Posts Tagged as ‘Arts’
December 16, 2009
Ready for Revels!
Revels at Emma Willard is a big deal and takes a lot of preparation. During today’s assembly, while the seniors were busy practicing, getting fitted for costumes, and learning dances, the underclassmen learned the songs that everyone will sing at the Revels performance Friday evening. Hear snippets of today’s practice here.
December 16, 2009
Creepy!
Art has sprung up around campus. Provocative, evocative, and sometimes just a little creepy. I was fooled by this one yesterday but Ms. Sanwal wasn’t.
During the next few days you will notice life-size human sculptures placed around campus. These were created by the Drawing/Painting Portfolio I class in the style of Washington D.C. based artist [...]
December 15, 2009
Music for the Holidays
Check out the Emma Willard Inner Choir and Semiquavers on WMHT’s Music for the Holidays program.
Sunday, December 20: 7-8 p.m.
Thursday, December 24: 5-6 p.m.
Friday, December 25: Noon-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.
Monday, December 28: 10:30-11:30 p.m.
Details here.
November 16, 2009
National Portfolio Day
On Saturday, November 15, arts instructor Lindsay Jessee brought a group of students to Pratt Institute School of Art and Design in New York City to attend National Portfolio Day. A lot of art colleges were there and students learned more about art schools. Moreover, students got to get criticism about their work from all [...]
November 1, 2009
In Rehearsal – Good Night, Desdemona (Good Morning, Juliet)
Emma Willard’s school play, Good Night, Desdemona (Good Morning, Juliet), will be performed November 13 and 14, but right now the cast is still rehearsing. The play is a comedy and will be free of charge and is directed by our new theater director,Valerie Carlson. So be sure not to miss this amazing performance! Details here.
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October 28, 2009
Scarves!
The weaving class has finished their first project, which was making 6 foot long scarves. The scarves were woven using the plain weave stitch. Ask the students about their next project!
Submitted by: Lydia ‘12
October 14, 2009
EWS presents Jorge Torres
The Dance Company at Emma Willard School, in partnership with Albany Tango Society, will present world-renowned tango artist Jorge Torres in afternoon tango workshops and an evening social. On Saturday, November 7, Jorge Torres will teach three afternoon workshops—Achieving Balance in Tango, Vals, and Milonga. The day culminates with a tango social and a performance by [...]
May 27, 2009
Dance Assembly 2009
This morning, Emma Willard dancers performed at the end of the year dance assembly held in Kiggins. Teachers, fellow students, friends, and family attended this spectacular event. The performance included pieces from the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of ballet and contemporary. There was also a piece by the jazz dance class and a special [...]
May 25, 2009
Senior Violin Recital
On Sunday May 24, Helen Rowe played the violin in her senior recital in Kiggins. Helen’s peers, friends, family, and teachers came to support her and listen to her beautiful talent. She played numerous solo pieces, accompanied pieces, and a duet with science instructor Mr. Buckley. Great job, Helen!
Submitted by: Florrie ‘12
