November 2014

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Never Mind What HAPPENED, How Did It END?

Thursday, November 20, 7:00 PM

Friday, November 21, 7:00 PM

Saturday, November 22, 7:00 PM

East Brunswick High School

Purchase tickets at the box office on the
evening of the performance, or

Click here to purchase your tickets

Please note that all seating is reserved

$14.00 ADULTS
$7.00 STUDENTS AND SENIORS (60+)

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

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.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS

October 20-November 7 Lawrence Brook Elementary School

(Students of Mary Ann Lair and Jillian Sieczkowski)

November 10-26 Warnsdorfer Elementary School

(Students of Matilda Mato, Lisa Gombas, and Laurie Denenberg)

Mrs. Meghan Giacobello (EBHS Art Department) works every summer with children who have cancer and blood disorder and their families at Robert Wood Johnson through the Embrace Kids Foundation. This year she also worked alongside an East Brunswick Alumnus, Mike Nicolaro.

Before the end of the school year, several of the EBHS jewelry classes made bracelets for the patients which were delivered to the patients over the summer. Mrs. Giacobello reported that the kids loved them, and she knows the students enjoyed making them!

ARTS ADVOCACY:
How Playing An Instrument Benefits Your Brain

Just Booked!
The United State Marine Corps Jazz Ensemble
at the Arts Education Concert Series

Night of Jazz

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

7:00 PM

More information to follow!

IT IS NOT EARLY TO REGISTER FOR THE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL!

ADJUDICATION/AUDITIONS 12:00 - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 3 AT CHURCHILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE 3:00 PM

SINDAY, MAY 10 AT THE EB CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

TO BE FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AND ART DISPLAY BY

MEMBERS OF THE EBHS AP STUDIO ART CLASS

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

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December 2014

December 1, 2014, 9:27 am

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DECEMBER CONCERTS

Monday, Dec 1, 2014

EBHS Music Honor Society Induction/Concert

7:00 PM

East Brunswick High School Auditorium

Thursday, Dec 4, 2014

EBHS Orchstra Concert

7:00 PM

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

Monday, Dec 8, 2014

HMS Band Concert

Snow date 12/10/2014

7:00 PM

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

Tuesday, Dec 9, 2014

HMS Orchestra Concert

Snow date 12/11/2014

7:00 PM

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

Wednesday, Dec 10, 2014

Warnsdorfer Winter Chorus Concert

7:00 PM

Warnsdorfer Elementary School

Thursday, Dec 11, 2014

EBHS Band Concert

7:00 PM

East Brunswick High School

Monday, Dec 15, 2014

CJHS Orchestra Concert

Snow date 12/17/2014

7:00 PM

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014

CJHS Band Concert

snow date 12/18/2014

7:00 PM

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM

ART EXHIBITS

December 1-19 Irwin Elementary School
(Students of Diane Forer and Dalia Elhaj)

December 22-January 16 East Brunswick High School

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

The Churchill Junior High School Drama Club presents:

Holiday Movies and Pizza Party

Sunday, December 7th from 1-5 PM

$7.00 Entrance Fee includes 2 slices of pizza, drink, & movie

or $15.00/family

Matthew McCarthy (EBHS Studio Art), was featured in an article, "The MA in Studio Art at Kean University: Reawakening the Artist in the Educator, by Dr. Joseph Amorino. Mr. McCarthy, who teaches at East Brunswick High School, created a series of images inspired by concepts from Buddhism and Catholicism about physical existence, rebirth and resurrection. Matthew states, "This journey has given me deepened insights into my own artistic vision and opened up ways to help my students identify and express their own meanings through art making."

Stations (Detail)
50" x 50" (Installation)
Mixed media

ADJUDICATION/AUDITIONS 12:00 - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 3 AT CHURCHILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE 3:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17 AT THE EB CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

TO BE FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AND ART DISPLAY BY

MEMBERS OF THE EBHS AP STUDIO ART CLASS

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

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January 2015

January 2, 2015, 11:17 am

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

JANUARY CONCERTS

Thursday 1/8/2015 Memorial Winter Concert

Memorial Elementary School, 7:00 PM

Monday 1/12/2015 Frost Winter Concert
Frost Elementary School, 7:00 PM

Tuesday     1/13/2015         EBHS Chorus Concert
EBPAC @ Hammarskjold, 7:00 PM

Wednesday     1/14/2015         Hammarskjold Chorus Concert
EBPAC @ Hammarskjold, 7:00 PM

Thursday     1/15/2015         CJHS Chorus Concert
EBPAC @ Hammarskjold, 7:00 PM

Tuesday     1/20/2015         Central Winter ConcertCentral
Central Elementary School, 7:00 PM

Thursday      1/22/2015         Irwin Winter Concert
Irwin Elementary School, 7:00 PM

Thursday      1/22/2015         Bowne-Munro Winter Concert
Bowne-Munro Elementary School, 7:00 PM

Thursday     1/29/2015         Lawrence Brook Winter Concert
Lawrence Brook Elementary School, 7:00 PM

Monday     2/2/2015         Chittick Winter Concert            (This is the rescheduled date)
Chittick Elementary School, 7:00 PM

Tuesday      2/9/2015         Warnsdorfer Instrumental Concert (This is the rescheduled date)
Warnsdorfer Elementary School, 7:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS to the following East Brunswick High School and *Churchill Junior High School students and their teachers for acceptance into the following high school honors ensembles this past fall:

Stephanie Braun Macy's Great American Marching Band

Jacqueline Giancola Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2015

Reina Hoshino All Eastern Symphonic Band

Katarina Wang All Eastern Symphonic Band

Eric Zhou All Eastern Symphonic Band

Benjamin Cornavaca All Eastern Orchestra

Michael Kendis All Eastern Chorus

Daniel Young All Eastern Chorus

Jessica Yu All Eastern Orchestra

Jeff Tong All Eastern Orchestra

Sumin Lim All Eastern Orchestra

Jayhyun M. Oh All Eastern Orchestra

Kajol Bhat CJMEA Regional Chorus

Nithisha Cheedalla CJMEA Regional Chorus

Esther Chung CJMEA Regional Chorus

Anthony DiGeronimo CJMEA Regional Chorus

Rebecca Gavin CJMEA Regional Chorus

Sangyeop Kim CJMEA Regional Chorus

ThomasLynch CJMEA Regional Chorus

Adam Nuzzi CJMEA Regional Chorus

Jessica Razak CJMEA Regional Chorus

Alyssa Sanchez CJMEA Regional Chorus

Julie Situ CJMEA Regional Chorus

Erik York CJMEA Regional Chorus

Rhoda Yun CJMEA Regional Chorus

*Jordan Taha CJMEA Regional Chorus

*Christine Kang CJMEA Regional Chorus

Ethan Kang CJMEA Regional Wind Ensemble

Benjamin Cornavaca CJMEA Regional Wind Ensemble

Ian Hou CJMEA Regional Wind Ensemble

Jason Seibel CJMEA Regional Percussion Ensemble

*Edward Chung CJMEA Regional Percussion Ensemble

Alexander Ling CJMEA Regional Symphonic Band

Lior Ben-Zvi CJMEA Regional Symphonic Band

Laura Lee CJMEA Regional Symphonic Band

Adam Nuzzi CJMEA Regional Symphonic Band

*Claire Zhu CJMEA Regional Symphonic Band

Jeff Tong NAfME National Honors Orchestra

Reina Hoshino CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Justin Chung CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Eric Zhou CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Katarina Wang CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Jason Xu CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Michael Tatoris CJMEA Regional Orchestra

David Kim CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Natalie Lo CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Zihao Kevin Mi CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Jayhyun M. Oh CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Jeff Tong CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Jessica Yu CJMEA Regional Orchestra

Samuel Cheng CJMEA Regional Orchestra

*Christina Chaeyoung Oh CJMEA Regional Orchestra

*Victor Zhang CJMEA Regional Orchestra

*Celina Zhou CJMEA Regional Orchestra

*Bryan Tong CJMEA Regional Orchestra

EBHSTeachers are Brian Toth (Band), Jennifer Sengin (Chorus), Dr. Arvin Gopal (Orchestra)
*CJHS Teachers are Mark Perez (Band), Kathryn Reid (Chorus), Dr. Anna Braun (Orchestra)

East Brunswick High School Theatre Arts students participated in a workshop at Robinsville High School in December. Jeffrey Davis is their teacher.

Irwin Elementary School students viewed a concert by the American Boy Choir in December. Enjoy this short video of some of the chorus students singing with them! Michele Moore, their director, will lead them in this number at their concert this month.

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.

A. Arshi

ART ADMINISTRATORS OF NEW JERSEY
EMERGING ARTISTS COMPETITION

Congratulations to East Brunswick High School seniors and AP Studio Art students Asfa Arshi and Angelique Vizer. Their artwork pictured here will represent East Brunswick schools in the AANJ Emerging Artists Exhibition. The show will be hung on Monday, January 5th at Kean University's James Howe Gallery, and will remain up until the awards presentation and reception on Sunday, February 8th. Both are students of Art Teacher Matthew McCarthy.

A Vizer

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS

January 5-23 East Brunswick High School Fall Semester
(Students of Donna D'Amico, Meghan Giacobello, Annagrace Kasten, Matthew McCarthy, Jeffrey Novak, and Adam Recktenwald)

January 26 – February 13Chittick Elementary School
(Students of Gregory Baron, Laurie Denenberg, and Jillian Sieczkowski)

COMING IN FEBRUARY

Wednesday, February 4 (AM) --this is the rescheduled date
Elementary/High School Band Day
180 Elementary Band students descend upon East Brunswick High School to listen to the EBHS Wind Ensemble and play side by side with them!

Wednesday, February 4 (PM) --this is the rescheduled 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!

Thursday, February 5 --this is the rescheduled date
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, Bella Voce, and Men's Ensemble. 7:00 PM at EBPAC @ Hammarskjold!

ADJUDICATION/AUDITIONS 12:00 - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 3 AT CHURCHILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE 3:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17 AT THE EB CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

TO BE FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AND ART DISPLAY BY

MEMBERS OF THE EBHS AP STUDIO ART CLASS

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

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February 2015

January 30, 2015, 12:39 pm

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Congratulations to East Brunswick High School Music Teacher Marjorie Lopresti.The New Jersey Music Educators Association will present her with a Master Teacher award at their February conference to be held at the East Brunswick Hilton!

FEBRUARY CONCERTS AND SHOWS

Coming to EBPAC on Tuesday, February 3 @ 7:00 PM

All EB students free!

BALL IN THE HOUSE (with guests the Warnsdorfer Chorus)!

Following in the path of classic harmony groups like Boyz II Men, The Temptations, and Take 6, while incorporating the pop and neo-soul influence of artists like Bruno Mars, Daft Punk, and Pharrell Williams, five member veteran vocal band, Ball in the House, will move audiences with their music.

With their extensive tour schedule (averaging 200 dates a year), Ball in the House reaches millions and is arguably one of the hardest working, most successful indie bands today. Over the years, they have performed with several artists including The Beach Boys, Gladys Knight, Kool & the Gang, KC & The Sunshine Band, Jessica Simpson, and Smokey Robinson.

A review from the Boston Globe put it very succinctly - "Ball in the House has everything you would expect to find in a successful pop/rock band....the one thing it doesn't have is instruments."

Purchase Adult/Senior Tickets Here (All EB Students Free)!

Wednesday 2/4/2015 Chittick Winter Concert (This is the rescheduled date)

Chittick Elementary School, 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 5 --this is the rescheduled date

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, Bella Voce, and Men's Ensemble. 7:00 PM at EBPAC @ Hammarskjold!

Special CJHS Orchestra Event

DATE: Friday, February 6, 2015
TIME: 8:00 am – 9:45 am
LOCATION: CJHS Cafetorium

On February 6th, Churchill JHS will host an event featuring award-winning journalist Joanne Lipman and Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist Melanie Kupchynsky, authors of Strings Attached: One tough teacher and the gift of great expectations. The true story of Melanie’s father Jerry Kupchynsky, former EBHS Orchestra teacher and Supervisor of Music, Strings Attached is a powerful memoir about resilience in the face of unspeakable tragedy and triumph over adversity. Having survived a horrific childhood in Nazi controlled Ukraine, Jerry transformed his own heartache into a legacy of joy for the hundreds of students who he taught not just to play an instrument or be part of an orchestra, but to be disciplined, develop confidence, and to believe in themselves.

Telling the story of Jerry’s Kupchynsky’s extraordinary life would be incomplete without the inclusion of music. In addition to a solo violin performance by Melanie, both authors will join the Churchill Advanced Orchestra, conducted by Jerry’s former student Dr. Anna Braun, in a performance of his Ukrainian Folk Song Suite. The event will end with a question and answer session. Thanks to a generous Churchill PTA grant for a class set of books, Churchill Orchestra students have been reading excerpts from Strings Attached in preparation for this event. Staff members are welcome to drop in at any time, or Churchill teachers can bring their classes.

For more information about Strings Attached, go to http://stringsattachedbook.com/

A student reflection on the book:

"Music basically was the world to Mr. K. He learned to play music at a young age when he escaped to America and later on found a love for teaching music, but to him it was more than that. He felt a calling for teaching - he wouldn't dream of doing anything else. Music helped him through harder times in life like when he was in Ukraine and he heard the German playing the violin. He was completely enraptured. In addition, when his daughter Stephanie went missing the only thing he could do to keep himself sane was to continue teaching while his daughter Melanie played music to cope with her despair. Overall, Mr. K spent almost his entire life playing and teaching music so he had a profound love for it. To me, music is an integral part of my life although I can't say I love it as much as Mr. Kupchynsky did; I'm not sure anyone can. I simply love music-when I'm sad, listening to music cheers me up. Also I get frustrated a lot with different things and music helps me cope and cheer up. However, as much as I love listening to music, I love playing it almost as much. To me, there is no better feeling than practicing new, exciting, and hard pieces for months in orchestra and all of that practicing culminating in a concert. Playing music is such a fun and amazing experience. I don't know what I would do if music didn't exist or I never chose to play an instrument." -D.Z.

Tuesday, February 10 Warnsdorfer Instrumental Concert (This is the rescheduled date) Warnsdorfer Elementary School, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 11 (AM) --this is the rescheduled date

Elementary/High School Band Day

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

Wednesday, February 11 (PM) --this is the rescheduled 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!

THEATRE ARTS

The Churchill Junior High School Drama Club

presents

A Night of One-Act Plays

The Love Doctor by Moliere

The King just lost his wife and now his daughter wants to get married. Not if he can help it. In this hilarious tale, each character tries to outsmart the other and it turns into a circus of deception, cured only when the Love Doctor appears.

Tick Talk by Lindsay Price

In Tick Talk kids have a lot to say, but no way to say it. What happens when a character has just one word to express hopes, fears, and frustrations? What if they have something terribly important to say but can't? Set in 1999, right before the new millennium, kids are worried about the end of the world, bullying, acceptance and relationships. This play is a cacophony of one-word teenage angst that challenges our notion of communication.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following *Churchill Junior High School and Hammarskjold Middle School students and their teachers *Kathryn Reid and Judith Weiss for acceptance into the following honors ensemble:

*AledaJomy CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

*Mary Georgis CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

*Rachel Lee CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Julian Ade CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Krish Desai CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Anne Gambourg CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Priyal Garg CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

AymanKhalil CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

EuniceKim CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Vivian Lee CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Fiona Liu CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Sally Lynch CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Alankrita Murari CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Cayleigh Quiles CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Smita Rosemary CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Alexander Suponya CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

VritikaThadani CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Maria Vypryazhkin CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

Tina Zheng CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chorus

The Montclair Art Museum is pleased to announce that EBHS Art Student Yingru Qiu has been awarded a Gold Key Award in the Northern NJ Regional Scholastics Art and Writing Awards. A jury of professional artists, curators, and arts educators spent 30+ hours reviewing over 3700 works of art submitted by over 1100 individual student artists from across northern New Jersey. Yingru's work was selected as part of the top 7% in our region. Sarah (Annagrace) Kasten was Yingru's Studio Art teacher.

There will be an award ceremony and slide presentation on the opening night at the Montclair Art Museum celebrating the Gold and Silver Key winners. Yingru's four works that received a Gold Key award at the regional level will then be forwarded to the National Scholastics Art and Writing Awards for consideration for further recognition. National adjudication occurs in March with award ceremony and exhibitions the first week of June.

AWARD CEREMONY & RECEPTION:

Thursday February 12, 6 – 9 pm

6pm Exhibition Preview

7:30 pm Award Ceremony

EXHIBITION DATES:

February 12 – March 22, 2012

Friday, March 13, 2015

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
1 Center Street, Newark, NJ
6 p.m. Gala Reception

7:15 p.m. Special Recognition Education Partnership Awards:

Jeffrey Lesser

James DeWorken

Dr. Scott Rubin

8 p.m. Performance
Dessert Reception with the dancers to follow.
For complete details, please visit cddc.info/gala

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 January, 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.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS

January 26 – February 13 Chittick Elementary School
(Students of Gregory Baron, Laurie Denenberg, and Jillian Sieczkowski)

February 17-March 6 Memorial Elementary School
(Students of Margaret Sasso and Dalia Elhaj)

The United State Marine Corps Jazz Ensemble
at the Arts Education Concert Series

Night of Jazz

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

7:00 PM

More information to follow!

IT IS NOT EARLY TO REGISTER FOR THE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL!

ADJUDICATION/AUDITIONS 12:00 - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 3 AT CHURCHILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE 3:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17 AT THE EB CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

TO BE FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AND ART DISPLAY BY

MEMBERS OF THE EBHS AP STUDIO ART CLASS

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

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March 2015

March 2, 2015, 8:09 am

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The halls (and hills) of East Brunswick High School are alive with The Sound of Music! Purchase your tickets online using a credit card (with no user fees) at ebhs.booktix.com. All seating is reserved for all performances. Tickets are also available at the door, but avoid the lines and the sell outs by going online in advance!

Friday, March 6 @ 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 7 @ 7:00 PM

Sunday, March 8 @ 3:00 PM

Friday, March 13 @ 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 14 @ 7:00 PM

The 6th Annual Night of Jazz featuring the United States Marine Corps Jazz Ensemble, with performances by jazz ensembles from Hammarskjold Middle School, Churchill Junior High School, and East Brunswick High School.

East Brunswick Performing Arts Center @Hammarskjold MS

Wednesday, March 11 @ 7:00 PM

Free and open to all members of the general public

The Hammarskjold Middle School

Drama Club presents

Disney'sThe Little Mermaid Jr

Tuesday, March 24 @ 7:00 PM

Thursday, March 26 @ 7:00 PM

All tickets available at the door are $5.00

EBPAC @ Hammarskjold

The Central Jersey Music Educators Association Concert Band Festival will take place at EBPAC @ Hammarskjold on Wednesday, March 25 beginning at 6:00 PM. Central Jersey high school concert bands will be adjudicated by professional music educators. Participating ensembles include the East Brunswick High School Wind Ensemble, The East Brunswick High School Concert Bands, and the Churchill Junior High School Freshman Band.

Recent Student Honors

Akshay Mahajan, Central Elementary School, New Jersey State Youth Art Month (YAM)

Sarah Su, Central Elementary School, Middlesex County Youth Art Month (YAM)

Kathryn McSweeney, Central Elementary School, Middlesex County Youth Art Month (YAM)

Akshay Mahajan, Central Elementary School, Middlesex County Youth Art Month (YAM)

Eric Zhou, East Brunswick High School, All State Symphonic Band (This is Eric's third year in NJ All State Band)

Alexander Ling, East Brunswick High School, All State Symphonic Band

Reina Hoshino, East Brunswick High School, All State Symphonic Band (This is Reina's fourth year in NJ All State Band)

Ethan Kang, East Brunswick High School, All State Wind Ensemble (Ethan finished third out of eighty qualified clarinets in the state. This is his second year in the NJ All State Band)

Katarina Wang, East Brunswick High School, All State Wind Ensemble (Katarina finished fifth out of eighty qualified clarinets in the state. This is her third year in the NJ All State Band)

Jason Xu, East Brunswick High School, All State Wind Ensemble (Jason will also participate in the 2015 NJ All State Orchestra next fall)

Ian Hou, East Brunswick High School, All State Symphonic Band

Benjamin Cornavaca, East Brunswick High School, All State Wind Ensemble (Ben finished first in the state on Battery Percussion, third on Mallets, and fourth on Timpani making him the highest finishing student in the state who completed all three areas. This is Ben's third year in the NJ All State Band. He will also participate in the 2015 All State Orchestra next fall)

Claire Zhu, Churchill Junior High School, All State Symphonic Band

Alyssa Wu, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chamber Orchestra

Edwin Chao, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Sally Lynch, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Amy Che, Churchill Junior High School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

JoshuaCheng, Churchill Junior High School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

JosephDecker, Churchill Junior High School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Luke Gavin, Churchill Junior High School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Janice Junn, Churchill Junior High School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Jonathan Wu, Churchill Junior High School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Karen Wu, Churchill Junior High School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Emily Xu, Churchill Junior High School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Lucas Hsu, Churchill Junior High School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chamber Orchestra

JessicaLing, Churchill Junior High School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chamber Orchestra

Steven Mi, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

John Wang, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Belinda Zhang, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chamber Orchestra

Kelvin Zheng, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional Chamber Orchestra

Andrew Chen, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Joann Lariza, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Serena Huang, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Eileen Lee, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Kyle Wang, Hammarskjold Middle School, CJMEA Intermediate Regional String Orchestra

Participating teachers in the above activities are:
Mrs. Sue Ann Brewer, Central Elementary School Visual Arts
Mr. Brian Toth, East Brunswick High School Bands
Mr. Mark Perez, Churchill Junior High School Bands
Dr. Anna Braun, Churchill Junior High School Orchestras
Ms. Susan Meuse, Hammarskjold Middle School Orchestras
Mrs. Mary O'Mara, Hammarskjold Middle School Orchestras

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS

February 17-March 6 Memorial Elementary School
(Students of Margaret Sasso and Dalia Elhaj)

March 9 - 27 Central Elementary School
(Students of Sueann Brewer and Laurie Denenberg )

EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY ART SHOWS

March 3 - 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.

IT IS NOT EARLY TO REGISTER FOR THE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL!

ADJUDICATION/AUDITIONS 12:00 - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 3 AT CHURCHILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE 3:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17 AT THE EB CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

TO BE FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AND ART DISPLAY BY

MEMBERS OF THE EBHS AP STUDIO ART CLASS

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

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April 2015

April 12, 2015, 12:18 pm

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≪ Previous: March 2015

Wednesday, April 1 - Thursday, May 28
The first of three Elementary Schools Art Shows is now hanging at the East Brunswick Public Library. This two month show features the work of students from all eight elementary schools. The current show features Irwin and Warnsdorfer Schools, followed by Frost, Central, and Lawrence Brook from April 20 - May 11, and concluding with Bowne-Munro, Chittick, and Memorial until May 28.

REGISTER NOW!

ADJUDICATION/AUDITIONS 12:00 - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 3 AT CHURCHILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE 3:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17 AT THE EB CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

TO BE FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AND ART DISPLAY BY

MEMBERS OF THE EBHS AP STUDIO ART CLASS

BY FRIDAY, APRIL 24

Congratulations to Hammarskjold Middle School Music Teacher and 7th Grade Band Director John Kish. Mr. Kish was named the 2015 Hammarskjold Teacher of the Year!

As part of our All District Choral Festival in February, choral students in all eleven schools made an effort to collect pet food and toys for local Dog and Cat Rescues. The effort was coordinated by Memorial Music Teacher Sharon Harrington. 392 pounds of cat and dog food and 99 toys were collected and donated district-wide! Thanks to all of our choral teachers and students for making this great effort!

RECENT STUDENT HONORS!

Congratulations to EBHS Choral Director Jennifer Sengin, who was recently published in the National American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Choral Journal. Jen was a contributor to an article with advice for new choral teachers!

April Concerts

Tue        4/14/2015            CJHS Orchestra Concert
EBPAC at Hammarskjold               7:00 PM

Wed      4/15/2015           District Strings Concert
EBPAC at Hammarskjold               7:00 PM

Thu        4/16/2015            EBHS Orchestra Concert
EBPAC at Hammarskjold               7:00 PM

Wed      4/29/2015            Music Honor Society Spring Concert
Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS          7:00 PM

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM

ART EXHIBITS

March 30 - April 17 Bowne-Munro Elementary School

(Students of Lisa Gombas)

April 20 - May 8 Hammarskjold Middle School

(Students of Jessica Data, Anna Deacon, and Antonia Germanos)

Coming in May to EBPAC

Friday, May 8, 2015

7:00 PM

EB Students Free!

Adults $10, Other students and seniors (60+) $5

Obtain tickets at eba.booktix.com

or call (732) 613-6985 for more information

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

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May 2015

May 4, 2015, 10:38 am

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Friday, May 8, 2015

7:00 PM @ EBPAC

CELLO FURY!

EB Students Free (at the door)!

Adults $10, Other students and seniors (60+) $5

Obtain tickets at eba.booktix.com

or call (732) 613-6985 for more information

Sponsored in part by the East Brunswick Education Foundation's Kupchynsky Memorial Fund

Elementary Art at the

East Brunswick Public Library

Wednesday, April 1 - Thursday, May 28

Frost, Central, and Lawrence Brook from April 20 - May 10
Bowne-Munro, Chittick, and Memorial until May 11 - 28.

Thanks to Visual Arts Teacher Laurie Denenberg for these "Inclusion Matters" posters that were created for the 2015 contest. The entries were submitted under a category of "A collaborative effort by 2 students, 1 of whom has a disability." The parents of the students with Autism Spectrum Disorders were so delighted to see the beautiful work their students did with the 5th graders from Central School! Also pictured are bulletin boards created by Mrs. Denenberg for Autism Awareness.

East Brunswick Solo and Ensemble Festival and Young Musicians Concert

PERFORMANCE 2:30 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17 AT THE EB CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

TO BE FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AND ART DISPLAY BY

MEMBERS OF THE EBHS AP STUDIO ART CLASS

RECENT STUDENT HONORS!

Congratulation to EBHS Studio Art student Sydney Macuary (student of Annagrace Kasten) on receiving a New Jersey Department of Education Recognition for the Visual Arts!

MAY CONCERTS

Sun 5/3/15

Solo and Ensemble Festival Churchill Junior High School 12:00 PM

Wed 5/6/15

CJHS Band Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Fri 5/8/15

Cello Fury EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Mon 5/11/15

Composer in Residence Concert Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS7:00 PM

Wed 5/13/15

Lawrence Brook Spring Concert Lawrence Brook 7:00 PM

Wed 5/13/15

Memorial Spring Concert Memorial 7:00 PM

Thu 5/14/15

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

Sat 5/16/15

24 Hour Play Festival Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS7:00 PM

Sun 5/17/15

Young Musicians Concert EB Cultural Arts Center 2:00 PM

Mon 5/18/15

Bowne-Munro Spring Concert Bowne-Munro 7:00 PM

Mon 5/18/15

Irwin Spring Concert Irwin 7:00 PM

Tue 5/19/15

Hammarskjold Orchestra Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Wed 5/20/15

Hammarskjold Chorus Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Thu 5/21/15

CJHS Chorus Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Tue 5/26/15

Frost Spring Concert Frost 7:00 PM

Tue 5/26/15

Chittick Spring Concert Chittick 7:00 PM

Wed 5/27/15

EBHS Chorus Concert EBPAC at Hammarskjold 7:00 PM

Thu 5/28/15

Warnsdorfer Instrumental Concert Warnsdorfer 7:00 PM

Thu 5/28/15

Central Spring Concert Central 7:00 PM

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM

ART EXHIBITS

April 20 - May 8 Hammarskjold Middle School

(Students of Jessica Data, Anna Deacon, and Antonia Germanos)

May 11 - 29 Churchill Junior High School

(Students of Darin Amme, Deborah Mannuzza, and Peter Szikura)

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

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June 2015

June 2, 2015, 6:37 am

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Congratulations to the following students:

Sydney Macuray EBHS NJDOE State Board of Education Recognition

Hana Skwish

Hana Skwish EBHS Congressional Art Competition First Place- Computer Generated (Jeffrey Novak, teacher)

Matthew Velez EBHS Congressional Art Competition First Place-Mixed Media (Matthew McCarthy, teacher)

Lillian Wang EBHS Congressional Art Competition First Place-Painting (Sarah Annagrace Kasten, teacher)

Central Elementary Students Sabina Adams and Saahil Joshi,have been selected as the Category IV Winners of NJCIE’s 6^th Annual Inclusive Schools, Inclusive Lives Poster Contest. Their poster will be announced and exhibited at NJCIE’s 13^th Annual Summer Inclusion Conference on June 24^th& 25^th, 2015 at Montclair State University. Their teacher is Laurie Denenberg.

Gabriella Green East Brunswick High School Roxbury Choral Invitational, Excellence in Solo

Michael Kendis East Brunswick High School Roxbury Choral Invitational, Excellence in Solo

Kevin Gunia East Brunswick High School Roxbury Choral Invitational, Excellence in Solo

Concert Choir Honors East Brunswick High School Roxbury Choral Invitational Gold Rating

Austin Yang Warnsdorfer Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Amol Bhide Memorial Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

John Mohring Memorial Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Amy Xu Chittick Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Rahul Gopu Warnsdorfer Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Lillian Zhu Memorial Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Brandon Ruoff Warnsdorfer Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

John Tawfik Warnsdorfer Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Aaron Tsui Warnsdorfer Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Anika Morin Warnsdorfer Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Shannon Rodriguez Chittick Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Matthew ChuahChittick Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Chad Chiu Memorial Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Dhanvi Shah Memorial Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Justine Torres Chittick Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

George Nakhla Memorial Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

ThomasLynch East Brunswick High School All State Chorus

Anthony DiGeronimo East Brunswick High School All State Chorus

Matthew Leber Frost Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Mary Elgayar Frost Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Eilam Ben-Zvi Frost Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Band

MichaelLozzi Central Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

WilliamCassotis Central Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Collin Leikness Central Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Weilin Chu Memorial Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Angelina Ao Memorial Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Ram Peddu Memorial Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Zoe Tuazon Bowne-Munro Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Steven Pepe Bowne-Munro Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Charlie Deoliveira Warnsdorfer Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Chris Toto Warnsdorfer Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Ebrahim Basrai Warnsdorfer Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

Carson He Warnsdorfer Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Band

David Kim East Brunswick High School National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America

Matthew Kim Central Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Emma Pusung Central Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Gabrielle Salvador Central Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Amanda Montero Frost Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Rhea Titus Frost Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Seyoon Park Irwin Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Jacqueline Graber Central Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Saketh Mandayam Central Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Rebecca Smoller Central Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Spencer Austin Frost Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Gina Lee Frost Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Jullian Miehl Frost Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Christina Steiner Frost Elementary SchoolCJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra

Bella Voce Honors East Brunswick High School NJACDA Choral Festival: Performance - Superior (including 2 perfect scores) Sight-Reading - Outstanding

Concert Choir Honors East Brunswick High School NJACDA Choral Festival: Performance - Superior (including 2 perfect scores) Sight-Reading - Superior (perfect score)

Alexandria Corallo Chittick Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Chorus

Matthew ChuahChittick Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Chorus

AndrewBranco Chittick Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Chorus

Jaden Nakar Chittick Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Chorus

Justine Torres Chittick Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Chorus

Lily Philipczak Chittick Elementary School CJMEA Elementary Honors Chorus

American Choral Directors Association New Jersey Festival

EBHS Bella Voce: Superior Rating in Performance and Outstanding 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

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

Mr. Matthew McCarthy with members of the EBHS Art Honor Society at the unveiling of an athletics mural at the EB Cultural Arts Center. Members of the AP Studio Art Class also presented their work following the Young Musicians Concert co-sponsored by the township and East Brunswick Arts Education.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM

ART EXHIBITS

June 1 - 19

EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL

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

June 23 through the summer . . .

All Schools Summer Honors Exhibit

Lights, Camera... You're invited to the Action! The CJHS 9th Annual Original Student Film Festival. The short films from Ms. Elson's film classes will be shown on June 4th in the cafeteria, from 2:15 to 3:15 and 7:00 to 8:00. Vote on your favorite film, munch on some free popcorn and find out who will win Best Director, Best Cinematographer, Best Actor, Best Silent Film, Best PSA, Best Thriller and Best Comedy. Answer the movie trivia and win prizes!

Students, Faculty and Families are invited!

Contact Ms. Elson at lelson@ebnet.org for more information.

June Concerts and Shows

Mon 6/1/15 Warnsdorfer Spring Choral Concert 7:00 PM

Tue 6/2/15 Churchill Pops Concert EBPAC at HMS 7:00 PM

Thu     6/3/15           Hammarskjold Band Concert            7:00 PM
Thu 6/4/15           CJHS Film Festival 2:15 PM and 7:00 PM
Tue     6/9/15           District Band Concert          EBPAC at HMS     7:00 PM

Tue 6/9/15 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

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May 2014

May 1, 2014, 11:48 am

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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

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December 2012

December 2, 2012, 2:36 pm

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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

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!

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

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January 2013

January 2, 2013, 12:03 pm

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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

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

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February 2013

February 8, 2013, 12:38 pm

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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

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March 2013

March 3, 2013, 1:24 pm

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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

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April 2013

March 30, 2013, 12:19 pm

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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

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(732) 613-6985

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May 2013

May 13, 2013, 5:24 am

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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

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Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

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(732) 613-6985

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June/Summer 2013

June 11, 2013, 9:39 am

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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)

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October 2013

October 14, 2013, 7:16 pm

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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

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Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

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(732) 613-6985

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November 2013

November 6, 2013, 11:38 am

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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

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Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

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(732) 613-6985

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December 2013

December 1, 2013, 3:30 pm

≫ Next: January 2014

≪ Previous: November 2013

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 https://eba.booktix.com/ for tickets or call (732) 613-6985 for more information

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

*THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

Hammarskjold Orchestra Concert

EBPAC at Hammarskjold

7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11

Warnsdorfer Winter Chorus Concert

Warnsdorfer Elementary School

7:00 PM

*MONDAY, DECEMBER 16

EBHS Band Concert

Joseph Sweeney Auditorium-EBHS

7:00 PM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

CJHS Orchestra Concert

EBPAC at Hammarskjold

7:00 PM

*Snow date change

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

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Jeffrey Lesser, Supervisor of Arts Education

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(732) 613-6985

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January 2014

January 4, 2014, 11:10 am

≫ Next: February 2014

≪ Previous: December 2013

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

Thursday 1/23/14@7:00 PM

Irwin Elementary School Winter Concert

Bowne-Munro Elementary School Winter Concert

Tuesday 1/28/14@7:00 PM (RESCHEDULED)

Lawrence Brook Elementary School Winter Concert

Wednesday 1/29/14@7:00 PM (RESCHEDULED)

Central 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

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Never Mind What HAPPENED, How Did It END?

ARTS ADVOCACY:How Playing An Instrument Benefits Your Brain

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

DECEMBER CONCERTS

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM ART EXHIBITS

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT EBPAC

Congratulations!

THEATRE ARTS!

COMING IN MARCH

UPCOMING EVENTS:

March is . . .

Arts Education Concert Series Featured Events in April

CONGRATULATIONS!

ARTS ADVOCACY:
How Playing An Instrument Benefits Your Brain