2009-2010 School Arts Performance Series
Kershaw County school children, teachers and parents experience live performances by professional musicians, dancers and actors. Each performance is woven into the school curriculum, enriching the learning process through the arts!

Carolina Downhome Blues Festival

A special educational concert featuring internationally-acclaimed blues artists participating in the 13th annual Carolina Downhome Blues Festival! Wanda Johnson and the Shrimp City Slim Blues Revue will present an informal concert that will enhance students’ appreciation of the soulful sounds of the South's indigenous music, a major influence on rock and roll. Will reinforce music standards; social studies standards (Pop Culture.) 45 minutes

Oct. 1, 2009 at 12:15 p.m.
North Central HS Auditorium

Oct. 2, 2009 at 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
L-E High Auditorium

Suggested for grades K-12. $3 per student

Claire Byrant & Friends: the “TROUT” quintet

Cellist and Camden native, Claire Bryant, is joined by four of New York City’s outstanding young artists, to present an exhilarating and interactive program centered around Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet! These artists include alumni from the premiere community-based fellowship The Academy: A Program of Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute. Kershaw County students of all ages are guaranteed a rocking good time, as we explore some of chamber music’s most innovative and exciting offerings! 50 minutes

Oct. 29, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
Wood Auditorium at the Fine Arts Center
Suggested for All Ages $3 per student

AESOP 2: Return of the Fable
Aesop’s fables are back!!

Join Porkchop Productions and the students of Wateree Elementary as we take a second look into the fun, fanciful and educational world of fables. Will the Milkmaid drop her pail? Will the dog lose his bone forever? Find out in this original, music filled adaptation that brings all your favorite characters to life! Even though our version may be a little bit “fractured,” the moral always comes through in the end. 50 minutes

Nov. 12, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
L-E High Auditorium (for Camden and North Central Area)

Nov. 13, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
L-E High Auditorium (for West Wateree Area)

Suggested for grades K-5. $3.00 per student
Proceeds from the Nov. 12 performance will benefit the School Arts Program.

Synergy Brass Quintet - Music of America

This high-energy classical ensemble is known the world over for its “blazing precision and amazing technique” combined with “a rock star approach to performing.” This program discusses the history of America and the role of music in shaping our culture and heritage. Music of America includes early American folk songs, classical works by American composers, jazz, Broadway, and rock; and is jam-packed with patriotic music and American motifs. 45 minutes

March 5, 2010 at 9:45 a.m
L-E High Auditoriu
Suggested for K-12 $3 per student

GRAND’ DADDY JUNEBUG

Mitch Capel, a.k.a “Gran’ daddy Junebug,” is a story teller has been delighting audiences with his compelling style since 1985. He is considered “the national interpreter” of the laureate Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906.)  Gran’ daddy Junebug teaches personal responsibility and respect for self and others through the African oral tradition of “call and response.” highly energetic program utilizes a tremendous amount of audience participation as he shares his wisdom with students. Celebrate Black History Month with Mitch Capel. Your students will learn lessons while having a time! 1 hour

Feb. 18, 2010 at 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
L-E High Auditorium

Feb. 18, 2010 at 1:45 p.m.
North Central HS Auditorium

Suggested for grades K-12. $3 per student

The Fine Arts Center has fun, affordable programming to challenge young minds and stimulate imaginations! Encourage your students to attend one of the programs below with their families.

Columbia Children’s Theatre performance series

Frosty - Saturday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Cinderella - Saturday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Junie B. Jones & A Little Monkey Business - Saturday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m.

Synergy Brass Quintet
This group of young, energetic professional musicians “has hit on a magical approach... unadulterated exuberance, and a rock star approach of performing.”

Friday, March 5 at 7p.m.
Wood Auditorium

 

Wizard Of Oz Youth Theatre Production
The classic story comes to life with a cast of young actors from schools throughout Kershaw County. Students in grades 2-12 can audition for a role late January 2010.

March 11 - March 14

Click here to download a PDF School Arts Performance Series Brochure and Registration Form. Mail completed order form to:

Bert Karesh, School Arts Program Director
Fine Arts Center Of Kershaw County
PO Box 1498, Camden, SC 29021

The School Arts Program is funded in part by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation and the South Carolina Art Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.