The MS Orchestra Winter Concert has been rescheduled to Friday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Presentation Hall. The concert will be performed for the entire MS during the FAB Friday time at the end of the school day. Parents are invited to attend. A small reception will follow the performance.
The US Orchestra Concert scheduled for March 1 has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 29. This concert will feature our seniors and include favorite musical selections from movies, Broadway as well as some Rock Hits.
January 5 – February 12
Bertelsmann Gallery
Athens Academy Art Show
January 11 – February 12
Myers Gallery
Art Teachers Invitational - Clarke and Oconee Counties
Reception - Thursday, January 14
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
February 11, 12 and 13
Middle School Play
A Toby Story
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall
February 22 – March 31
Myers Gallery
Studio Group
February 22 – March 31
Bertelsmann Gallery
Mail Art
March 2
MS Orchestra Winter Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall
March 18
Guest Artist Concert Series
Laura Nocchiero, piano
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall
March 25
Band Winter Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall
April 5 - April 21
Bertelsmann Gallery
Eighth Grade Art Show
April 12 – May 21
Myers Gallery
Judy McWillie, installation and photographs
April 17
Festival Day
April 22, 23 and 24
US Spring Play
Les Miserables
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall
April 25 – May 28
Bertelsmann Gallery
Artscape 2010
Annual show of student artwork
April 25
Opening Reception - 1-3 p.m.
April 28
Snapshots10
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall
April 29
US Orchestra Senior Recognition Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall
May 12
US Jazz Band Spring Concert
“BBQ Boogie”
May 13
Orchestra Concert
“String Fling”
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall
May 20
Band Spring Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall
MS and US band and orchestra students will perform holidays concerts in the community.
The US Orchestra will travel to Athens Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, December 8 and will perform holiday selections for the patients and staff at 11 a.m. MS Orchestra students will perform for ARMC on Wednesday, December 9. The 5/6 orchestra will play at 12:15 p.m. and the 7/8 orchestra will perform at 1:45 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the North Tower Atrium.
The Intermediate Band is performing holiday music for residents and staff at Iris Place and Lanier Gardens on Wednesday, December 9. Orchestra and band students are looking forward to spreading holiday spirit in our community.
Middle School student Alois Cerbu (8th grade) won the Athens Youth Symphony Concerto Competition on November 16. He will perform the Allegro con brio from the Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major with the Athens Youth Symphony on their Spring Concert set for May 16, 2010. Alois is the youngest winner in the history of this contest. He is a cellist at Athens Academy and performs in the AYS cello section.
Orchestra students in grades 5-12 will present a Fall Concert on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Presentation Hall. This concert will feature music of the Baroque and Romantic periods as well as Broadway and Rock hits!
To view a recording of the Preschool GPSF Performance, click here.
To view a recording of the Lower School GPSF Performance, click here.
To view a recording of the MS & US Orchestra's GPSF Performance, click here.
These performances were performed at the Presentation Hall on Oct 2nd for Grandparents/Special Friends Day. Unfortunately, these are lower resolution (fuzzy) than we would like, but if you would like a better quality DVD of all 3 performances, please email Mr. Callinan. Proceeds go to the US Media & Tech Club.
MS/US orchestra students will perform on October 2 for GP/SF Day. The concert will be held in the Presentation Hall from 8:45 am - 9:15 am. All students will need to check in with homeroom teachers and report immediately to the PH for tuning. Parents are invited to attend!
Myers Gallery
Aug.17 – Oct 9
Duane Paxson, sculpture and paintings
Bertelsmann Gallery
Aug 17 – Oct 9
Leigh Ellis, paintings
Brooks Burgess, pottery
Michael Pierce, ceramics and sculpture
October 2
Grandparents and
Special Friends Day
8:30 a.m. - noon
Bertelsmann Foundation Building
October 5
Guest Artist Concert Series
Duo Magnasco and Cardinale, piano and violin
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall
Myers Gallery
Oct.19 – Dec. 14
Erin McIntosh, paintings
Jennifer Hartley, paintings
Bertelsmann Gallery
Oct 19 – Dec. 11
Didi Dunphy, skate board sculptures and vinyl designs
Carol John
Lou Kregel
October 27
MS/US Fall Orchestra Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall
October 29, 30, and 31
One - Act Play: Antigone and Creon: Tragedy of Thebes
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall
November 4
One Act Regional Competition
Athens Academy
November 16
Guest Artist Concert Series
Monica Hargrave, harp
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall
November 17
MS/US Fall Band Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall
December 7
Winter Jazz Band Concert
“Cabaret Night”
7:00 p.m.
Bertelsmann Foundation Building
December 9
Freshmen Film Festival
Presentation Hall
7:30 p.m.
December 10
Snapshots: Classical
Presentation Hall
7:30 p.m.