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A Center of Excellence in the Visual and Performing Arts, at Miami Dade College - March 2009 |
NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, PROUDLY REPRESENTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA
 Dear friend,
New World School of the Arts, the only eight-year program in the nation dedicated to visual and performing arts education, was created by the Florida Legislature more than twenty years ago as a Center of Excellence. As such, it has enjoyed national and international recognition as one of the top arts conservatories in the nation. Attracting the most talented students from our state of Florida and the nation, NWSA has produced more than 3200 graduates from the high school and college programs, many of whom are now established artists in their fields, representing our state nationally and around the globe.
As the US gateway to Latin America and much of Europe, Florida has become a major player in the arts and culture scene, attracting thousands to our cities every year to be part of this exhilarating movement. NWSA is proud to partake in this evolutionary process and is committed to the development and advancement of emerging young artists in our communities, by providing all Floridians interested in pursuing a career in the arts the opportunity to do so, without having to leave the state. Your support, however, also plays a vital role in the success of our students and of our program. Whether it comes in the form of event patronage, financial commitment or professional collaboration, your participation represents an invaluable source of inspiration. Continue supporting NWSA and help us spread the good news about this extraordinary center for the arts, right here in our own state.
*NWSA students represent more than thirty counties in our State of Florida! | |
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 BETWEEN THE CLOUDS CELEBRATES WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Susan Banks, ceramics faculty at NWSA, will present Between the Clouds an environmental installation designed to celebrate Women's History Month. The inauguration will include a multi-medium presentation featuring a dance performance by NWSA visual arts alum Belaxis Buil and Hellektrick Company. Sponsored by the Miami Dade College Environmental Ethics Institute, Susan has been designing earth based sculptures for the Triangle Garden on the Wolfson Campus for three years. Rosario Martinez-Cañas, also visual arts faculty at NWSA, is the concept designer for the iEarth image campaign. Installation will be available to the public through March.
Monday, March 2; Noon - 1:00 PM
Triangle Garden - MDC Wolfson Campus
Downtown Miami, (just west of the fountain)
Free admission
More information at 305-237-3620
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PIANIST JOSE FEGHALI JOINS NWSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN PIANO CONCERTO Two monumental masterpieces will be presented by the New World School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra - Brahms' Symphony Number 2 and Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto. Conducted by Alfred Gershfeld, sixty NWSA high school and college music students will join their musical force with piano soloist José Feghali, gold medal winner of the Seventh Van Cliburn Piano Competition, promising to deliver an exuberant evening.
A leading composer and pianist, Johannes Brahms composed Symphony Number 2, a cheerful yet contemplative melody in the summer of 1877 and is considered perhaps the most popular of the four works he composed in this form. The Piano Concerto Number 1 is considered one of the most popular of Tchaikovsky's works and is among the best known of all piano concertos.
Tuesday, March 3; 7:30 PM
Knight Concert Hall - Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami
Reserved Seating $25 / $15
More information at 305-237-7855
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 BFA SHOWCASE @ CIFO
The BFA exhibition showcasing the artwork of twenty two visual arts college seniors will feature a unique collection of works from the 2009 graduating class. The senior show, which for the first time will be presented in collaboration with the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO), will include photography, sculpture, film, video, ceramics, painting, design and drawing.
"The show brings us many different views demonstrating the advanced level of artistic skills of our graduating students" said Maggy Cuesta, dean of Visual Arts at NWSA. "One showstopper will definitely be a fifty two minute film that will leave the viewer pondering on his own perception of reality."
Saturday, March 14, - Sunday, April 5
Thursday - Sunday; 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Opening Reception: March 14; 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
CIFO
1018 North Miami Avenue, Miami
Free admission
More information at 305-237-3597
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RISING STARS
AN EVENING OF DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER AND VISUAL ARTS
On Friday, March 27, NWSA will showcase the talent of its high school and college students in the performing and visual arts. The Rising Stars showcase is a three-part celebration that begins with an Exhibition of artworks by NWSA students followed by a Performance of dance, music and theater and concludes with a Benefit Reception in celebration of yet another year of academic and artistic excellence.
The performance will showcase excerpts from some of the most memorable performances presented through the year, including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Titanic, Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, and Robert Battle's The Hunt, among others.
Friday, March 27
5:00 PM - Visual Arts Exhibition: New World Gallery
MDC Wolfson Campus, Building 5, 25 NE 2nd Street, Miami - Free admission
7:00 PM - Performance: Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler Street, Miami - Admission $20, $30, $50
9:00 PM - Benefit Reception: Bank of America Tower - Sky Lobby Terrace
100 SE 2nd Street, Miami - Admission $250 (includes Performance and Benefit Reception)
More information at 305-237-3852
Sponsorship opportunities and information at 305-237-3753
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The NWSA Opera Theatre Ensemble will present an evening of opera scenes from the world of grand opera. Drawing from a wide range of operas, both traditional and contemporary, the scenes will include all the members of the school's opera program, who will stage excerpts from Mozart, Beethoven, Donizetti, Gounod, Massenet, Menotti, Moore, and Stravinsky.
Tuesday, March 31; 7:30 PM
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
More information at 305-237-7855
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER SELECTS NWSA JAZZ BAND FOR ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND COMPETITION
Jazz at Lincoln Center selected the NWSA Jazz ensemble along with 14 other Jazz bands from across the nation as finalists for its prestigious 14th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival. Led by James Gasior, director of the Jazz Band at NWSA, the band will travel to New York City during the first week in May to compete and participate in workshops, jam sessions and more, during the three-day competition and festival. The top-placing bands will perform with Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Wynton Marsalis, as guest soloist, followed by a performance by the 15-piece Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra - all of whom serve as mentors for the finalist bands throughout the weekend. The festival culminates with an awards ceremony honoring outstanding soloists, sections and the top three bands. Information about the NWSA Jazz program at 305-237-7759
The NWSA High School Jazz Ensemble recently released its latest Jazz CD Groove Merchant featuring Grammy-nominated trombonist John Fedchock. This, and previous NWSA Jazz CD's, may be purchased by calling 305-237-3622.
Click on this CD to sample the music selection.
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THREE GREAT PARTNERS. ONE GREAT CONSERVATORY
New World School of the Arts was created by the Florida Legislature as a Center of Excellence in the visual and the performing arts. An educational partnership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College and the University of Florida.
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THANK YOU, NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS SUPPORTERS
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IF YOU BELIEVE IT - NWSA MUSIC VIDEO
We are so proud of our one-of-a- kind conservatory, so enthused about our students, so privileged to have such a high quality faculty that we want to share it with the world. To that end we have produced our first ever music video to highlight the abundance of talent vibrating within our wall. Click on the above screen photo to watch the world premiere of If You Believe It. Enjoy it, forward to your friends and continue supporting NWSA.
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KEY88, A FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE
Committed to ongoing excellence in education, NWSA has developed Key88, a three-year/multi-million dollar fundraising initiative. NWSA needs your financial support to ensure that all students receive the best educational experience possible. Join this worthy effort today.
More information at
KEY88 MEMBERS*
Angels Warriors Foundation, Alberto Arias & Wood Kinnard, Joan Baxt, Kerrin & Peter Bermont & Tyler Witkin, Karl & Carmen Bishopric, Blue Cross Blue Shield of So. Florida, Ellery Brown, Anne Rochette, Chamberlin, Abbey Chase, Charles Cinnamon, Armando Codina, Commercebank, Henry Courtney, Rafael & Kimberly DeAcha, Dennis Edwards & Mark Steinberg, Ani & Tony Fernandez, Garner Foundation, Donald Goodstein & Elizabeth Fenjves, Lydia Harrison, Sally Heyman, Rod Hildebrant & Matthew Meehan, Deborah Hoffman, House of Huston Foundation, HSBC Bank, Ida Hutzler Charitable Trust, Richard Kirkham & Robert, Houseman, David Lawrence, Jr., Marvin & Isabel Leibowitz, Bern Levine, Lin Lloyd Lougheed, Juan P. Loumiet, Stephen Lyon, Manny's Steakhouse, Marcia Kaplan Simon Trust, Mellon Bank, North Dade Medical Foundation, Northern Trust Bank, Dr. Jules Oaklander, Myrna Palley, S. Daniel Ponce, Redducs Foundation, Connie Russell, Sara Woodruff Foundation, Charles & Margery Seitz, Shepard Broad Foundation, Ronald & Anita Shuffield, Stuart Sibley, Beatrice Simon, Six for a New World, Michalis & Alejandra Stavrinides, Barbara Swan & Barry Diamond, Cricket Taplin.
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MIAMI'S GOT CLASS?
Adopt-A-Classroom's tenth anniversary celebration
MIAMI'S GOT CLASS? will be
filming a live TV show and hosting an event in Wynwood, to celebrate teachers and its success in raising over $550,000 for teachers in Miami.
The March 7 event will feature several NWSA alums including Martin Bejerano, Tony and Grammy Awards winner Alex Lacamoire, and Jessica Weiner and Michelle Martinez. The host for the evening will be Comedian Keegan Michael Key, Star of Mad TV.
As an NWSA supporter you can receive a discount on your ticket to attend this worthy event. Click on the link below:
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OTHER UPCOMING PERFORMANCES |
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STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHIC PERFORMANCE |
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Friday, April 3; 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
New World Dance Theater
25 NE 2nd Street, 8th Floor, downtown Miami
General admission, students and seniors $5 |
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Written, edited and produced by the NWSA Marketing and Communications Department |
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Maria M. Flores Director of Marketing and Communications mflores1@mdc.edu
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