Old Donation School Dance Education Information Night

Old Donation School Edward E. Brickell Academy

Gifted Dance Education Program

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Tours 5:15 p.m. and Presentation 6:00 p.m.

 

The Gifted Dance Education Program’s comprehensive curriculum engages, inspires and encourages the kinesthetic learner regarding how to integrate their learning style to reach their full potential as a scholar and/or performing artist. Physical skill development is nurtured as well as knowledge of dance theory, history, performance, presentation and critical thinking using creative and collaborative tools. Applications must be submitted on or before February 1, 2019. No previous dance training is required. The dance assessment process is a full day screening that takes place once a year. Full day screening results are reviewed and students identified as gifted are invited to attend the Gifted Dance Education Program. Application and Information Night available at vbschools.com.

Virginia Beach Middle School Visual Arts Information Night

Virginia Beach Middle School

Gifted Visual Arts Program

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Virginia Beach Middle School 5:30 p.m.

 

The Gifted Visual Arts Program curriculum integrates art history, criticism, aesthetic perception, creativity, theory, and skill development, as well as components from the core curriculum of knowledge. Studio and theory units focus on color & design, 2-D, 3-D, and innovation studies. An application, required drawings, and art teacher recommendation must be submitted by on or before February 1, 2019. Application materials are reviewed by the art faculty, and selected students are invited to a full day of testing. From this assessment, students are identified and invited to attend the Gifted Visual Arts Program. Application and Information Nights available at vbschools.com.

 

Old Donation School Visual Arts Information Night

Old Donation School Edward E. Brickell Academy

Gifted Visual Arts Program

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Tours 5:15 p.m. and Presentation 6:00 p.m.

 

The Gifted Visual Arts Program curriculum integrates art history, criticism, aesthetic perception, creativity, theory, and skill development, as well as components from the core curriculum of knowledge. Studio and theory units focus on color & design, 2-D, 3-D, and innovation studies. An application, required drawings, and art teacher recommendation must be submitted by on or before February 1, 2019. Application materials are reviewed by the art faculty, and selected students are invited to a full day of testing. From this assessment, students are identified and invited to attend the Gifted Visual Arts Program. Application and Information Nights available at vbschools.com.

2018- 2019 Governor’s School for the Arts Performance & Exhibition Season

DANCE
Winter Dance Concert
January 10-12, 2019
Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
tickets: tccropercenter.org

Spring Dance Concert
May16-18, 2019
Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
tickets: tccropercenter.org

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Kishi Bashi at the Grand Opening of the Z
Select GSA musicians will be performing
October 6, 2018
Zeiders American Dream Theatre, Virginia Beach
Tickets: https://thez.org/proteus-tickets

GSA Jazz
December 13, 2018
Miner Music Hall at GSA
254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

Orchestra Concert
January 17, 2019
Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
tickets: tccropercenter.org

GSA Jazz
March 13, 2019
Miner Music Hall at GSA
254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

Orchestra Concert side by side with Virginia Commonwealth University
March 24, 2019
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

A Concert of Some Sort
May 22, 2019
Slover Library, Plume Street, downtown Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

GSA Jazz
May 23, 2019
Zeiders American Dream Theatre, Virginia Beach
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

MUSICAL THEATRE
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
January 11-13, 2019
ODU University Theatre, 4608 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

Matilda- with the Virginia Stage Company
May 22- June 2, 2019
The Wells Theatre, Tazewell Street, downtown Norfolk
Tickets: vastage.org

THEATRE & FILM
Playing With Fire (after Frankenstein)
October 25-28, 2018
GSA Dalis Black Box Theatre,254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
November 10, 2018
Palace Theatre, Cape Charles
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

The Wolves
December 13-16, 2018
GSA Dalis Black Box Theatre,254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

24-Hour Theatre
February 10, 2019
GSA Dalis Black Box Theatre,254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

Locked Down (an original GSA Script)
May 16-19, 2019
ODU University Theatre, 4608 Hampton Blvd , Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

5th Annual Student Film Festival
May 30- 31 , 2019
GSA Dalis Black Box Theatre,254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

VISUAL ARTS
Fall Juried Art Exhibition
November 9, 2018- opening reception
GSA Gallery, 254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
FREE

Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show
February 8, 2019
Chrysler Museum of Art, Mowbray Arch, Norfolk
FREE

31st Annual Spring Juried Art Exhibition
April 25, 2019
GSA Gallery, 254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
FREE

Senior Exhibitions
April 8- May 22, 2019 at various locations, TBA
FREE

VOCAL MUSIC
Lied era bend
November 10-11 , 2018
GSA Dalis Black Box Theatre,254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

Handel’s Messiah
December 11 , 2018
First Presbyterian Church, 820 Colonial Ave, Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

Simply Sondheim- Cabaret
January 25-27, 2019
GSA Dalis Black Box Theatre,254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

Marriage of Figaro
March 7-10, 2019
ODU University Theatre, 4608 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

Opera’s Greatest Hits
May 11-12, 2019
GSA Dal is Black Box Theatre,254 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk
Info and tickets at gsarts.net

 

2018-2019 Governor’s School for the Arts Information for Rising 9th Grade Students

The GSA Information Night will be held on Monday, Nov 5th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Plaza Middle School in the auditorium.  Please note that all GSA applications will be online only this year (including teacher recommendations for students who apply).  The link below is included for your convenience.  http://gsarts.org/index.php/auditons

 Student applicants must complete a “Statement of Interest” not to exceed 150 words as a part of their online application.  Applicants will enter the email address of the teacher to whom they are requesting a recommendation.  The teacher will be sent a link from GSA to complete the student recommendation, so it is imperative that the student type in the correct email address of the recommending teacher