FAC Weekly Update

We hope you had a terrific week! Our performance calendar for the first semester concluded in style today, as we celebrated the vibrant arts culture of our school through the Winter Showcases. Congratulations to all of the students who took the stage today to share their talents. Coming together as a school fills our hearts with joy.

Here's the latest from the halls of the FAC...

3-2-1: Fans vs critics, the curse of jealousy, and the secret to living a full life

3."It's more fun to be a fan than a critic. I'm not looking to spend my life tearing things down, when it can be so satisfying to build things up."

2."Measure your success against others and you'll be unhappy when they win—and less likely to receive help from them due to your jealousy.

Measure your success against yourself and you can be happy when others win—and more likely to receive help from them thanks to your support."

1."The way to live a full life is to act quickly.

Particularly as you grow older, it's alarmingly easy to let a year or two (or five) slip by without doing the big things you always felt like doing. You get into a rhythm—not necessarily one you love, but one you become comfortable repeating—and the grooves of your daily routine become deeper and more established.

Speed is perpetually undervalued. That doesn't mean you should feel frantic or rushed. In fact, it's likely you should eliminate some of the things that make you feel so busy to make space for things you always wanted to do. But it definitely means you should stop letting the days drift by waiting for the moment to be right.

Stop acting like there is infinite time. This—the way you are living right now—is your one life."

It's the time of year again for the FAC Visual Arts Student Holiday Sale!

Stop by to purchase jewelry, ceramics, prints, and books, all made by visual art students.

Weekdays through Friday, Dec. 15; 8:45 - 9:15am, 1- 1:30, and 3:05 - 3:30 daily. Please bring your ID to check into the FAC.

We are still in need of volunteers for the Visual Arts Holiday Sale!

We welcome parent volunteers from ALL disciplines, not just visual arts parents!! Each shift is only 40 minutes, so it's a great way to pitch in even if you have a busy schedule! The sale is open for three 30-minute time slots each day, and we've added 5 minutes to the beginning and end of each volunteer shift to allow for set-up and closing tasks. Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts! When you arrive at the FAC, sign in as a volunteer at the security desk, where you'll be given further instructions. Please check your email prior to your shift for any updates or special instructions.

Here's the link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949A9AB23A7F85-46474882-facholiday

If you have any questions, please email nikidpeters3@gmail.com.

FAC Strings Chamber Music students Christina Leach, Carter Saccocio, and Joshua Acree have entered their performance of Trio No.1 in D Minor, Mvt. 1 by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy into the 2023 Romantic Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition. They have made it into the final round and can gain votes by having people view their performance. Please click on the following link to watch these incredible young musicians - https://youtu.be/UaJYJpQeRj8?feature=shared.

For more information on the Charleston International Music Competition, please go to https://charlestoncompetition.com.

The application to attend the Fine Arts Center for the 2024-2025 school year is now open via Backpack. New and returning students have until Friday, January 26, 2024 to complete their application. Don't wait - get started now!

Returning Students

• Apply through your account (not your parent's account)
• You do not need recommendations - leave this part blank
• You do not need to re-audition - your daily class performance is your audition - unless...
• If you would like to change FAC programs, you do need to audition for that program. Some programs have a pre-screening, so read the audition requirements carefully

New Students

• New students must apply and audition, and may have to complete a pre-screening - please check our website for audition requirements.

Please go to https://www.fineartscenter.net/page.asp?titleid=admissions for detailed instructions.

Please support FAC's own Quincy Adair (Grade 12, Voice) in Center Stage's production of Wonderful Christmastime. The show is on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to - https://centrestage.org/wonderfulchristmastime/.

Three FAC students are part of the cast of the SC Children's Theatre production of Mary Poppins!

• Vi Hix -Theater

• Ayden Woo - Voice
• Nora Woodward - Voice

Please click on the following link for show details and ticket information.

https://scchildrenstheatre.org/mary-poppins/

Don't miss International Ballet's performances of The Nutcracker. FAC students performing in this production include Dance Program students Lillian Mozie, Grace Bucci, Marcy Roseveare, Abigail Kate Fowler and Jazz Program student Sam Shoemaker.

Performances:

Friday, December 8 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 10 at 3 pm

Tickets: https://www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/23-ib-nutcracker

Come out to McAlister Auditorium on Saturday, December 16 to support the Greenville Ballet in their performance of The Nutcracker. The production features a number of our FAC Dance students.

• Saturday, December 16, 2023; 6:30 p.m. – McAlister Auditorium, Furman University
• Tickets are $35 and are sold through
  • https://29319.danceticketing.com

Is your child performing in the community or having their artwork, writing, or films displayed? Please email Ms. Poole with details - kpoole@greenville.k12.sc.us.

The "College Corner" is a resource for FAC Seniors and their families that we include in our Weekly Updates. If you have any questions about these or additional college resources, please reach out to our School Counselor, Gloria Collins. mailto:gcollins@greenville.k12.sc.us

In order to streamline our Weekly Update newsletter, we have consolidated all available scholarships into a Google Doc. Please click on the following link to access the doc, and check back often for updates - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OLP88nz2RdKe9rGFvf9FqLZmbhxAiONVT7F7hnu6TiY/edit?usp=sharing

• Wednesday, December 19 - Half Day; no PM classes for FAC
• Thursday, December 20 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - Winter Break
• Wednesday, January 3 - Employee Workday; no school for students
• Thursday, January 4 - First day of Semester 2

Preparing dedicated students for 21st-century careers through rigorous, pre-professional arts training in a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative learning community.

Core Values

• Creativity

• Respect

• Grit

• Identity

• Connection

Email: vpopat@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: https://www.fineartscenter.net
Location: 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC, USA
Phone: (864) 355-2550
Twitter: @FACGreenville