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Worcester Art Museum Field Trip
Arts students recently spent a day at the Worcester Art Museum for a workshop sponsored by CAPA. WHS Fine Arts teacher, Janet Armentano sent the following note: “Dear CAPA members, Thank you for supporting our trip to the Worcester Art Museum. The students and I enjoyed our tour of the art museum. The studio workshop…
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Artist Residency a Resounding Success
On January 9, New York recording artist and jazz saxophonist, Nathan Childers, visited WHS for a one-day residency. From Joseph Oneschuk, band director: “Our masterclass day with Nathan Childers was amazing! Thank you to CAPA and the Yamaha corporation for the grant to bring him in. Please check out the pictures and write-up.”
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Jazz Saxophonist Nathan Childers to visit WHS January 9
Joe Oneschuk reports some exciting news: a very special guest Artist-In-Residence Day. On Wednesday January 9, 2013, Wayland High School will host New York jazz recording artist/performer, Nathan Childers. Mr. Childers is a premier New York City-based saxophonist who is also an endorsed artist for the Yamaha and Rico corporations. He will spend the entire…
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New Theater Ensemble web site
The WHS Theater Ensemble has a new web site, created by Richard Weingartner and a theater student. Check it out for information on the fall play about the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, photos and video of past productions, and more.
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Seeking CAPA volunteers
It has been a great year for the fine arts at WHS, and we want to thank all of you have have helped out in any way this year! This year we have awarded almost $7000 in grants to music, theater and the visual arts. It wouldn’t have been possible without the dedicated, wonderful parents…
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David Lang conducts master class for art students
Janet Armentano reports that David Lang spent Monday, April 23rd giving a presentation to five art classes at the high school. He brought three kinetic sculptures with him and the students looked at his art on his website and his blog via the smartboard. Students found him to be fascinating and loved his work. Janet…
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Percussion instrument donation
Joe Oneschuk reports that local Wayland resident John Inferrre donated his Latin Percussion instruments and Tama chrome drumset to the WHS Band/Jazz ensembles. Thanks, John!