)

All State HS Symphonic Band (6)
CJMEA Elementary Honors Band (16)
CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra (73)
CJMEA Intermediate Region Band (3)
CJMEA Intermediate Region Orchestra (5)
CJMEA Intermediate Region Symphonic Orchestra (8)
CJMEA HS Region Chorus (15)
CJMEA HS Region Orchestra (15)
CJMEA HS Region Percussion Ensemble (2)
CJMEA HS Region Symphonic Band (5)
CJMEA HS Region Wind Ensemble (2)

May by the numbers . . .

Monday, April 22 - Sunday, Friday, May 31

The last two of three Elementary Schools Art Shows at the East Brunswick Public Library. The current show features the works of students from Bowne-Munro, Central, and Warnsdorfer schools. Chittick and Memorial schools begin May 13 and run through May 31.

Thursday, May 2, 7:00 PM
Warnsdorfer Elementary School Spring Chorus Concert

Sunday, May 5, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
@ Churchill Junior High School

Sunday, May 19, 3:00 PM
@ East Brunswick Cultural Arts Center

East Brunswick Solo and Ensemble Festival. Soloists and small groups perform for adjudication and a spot in the township's Young Musicians concert on Sunday, May 19. The concert will he held at the Cultural Arts Center located between Cranbury and Dunham Corners roads @ 3:00 PM.

Thursday, May 9, 7:30, EBHS Lower Gym
EBHS PAPA Zumba Fundraiser!

Thursday, May 16
Hammarskjold Middle School Orchestra Concert

Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18
The EBHS "24 Hour" Play Festival. Students receive their assignments on Friday evening and write and produce an original work to be presented on Saturday evening! You'll want to see the results Saturday night @ 7:00 PM, East Brunswick HS Joseph Sweeney Auditorium.

Monday, May 20, 7:00 PM
Lawrence Brook Elementary School Spring Concert
Irwin Elementary School Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 PM
East Brunswick High School Band Concert

Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 PM
Hammarskjold Middle School Chorus Concert

Thursday, May 23, 7:00 PM
Central Elementary School Spring Concert
Warnsdorfer Elementary School Instrumental Music Concert

Tuesday, May 28, 7:00 PM
Bowne-Munro Elementary School Spring Concert
Frost Elementary School Spring Concert

Wednesday, May 29, 7:00 PM
East Brunswick High School Choral Concert

Thursday, May 30, 7:00 PM, EBPAC @ Hammarskjold
Churchill Junior High School Choral Concert

Friday, May 31, 7:00 PM
East Brunswick High School Musicians Club Concert

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

Congratulations to East Brunswick High School Humanities teacher Adam Recktenwald on receiving the 2013 award as Teacher of the Year from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities! Adam went through a rigorous application process that included student, colleague, and administrative letters of recommendation, a teaching philosophy statement, and sample plans. In the end, there was no doubt that Adam is an exemplary teacher and instructional role model in and out of the classroom!

All eight of East Brunswick's Elementary Schools participated recently in a fund raising effort to benefit the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. Students in grades K-5 created "Luminaria Bags" in their art classes and donations were received in sponsorship. A total of $5,308 was raised to benefit cancer research and education!

Gabrielle Olender

Congratulations to two Churchill Junior High School art students chosen to have their work displayed at the College of New Jersey. Artist Faith Ringgold was a juror for the show. The exhibition will be on view on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 from June 2 through June 23.

SeYing (Sunny) He

Hammarskjold Middle School Art Department displayed at the East Brunswick Fine Arts Festival (Saturday, June 8). Students of Antonia Germanos-Penza, Agata Gorski, and Megan Rademacher.Click here for a slideshow of some of the great art displayed!

June Concerts

Monday, June 3, 7:00 PM

Memorial Elementary School Spring Concert

Chittick Elementary School Spring Concert

Tuesday, June 4, 7:00 PM

Churchill Junior High School Pops Concert

Thursday, June 6, 7:00 PM, EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

All District Elementary Band Concert

Monday, June 10, 7:00 PM

Hammarsjkold Bands Concert

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM ART EXHIBITS

June 3 - 21 East Brunswick High School Spring Semester

(Students of Donna D'Amico, Meghan Giacobello, Annagrace Kasten, Matthew McCarthy, and Jeffrey Novak)

June 24 District Honors Summer Display
(Works by students from all eleven schools hang in the board room for the summer months through September)

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

Congratulations to East Brunswick High School Humanities teacher Adam Recktenwald on receiving the 2013 award as Teacher of the Year from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities! Adam went through a rigorous application process that included student, colleague, and administrative letters of recommendation, a teaching philosophy statement, and sample plans. In the end, there was no doubt that Adam is an exemplary teacher and instructional role model in and out of the classroom! For more information and for tickets to the presentation ceremony, visit www.njch.org

Congratulations to four East Brunswick High School students on their selection for National Honors Orchestras.

Their director is Mr. Michael Berry.

Christina Li           ASTA National Honors Orchestra          March, 2014 (Louisville, KY)
Kevin Zihao Mi   ASTA National Honors Orchestra          March, 2014 (Louisville, KY
Jessica Yu              ASTA National Honors Orchestra          March, 2014 (Louisville, KY)
Sumin Lim            NAfME National Honors Orchestra       October, 2013 (Nashville , TN)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
EBHS Marching Band Festival
5:00 PM

Bands are not listed in order of appearance

Band	City	Group	Classification
East Brunswick High School (Bears)	East Brunswick, NJ	III	A
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (Raiders)	Scotch Plains, NJ	VI	A
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (Pirate Marching Band)	Princeton Junction, NJ	II	Open
Piscataway High School (Piscataway Superchiefs)	Piscataway, NJ	V	Open
Westfield High School (NJ) (Blue Devil Marching Band)	Westfield, NJ	IV	A
Old Bridge High School (Marching Knights)	Old Bridge, NJ	III	Open
Oceanside High School (Sailors)	Oceanside, NY	II	A
South Brunswick High School (Vikings)	Monmouth Junction, NJ	VI	Open
John P. Stevens High School (Marching Hawks)	North Edison, NJ	VI	Open
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (ISLN) (Marching Mustangs)	Iselin, NJ	II	A
Edison High School (NJ) (Eagle Marching Band)	Edison, NJ	II	Open
Maurice J. McDonough High School	Pomfret, MD	II	A
Central Regional High School (Marching Eagles)	Bayville, NJ	II	A
North Brunswick Township High School (Raiders)	North Brunswick, NJ	IV	A

The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company will present a dance concert for the entire 5th grade class of East Brunswick Schools on Tuesday morning, November 19th. Held at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold Middle School, this concert is a culmination of the experience each child has received through a series of four lessons in the elements and principles of dance taking place within general music classes throughout October and November.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS

September 28-October 18 Lawrence Brook Elementary Schools

(Students of Mary Ann Lair and Jillian Sieczkowski

THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTIONS
Coming in November at East Brunswick High School

The Crucible

November 21, 22, 23 @ 7:00 PM

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

Congratulations to . . .

Adam Recktenwald on being named as the New Jersey Council for the Humanities "Teacher of the Year."The presentation was made on October 30 at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick.

Sumin Lim on her appointment to and performance with the NAfME National Honors Orchestra in October, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The East Brunswick High School Marching Band, Mr. Brian Toth, Director. The band won the first place award for their group size, and were named the Best Overall in Show by scoring the highest out of all eight bands.

David Kim, Grant Cai, Christina Li, Jessica Yu, Kevin Mi, Sumin Lim, Michael Oh, Kevin Shen, Daniel Qian, Samuel Cheng, Aaron Bogdanovsky, Joseph Larkin, Paul Lee, Jong Soo Park, Haley, Teicher, and Michael Kendis, on their November performances with the New Jersey All State Orchestra and Chorus at the NJEA Convention in Atlantic City and NJPAC in Newark. Congratulations to their directors, Mr. Michael Berry (EBHS Orchestra), Dr. Anna Braun (CJHS Orchestra), and Ms. Jennifer Sengin (EBHS Chorus).

The East Brunswick High School Concert Choir, Ms. Jennifer Sengin, director is singing at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, November 16, with composer Tim Janis and others as a benefit for Kate Winslet'sGolden Hat Foundation which supports autism causes.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS

October 21 - November 8 Warnsdorfer Elementary School

(Students of Matilda Mato and Lisa Gombas)

November 11 - 29 Irwin Elementary School
(Students of Diane Forer and Dalia Elhaj

THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTIONS

The Crucible

November 21, 22, 23 @ 7:00 PM
Adults $12
Students and Seniors $6
Click here for tickets available on line (or at the door)

Saturday, November 23

9:00 AMSupport the Education Foundation because they do such a good job of supporting the Arts in the schools!

East Brunswick Education Foundation Bookfair

11:00 AM Meet the authors of a new book about former Music Supervisor Jerry Kupchynsky!

Former East Brunswick Author Joanne Lipman Book Signing: Strings Attached: One Tough Teacher and the Gift of Great Expectations
Strings Attached One Tough Teacher and the Gift of Great Expectations

Take advantage of what your community has to offer!

Click here for the East Brunswick Arts Commission programs.

Featured in December: The American Boy Choir Training Choir

Potential candidates aged 9-11 can audition after the concert at the East Brunswick Public Library.

Coming in January!

They're Back . . . The Men of ITHACAPPELLA!

Friday, January 3rd

8:00 PM

Adults $10, Students and Seniors $5

Tickets at the door or coming soon to www.ebnet.org/inthearts

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

COMING IN JANUARY--ORDER TICKETS ON LINE (NO SERVICE FEES)!

Please note the ticket website will not be live until approximately December 9.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3
ITHACAPPELLA: ALL MALE, ALL A CAPPELLA!
8:00 PM
EBPAC AT HAMMARSKJOLD

Master classes will be held during the day, thanks to a grant from the East Brunswick Education Foundation! The general public is invited to come out and hear this amazing group of young men perform a variety of styles and tunes with just their voices. Don't miss the grand finale with hundreds of East Brunswick men and guests combined with Ithacappella!

ADULTS $10 STUDENTS/SENIORS $5

visit www.ebnet.org/inthearts for tickets or call (732) 613-6985 for more information

Tickets go on sale December 9

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2
EBHS Music Honor Society Induction and Concert
Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS
7:00 PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5

EBHS Orchestra Concert

EBPAC at Hammarskjold

7:00 PM

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

Hammarskjold Band Concert

EBPAC at Hammarskjold

7:00 PM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10

Hammarskjold Orchestra Concert

EBPAC at Hammarskjold

7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11

Warnsdorfer Winter Chorus Concert

Warnsdorfer Elementary School

7:00 PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

EBHS Band Concert

Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS

7:00 PM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

CJHS Orchestra Concert

EBPAC at Hammarskjold

7:00 PM

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS

December 2 - 20 Chittick Elementary School
(Students of Gregory Baron, Laurie Denenberg, Jillian Sieczkowski, and Dalia Elhaj)

Congratulations to Mr. Davis, and the cast and crew of THE CRUCIBLE for their amazing performances last month. Don't miss the March production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

Warm wishes for a
happy, healthy, and productive
new year from the
Arts Education Department

RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 7
ITHACAPPELLA: ALL MALE, ALL A CAPPELLA!
NEW TIME: 7:00 PM
NEW LOCATION: EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL

Master classes will be held during the day, thanks to a grant from the East Brunswick Education Foundation! The general public is invited to come out and hear this amazing group of young men perform a variety of styles and tunes with just their voices. Don't miss the grand finale with hundreds of East Brunswick men and guests combined with Ithacappella!

ADULTS $10 STUDENTS/SENIORS $5
visit https://eba.booktix.com/ for tickets or call (732) 613-6985 for more information. There are no service fees for ordering on line with a credit card! Tickets will also be available at the door

NOTE: TICKETS ALREADY PRINTED FROM FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 WILL BE HONORED AT THIS PERFORMANCE.

CONGRATULATIONS!

East Brunswick High School
CJMEA Regional Symphonic Band -- 2 Students
CJMEA Regional Chorus -- 15 Students
CJMEA Regional Wind Ensemble -- 3 Students
CJMEA Regional Orchestra -- 15 Students (10 Strings, 5 Winds & Percussion)
CJMEA Percussion Ensemble -- 1 Student

Churchill Junior High School(9th grade eligible for high school ensembles)
CJMEA Regional Symphonic Band -- 3 Students

ART ADMINISTRATORS OF NEW JERSEY EMERGING ARTISTS COMPETITION

Congratulations to East Brunswick High School seniors and AP Studio Art students Yihan Chou and Kira Dekhayser. Their artwork pictured here will represent East Brunswick schools in the AANJ Emerging Artists Exhibition. The show will be hung on Friday, January 3rd at Kean University's James Howe Gallery, and will remain up until the awards presentation and reception on Sunday, February 2nd. Both are students of Art Teacher Matthew McCarthy.

ALL ELEMENTARY DISTRICT ORCHESTRAS

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS

January 6-24 East Brunswick High School Fall Semester
(Students of Donna D'Amico, Meghan Giacobello, Annagrace Kasten, Matthew McCarthy, Jeffrey Novak, and Adam Recktenwald)

JANUARY SCHOOL CONCERTS

All concerts are held in home schools except as noted

Wednesday 1/8/14 @7:00 PM

Memorial Elementary School Winter Concert

Thursday 1/9/14 @ 7:00 PM (RESCHEDULED)

Churchill Junior High School Band Concert

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

Monday 1/13/14 @7:00 PM

Frost Elementary School Winter Concert

Chittick Elementary School Winter Concert

Tuesday 1/14/14@7:00 PM

East Brunswick High School Chorus Concert

Wednesday 1/15/14 @7:00 PM

Hammarskjold Middle School Chorus Concert

Thursday 1/16/14 @7:00 PM

Churchill Junior High School Chorus Concert

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

Tuesday 1/21/14@7:00 PM

Central Elementary School Winter Concert

Tuesday 1/21/14@7:00 PM

Lawrence Brook Elementary School Winter Concert

Thursday 1/23/14@7:00 PM

Irwin Elementary School Winter Concert

Bowne-Munro Elementary School Winter Concert

Thursday 1/30/14 @7:00 PM

Warnsdorfer Elementary School Instrumental Concert

COMING IN FEBRUARY

Wednesday, February 5
Elementary/High School Band Day
225 Elementary Band students descend upon East Brunswick High School to listen to the EBHS Wind Ensemble and play side by side with them!

NEW! Also on Wednesday, February 5
Elementary/High School Orchestra Day!
225 Elementary Strings students descend upon East Brunswick High School to listen to the EBHS Chamber Orchestra and play side by side with them!

Wednesday, February 12
All District Choral Festival
The daytime festival brings together approximately 800 students in grades 3-12 that love to sing!

Join us for the evening version of the festival for performances by all attendees including the All District Elementary Chorus, Hammarskjold Chorus, Churchill Junior High School Chorus, and the East Brunswick High School Concert Choir and Men's Ensemble. 7:00 PM at EBPAC at Hammarskjold!

Thursday/Friday February 27th and 28th, 7:00 PM

Churchill Jr. High School

Tickets at the door:$10 ($7 Students, Seniors & Staff)

Chills, Thrills & A Little Murder

Two one-act plays: The Hitch Hiker by Lucille Fletcher and The New Margo by Stephen Gregg

Directed by Ms. Elson, Assistant Direction by Ryan Jillian

Cast & Crew - Churchill Jr. High School 8th & 9th Graders

In a world of Twilight Zone mayhem, Ronald Adams is trying to drive to California but a mysterious stranger appears everywhere he goes. The Hitch Hiker is set in the black & white Noir style of the 1940's with a haunting chorus of actors playing several different roles. The Hitch-Hiker was originally a radio play, and also adapted for the 1960's episode of The Twilight Zone.

The New Margo, five life-long friends go to the same college and One of the friends, Margo goes missing. Or does she? After many twists in the plot, get ready for a jaw-dropping ending.

Take advantage of what your community has to offer!

Click here for the East Brunswick Arts Commission programs.

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

New Jersey is the first state in the nation to include Arts Education enrollment information in its statewide school report cards.

"Research shows a strong connection between arts education and success in college and career. Arts education is crucial in unleashing the creativity and innovation that are needed to succeed in today's workforce. I'm proud that New Jersey is at the forefront of this effort."~Education Commissioner Chris Cerf

East Brunswick Schools is proud to announce that while the state average for students enrolled in at least one arts course is 46.3%, East Brunswick High School reported an enrollment of 81%.

Thursday/Friday February 27th and 28th, 7:00 PM

Churchill Jr. High School

Tickets at the door:$10 ($7 Students, Seniors & Staff)

Chills, Thrills & A Little Murder

Two one-act plays: The Hitch Hiker by Lucille Fletcher and The New Margo by Stephen Gregg

Directed by Ms. Elson, Assistant Direction by Ryan Jillian

Cast & Crew - Churchill Jr. High School 8th & 9th Graders

The New Margo, five life-long friends go to the same college and One of the friends, Margo goes missing. Or does she? After many twists in the plot, get ready for a jaw-dropping ending.

Now On Sale Here

East Brunswick High School Drama Club presents

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Friday, March 7, 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 8, 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 9, 3:00 PM *New Sunday Matinee!
Friday, March 14, 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 15, 7:00 PM

ADULTS: $14 STUDENTS/SENIORS: $7

IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION: Due to sell out performances for last year's production of West Side Story, reserved seating tickets are now on sale in advance online. Please note that you must know how many tickets you will need in order to reserve seating together. You will choose your dates, seat locations and pay via credit card (no convenience fees will be charged). Remaining tickets for each show will be available at the door using cash or credit card. Students may purchase advance cash and credit card tickets in the EBHS Media Center beginning two weeks before the shows.

CONGRATULATIONS!

4 Churchill students accepted to Intermediate Regional Chorus
13 Hammarskjold students accepted to Intermediate Regional Chorus
5 Churchill students accepted to Intermediate Regional Orchestras
6 EBHS students accepted to All State Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
1 Churchill student accepted to All State Wind Ensemble
3 Churchill studens accepted to Intermediate Regional Bands

ART ADMINISTRATORS OF NEW JERSEY EMERGING ARTISTS COMPETITION

Yihan Chou has received an honorable mention in the Art Administrators of New Jersey Emerging Artists Exhibition. The show will close with an awards presentation at Kean University on Sunday, February 9th.

NEW JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
I am pleased to announce that I will receive the 2014 Distinguished Service Award from my professional organization. The award will be presented at the NJMEA conference on Friday, February 21. I am also pleased to announce that several clinics and workshops at the conference will include the East Brunswick High School Chamber Orchestra, the East Brunswick High School Honors Choir, and the Churchill Junior High School Advanced Orchestra.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS
January 27 - February 14
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Students of Margaret Sasso, Dalia Elhaj, and Agata Gorski)February 18 - March 7

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Students of Sue Ann Brewer, Laurie Denenberg, and Jillian Sieczkowski)

Tuesday, February 11 (revised date)
Elementary/High School Band Day
225 Elementary Band students descend upon East Brunswick High School to listen to the EBHS Wind Ensemble and play side by side with them!

NEW! Also on Tuesday, February 11 (revised date)
Elementary/High School Orchestra Day!
225 Elementary Strings students descend upon East Brunswick High School to listen to the EBHS Chamber Orchestra and play side by side with them!

Take advantage of what your community has to offer!

Click here for the East Brunswick Arts Commission programs.

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

Now On Sale Here

East Brunswick High School Drama Club presents

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Friday, March 7, 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 8, 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 9, 3:00 PM *New Sunday Matinee!
Friday, March 14, 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 15, 7:00 PM

ADULTS: $14 STUDENTS/SENIORS: $7

IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION: Due to sell out performances for last year's production of West Side Story, reserved seating tickets are now on sale in advance online. Please note that you must know how many tickets you will need in order to reserve seating together. You will choose your dates, seat locations and pay via credit card (no convenience fees will be charged). Remaining tickets for each show will be available at the door using cash or credit card. Students may purchase advance cash and credit card tickets in the EBHS Media Center beginning two weeks before the shows.

Hammarskjold Middle School Drama Club presents

101 Dalmations Kids

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

Thursday, March 20, 7:00 PM
Friday, March 21, 7:00 PM

$5.00 all guests

EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY ART SHOWS

March 4 - March 31

East Brunswick High School and Churchill Junior High School

Churchill Student Selected for the

NJ State Youth Art Month Show

The work of Alina Gorbunova (pictured at left) will be displayed at the Trenton State House Annex from March 1-7. Alina is the student of Darin Amme.

Congratulations to the following students on being chosen for display at the Middlesex County Youth Art Month Exhibit:

Central Elementary School: Jackson Flower, Liliana Cantillo, and Joyce Zhang
Churchill Junior High School: Elena Dalla Torre, Fiona Lu, Alina Gorbunova

East Brunswick Schools at the New Jersey Music Education Association Conference

The Churchill Junior High School Advanced Orchestra (Dr. Anna Braun, Director) works with Sandra Dackow in two clinics

Student Composer Contest Finalist Kevin Gunia with teacher Marjorie LoPresti

The East Brunswick High School Chamber Orchestra, Mr. Michael Berry, Director presents a concert.

Ms. Jennifer Sengin and the East Brunswick High School Men's Ensemble present a clinic for vocal directors

Night of Jazz featuting
Hammarskjold Middle School Jazz Band
Churchill Junior High School Jazz Lab
Churchill Junior High School Jazz Ensemble
East Brunswick High School Jazz Ensemble
with special guests:
Dr. Jeff Kunkel and friends
Meu Coracao Brasileiro: Brazilian Jazz

Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 PM

EBPAC at Hammarskjold

Adults: $10 Students and Seniors (60+) $5

Mario A. DeCarolis Memorial Music Fund

CLICK HERE FOR NIGHT OF JAZZ TICKETS

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS
February 18 - March 7

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Students of Sue Ann Brewer, Laurie Denenberg, and Jillian Sieczkowski)
March 10 - 28
BOWNE-MUNRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Students of Lisa Gombas)

Take advantage of what your community has to offer!

Click here for the East Brunswick Arts Commission programs.

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR THE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL

ADJUDICATION/AUDITIONS 12:00 - 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 3 AT EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 10 AT THE EAST BRUNSWICK CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

TO BE FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AND ART DISPLAY BY

MEMBERS OF THE EBHS AP STUDIO ART CLASS

MONDAY, APRIL 28
STRING QUARTET + FESTIVAL AND CONCERT
EBPAC @ HAMMARSKJOLD

3:00 - 6:00 PM ADJUDICATION BY MEMBERS OF THE NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY

7:30 - 9:00 PM NJSO MEMBERS PERFORM SQ LITERATURE FEATURING A FINALE WITH THE EBHS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

FOR TICKETS GO TO WWW.EBNET.ORG/INTHEARTS OR BUY AT THE DOOR
ADULTS $10 STUDENTS/SENIORS $5 EB STRING STUDENTS FREE!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Dahmin Lim HMS All State Intermediate Orchestra

JessicaLing HMS All State Intermediate Orchestra

Lucas Hsu HMS All State Intermediate Orchestra

Christina ChaeyoungOh CJHS All State Intermediate Orchestra

Victor Zhang CJHS All State Intermediate Orchestra

CelinaZhou CJHS All State Intermediate Orchestra

Samuel Cheng EBHS All State Orchestra

SuminLim EBHS All State Orchestra

Zihao Kevin Mi EBHS All State Orchestra

Michael Oh EBHS All State Orchestra

Jeff Tong EBHS All State Orchestra

Yu Jessica EBHS All State Orchestra

Tuesday, April 1 - Sunday, April 20
You are no April fool if you go out to see the first of three Elementary Schools Art Shows at the East Brunswick Public Library. This two month show features the work of students from all eight elementary schools starting this show with Irwin and Memorial schools.

Opens Sunday, April 6
See the Master's Thesis Art Display of Mr. Matthew McCarthy, EBHS Honors and AP Studio Art Teacher

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS
March 31 - April 20
FROST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Students of Sylvia Rosenberg, Agata Gorski, Lisa Gombas)

April 21 - May 11
HAMMARSKJOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Students of Jessica Data, Anna Deacon, Antonia Germanos)

APRIL CONCERTS AND SHOWS
Tue 4/1/14 Elementary Art Display Opens East Brunswick Public Library

Wed 4/9/14 District Strings Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Thu 4/10/14 EBHS Orchestra Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Wed 4/23/14 CJHS Band Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Thu 4/24/14 CJHS Orchestra Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Mon 4/28/14 String Quartet + Festival EBPAC at Hammarskjold 3:00 PM

String Quartet + Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:30 PM

Wed 4/30/14 Musician's Club Concert Joseph Sweeney Aud. @ EBHS 7:00 PM

Thu 5/1/14 Warnsdorfer Spring Chorus Concert 7:00 PM

Tuesday, April 8
The Admin Quartet (Steve Decker, Bass; Della Green, Piano; Jeff Lesser, Trumpet; Mark Sutor, Woodwinds) at the EBEF Partner in Excellence Dinner. Also features the EBHS Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Michael Berry. And congratulations to all the awardees including Mrs. Marjorie LoPresti, EBHS Music Theory/Technology Teacher!

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

VOTE FOR ANGELICA'S DESIGN--ONCE PER BROWSER!

Congratulations to Warnsdorfer student Angelica Varughese! She is the New Jersey State Finalist for this year's Doodle 4 Google competition. The theme this year is, "If I Could Invent One Thing to Make the World a Better Place..." Angelica's theme is "Crops in a Box," you can read more about it in the link below.

Google visited Warnsdorfer to announce Angelica as the NJ winner - to see pics of the event, check out the school/district website.

The national winner of Doodle 4 Google will earn a $30,000 scholarship and $50,000 for her/his school.

In order to win, Angelica needs as many votes as she can get, so please:

-Click this link

Rush Holt Congressional Art Prize Winners named
Friday, April 25

Computer Generated by Antoinette Gayo, student of Mr. Jeffrey Novak

Photography Collage by CarolineHabib, student of Mrs. Meghan Giacobello

Photograph by ToriKelner, student of Mrs. Meghan Giacobello

Pictures from the String Quartet Festival held Monday, April 28, at EBPAC

The EBHS Chamber Orchestra, Mr. Michael Berry, Director and members of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

NJSO members perform quartet literature

Exemplary performance by the EBHS Cello Octet

Exemplary performance by the CJHS Advanced String Ensemble

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL

ADJUDICATION/AUDITIONS 12:00 - 5:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 3 AT EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL

YOUNG MUSICIANS PERFORMANCE 2:00 - 4:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 10 AT THE EAST BRUNSWICK CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

TO BE FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AND ART DISPLAY BY

MEMBERS OF THE EBHS AP STUDIO ART CLASS

The Churchill Eighth Grade Concert Band (pictured above) under the direction of Mr. Mark Perez, received favorable reviews at the Central Jersey Music Educators Association Middle School Band and Orchestra Festival, held April 10 at MonroeTownshipMiddle School. This year, every level of East Brunswick Schools concert bands from grades 7-12 participated in an adjudicated festival performance!

May Concerts

Thu 5/1/2014 Warnsdorfer Spring Chorus Concert 7:00 PM

Sat 5/3/2014 Solo and Ensemble Festival @ East Brunswick HS 12:00-5:00 PM

Sat 5/10/2014 Young Musicians Concert EB Cultural Arts Center 2:00 PM

Thu 5/15/2014 Hammarskjold Orchestra Concert, EBPAC 7:00 PM

Fri 5/16/2014 24 Hour Play Festival EBHS 7:00 PM

Sat 5/17/2014 24 Hour Play Festival EBHS 7:00 PM

Mon 5/19/2014 Chittick Spring Concert 7:00 PM

Mon 5/19/2014 Irwin Spring Concert 7:00 PM

Tue 5/20/2014 EBHS Band Concert EBHS 7:00 PM

Wed 5/21/2014 Hammarskjold Chorus Concert, EBPAC 7:00 PM

Thu 5/22/2014 CJHS Chorus Concert, EBPAC 7:00 PM

Tue 5/27/2014 Frost Spring Concert 7:00 PM

Tue 5/27/2014 Bowne-Munro Spring Concert 7:00 PM

Wed 5/28/2014 EBHS Chorus Concert, EBHS 7:00 PM

Thu 5/29/2014 Central Spring Concert 7:00 PM

Thu 5/29/2014 Warnsdorfer Instrumental Concert 7:00 PM

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS

April 21 - May 11
HAMMARSKJOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Students of Jessica Data, Anna Deacon, Antonia Germanos)

May 14 - June 1
CHURCHILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
(Students of Darin Amme, Deborah Mannuzza, Peter Szikura)

ELEMENTARY ART AT THE EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
A current show comes down and the third and last show begins on May 14 and ends on May 31. You will be impressed with our youngest artists!

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

Congratulations to East Brunswick High School students:

Farrah Cukor: New Jersey Honors Jazz Choir

KevinGunia: NAfME Student Composers Competition Finalist

Jeffrey Ade: All State Chorus

Michael Kendis: All State Chorus

Daniel Young:All State Chorus

Danielle Balsamo: All State Women's Chorus

American Choral Directors Association New Jersey Festival

EBHS Bella Voce: Superior Rating in Performance and Superior Rating in Sightreading

EBHS Concert Choir: Superior Rating in Performance and Superior Rating in Sightreading

Both ensembles directed by Ms. Jennifer Sengin

Click here for a performance clip

Student Music Technology Expo at Rowan University.

Ethan Farmer and Nick Karalexis earned a gold rating for their work during a 90-minute audio engineering session taking raw audio tracks and engineering them into a finished product. Their teacher, Mrs. Marjorie LoPresti, was just named a New Jersey Music Educators Association Master Music Teacher!

EBHS Art Honor Society Creates Arts Panels for Township Cultural Arts Center

The Creative Process, designed by Katherine Toto and Elise Chou. Pictured (L-R): Jeffrey Litt, EB Recreation Department, Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education, K. Toto, Matthew McCarthy.

Congratulations to S. Liu, A. Wang, K. Mosseri, G. Ding and J. Shek on having their work selected from hundreds of statewide entries for the TCNJ K-12 Student Art Exhibition. Mr. Darrin Amme and Mrs. Deborah Mannuzza are their teachers.

A. Wang
"Accidentally on Purpose"
India Ink and Watercolor on paper.

K. Mosseri
Self-Portrait
Prismacolor Art-Stix on black paper

S. Liu
"Peppers"
Water Soluble Oil Pastels on Paper

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM

ART EXHIBITS

June 2 - 20

EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL

(Students of Donna D'Amico, Meghan Giacobello, Annagrace Kasten, and Jeffrey Novak)

June 23 through the summer . . .

All Schools Summer Honors Exhibit

June Concerts and Shows

Mon 6/2/14 Lawrence Brook Spring Concert 7:00 PM

Mon 6/2/14 Memorial Spring Concert 7:00 PM

Thu 6/5/14 Churchill Pops Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Tue 6/10/14 District Band Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Thu 6/12/14 Hammarskjold Band Concert 7:00 PM

Mon 6/16/14 EBHS Acting Studio 3H Solo Shows 7:00 PM

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985

Congratulations on a summer of community service and professional development

Students of Ms. Donna D'Amico (EBHS Art) pose behind a special piano painting project requested by the East Brunswick Arts Commission. Read the article on this unique way to connect the members of the community to the arts.

Jennifer Sengin (EBHS Music) was the artistic director of Ithaca College Summer Music Academy Video embedded below. Students in the program made a documentary about the importance of music and how you can use music to be expressive. The song is "Brave" by Sara Barielle, and students talk about how music can make you "brave" or "courageous."

Congratulations to Lynne Elson (CJHS Theatre Arts) on being named the 2014 winning playwright with her play "A Blessed Unrest." In keeping with the Firehouse Theatre’s (Richmond, VA) mission of promoting new work by American artists, the Festival of New American Plays began in 2002 as a way to encourage and incubate new plays by established and emerging playwrights in the USA. It has become a grassroots event with substantial involvement from the community, as hundreds of scripts submitted to the Playwriting Contest from all over the country are read by volunteer readers from the Greater-Richmond area.

Students of Antonia Germanos (HMS Art) participated in "The Memory Project" for Nicaraguan children. HMS Art students drew portraits based on photographs and helped raise $3,000 for their schooling needs.
Watch the video of the children receiving them below:

Dear Ms. Germanos and all artists,

I’m happy to let you know that over the summer your portraits were delivered to the kids at the orphanages in Nicaragua! We made the following video to show everyone how the delivery took place, and to give you a glimpse at their reactions:

Nicaragua 2014 from Ben Schumaker on Vimeo.

Dr. Anna Braun (CJHS Music) was interviewed by the Newark Star Ledger on the importance of Arts Education in schools. Read the article from Inside NJ Magazine here, which was based on a visit to the Churchill Pops Concert last June.

The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company will present a dance concert for the entire 5th grade class of East Brunswick Schools on Tuesday morning, November 18th. Held at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold Middle School, this concert is a culmination of the experience each child has received through a series of four lessons in the elements and principles of dance taking place within general music classes throughout October and November.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
EBHS Marching Band Festival
5:00 PM
Band appearing are not listed in performance order:

Point Pleasant Borough High School - Point Pleasant NJ

East Brunswick High School - East Brunswick NJ

Long Branch High School - Long Branch NJ

Hopewell Valley Central High School - Pennington NJ

Allentown High School (NJ) - Allentown NJ

Westfield High School (NJ) - Westfield NJ

Howell Township High School - Farmingdale NJ

North Brunswick Township High School - North Brunswick NJ

Nutley High School - Nutley NJ

Oceanside High School - Oceanside NY

Manalapan High School - Manalapan NJ

Hightstown High School – Hightstown NJ

Watchung Hills Regional High School - Warren NJ

Jackson Liberty High School - Jackson NJ

Rahway High School - Rahway NJ

Manhasset High School - Manhasset NY

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS

September 29-October 17 Frost Elementary School
(Students of Sylvia Rosenberg, Lisa Gombas, and Dalia Elhaj)

October 20-November 7 Lawrence Brook Elementary Schools

(Students of Mary Ann Lair and Jillian Sieczkowski)

THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTIONS

Wednesday, October 15, 7:00 PM
EBHS Improv Night!

Coming November 20, 21, 22

"Never Mind What Happened, How Did It End?"

THIS MONTH IN THE ARTS IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY OCTOBER-JUNE

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS

Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

jlesser@ebnet.org

(732) 613-6985