RAMS Art & Jazz Fest!
Wed, May 22, 5 - 7:30pm, RAMS
Join us for a fabulous evening chock-full of art, song and verse!
SCHEDULE of EVENTS:
5-7:30 Art Show
5-7:30 Art Activities for all ages in the Art Room
5:10-5:20 Auditorium
Performance of It's A Hard Knock Life by the Cast of Annie
5:20-5:30 Auditorium
Adams Jazz Band
6 - 6:15 Auditorium
Adams Jazz Band
6:15-6:45 Library
Poetry Reading
Did you see the Lion King?
Enjoy it again in these photos,
or check out what you missed.
Click on the link belowand enjoy:
Congratulations to 7th grader Michaela Michielli!
Michaela received the Award of Excellence from the National PTA Reflections Contest, Visual Arts, Middle School Division for her painting, "The Face of Diversity". Michaela's painting was also featured on the cover of he latest issue of "TEACHERS of COLOR".
Well done, Michaela!
Ever wanted to try your hand at being
a camera-man or camera-woman?
HMAPA is looking for adults and responsible students who would like
to be trained by HCAT to film arts events
in our schools.
Training time is very short; commit to filming as many or as few events as you would like.
Please contact Lisa Taylor for more info: lctnotes@yahoo.com
ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Haley McIsaac
The Artist: Haley McIsaac
Grade: 12
Teacher: Mr. Lack
Class: Advanced Portfolio Honors
Holliston High School
I took this photograph of my friend Emma during a shoot that I designed for fun. With help from another friend, I made Emma as colorful as possible by splattering paint in
the primary colors on her face. During the shoot, I took many posed photographs both indoor and outdoor and using different methods of lighting. However, this particular shot was less technical, as Emma is in a natural candid pose and I used only an on-camera flash as well as the sun to light the shot. I submitted this photograph as part
of my portfolio in applying to art school, and I also submitted it in the Scholastic Art and Writing contest, in which it won an honorable mention. I look forward to creating more photographs both on my own and in school
next year as I work toward my goal of becoming a fashion/celebrity photographer.
Congratulations to the
RAMS cast of Annie!
Daddy Warbucks, Annie and Grace, March 2013.
Photo courtesy of John Willis
NYC! March 2013.
Photo courtesy of John Willis
At the radio station, March 2013.
Photo courtesy of John Willis
President Roosevelt, March 2013
Photo courtesy of John Willis
Hijinks at the Warbucks manson, March 2013.
Photo courtesy of John Willis
Congratulations to the Cast, Pit and Crew of
Beauty and the Beast!
Beauty and the Beast cast members
celebrate after the musical. November 2012
HMAPA welcomes
Laura Bilodeau
to the high school
music staff.
Ms. Bilodeau (pronounced “Bill-uh-do”)
is employed as a half-time teacher and will be directing the DSB band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, and first term will teach Piano Lab. She will also be directing the Junior and Honors Jazz Bands
at Robert Adams Middle School.
Ms. Bilodeau, a percussionist, has a Masters in World Music Performance from California Institute of the Arts and a Bachelors degree in Percussion Performance and Music Education from Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY). She has also studied traditional Irish music at the University of Limerick (Ireland). She has experience teaching students ages 4- adult in a variety of settings including private/group lessons, master classes, clinics, general music classes and ensembles ranging from trios to a full 80 piece concert band. Ms. Bilodeau was the Principal Timpanist for the West Covina Symphony in West Covina, CA from 2008-2010. She was a guest drum-set soloist with the San Diego State Javanese Gamelan and a guest musician with the Yelle-Belle Dance Ensemble in New York City. She has collaborated with an eclectic mix of artists, including James Galway (flute soloist) and Doc Wendell (Keith Richards, Areosmith, Bob Dylan, Steely Dan). Her most prestigious position was as the lead studio drummer at Melrose Music Studios in Hollywood. She can be heard on Bonnie Pointer's new release "Like A Picasso" (Universal Music Group). Check it out on itunes! Ms. Bilodeau says “I enjoy sharing my passion for music performance, education, and arts advocacy with others and I am excited to be a part of the Holliston community.”
The cast of "Humans" pose with Mr. Hickey
at the State Finals
Humans
**Special Thank you to James Arena-DeRosa for the terrific drama photos!
HMAPA 2012 Teacher
Grant Recipients
HMAPA is proud to be able to offer grants to teachers for supplies, materials or programs that are outside of the school budget. The grant committee approved 7 grant requests totaling $3,539.50
This year's award recipients are as follows:
Brandon Arzillo - bass drum, cymbals and other equipment
Ms. Christine Peterson – miscellaneous music materials and CDs
Ms. Susan Baxter – life-sized skeleton model, and misc. art materials
Ms. Meredith Buono – clay for 3D art
Ms. Rene Popek & Ms. Baxter – clay and supplies
Mr. Brian Hickey – cameras and equipment for new cinematography course
HHS Band Program - a timpani drum
Many Thanks to Holliston's Art and Music Teachers for their continued efforts to create dynamic and engaging programs for our students!
Welcome to
the HMAPA Website
Here you will find great information on the various music and arts programs involving Holliston's students...
Performances,
Exhibits,
Concerts,
Opportunities for YOU
to support music & arts
in our schools!
Congratulations to the
Theater 370 cast of Splendor in the Grass!
photos courtesy of Margaret Bishop
The Maedes-tones backstage during the 2013 Pops concert.
Photo courtesy of Sharon Broadley-Martin
Professional Photos of POPS 2013 now available from the Henry Studio! Click on the link below to learn more:
POPS: Video Search
We hope you enjoyed both HHS Pops Concerts this weekend as much as we did.
The level of talent and performances this year from our students was unmatched!
Does anyone have vidoe of the concert that they can share?
Usually HCAT films the concerts but this year they were not able to do so. Email Michelle: michellefrancistate@yahoo.com if you have video footage to share with other proud families.
DRAMA FEST 2013!
Congratulations to the HHS drama club for their amazing performance of “Acknowledgements” at the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Drama Festival. They had an amazing performance and received a standing ovation after their show.
The METG judges awarded “Acknowledgements” with three
All Star Cast awards:
Julia Ainsworth as “Michael”
Maddy Murphy as “Russian Maid”
Alessandro Arena-Derosa as “Hunter”
Good job to all of the cast and crew of this amazing production!
Congratulations
to the 2013 Boston Globe Scholastic
Art & Writing Award Winners:
ALISON ALBERTA GRADE 12
*** Family Painting
** Self Portrait Drawing
* Serpentine Painting
KATHRYN COUSSEILANT GRADE 12
*** Moth to Flame Mixed Media
KATRINA HINES GRADE 12
*** Portfolio
*** Unitiled Comic Art
** Cherry Tomatoes Mixed Media
* Box of Assorted Things Drawing
ERICA MASON GRADE 12
* Self Portrait Drawing
HALEY McISAAC GRADE 12
* Painted Photography
ISABEL RUMMELHOFF GRADE 12
** Summer Drawing
KYLE SLYVA GRADE 12
** Chrome Drawing
*** - denotes Gold Key Award
** - denotes Silver Key Award
* - denotes Honorable Mention
Thanks for helping to show that you are a fan of Holliston's Music and Arts students.
There are many ways you can support music and the arts in our schools.
Please consider becoming involved in HMAPA. Click on Membership to find more information, and to find a registration form. Your membership dollars go directly back to our students and schools in the form of scholarships and grants to teachers in the arts.
Belle, Lumiere and Maurice at"Beauty and the Beast", Nov. 2012
HMAPA welcomes Michael Jones
as the new RAMS
band director.
Mr. Jones is now teaching the entire middle school music program, including chorus, band, and general music.
Congratulations to Isabel Rummelhoff!
Isabel's self-portrait, "Derp", was chosen as best in show at the Massachusetts Congressional Art Competition. Rummelhoff's work will hang in the United States Capitol next year.
RAMS Choral Ensemble: Spring 2012
RAMS Art & Jazz Festival
Art Saves Lives '11
