Arts Reach 2008

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Arts Reach 2008-09
Established in 2003, the mission of Arts Reach is to offer school children experience and education through live performances of various arts genre. Arts Reach is designed to provide entertaining performances with cultural and racial diversity. This project is unique because it is run in collaboration with the college's award winning academic course, Soundings, as well as collaborating with Castleton students in researching and writing some of the curriculum guides provided to teachers.

There is no admission charge, but reservations must be made in advance by calling Mariko Hancock at 468-1227.
Arts Reach performances are not open to the general public unless noted.

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October 13
10 A.M.
Multi-media, Latin music

Noche de Muertos: Welcoming Our Ancestors Home

(suggested grades 3-6)

Melodic Vision joins Sol y Canto to illuminate one of Mexico’s favorite holidays, Day of the Dead. It is traditionally a heartfelt homage to ancestors and not a morbid occasion.
Rather, a period of life, happiness, color, food, family, and fun.
www.solycanto.com

November 21
10 A.M.
Jazz music & tap dance

Off the Beaten Path: A Jazz/Tap Odyssey

(suggested grades 5-8

Off the Beaten Path: A Jazz & Tap Odyssey explores the American art forms of jazz and tap and their unique cultural influences. The show weaves in diverse themes inspired by Rachel Carson, pioneer of the modern environmental movement, throughout the production’s storyline creating an exhilarating and compelling journey.
www.artsourcemanagement.com

November 25
9:30 A.M. & 11 A.M.
Puppetry theatre

Hiawatha

(suggested grades K-3)

Using full sets, exquisitely crafted puppets and accompanied by Native American flute and drum, this enchanting play is based on the life of the great Iroquois hero, Hiawatha.
www.betsydubois.com

February 10
10 A.M.
Music

Hot 8 Brass Band
Tradition, Tragedy and Hope: A brief survey of brass band music

(suggested grades 4-8)

The performances include storytelling and music from the New Orleans tradition explaining the root of the culture and its connections to West Africa. Church and blues music reflecting songs familiar to the southern experience, are performed interspersed with stories about the history of New Orleans and Katrina’s impact on the lives of her victims.
www.hot8brassband.com

February 24
10 A.M.
Dance & Music

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana

(suggested grades 4-8)

This dynamic program highlights the rhythms and emotions of Flamenco and essence of the different culture that influenced Flamenco: Andalusian, Gypsy, North African, Arabic and Judaic. The program consists of a series of solos, duets and company members.

Note: This is a pure performance without explanation or audience participation.
www.flamenco-vivo.org

April 23
10 A.M. & 1 P.M.
Musical Theatre

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

(suggested grades 3-6)

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, a tale of the provocations which led to the American Revolution. The play brings to life some of the conflicts between patriotism and freedom and the consequences of lack of communication.

www.theatreworksusa.org

June 1
10 A.M. & 1 P.M.
Musical Theatre

Junie B. Jones

(suggested grades K-2)

Hurray, Hurray! Junie B. Jones is finally graduating from kindergarten and is ready for first grade, at last! But getting used to the whole new group of friends, a new teacher, and new glasses is challenging, even for irrepressible Junie B. Follow her adventures as she writes everything down in her "top-seecret personal beeswax" journal. A new musical based on the books by Barbara Park.