FOLLOW OUR STUDENTS AS THEY TRAVEL TO THE ORIENT IN SEARCH OF NEW INSIGHT AND INSPIRATION
This morning, six NWSA college students from the Visual Arts division, along with three faculty members, began a 12-day trip to the distant nation of China. And you too are invited!! Just click on the COUNTDOWN TO CHINA BLOG and follow them on this amazing journey.
An unprecedented experience for these adventure-seeking students, they will have the opportunity to attend the Icograda World Design Congress 2009 in the capital of China, Beijing. This international bi-annual graphic design conference brings together artists from around the globe to discuss the role of graphic designers as it relates to our society and to the responsibility of communication design.
The NWSA group will continue their adventure as they travel to Xi'an, one of the oldest cities in Chinese history, where they will meet with other students to exchange ideas on visual trends, social issues and artistic movements. Their cultural curiosity will also be satisfied as they visit The Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors exhibition, among other landmarks.
"Funding this trip has not been an easy task," said Maggy Cuesta, Dean of Visual Arts who is part of the group, "but, through two years of creative fundraising, the students and faculty were able to raise sufficient funds to make this trip a reality. We're thrilled and we plan to share our experience through our blog - we hope everyone will join us."
Friday, October 23 - Tuesday, November 3
COUNTDOWN TO CHINA BLOG
Daily updates and images you won't want to miss!
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 GRAMMY-NOMINEE TROY ROBERTS JOINS NWSA JAZZ COMBOS IN EVENING CONCERT
Grammy-nominee saxophonist, composer and arranger, Troy Roberts, joins the NWSA High School Jazz Combos, in a dynamic evening concert. With a total of 13 students, both jazz combos will perform a mix of jazz standards and some of Troy's original compositions.
"The program and level of musicianship here at New World School of the Arts really is a living affirmation to the fruitful future of this art form. I can't wait to share the stage with these cats!!" eagerly affirmed Roberts who has been teaching master classes at NWSA this month. Two more classes are scheduled for October 23 and October 28.
Thursday, October 29; 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of South Miami
6565 SW 57 Avenue, Coral Gables
More information at 305-237-7855
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 NWSA WIND ENSEMBLE HONORS ABRAHAM LINCOLN AT THE ARSHT CENTER
The High School Wind Ensemble from New World School of the Arts has been invited to perform in the upcoming celebration Town Hall commemorating Abraham Lincoln's 200th anniversary.
The 51-member NWSA High School Wind Ensemble, under the baton of Lee Michael Morrison, will perform three pieces. As prelude music, the ensemble will perform Jerry Bilik's AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FANTASY, which includes the civil war era folk tunes "Campdown Races," "Listen to the Mocking Bird," "The Battle Cry of Freedom," "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," "Just Before the Battle, Mother," "Marching Through Georgia," and closes with a brief statement of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Joining with the nationally-acclaimed Ambassador Chorale from Florida Memorial University, the wind ensemble will perform Peter Wilhousky's stirring rendition of THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC. Lastly, the wind ensemble will host Alonzo Mourning as narrator of Aaron Copland's epic work LINCOLN PORTRAIT.
Sunday, November 1; 4:00 PM
John S. and James L. Knight concert Hall Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami
Free admission
Tickets must be reserved through the Arsht Center box office 305-949-6722
More information about the Wind Ensemble at 305-237-7855
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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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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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305-237-3753
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