A Center of Excellence in the Visual and Performing Arts, at Miami Dade College - August 2009

WELCOME TO A NEW AND EXCITING ACADEMIC YEAR!

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Dear friend,
As we embark in a new academic year, our hearts are filled with the anticipation of wonderful things to come. New and exhilarating performances, inspiring concerts and thought-provoking exhibitions will again take center stage at NWSA, infusing the arts and culture scene in downtown Miami with a splash of vibrant expectation. 
We invite you to join us at our events, so that you too can experience the magic that is this unique center or academic and artistic excellence.
 Click on this Calendar of Events for a complete listing of our season. 
Faculty ShowFACULTY EXHIBITION [SHOWINGS] OPENS THE ART SEASON 
In a varied art exhibit titled "Showings", NWSA will showcase an extensive and varied body of work developed by the NWSA arts faculty. The work, as diverse as the artists, features sculptures, painting, drawing, photography and digital media. The NWSA visual arts faculty are all well recognized artists in their own field exhibiting in numerous galleries and museums throughout the nation and internationally.
 
 
Opening reception: 
Thurs. August 27; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
New World Gallery
25 NE 2nd Street, downtown Miami
 
August 27
 - October 16
Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
 
Free and open to the public
 

Dr. Hodgson

NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WELCOMES NEW INTERIM PROVOST
NWSA has enjoyed remarkable growth and financial stability, despite the challenging economic conditions, due to the impeccable leadership of Provost Dr. Mercedes A. Quiroga. However, she has now proudly accepted the role of President for Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus.  Jeffrey Hodgson, DMA, former Dean of the NWSA Music Division has been selected to head New World School of the Arts.
 
As Interim Provost and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Hodgson will be responsible for all fiscal and operational aspects of the school including administration and artistic leadership of the college and high school programs in dance, music, theater and visual arts. Dr. Hodgson first joined NWSA as a piano professor in 1999 and quickly rose to the position of Dean of Music in 2002, a post he held until this summer. Jeffrey earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Hartt School of Music (University of Hartford), a Master of Music degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Miami. 
 
Mr. Jim Gasior has also accepted the position of Dean of the Music Division at NWSA. A veteran faculty member and musician, Gasior led the New World School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble to national success, recently winning the Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Competition. 
 
Please join us as we congratulate Dr. Quiroga, Dr. Hodgson and Mr. Gasior, wishing them much success in their new endeavors.
 
Fred CondeWARM GREETINGS FROM PRINCIPAL FREDERIC CONDE
Welcome to a wonderful and prosperous new school year.  A year filled with rich traditions, new initiatives and both new and seasoned personnel dedicated to the success of New World.  Andrew Carnegie once said..."Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision." New World School of the Arts provides us with that common vision and my motto for the 2009-2010 school year "We are in this together" cements our commitment to teamwork.

 
NWSA FACULTY EAGER TO BEGIN A NEW SEASON
After a much deserved summer hiatus, the NWSA arts faculty welcomes the 2009-2010 academic season with the commitment and enthusiasm that characterizes our dedicated group of educators. Accomplished working professionals in their field, NWSA instructors continually nurture students while offering exceptional training and insight to help them find and value their own artistic voices.
Dance faculty 
Dance Faculty: [Back left-right] Bambi Anderson, Tina Santos-Wahl, Dale Andree, Elaine Wright-Roark, Peter London, Arnold Quintane, Joseé Garant, Gerard Ebitz. [Front left-right] Maureen O'Rourke, Dean Daniel Lewis, Lara Murphy, Susan D'Arienzo, Rebecca Cannan, Diane Brownholtz. [Not featured] Ruth Weisen, James Harragin.
 
Visual Arts faculty
Visual Arts Faculty: [Back left-right]  Aramis O'Reilly, Tom Wyroba, Gregory Davis, Rosario Martinez-Caņas, Michael Loveland, Susan Banks, Mark Hanson. [Front left-right] Wanda Texon, Louise Romeo, Dean Maggy Cuesta, Yasmin Samimy, Albena Petrus, Carol Brown, Karen Rifas, Alisa Pitchenik. [Not featured] Georgette Ballance, Luisa Basnuevo, Jennifer Brillhart, Felicia Carlisle, Antonio Fernandez, Carlos Gallostra, Christy Gast, Kathleen Hudspeth, Loni Johnson, Ruba Katrib, Maria Martinez-Caņas, Annette Piskel, Richard Romeo, Fred Snitzer, Carol Todaro, Lina Weiss.
 
Theater Faculty 
Theater Faculty: [Left-right] Andrew Noble, Gail Garrisan, Jeff Hess, Dean Patrice Bailey, David Kwiat, Jeff Quinn, Dorset Noble. [Not featured] Dale Andree, Octavio Campos, Margaret La Vonne Canfield, Elena Garcia, Matthew Glass, Ron Headrick, Richard Janaro, Felicia Kurtz, Diana Lozano, Rafael Maldonado-Lopez, Elizabeth Malm, Stuart Meltzer, Aaron Merritt, Nydia Noriega, Sandra Portal-Andreu, James Randolph, Andrew Rosendorf, Edward Rozinsky, Chesne Ryman-Mettinger, Maria Helena Thevenot, Jana Tift, Jennifer Toohey, Estela Vrancovich.
 
Music Faculty 
Music Faculty: [Back left-right] Rodney Miller, Dr. Jeffrey Hodgson-Provost NWSA, Dean Jim Gasior, Lee Morrison. [Front left-right] Alfred Gershfeld, Susan Epstein Garcia, Linda Considine, Albert Clark. [Not featured] Pete Brewer,  Kathleen Bell, William Carney, Sue DeGooyer, Richard Fleishman, Ciro Fodere, Peter Francis, Kristina Goettler, Christopher Graham, T. Geoffrey Hale, John Kricker, Albert Kunze, Aaron Merritt, Thomas Moore, Dan Sandlin, Gabriel Torres, Sarah Weiner Jamison, Lajos Zeke, Brooks Truly, Ferdinando de Sena, Matt Vashlishan.
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KEY88, A FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE
Committed to ongoing excellence in education, NWSA has developed Key88, a 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.
 
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