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Spring 2012 Edition of the Art & Music Newsletter

Spring 2012

Edition of the

Art & Music Newsletter




Tri-M Students Onlyhttps://sites.google.com/site/bbptrim/
S P O T L I G H T Congratulations to the BBPHS Orchestra and Chorus for their fine performances at the “Festivals of Music” competition in the Washington D.C./Baltimore area during the weekend of April 12th. An article highlighting their accomplishments can be found on the “Music News” page.
Why is Arts Education So Important? Please take a moment to read these important research articles: Why Arts Education is Crucial The Vital Importance of Music The Impact of Music on Childhood/Adolescent Achievement The Impact of Practicing a Musical Instrument in Childhood Musical Training Affects Brain Development in Children Autistic Children Show Outstanding Musical Skills http://www.edutopia.org/arts-music-curriculum-child-developmentHome_files/The%20Vital%20Importance%20of%20Music.pdfhttp://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/121639143/HTMLSTARThttp://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/121639143/HTMLSTARThttp://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/121639143/HTMLSTARThttp://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0003566http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0003566http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060920093024.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060920093024.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/05/040526070452.htmshapeimage_8_link_0shapeimage_8_link_1shapeimage_8_link_2shapeimage_8_link_3shapeimage_8_link_4shapeimage_8_link_5shapeimage_8_link_6shapeimage_8_link_7shapeimage_8_link_8shapeimage_8_link_9
UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY 2013 4 - SEA-BBS Talent Show Auditions 7:00PM 8 - SEA-BBS Meeting 7:00pm HS Library 8 - SEA-BBS Talent Show 7:00PM HS Auditorium 16 - Jazz Night 7:00PM HS Auditorium 18 - LISFA Rehearsal Grades 5-7 @ Northport HS 19- LISFA Rehearsal Grades 5-7 @ Northport HS 20 - LISFA Concert Grades 5-7 @ Northport HS 29 - HS Musical Vocal Run-Through Act I 2:30PM 30 - HS Musical Vocal Run-Through Act II 2:30PM FEBRUARY 2013 1 - LISFA Rehearsal Grades 8-12 2 - LISFA Rehearsal Grades 8-12 2 - HS Musical Dress Rehearsal 9:00AM 2 - SCMEA Jazz Festival 3 - LISFA Concert Grades 8-12 4 - HS Musical Dress Rehearsal 2:30PM 5 - HS Musical Dress Rehearsal 2:30PM 5 - SEA-BBS Meeting 7:00pm HS Library 6 - HS Musical Dress Rehearsal 5:30PM Senior Citizen Performance 7 - HS Musical 7:30PM HS Auditorium 8 - HS Musical 7:30PM HS Auditorium 9 - HS Musical 7:30PM HS Auditorium 9 - SCMEA Day of Percussion MARCH 2013 2 - BAFFA Elementary Art Exhibit & Reception 1:00PM Gillette House, Sayville 2 - SCMEA Division I, II & III Rehearsals 3 - BAFFA Elementary Art Exhibit & Reception 1:00PM Gillette House, Sayville 5 - SEA-BBS Meeting 7:00pm HS Library 8 - SCMEA Division I, II & III Rehearsals 9 - SCMEA Division I, II & III Rehearsals 9 - SCMEA Division III Concert 8:00PM 10 - SCMEA Division I Concert 1:00PM 10 - SCMEA Division II Concert 5:00PM 15 - SEA-BBS Performing Arts Showcase FUNDRAISER 7:00PM HS Auditorium 16 - BAFFA Middle School Art Exhibit & Reception 1:00PM Gillette House, Sayville 17 - BAFFA Middle School Art Exhibit & Reception 1:00PM Gillette House, Sayville 18 - HS Spring Concert - Chorus/Symphonic Band 7:00PM HS Auditorium APRIL 2013 9 - SEA-BBS Meeting 7:00pm HS Library 10 - HS Spring Concert - Orchestra/Concert Band 8:00PM HS Auditorium 12 - HS Chorus & Orchestra Trip - Baltimore 13 - HS Chorus & Orchestra Trip - Baltimore 14 - HS Chorus & Orchestra Trip - Baltimore 17 - Tri-M Mock NYSSMA 4:00PM HS 21- BAFFA High School Art Exhibit & Reception 1:00PM Gillette House, Sayville 26 - SEA-BBS Visual Arts Showcase Set-Up 3:00PM HS 27 - BAFFA High School Art Exhibit & Reception 1:00PM Gillette House, Sayville 27 - SEA-BBS Visual Arts Showcase FUNDRAISER 10:00AM HS 28 - BAFFA High School Art Exhibit & Reception 1:00PM Gillette House, Sayville 29 - Tri-M Music Showcase 7:00PM HS Auditorium MAY 2013 2 - AS Spring Concert 7:00PM HS Auditorium 3 - NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival @ Bay Shore 4 - NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival @ Bay Shore 7 - SEA-BBS Meeting 7:00pm HS Library 8 - SA Spring Concert 7:00PM HS Auditorium 9 - MS Grade 6 Spring Concert 7:00PM HS Auditorium 13 - MS Grade 8 and 7/8 Orchestra Spring Concert 7:00PM HS Auditorium 14 - BP Spring Concert 7:00PM HS Auditorium 15 - Jazz Night 8:00PM HS Auditorium 20 - HS Pops Concert FUNDRAISER 8:00PM HS Auditorium 21 - School Budget Vote 29 - MS Grade 7 Spring Concert 7:00PM HS Auditorium 28 - SA Cadet/Grade 3 Chorus Concert 10:00AM 29 - AS Cadet/Grade 3 Chorus Concert 10:00AM JUNE 2013 5 - Chamber Music Concert 6:30PM MS Courtyard 13 - BP Cadet/Grade 3 Chorus Concert 10:00AM 21 - HS Graduation Rehearsal 8:00AM 22 - HS Graduation 11:00AM

Special thanks to the

Bayport Flower Houses for their generous donations to the Music and Art programs throughout the year!

2012 ALL-STATE NEWS Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into this year’s All-State Festival: Mary Horan - Violin (String Orchestra) Bennett Salvesen - Double Bass (Symphony Orchestra) Taylor Cosci - Alto I (Mixed Chorus) Megan Gallagher - Soprano I (Mixed Chorus) Matt Beyer - Trombone (Symphonic Band) Alex Dura - Tenor Saxophone/Jazz Tenor (Alternate) Zahrie Ernst - Flute (Alternate) Bridget Schuster - Soprano (Alternate)
2012 NYSCAME/SCMEA All- County Music Festival Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into this year’s NYSCAME/SCMEA All-County Music Festival: Diane Barba (Mixed Chorus) Matthew Beyer (Symphonic Band) Jessica Brine (Women’s Chorus) Taylor Cosci (Mixed Chorus) Erin Dougherty (Symphony Orchestra) Alex Dura (Symphonic Band) Zharie Ernst (Symphony Orchestra) Megan Gallagher (Women’s Chorus) Mary Horan (Symphony Orchestra) Jennifer Mazzio (Symphony Orchestra) Bennett Salvesen (Mixed Chorus/Symphony Orchestra) Bridget Schuster (Mixed Chorus)
2013 LISFA Festival Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into this year’s LISFA String Festival: Ethan Trotta - Academy Street Elizabeth Auwaerter - Blue Point Emily Polanish - Sylvan Avenue Kevin Polanish - JWYMS Mary Horan - BBPHS Jen Mazzio - BBPHS Bennett Salvesen - BBPHS Michelle Lee - BBPHS Olivia Ingrassia - JWYMS


Paul Weber, Chairperson for Music and Art

Bayport-Blue Point High School

200 Snedecor Avenue

Bayport, NY  11705


pweber@bbpschools.org

(631) 472-7809


2013 SCMEA Festival Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into this year’s SCMEA Festival:
Our Beloved Band Teacher Retirees: Mr. Cesare Mr. Schecher