May 25, 2015

TSSEC-State Choir Qualifiers

Band UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest@ UT Austin

May 26, 2015

CHMS Choir Pop Concert @ CHS PAC 7:00pm

Support Services Art Gallery Show and Speaker@ Support Services 5:45-6:45pm

Theatre Showcase and GT Reader’s Theatre@ SVMS

May 27, 2015

SVHS Piano Concert @ SVHS PAC- 6,pm, 7 pm, 8pm

May 28, 2015

GRES 5th Grade Talent Show @1:30pm in the GRES Cafeteria

STZES 5th grade program@ STZES

SVHS Piano Concert @ SVHS PAC- 6pm, 7:30pm

SBMS/SVMS Spring Orchestra Concert @7pm , Spring Branch Middle School Cafetorium

May 29, 2015

CLHS Choir Pops Concert@ 7:00pm in the CLHS PAC

May 30, 2015

CLHS Choir Banquet- TBA

Sufficient data exists to overwhelmingly support the belief that study and participation in the fine arts is a key component in improving learning throughout all academic areas. Evidence of its effectiveness in reducing student dropout, raising student attendance, developing better team players, fostering a love for learning, improving greater student dignity, enhancing student creativity, and producing a more prepared citizen for the workplace for tomorrow can be found documented in studies held in many varied settings, from school campuses, to corporate America.

Evidence from brain research is only one of many reasons education and engagement in fine arts is beneficial to the educational process. The arts develop neural systems that produce a broad spectrum of benefits ranging from fine motor skills to creativity and improved emotional balance. One must realize that these systems often take months and even years to fine-tune. In a study conducted by Judith Burton, Columbia University, research evidenced that subjects such as mathematics, science, and language require complex cognitive and creative capacities “typical of arts learning” (Burton, Horowitz, & Abeles, 1999). “The arts enhance the process of learning. The systems they nourish, which include our integrated sensory, attentional, cognitive, emotional, and motor capacities, are, in fact, the driving forces behind all other learning” (Jensen, 2001).

Three CHS Band Seniors Sign to Division 1 Universities.

Natalie M., Dakota C., and Elijah B. have all signed as music majors at leading Texas universities.

Natalie M., currently ranked number three in the CHS senior class, has signed with the University of Texas at Austin to major in Music Education. While at Canyon, Natalie has been a TMEA All-Region Band member, TMEA Music Merit Scholar, and UIL State Solo Outstanding Performer. Natalie has been a two year drum major of the Canyon Cougar Band, and four year Principal clarinet of the Wind Ensemble.

Dakota has signed with Texas State University as a jazz studies major on drum set and percussion. Dakota has been a TMEA All-Region Band member, TMEA All-Region Jazz Band member, Texas Music Scholar, and UIL state advancer. Dakota is a current student leader with the CHS band, and member of the Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, and Marching Band.

Elijah has signed with Texas State University as a Music Education Major. Elijah has been a member of the TMEA All-Region Band and a UIL state advancer. Elijah is a four year member of the Canyon Wind Ensemble, Marching Band and Jazz Band.

5th grade KRES students created a large scale portrait of Dr. Seuss with torn construction paper.

Brad Arnold, CHS Assistant Band Director- Percussion and Jazz Band was selected to serve as a panel participant for The National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy held at UTSA. Mr. Arnold was part of a panel discussion on Creating and Maintaining Well-Rounded High School Percussion Programs.

Parents and students were encouraged to participate together in fitness stations, a drumming session, various art centers and a visit to the SAGE gardens and listening to the student led presentations.

Smithson Valley Middle School band ended the performance season with a great concert! Portions of the concert can be viewed at the links below.

Band directors are James Hargreaves and Paul Dixon.

The 2014-15 Comal ISD Fine Arts Calendar can be found at the Comal ISD website.

http://www.comalisd.org/Calendars/PDF/2014-2015/CISD-Fine-Arts-Events-2014-15-rev.pdf

Check with campuses to confirm events as dates and times are subject to change.

"Ovations" is a way to showcase and thank those teachers, students, administrators, community members, families, etc. that go above and beyond to support Comal ISD Fine Arts. Please email Mandy Epley at mandy.epley@comalisd.org to submit your "Ovation"!

STANDING OVATIONS THIS WEEK GO OUT TO:

On behalf of CLHS Fine Arts Dept.,I want to give a loud and raucous shout-out to our Director of Fine Arts,Mandy Epley. She has been a positive force working hard helping us to shine. As we say at the lake, HAWKS RISE ABOVE. We can truly say our friend of all the arts, Mandy Epley, rises above too!

Claudette Cozzi

Soon to be Retired Fine Arts Instructional Leader

Canyon Lake High School

Several summer opportunities exist for students to continue their arts studies over the break. Some of those opportunities are listed below:

Southwest School of Art and Craft: June 8-Aug 10. One to 2 week long art classes for kids age 5-18. Tuition starts at $150/week. https://www.swschool.org/summerartstudios

Camp Artpace: June 15-19 for ages 6-8, June 22-26 for ages 9-12. 9am to 3 pm. Cost $200. Deadline to apply is May 29th. http://www.artpace.org/home/events/education/k-12/camp-artpace-ii-9-12-year-olds-2

Magik Theatre: Camp Showbiz: June 8-Aug 21. One to four week sessions. www.magiktheatre.org All day classes (9-3) for ages 5 and up with extended care available. See website for pricing. Has 2 locations this year.

Rose Theatre Youth Camps: June 8-Aug 21. Each one week session costs $225. Ages 5-16. http://www.therosetheatreco.com/acting_classes_and_camps/camps

Performing Arts San Antonio (at UTSA): June 8-July 31 for kids age 6-18. $250-$350 per one week session. http://performingartssa.org/san-antonio-summer-camp/

Woodlawn Theater Summer Camp: June 8-Aug 7. Ages 5-17. Two week sessions cost $215-$315. http://woodlawnapa.org/summer-theatre-camp/

Youth Orchestra of San Antonio Summer Symphony Camps: July 6-18. Any child age 8-18 with one year experience on violin, viola, cello or bass, or age 13-18 with 2 years’ experience on woodwind, percussion, or brass is eligible. $444, with need-based scholarships available. http://www.yosa.org/programs/yosa-camps/summer-symphony-camp/

Performing Arts Camp at UTSA: June 8-19. 3rd through 8th grade, $350. Check website for audition times, etc. http://music.utsa.edu/index.php/camps/performing-arts-camp

Carver Community Cultural Center Summer Camps: 3 week drama camp for ages 6-18, June 8-26, $175. 2 week dance camp for ages 8-18, July 13-24, $175. (Sorry, this was all full as of 4/5, but they have a waiting list.) http://www.thecarver.org/education/summer-camps/

UTSA Middle School Band Camp: June 22-26. Audition required. Day camp only. For students entering 6-9th grade with at least one year of experience. $299. http://music.utsa.edu/index.php/camps/middle-school-band-camp

UTSA Summer Music Institute: July 20-24. Ages 13-18. String or piano students. Audition required. $380 for commuter students, $595 to stay on campus. http://music.utsa.edu/index.php/camps/camp-information-and-tuition

UTSA Flute Camp: June 15-19. For middle and high school students with at least one year experience. $200, or $450 for high school students who want to stay on campus. http://music.utsa.edu/index.php/camps/flute-camp-information

Texas State Strings Camp: June 21-27. http://www.music.txstate.edu/stringcamp/

UT Middle School String Orchestra Camp: June 14-20. http://lmc.music.utexas.edu/camps/middle-school-string-orchestra-camp/

Baylor Summer Music Camp, Middle School: June 21-27.

http://www.baylor.edu/busmc/index.php?id=45710

Texas Lutheran University Summer Music Academy: July 5-10. http://www.tlu.edu/about/community/summer-music-academy/

San Antonio Museum of Art Camps: https://www.samuseum.org/images/Summer_Youth_Program_2015-Brochure-8.75x11.25-LOW.pdf

Get Real with Realism

(Ages 9-11)
June 22–26 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $175 members; $200 non-members

Clay Crazy

(Ages 5-7)
June 29–July 3 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $175 members; $200 non-members

Animation 101

(Ages 9-11)
July 13–17 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $175 members; $200 non-members

The Ancient World

(Ages 6-8)
July 20–24 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $175 members; $200 non-members

Comal ISD is not affiliated with any listed summer programs or camps.

The Arts In Action Committee is putting together a directory of community members and businesses that are interested in partnering with the arts in Comal ISD. If you are interested in speaking with fine arts classes at all levels about how the arts impact you and how arts skills benefit you in your profession, or if you have a business that is interested in hosting student performances, please contact Mandy Epley, Director of Fine Arts at mandy.epley@comalisd.org.

If you have news, events, or celebrations you wish to have shared in this newsletter, please send an email to Mandy Epley, Director of Fine Arts at mandy.epley@comalisd.org.

Email: mandy.epley@comalisd.org
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