Upcoming Fine Arts Events

Harvest Concert and Auction, November 25th, 6:30pm, HWRHS Cafeteria

The annual Harvest Concert and Auction takes place on Tuesday evening, November 25, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The student-led a cappella groups, Kings of the Beach and the Dell Belles will join Concert Choir, and Harmony for a concert of light music and live and silent auction items. There will be many home-made baked goods available for the Thanksgiving Holiday as well as gift baskets and service coupons. There is no admission fee and the public is cordially invited to attend. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Concert Choir travel and concert attire funds. For further information please contact Abby Frost at a.frost@hwschools.net

Middle School Winter Concert, December 10th, 7:00pm, Ferrini Dramatics Center

The Fine Arts Department of Miles River Middle School will present the annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ferrini Dramatics Center. The Winter Concert is free and open to all members of the community. Performances will include a variety of music from both the middle school band and chorus. Please join us for a lively evening of music led by Director of Bands, Erik Fecke and Director of Choirs, Abby Frost. The student performers have been preparing for the concert since September and are eager to share their music with you! 

Elementary Winter Concert, December 16th, 6:30pm, Ferrini Dramatics Center

High School Winter Art Show and Reception, December 17th, 6:00pm-7:00pm
The Fine Arts Department of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School is proud to announce that the work of student artists from grades 9-12 will be on display at this year’s second Winter Art Showcase. The reception will be held on Wednesday, December 17, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the visual arts wing. The high school winter concert immediately follows starting at 7:00pm in the Ferrini Dramatics Center. 

High School Winter Concert, December 17th, 7:00pm, Ferrini Dramatics Center

The Fine Arts Department of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School will present the annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ferrini Dramatics Center at the Regional. The Winter Concert is free and open to all members of the community. The program will include a wide variety of pieces to be performed by the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, and Harmony. Please join us for an exciting evening of music led by Director of Choirs, Abby Frost and Director of Bands, Erik Fecke.

WORKING - HWRHS musical this weekend - November 14, 15 & 16

The high school musical is here!  With three shows in the Ferrini Dramatics Center this weekend, including a Sunday matinee, don't miss the opportunity to see Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School’s WORKING cast and crew in action. 

WORKING debuts Friday, November 14th at 8pm evening performance Saturday, November 15th at 8pm and finally a matinee Sunday, November 16th at 2pm.   Tickets, available at the door and payable by cash or check, are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. 

WORKING is based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel.  Called ”A CHORUS LINE for the working man” WORKING explores an American workday through the eyes of 26 people from all walks of life as they sing and talk about their jobs, their regrets and their aspirations.  This genuinely funny, and at times touching musical features songs from the all-star composers such as James Taylor, and was adapted for the stage by Stephen Schwartz (WICKED, GODSPELL). 

Come out to support your local high school arts program.  We hope to see you there. 

Seeking Student Entries for Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards

Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards
Seeking Student Art Entries 

What are the Boston Globe Scholastic Art and Writing Awards? 

Each year, the Alliance partners with more than 100 visual and literary-arts organizations across the country to bring the Awards to local communities. Teens in grades 7 through 12 apply in 28 categories of art and writing. Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.

Last year, students submitted 255,000 works of art and writing to the Awards; more than 68,000 were recognized at the regional level and celebrated in local exhibitions and ceremonies. The top 2,000 works in the country earned National Medals and were celebrated at a ceremony at Carnegie Hall.

How do I enter a work in the 2015 Scholastic Art Awards?

Please see an art teacher to get registered!

• Ms. Losee 
• Ms. Cooney 
• Mr. Melville  
• Mr. Pierson

Each teacher can only submit a maximum number of entries so just check in with him/her first.  Once you check with your teacher he or she will help you do the following: 

Sign Up!

Submissions for the 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards will begin on September 15, 2014. To get started, visit our SIGN UP PAGE. Be sure that you have your school zip code handy so that we can get you the guidelines and deadline for your Local Program.

Create!

The Scholastic Awards look for work that demonstrates technical skill, personal voice or vision, and originality. After you have created your work, uploaded it to your Scholastic Awards Account! Click HERE to see examples of works from past National Medalists.

Stamp it and Send It!

After uploading your work, print your submission forms, have a parent/guardian and an educator sign them, then give them to your art teacher who will mail them to your Local Program. 

Please see Ms. Losee for further questions

k.losee@hwschools.net

http://www.artandwriting.org/Affiliate/MA001A

http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/how-to-enter/

HWRHS presents Working - November 14, 15 & 16

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School presents Working The students of HWRHS will be performing the newly adapted musical Working based on the book by Pulitzer Prize Winning author Studs Terkel.  Called “A Chorus Line for the working man." Working explores an American workday through the eyes of 26 people from all walks of life as they sing and talk about their jobs, their regrets and their aspirations.  This genuinely funny and at times touching musical features songs from     all-star composers such as James Taylor, and was adapted for the stage by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell).   Tickets prices are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors payable by cash or check at the door.  For your convenience, advance tickets are available to purchase and print at home via http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/902365.  On Facebook and want to help spread the word?  Join the Working Facebook page and invite all your friends  https://www.facebook.com/events/584858358286872/ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming.  Working Friday, November 14,  8:00pm Saturday, November 15, 8:00pm Sunday, November 16, 2:00pm

Still Life Drawings by Drawing and Painting Students

K-12 Visual Art Teachers Exhibit Their Work at Cutler Gallery

Art Work by Hamilton Wenham Regional Schools Visual Art Teachers is on exhibit at the Cutler School Lobby Art Gallery during September and October.  The gallery, located on Asbury Street in Hamilton is open during School Hours.
  
Featured are paintings, drawings,  and photography  by elementary art teachers Jean Bailey and Jacqueline Johnson; middle school art teacher, Sheila Boss Concannon; and high school art teachers, Courtney Cooney, Kirsten Losee, and Olivia Pierson.

Fine Arts Department Events Dates MS/HS 2014-2015

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District MS/HS

Fine Arts Department Events 2014-2015

* please note all dates and times are subject to change

• Working
• Fri,  11/14/14 at 8:00pm,  Ferrini Dramatics Center (FDC) 
• Sat, 11/15/14 at 8:00pm,  Ferrini Dramatics Center (FDC) 
• Sun,11/16/14 at 2:00pm,  Ferrini Dramatics Center (FDC)
• Harvest Concert and Auction, Thurs, 11/25/14 at 6:30pm, High School Cafe
• Miles River Middle School Winter Concert, Wed, 12/10/14 at 7:00pm, FDC
• HWRHS Winter Concert, Wed, 12/17/14  at 7:00pm, FDC
• Middle School Musical, January 15,16, 17, 2015 - times TBD
• In-C Concert, 1/28/15 at 7:00pm, FDC
• Hearts and Flowers Cabaret, Tue, 2/11/15 at 6:30pm, High School Cafe
• Theatre Workshop METG One-Act Festival, Prelims, 2/28 at HWRHS, FDC
• Choralfest, Tue, 3/10/15 at 7:00pm, Gordon College Chapel
• METG One-Act Festival, Semis, 3/14 @ TBD
• METG One-Act Festival, Finals, 3/26, 3/27,3/28, John Hancock Hall, Boston
• Prism Concert,  Wed, 4/1/15 at 7:00pm, FDC
• MRMS Arts Night, Wed, 4/15/15 from 6:00pm-7:30pm, Miles River MS
• A Capella Night,  Fri, 5/1/15 at 7:00pm, FDC
• Senior Art Show Reception, Wed, 5/13/15, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Arts Wing HS
• HWRHS Spring Concert, Wed, 5/13/15 at 7:00pm, FDC
• Miles River Middle Spring Concert,  Wed, 5/20/15 at 7:00pm FDC
• 20th Annual Melody Miles Road Race, Sat, 5/23/15, 10:00am, Winthrop School