Outeach: Night Music, Spring 2009
As part of our outreach program, and in conjunction with the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire and local schools, a full day of outreach workshops was held on February 6 for students at Lancaster School, Whitefield Elementary and White Mountains Regional High School. To prepare for the workshops and concert, PSU graduate student Carlene Ruesenberg developed a Teacher Resource Guide. Students have been working on projects related to the theme, many of which will be on display at the concert.
An art exhibition on the theme of “Night Music” is being held at the Old Mill Studio, King’s Square, in Whitefield, NH. The exhibition is a joint effort on the part of the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire, Old Mill Studio, area art educators, and the Hanover Chamber Orchestra (now Camerata New England). High school and adult artists were invited to create a work of visual art that interprets a piece of music about the night. The exhibition will be on display throughout the month of March, with an opening reception on Friday, March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. as well as at the March 13 concert. One artwork will be chosen for the “People’s Choice” award. To learn more, visit www.aannh.org or call the Arts Alliance at 323-7302 or the Old Mill Studio at 837-8778.
Our thanks to the administrators and staff of the White Mountains Regional School District for their partnership in this effort, and to art and music educators Dawn Bechtold, Brenda Bray, Grant Fuller, Jay Labore, Mike Martins, Kate Richardson, and Marilyn Schroer for their help in developing and working with the Teacher Resource Guide. A special thank you to art educator and Old Mill Studio owner Sue Gradual for organizing the community “Night Art” exhibit, and to the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa for hosting our principal players.
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Audience response and testimonials to the Whitefield concert and educational outreach programs.
