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Congratulations to DJ Cheek and Maggie Gould: National Honors Orchestra Musicians!
The National High School Honors Orchestra (NHSHO) competitively selects 120 high school musicians nation-wide who assemble biennially to perform at the ASTA national conference. This year, TWO are Governor's School string students! Maggie Gould (violin, Greenville High School) and Dillard (DJ) Cheek (viola, Pickens High School) have been selected to perform with the NHSHO in February 2008 in Albuquerque, NM. | |
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Upcoming
Performances
& Events
All events are free and on campus, unless otherwise noted. Please call 864.282.3782 for more information.
Thurs., Nov. 1-Sat. Nov. 3 at 7:30 pm & Sun., Nov. 4 at 2 pm:
The Drama Department presents "The Women of Lockerbie" by Deborah Brevoort, Directed by Jayce T. Tromsness, Sakas Theatre. Call 864.282.3737 for more information and reservations (free).
Sat. Nov. 3 at 7:30 pm & Sun. Nov. 4 at 2 pm:
Fall Dance Performance featuring soprano Myra Cordell and the Governor's School Music Department
Gunter Theatre, Peace Center for the Performing Arts, 300 South Main Street, Call 864.467.3000 for tickets ($12).
Thurs., Nov. 8: Faculty Fine Arts Series - Adam Estes, saxophone 7:30 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Fri., Nov. 9: Student Recital, 9:50 am, Smith Recital Hall
Sun., Nov. 11: Piano Ensemble Concert, 3 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Nov. 12 - Dec. 12: Visual Arts Exhibition: Katy Cassell - Lipscomb Gallery (Mon.-Fri. 10am-4 pm)
Tues., Nov. 13:
Guest Artist Recital - Zuill Bailey, cello 7:30 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Thurs., Nov. 15: Guest Artist Recital - Duo Runedako, Ruth Neville and Dan Koppleman on keyboards 7:30 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Thurs., Nov. 15 - Sat. Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm & Sun., Nov. 18 at 2 pm, The Drama Department presents "The Shadow Box" by Michael Cristofer, Directed by Daniel Murray, Sakas Theatre. Call 864.282.3737 for more information and reservations (free).
Sun., Nov. 18: Opera Workshop Performance, 3 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Tues., Nov. 20: Guitar Ensemble Concert, 7:30 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Tues., Nov. 27: Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Thurs., Nov. 29: Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7:30 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Fri., Nov. 30: Student Recital, 9:50 am, Smith Recital Hall
Sun., Dec. 2: Chamber Choir Concert, 3 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Tues., Dec. 4: Music Department Fall Tour at
Newberry Opera House
7:30 pm
Thurs., Dec. 6: Brass Chamber Concert, 7:30 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Fri., Dec. 7:Junior Creative Writing Readings, 7pm, Sakas Theatre
Sat., Dec. 8: Senior Creative Writing Readings, 7pm, Sakas Theatre
Mon., Dec.10 Holiday Concert, 7:30 pm First Baptist Church
847 Cleveland St., Greenville
Tues., Dec. 11: Woodwind Chamber Concert, 7:30 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Thurs., Dec. 13: Vocal Diction Concert, 7:30 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Fri., Dec. 14: Student Recital, 9:50 am, Smith Recital Hall
Sun., Dec. 16: String Chamber Concert, 3 pm, Smith Recital Hall |
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Academy 9th grade students can apply now for this two-week concentration in Creative Writing, Drama, Music or Visual Arts: June 15-June 28
Discovery 8th grade students can apply now for this two-week concentration in Creative Writing, Drama, Music or Visual Arts: July 6-July 19
Summer Dance 6th-11th grade students can apply now for this five-week concentration in dance: June 15-July 19 | |
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
We are now accepting applications for 2008 Summer Programs and the 2008-2009 Residential High School year. Please contact the Admissions Office at 864.282.3713 or admissions@scgsah.state.sc.us for applications and more information.
If you'd like to schedule an Area Representative visit at a school or other location in your area, please contact the Outreach Office at outreach@scgsah.state.sc.us or 864.282.3706. |
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Auditions are coming up for potential Governor's School students as well as current Governor's School seniors who are seeking admission to arts programs in colleges and universities next year. With this in mind, Vocal Arts faculty member Tom Dickinson submitted the following suggestions for auditioning:
If you are interested in a career in the performing arts then get ready to audition, as auditioning is one of the primary jobs of any performer. Once you have the job or the admission to a program or a competition win, that's the easy and fun part, it's the hard work and many steps that are necessary to reach those goals which should be your focus now. Here are some good things to keep in mind as you audition.
1. Perform pieces for an audition that you feel comfortable with. It is better to play or sing something at a very high level than to struggle through a piece that is beyond your abilities. If you can roll out of bed and perform it well, this piece is ready for an audition.
2. Choose pieces that fit your personality. If you don't like a piece chances are you are not going to have your best audition with it.
3. Look your best. Most judges make their decisions in the first couple minutes of an audition. First impressions matter.
4. Be polite. Your judges are trying to determine if you are going to be easy to get along with for the next several years. This is not the time for a diva fit or other tantrum.
5. Smile. It goes a long way.
6. Most of all have fun. Treat any audition as you would a performance for an audience. You obviously love what you are doing or you wouldn't put yourself through all the hard work it takes to get here, so let your judges see how much you love what you do. |
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Very Special Guests
The Governor's School is extremely fortunate to be hosting several guests this semester and invites you to join in the excitement.
A dear friend of the Governor's School, Greenville native, opera and concert soprano Myra Cordell has returned to perform with the Dance and Music Departments for a collaborative event not to be missed!
Nov. 3rd at 7:30 pm and Nov. 4 at 2:00 pm in the Peace Center for the Performing Arts' Gunter Theatre, 300 South Main Street, Call 864.467.3000 for tickets ($12).
A multi-faceted musician of consummate virtuosity Zuill Bailey has established himself a one of the most sought-after and active cellists of today.
Mr. Bailey will perform "An Evening with Bach" in the Smith Recital Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 13th at 7:30 pm. His concert is on campus, free and open to the public.
Katy Bergman Cassell recently moved to Greenville from Akron, OH, where she maintained an active studio making enamel wall work and jewelry for exhibition, sale, and private commissions. She is now an instructor at the Fine Arts Center and her first solo exhibition will be in the Governor's School's Lipscomb Gallery November 12-December 12.
Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm.
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 Duo Runedako is Ruth Neville and Daniel Koppelman. They are dedicated to exploring and expanding the repertoire for multiple keyboard instruments. Pushing the boundaries of contemporary music and pulling from classical, jazz and electroacoustic traditions, Duo Runedako often blurs the lines between musical styles. They perform in Smith Recital Hall on Thursday, Nov. 15th at 7:30 pm. This concert is on campus, free and open to the public. |
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MADISON LOY "SONNY" BYRD Music '04
Sonny Byrd, class of 2004 jazz guitarist, decided to put down his instrument after Governor's School to experience some other non-musical endeavors when he went to Duke University. After a lot of traveling, studying, and pondering questions of life, he found himself coming full-circle back to music, only this time with a twist.
 Sonny started a band called "Stella by Starlight"(left,
Sonny far left) that has taken on a life of its own. Quickly transcending the misnomer "college band," Stella by Starlight has recorded two albums, found a following all over the world through MySpace and MTV, and become a staple of the music scene in the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill). The band's most recent honor is a Top 5 nomination by MTV for the 2007 Best Music on Campus Woodie Award.
Stella by Starlight pursues a unique blend of cutting edge pop music with more traditional rock elements to create a sound that blends electronics with live instruments, and pop with indie rock. The band has played for hundreds of satisfied fans at venues in Chapel Hill, Durham, and surrounding areas, even playing an auditorium show for almost 1,000 last April. They are currently looking for record label contracts and spots opening up for nationally touring bands.
Sonny has a music video for his solo song 'Jackal Pack' that you can find on YouTube. And Stella by Starlight has a new-behind-the-scenes studio video for their latest single "Invisible", which can be found on their MySpace and MTV profiles. You can vote for them for the MTV Woodie Award at bestmusiconcampus.com.
Sonny learned all he has ever known about music and life at the Governor's School, so his musical and other accomplishments are always indebted to his mentors, friends, and teachers at the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. |
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About the Governor's School
The South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities gives the artistically talented high school students from all over the state the opportunity to concentrate on their skills in a supportive environment of artistic and academic excellence. Students apply and audition for the school to concentrate in one of five art areas: Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Music or Visual Arts.
The nine-month public residential high school is modeled after a master-apprentice community with an arts faculty who are all practicing artists, as well as educators in their areas of expertise. In addition to rigorous pre-professional arts training, students receive an intense and innovative academic education that fosters connections to the arts while meeting all the requirements necessary for a South Carolina high school diploma.
Life at the school is a constant collaboration. Artists from different backgrounds and all five art areas work together, learn from one another and grow to form bonds that last long past graduation. Located in the heart of the arts district of Greenville, SC, the school's community extends well beyond campus and the Upstate of South Carolina to include parents, legislators, private donors, arts organizations and educators throughout the state.
15 University Street
Greenville, SC 29601
864.282.3777 www.scgsah.state.sc.us
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MISSION
The mission of the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities is to serve artistically gifted high school students of South Carolina through programs of preprofessional instruction in an environment of artistic and academic excellence. The school is a resource for all teachers and students in South Carolina. |
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Please feel free to call or email me with your thoughts or suggestions for Fanfare as we send it out each month. And please forward it to friends and family you believe will be interested!
Thank you for your support of our school, our students and the arts in South Carolina.
Marion Mann
Public Information Director
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