Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts: Classroom Residency Opportunity

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Attention pre-K through first-grade teachers: Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts is once again offering an opportunity to participate in a 5-session classroom residency the week of November 27 – December 1. (There may be virtual options either that week or later in the school year.) Wolf Trap classroom residencies are creative partnerships between “Teaching Artists” (musicians, dancers, actors and puppeteers) and early childhood educators as they collaborate in using the performing arts to engage children, enrich their learning, and reinforce curriculum. Interested teachers: Please sign up by September 29. Continue reading

Calling All Musicians!

You’re invited to join the Albemarle County Concert Band! The band is open to employees of all ability levels and performance experiences who are interested in playing in a concert band and making music together. If you played in band during middle school, high school, or college, please consider joining us. If you need an instrument to use, let us know and we’ll try to help you locate one. If you’ve never played an instrument before, but always wanted to learn, let us know and we’ll do our best to point you in the right direction.

We rehearse on Tuesday evenings during the school year from 6:30 to 8 at Burley Middle School, located at 901 Rose Hill Drive in Charlottesville. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact Jean Flaherty at jflaherty@k12albemarle.org or msflahertyband@hotmail.com.

You’re Invited: Paramount Teacher Reception – Aug. 17

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The Paramount Theater cordially invites you to attend their annual Teacher Reception on Thursday, August 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 in the evening. Meet and greet fellow educators, preview the 2023-24 arts education season, and learn about using The Paramount Theater as a classroom resource. All ACPS employees are welcome! An RSVP is encouraged: Please RSVP to Cathy von Storch at 434-293-1000 or cathyvonstorch@theparamount.net.

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Save the Date: Paramount Teacher Reception – Aug. 17

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Save the date! The Paramount Theater will host their annual Teacher Reception on Thursday, August 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This special event will provide an opportunity to meet and greet fellow educators, preview the 2023-24 arts education season, and learn about using The Paramount Theater as a classroom resource. All ACPS employees will be welcome! Stay tuned: Invitation to follow in early August! Continue reading

Bearettes Annual Rock Show – June 1

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
6 p.m.
Burley Middle School Auditorium

You’re invited! The Bearettes Advanced Treble Chorus is holding their annual “Rock Show” concert on Thursday, June 1, at 6 p.m. in the Burley Middle School Auditorium. Admission is free, but all non-performing students must be accompanied by an adult.

The event will feature 17 songs in a wide variety of musical genres; 30 vocalists; a chamber orchestra from Albemarle High School; and a professional four-piece rhythm section.

We hope to see you there!

Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts: Classroom Residency Opportunity

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Attention pre-K through first-grade teachers: Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts is once again offering an opportunity to participate in a 5-session classroom residency, either in-person or virtual, the week of December 5-9. Wolf Trap classroom residencies are creative partnerships between “Teaching Artists” (musicians, dancers, actors and puppeteers) and early childhood educators as they collaborate in using the performing arts to engage children, enrich their learning, and reinforce curriculum. Interested teachers: Please sign up by October 7. Continue reading

You’re Invited to Join the Albemarle County Concert Band!

Albemarle County Concert Band

Calling all musicians! The Albemarle County Concert Band is open to people of all ability levels and performance experiences who are interested in playing in a concert band and making music together. We rehearse during the school year in the band room at Burley Middle School on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact Jean Flaherty at jflaherty@k12albemarle.org or msflahertyband@hotmail.com.

You’re Invited: Paramount Teacher Reception – Aug. 16

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The Paramount Theater cordially invites you to attend their annual Teacher Reception on Tuesday, August 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 in the evening. Meet and greet fellow educators, preview the 2022-23 arts education season, and learn about using The Paramount Theater as a classroom resource. All ACPS employees are welcome! An RSVP is encouraged: Please RSVP to Cathy von Storch at 434-293-1000 or cathyvonstorch@theparamount.net. Continue reading

Student Art Show Rescheduled for May 20

Due to a forecast of rain, the ACPS Student Art Show has been rescheduled from Friday, May 13, to Friday, May 20. We’re looking forward to sharing the work of our many talented student artists with the community! Until then, we invite you to watch this preview of the video that will be used in this unique, engaging, and larger-than-life show:

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