East Brunswick Arts Education: February 2014

New Jersey is the first state in the nation to include Arts Education enrollment information in its statewide school report cards.

"Research shows a strong connection between arts education and success in college and career. Arts education is crucial in unleashing the creativity and innovation that are needed to succeed in today's workforce. I'm proud that New Jersey is at the forefront of this effort." ~Education Commissioner Chris Cerf

East Brunswick Schools is proud to announce that while the state average for students enrolled in at least one arts course is 46.3%, East Brunswick High School reported an enrollment of 81%.

Thursday/Friday February 27th and 28th, 7:00 PM

Churchill Jr. High School

Tickets at the door:$10 ($7 Students, Seniors & Staff)

Chills, Thrills & A Little Murder

Two one-act plays: The Hitch Hiker by Lucille Fletcher and The New Margo by Stephen Gregg

Directed by Ms. Elson, Assistant Direction by Ryan Jillian

Cast & Crew - Churchill Jr. High School 8th & 9th Graders

In a world of Twilight Zone mayhem, Ronald Adams is trying to drive to California but a mysterious stranger appears everywhere he goes. The Hitch Hiker is set in the black & white Noir style of the 1940's with a haunting chorus of actors playing several different roles. The Hitch-Hiker was originally a radio play, and also adapted for the 1960's episode of The Twilight Zone.

The New Margo, five life-long friends go to the same college and One of the friends, Margo goes missing. Or does she? After many twists in the plot, get ready for a jaw-dropping ending.

Now On Sale Here

East Brunswick High School Drama Club presents

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Friday, March 7, 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 8, 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 9, 3:00 PM *New Sunday Matinee!
Friday, March 14, 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 15, 7:00 PM

ADULTS: $14 STUDENTS/SENIORS: $7

IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION: Due to sell out performances for last year's production of West Side Story, reserved seating tickets are now on sale in advance online. Please note that you must know how many tickets you will need in order to reserve seating together. You will choose your dates, seat locations and pay via credit card (no convenience fees will be charged). Remaining tickets for each show will be available at the door using cash or credit card. Students may purchase advance cash and credit card tickets in the EBHS Media Center beginning two weeks before the shows.

CONGRATULATIONS!

4 Churchill students accepted to Intermediate Regional Chorus
13 Hammarskjold students accepted to Intermediate Regional Chorus
5 Churchill students accepted to Intermediate Regional Orchestras
6 EBHS students accepted to All State Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
1 Churchill student accepted to All State Wind Ensemble
3 Churchill studens accepted to Intermediate Regional Bands

ART ADMINISTRATORS OF NEW JERSEY EMERGING ARTISTS COMPETITION

Yihan Chou has received an honorable mention in the Art Administrators of New Jersey Emerging Artists Exhibition. The show will close with an awards presentation at Kean University on Sunday, February 9th.

NEW JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
I am pleased to announce that I will receive the 2014 Distinguished Service Award from my professional organization. The award will be presented at the NJMEA conference on Friday, February 21. I am also pleased to announce that several clinics and workshops at the conference will include the East Brunswick High School Chamber Orchestra, the East Brunswick High School Honors Choir, and the Churchill Junior High School Advanced Orchestra.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
ART EXHIBITS
January 27 - February 14
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Students of Margaret Sasso, Dalia Elhaj, and Agata Gorski) February 18 - March 7

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Students of Sue Ann Brewer, Laurie Denenberg, and Jillian Sieczkowski)

Tuesday, February 11 (revised date)
Elementary/High School Band Day
225 Elementary Band students descend upon East Brunswick High School to listen to the EBHS Wind Ensemble and play side by side with them!

NEW! Also on Tuesday, February 11 (revised date)
Elementary/High School Orchestra Day!
225 Elementary Strings students descend upon East Brunswick High School to listen to the EBHS Chamber Orchestra and play side by side with them!

Wednesday, February 12
All District Choral Festival
The daytime festival brings together approximately 800 students in grades 3-12 that love to sing!

Join us for the evening version of the festival for performances by all attendees including the All District Elementary Chorus, Hammarskjold Chorus, Churchill Junior High School Chorus, and the East Brunswick High School Concert Choir and Men's Ensemble. 7:00 PM at EBPAC at Hammarskjold!