This weekend, the Spring Musical brings together BHS Fine Arts students from every area of the arts. This is a fantastic collaboration between students from the full spectrum of Fine Arts activities.
Please join us for Hello Dolly!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
BHS Orchesis Wins Viewers Choice Award
There were over 108 entries, 23 semi-finalists and close to 110,000 viewer votes. The competition, which was launched last August, invited US dance groups, classes,
ensembles, troupes and crews with students ages 13 and up to submit video of their recent dance performances for a chance to win a scholarship and national television
exposure.
About the contest sponsor:
Ovation is the only multi-platform network celebrating art, artists and all forms of artistic storytelling. Its programming tells the stories of artists, their work, and the powerful impact art has on
each of us. Ovation programming is a one-of-a-kind mix of original and selectively curated series, films, documentaries and specials. The network reaches a national audience of 48 million homes and is available on cable systems across the country, as well as nationally on DIRECTV, Dish and Verizon FiOS. Ovation is also available in HD and VOD (both in standard and high
definition). Ovation extends its linear channel experience for viewers online via its popular website, www.ovationtv.com. In addition to offering contests, trivia, facts and supplemental video
online, the network has created an award-winning online community (www.ovationtv.com/community) for everyone from passionate artists to the curious. To date, over 190,000 pieces of original art have been uploaded to the site by members.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Winter Jazz Festival -- Wednesday, February 1st
The Barrington High School jazz department will present the Winter Jazz Festival on
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
7:30 pm
Richard C. Johnson Auditorium at Barrington High School.
The concert will feature the Barrington High School Jazz Ensemble jazz band, the BHS Rithum Machine jazz band, and the Rithum Machine combo directed by Randy Karon and Jonathan Tompary.
The Prairie middle school jazz band is directed by Luana Byte, and the Station middle school jazz band is directed by Charles Byte.
Music to be performed on the program includes:
"Take the 'A' Train," by Billy Strayhorn,
"Afro Blue" arranged by Michael Philip Mossman,
"So What" by Miles Davis,
"Fun Time" and "A Little Happiness" by Sammy Nestico,
"Santa Fe Bandolero" by George Shutack,
and many other well-known original and standard jazz pieces by the jazz big bands and combo.
The finale of the concert will feature the Prairie and Station 8th grade jazz musicians performing with the BHS "Rithum Machine" jazz band.
This festival concert is the kickoff concert for the BHS jazz bands jazz festival/competition season. The BHS jazz bands and combos will appear at the New Trier jazz festival, the Evanston jazz festival, Jazz In The Meadows (at Rolling Meadows high school) and the ECC Jazz Festival at Elgin Community College.
The concert is free to the public and promises to be a great program of contemporary and classic big band jazz performances.
If you need further information on these jazz performances, please call 847-842-3250 or e-mail rkaron@barrington220.org.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Please Join Us For "Best Seat in the House"
Friday, February 10, 2012 6:30pm
Dinner Dance featuring The Ron Bedal Orchestra
The Onion Pub
22221 North Pepper Rd, Lake Barrington
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Monday, December 12, 2011
Holiday Choir Concerts --- 14 and 15-December
The Barrington High School Fine Arts Department Presents
Holiday Choir Concerts
Wednesday, December 14th & Thursday, December 15th
At 7:30 PM
The award winning Barrington High School Choirs will perform on Wednesday, December 14th and Thursday, December 15th at 7:30 pm in the Richard C. Johnson Auditorium. The shows will feature sacred and secular songs of the season.
All seats are reserved. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students/children and senior citizens are admitted for free. Tickets will be available to the public beginning Friday, December 9th.
For further information, please contact the Fine Arts Office at 842-3214.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
In the Art Gallery at Barrington High School
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Orchestra Concert -- Thursday, December 8th
The Barrington High School Fine Arts Department Presents:
A Holiday Orchestra Concert
Thursday, December 8th
7:30 pm
The Barrington High School Orchestras will present their holiday concert on Thursday, December 8th at 7:30 pm in the Richard C. Johnson Auditorium at BHS.
Under the direction of Clark Sheldon, the Orchestras will perform many seasonal classics.
Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children/students and seniors are admitted for free.
Tickets are only available at the door.
For further information, please call the Fine Arts Office at 847-842-3214.
Please Remember to Dine And Share !
Monday, December 5, 2011
BHS Bands “Winter Holiday” Concert -- Tuesday December 6th
The Barrington High school Concert and Symphonic bands will present their "Winter Holiday" band concert on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:30PM in the BHS auditorium.
The concert will feature an outstanding mix of original band music and a number of holiday favorites.
The concert is free and open to the public. For further information, please contact Randy Karon in the BHS band office at 847-842-3250, or rkaron@barrington220.org .
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Make November 7th PIZZA NIGHT and support BHS Fine Arts
Make Monday night Nov. 7 PIZZA NIGHT and support BHS Fine Arts!
Malnati's Pizza, Bears Monday Night Football, and Barrington Fine Arts. It's a triple-combo winner!
Please print the flyer as it must accompany your order.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
BHS Musicians “Score” at IMEA
Barrington High School Musicians selected for the District 7 Illinois Music Educators Association Honors Band, Choir and Orchestra:
The Barrington High School band students selected are:
Lilia Cirrincione, and Joshua So
The Barrington High School jazz band students selected are:
Nate Gardner, Benjamin Karon, Nick Kosarek, and Alex Seizovic
The Barrington High School Choir students selected are:
Madeline Biadgioli, Ben Bruce, Shannon Corey, Harry Fox, Alex Guhde, Quinn Kelch, Stephen Martino, Michael Waldron, and Tannah Wieneke
The Barrington High School Orchestra students selected are:
Stephanie Block, Ethan Fang, Jihoon Kim, Natalie Watkins, JJ Xu, and Mickie Yeagley
Fall Play -- The Lunatic, The Lover, and The Poet
Dine and Share too!
These four local restaurants contribute 15% of your food bill to the Fine Arts Department on any performance evening.
111 Grille
PL8
Park Avenue Wine Bar
Francesca's Famiglia
PL8
Park Avenue Wine Bar
Francesca's Famiglia
Patrons should show their ticket stub, bring in their Dine and Share postcard, or just mention the program to their wait person.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Help the Fine Arts at BHS by completing this audience survey
We want to know more about our audience. Please help us by completing this short survey.
Thanks!
Author taps Barrington students for art
Author Kathy Picciano chose Barrington HS graduates Lauren Swanson and Jessica Bishop to provide her covers for her recent books Imagine and Simple Man.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
BHS Technical Services Crew & Apprentice Members
Barrington High School Fine Arts Department announces
BHS Technical Services Crew & Apprentice Members
The Barrington High School Fine Arts Department has an established crew of student technicians who will train throughout the year in production areas of sound, lighting and stage management. These very skilled student technicians will assist the BHS Technical Director with rental and/or district productions. In addition to technical theater training, students will be groomed in the areas of leadership and decision making.
Technical Service crew members possess technical theater expertise, exhibit a high level of responsibility and exhibit good communication skills. A limited number of paid technicians were selected as well as several unpaid apprentices.
Technical Services Crew members this year are Lydia Church (Barrington), Morgan Hunter (Barrington), Caroline Kline (Barrington), Stephen Martino (Hoffman Estates), Robert Leese (Lake Barrington), Fiona Malone (Barrington), Katie McGranahan (Barrington), Jessica Olson (Lake Barrington),. Technical Services Crew apprentices are Amy Fish (Barrington), Eric Haufschild (Barrington), Adam Hay (Tower Lakes), Alex Miller-Knack (Barrington), Jake Morris (South Barrington), and Casey Popp (Barrington Hills).
The Techinical Services Crew staff advisor is BHS Technical Director Amy Jessup.
For more information please contact the BHS Fine Arts Department at 842-842-3214.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
2011 Lesson Scholarships Available
The Fine Arts Boosters are offering $100 lesson scholarship supplements to students who would benefit from studying privately. BHS Students currently and/or intending to study with a private teacher, at a private studio, or take a class in performing or visual art are eligible. Students must currently be enrolled in a BHS fine art class.
Application forms are available from teachers in Fine Arts classes or from the Fine Arts Office. The deadline for submitting the application and teacher recommendation is Monday, September 19, 2011.
If you would like more information, please contact Ron Bedal, Fine Arts Booster Scholarship Chair at barringtonjazz@aol.com, or Julie Salk, Fine Arts Department Chair at jsalk@barrington220.org..
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
BHS Viola Soloist Honored with Appearance on NPR's "From The Top"
Broadcast on over 200 stations nationwide to an audience of more than 700,000 listeners each week, From the Top is one of the most popular classical music programs on radio. Each one-hour broadcast presents five performances along with interviews and sketches, revealing the heart and soul behind extraordinary young musicians. Now in its twelfth year on air, this From the Top was taped before a live audience in the Arie Crown Theater in McCormick Place.
The show opened with violist Stephanie Block from Barrington performing the first movement of the Walton Viola Concerto.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
In The Gallery -- Paintings by Hannah Altshuler
The Clair E. Smith Art Gallery in Barrington High School is currently displaying the paintings of BHS Alumnus Hannah Altshuler through September 24th.
The Clair E. Smith Art Gallery is located just inside the main entrance of Barrington High School. It is open weekdays from 8 am to 3 pm and performance evenings. For further information, please contact the Fine Arts Department at 847-842-3214.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Welcome Back from Barrington Fine Arts !
Welcome back to School!
Our students, staff, teachers, parents, and community members are jumping right into the intense excitement of Barrington Fine Arts activities. You should have already received the Fine Arts mailing with the Spotlight Calendar and membership information. All of the information is also online at http://www.barringtonfinearts.com/, or stop by the Fine Arts office at the High School for a extra copy to share.
And please become a member of the Fine Arts Boosters (click here). Your support is greatly appreciated!
Those of you who like to take advantage of technology may wish to sync your computer and smart phone to the Fine Arts Calendar, which will be updated throughout the year. iCal format XML format Very handy!