Fine Arts News

Giordano Choreography Project -- Feb. 4th at 7pm

2012-01-24T15:37:00.001-06:00

Please Join Us For "Best Seat in the House"

2012-01-12T09:59:00.002-06:00

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

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Giordano Dance Project -- Saturday Feb. 4

2012-01-03T18:30:00.002-06:00

Holiday Choir Concerts --- 14 and 15-December

2011-12-12T16:28:00.001-06:00

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.

In the Art Gallery at Barrington High School

2011-12-08T16:34:00.001-06:00

We will have extra Evening Hours for the Exhibit and a Reception on Thursday December 8th from 6:30 to 8 pm.

Orchestra Concert -- Thursday, December 8th

2011-12-07T07:21:00.001-06:00

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 !

BHS Bands “Winter Holiday” Concert -- Tuesday December 6th

2011-12-05T16:55:00.001-06:00

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 .

Orchesis Presents "Remixes" November 18, 19, and 20

2011-11-13T20:24:00.001-06:00

BHS Drama Presents "Rabbit Hole"

2011-11-10T11:46:00.002-06:00

Make November 7th PIZZA NIGHT and support BHS Fine Arts

2011-11-01T19:30:00.002-06:00

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.

BHS Musicians “Score” at IMEA

2011-10-30T18:41:00.001-06:00

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

2011-10-30T18:34:00.002-06:00

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

Patrons should show their ticket stub, bring in their Dine and Share postcard, or just mention the program to their wait person.

Jazz Concert Tuesday October 25th

2011-10-25T07:56:00.001-06:00

Strings of Autumn -- Tuesday October 18

2011-10-16T20:10:00.001-06:00

Help the Fine Arts at BHS by completing this audience survey

2011-10-11T06:03:00.001-06:00

We want to know more about our audience. Please help us by completing this short survey.

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Thanks!

Author taps Barrington students for art

2011-10-11T05:59:00.001-06:00

Author Kathy Picciano chose Barrington HS graduates Lauren Swanson and Jessica Bishop to provide her covers for her recent books Imagine and Simple Man.

Click here for the full story.

Choral Concert -- Fall Sampler Sunday Sept. 2 4pm

2011-09-29T05:51:00.001-06:00

Who Will Be The Next Barrington Idol ? Find out Tuesday Sept 27 at 7pm

2011-09-24T08:35:00.001-06:00

Citrus Sale ! -- Fundraiser for All Fine Arts Programs

2011-09-24T08:30:00.001-06:00

BHS Technical Services Crew & Apprentice Members

2011-09-22T11:50:00.001-06:00

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.

2011 Lesson Scholarships Available

2011-09-10T14:04:00.001-06:00

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..

BHS Viola Soloist Honored with Appearance on NPR's "From The Top"

2011-08-24T15:15:00.001-06:00

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.

More info: http://greenroom.fromthetop.org/2011/07/11/kicking-off-the-2011-12-season-in-chicago/

In The Gallery -- Paintings by Hannah Altshuler

2011-08-23T08:42:00.001-06:00

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.

Welcome Back from Barrington Fine Arts !

2011-08-18T19:32:00.001-06:00

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!