Arts News
Music
Everyone is invited to the Strings Social, taking place on Wednesday, March 13 6-7pm. Prior to the Orchestra Concert at 7pm, the Strings Social will feature an instrument petting zoo, mini-lessons taught by SOTA string majors and chamber group performances. There will also be an information session and concessions.
The following instrumental majors were selected for All-County Performances to take place in March:
- Jahshanti Henry: All-County Symphony Orchestra
- Felix Schneider: All-County Band
- Donald Smith: All-County Jazz Band
- Katherine Traver: All-County Symphony Orchestra
Drama and Dance
Hearty congratulations to all involved with Dance Concert. Bravo! Senior dance families, save-the-date for the Senior Dance Showcase, set to take place on Thursday, May 30 at 7pm.
Charlotte’s Web auditions – March 18-19
Visual Arts
The School of the Arts Photography Classes and Club is participating in the annual Image City Photography Gallery Show. The show opens March 22, 2019, at Image City Gallery, 722 University Avenue. The opening reception is Friday. March 22, 5-8:30pm.
Please congratulate the following students for having their photos selected to represent SOTA in this year’s show:
- Jagdianis Cuello Alvarez, grade 9
- Joniah Anderson, grade 11
- Christina Carleton, grade 8
- Angelo DeLuca, grade 12
- Katie Haberberger, grade 12
- Mariela Hernandez, grade 9
- Asher Phillips, grade 12
Three of our student photos were chosen for the poster! (Do you recognize our students?)
Creative Writing
This year marks the Twentieth Anniversary of SOTA’s Playwrights’ Festival. Sponsored by Creative Writing Department, this signature event showcases original works written, directed and performed by SOTA students. Save-the-date [March 14-15] and join us when our young writers see their words and stories come alive on stage!
Congratulations to following students that received awards at UR on March 2nd:
- Tali Beckwith-Cohen: 2nd place in the Rochester Shakespeare Competition
- Ariel Haak: Runner Up in the Roc the Sonnet competition
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