Come to the Festival!
May 13-15 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo
The 48th Michigan Youth Arts Festival is next week! Here are some tips for things to see and do that are open to the public, how to participate from across the state, and important information for registered students and their parents.
Public Exhibitions and Events
There are exhibits and performances in music, dance, theatre, visual art, and film/video each day of the Festival that are open to the public and absolutely free (thanks to grants from the Fetzer Institute and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo)! All take place on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Check out the schedule of public events as well as the map and directions and plan to come out and see some of Michigan's most talented high school artists!
Tip: Parking is free in the Miller Auditorium parking ramp on Friday and Saturday!
Webcasts
You can catch three of our premiere performances even if you can't be in Kalamazoo next week. Watch online with our fantastic webcasts!
Thursday, May 13, 7pm
Welcoming Celebration Presented by the Michigan Youth Arts Board of
Directors
The Welcoming Celebration features all the performing
disciplines represented at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival - dance,
instrumental music, theatre, vocal music and film/video.
Friday,
May 14, at 7pm
Gala Concert Presented by Detroit Public Television and WRCJ 90.9 FM
The Gala Concert showcases the
MSVMA featured choirs and our guest
orchestra performing with our
five gala soloists - high school artists in voice, violin, flute, oboe
and piano. It also gives us a chance to recognize our Educators of the Year!
Saturday, May 15, at 2:30pm
Honors Concert Presented by the Ted Smith Memorial Fund
The Honors Concert features the
MSVMA All-State Honors Choir, and the
MSBOA Honors Band, Honors Jazz Ensemble and Honors Orchestra.
Tip: Bookmark this page so it will be ready at showtime!
Registered Students
If you've been invited to attend the Festival this year, Congratulations! Here are a few things to remember.
Registration
You must register in advance in order to attend. Remember that registration has two parts - submitting your online registration and mailing or faxing your signed permissions form. We must have your online registration, payment, and your signed form before you arrive. If you haven't yet received a personal email confirmation from us, then something may be missing! If you haven't sent in your permissions form, get it signed and fax it this weekend to: 248-649-6688. Questions about your registration? Email festival@michiganyoutharts.org or call 248-649-8888.
Check-in and Student Schedules
When you arrive, check in! Check-in times and locations are:
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Bigelow
Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Dalton( Map) Peak check-in times are 10:30-12:30 and 4:30-6:30 on
Thursday. Expect lines and keep track of your time. If you need to leave
to go to rehearsal, you can check in after your practice session ends.
Click on your discipline to find a link to your schedule for the weekend and plan your arrival. You will also receive a copy of the schedule at check-in.
Instrumental Music (Honors Band, Honors Orchestra, Honors Jazz, Small Ensembles, Gala Soloists, MASTA Ensemble)
Music Composition
Vocal Music
Visual Art
Theatre
Creative Writing
Film/Video
Dance
VSA
Want to know more about this year's guest conductors and clinicians? Have a look at our list of distinguished guests!
Parent Information
Parents, please take a moment to read this important information about the Festival weekend! It, along with the schedules above, should answer many common questions!
Exhibitions and events are free to the public thanks to grants from the Fetzer Institute and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.
Michigan Youth Arts programming is supported by
the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National
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May 7, 2010
Poster Contest
High school artists are invited to enter our first Michigan Youth Arts Poster Contest to have their work featured on the 2010 Arts in Motion 5k and the 2011 Festival posters! Winners get copies of their poster and a $100 cash prize. Download the contest rules and entry form and submit your artwork by August 15.
Arts in Motion 5k 10/10/10
Artists of all ages are invited to submit proposals to perform or
install art at our fall run for the arts! We are especially looking for groups to
perform along the route and in the park, visual and interactive art in
the park, and creative awards to give to participants. Read the
participation guidelines and submit a proposal!
Become a fan
Check out our Facebook page and...you know...LIKE us! Tag yourself and your
friends in our photo albums, or post your own photo or video to the fan
section of our wall. Spread the word and join the fun!
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