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Upcoming
Performances
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All events are free and on campus, unless otherwise noted. Please call 864.282.3782 for more information.
Through Dec. 12: Visual Arts Exhibition: Katy Bergman Cassell
Lipscomb Gallery hours are Mon. - Fri., 10 am-4 pm.
Tues., Dec. 4: Music Department Fall Tour Concert 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
Jan. 7 through Feb. 7:
Visual Arts Exhibition: "Borders" Curated by Axel Forrester
Lipscomb Gallery hours are Mon. - Fri., 10 am-4 pm.
Tues., Jan. 8: Guest Artists Concert - Victoria Chiang, viola with Micah Yui, piano, 7:30 pm,
Smith Recital Hall
Fri., Jan. 11: Student Recital, 9:50 am, Smith Recital Hall
Thurs., Jan. 17: Faculty Concert Series - Kyra Zhang, clarinet, 7:30 pm, Smith Recital Hall
Fri., Jan. 25: Student Recital, 9:50 am, Smith Recital Hall |
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Congratulations to Marcus Shields!
A vocal student from Columbia, Marcus competed in the Classical Singer National High School Competition held at Converse College. He was the winner for the first round, competing against singers from Florida to North Carolina. He is now eligible to advance to the second round of competition to be held in New York in May. | |
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
We are currently 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. |
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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Annual Music Department Tour December 4th and 5th The Music Department's Annual Music Tour will take place Tuesday, December 4th through Wednesday, December 5th. Students and faculty members from the school's Music Department will visit public schools in Greenwood, Newberry, Saluda, Lexington, Kershaw and Richland counties, where they will perform and visit with students.
Free Concert at Newberry Opera House on December 4th at 7:30 pm Ensembles will include the Concertato String Orchestra, the Opera Workshop and the Wind Ensemble. The program will include Telemann's Concerto in G for Two Violas, featuring students D.J. Cheek (Anderson) and Allen Fitzpatrick (Rock Hill), scenes from Bernstein's West Side Story, and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with faculty pianist Stephen Taylor as soloist.
Complimentary tickets are available through the Newberry Opera House box office at 803.276.6264.
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Inviting All Alumni Back to School for the Holidays!
All Summer Programs and Residential High School Alumni are invited to a special Holiday Alumni Celebration on Thursday, December 20th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, on the Loggia
We hope you can join us!
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A HOLIDAY TREAT!
Music students will perform a holiday concert at First Baptist Church on Cleveland Street in Greenville on Monday, December 10th at 7:30 pm. The performance is free and open to the public. Please join us for some holiday cheer! |
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Auditions are coming up for potential Governor's School students. With this in mind, Visual Arts faculty member Axel Forrester submitted these suggestions for auditioning visual artists:
Auditioning for a Visual Arts concentration is a process that is meant to help you grow as an artist. Through this process you will have a chance to learn more about the school, about becoming a professional artist and about yourself. We also hope you have fun doing it!
Summer Program applicants are required to send one 9"x12" drawing of two unrelated objects from direct observation in with their application. They will then need to bring a two- or three-dimensional piece created for the interview which best demonstrates their artistic skills, along with a sketchbook of recent work. Auditions will include a drawing workshop with and an interview with faculty members. (Residential High School applicants are required to provide the above plus a more extensive collection of work and research, all of which is outlined in the application.)
Sketchbook
Your sketchbook should have drawings from observation, which means that while we understand you might enjoy drawing cartoons or things from your imagination, it is also very important to draw what you see. Draw objects like a toaster, dishes, things that have distinctive shapes. Also draw places like your room or a kitchen. Chairs are great, too.
Workshop There will be a drawing workshop where you will draw from a still life with other applicants. This will give you a chance to see what it will be like to work in a class situation with instructors at the Governor's School...and vice versa. As with most art classes, students should relax, focus and be open and receptive to suggestions.
Interview The interview is your chance to ask questions about what the residential school and summer programs are like. We want to help you explore how you might grow as an artist... and how we can help. |
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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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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!
As always we thank you for your support of our school, our students and the arts in South Carolina.
We wish the best of holiday seasons to you and your families.
Marion Mann
Public Information Director
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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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