The roosevelt high school jazz band performs ellingtons adaptation of tchaikovskys suite at benaroya hall. Vocal jazz solo nights februaryjune performance of jazz standards by vocal. Holiday entertainment guide nutcrackers, scrooges and. Nov 20, 2015 roosevelt hs jazz nutcracker 2014 john cahill. Juan diego catholic high school 300 east 11800 south draper, utah. Experience the magic first hand as you are transported to an exciting adventure through dance. Blake joined the hawaii state ballet preballet class taught by ms. Roosevelt jazz band jazz nutcracker live cd baby music. Seattles roosevelt high school jazz band wins prestigious. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker. Roosevelt performs jazz nutcracker the seattle times.
Based on the tchaikovsky ballet score, this 1960 adaptation by duke ellington and billy strayhorn has become a popular annual tradition in the. Utah artists school of ballet present the nutcracker 2019. Roosevelt high school jazz performing at the 2017 reno jazz. The class will consist of ballet barre, and classical as well as contemporary combinations across the floor and in the. Gougar road, new lenox beyond the nutcracker mirrors many aspects of the traditional nutcracker ballet, including tchaikovskys renowned score.
It is also one of the few high school bands in the nation that is able to musically embody the ellington essence both as an ensemble and as soloists. Jeanmarie kent, roosevelt jazz is part of the dynamic performing arts department at roosevelt high school, a public school in seattle, washington. In 2006, alex was invited to dance with the seattle repertory jazz orchestra and has been appearing with them ever since. This set of music became known as the jazz nutcracker. Performances longmont ballet boulder co live orchestra. She graduated from roosevelt high school as class of 2011 and is currently studying mathematics at university of hawaii at manoa.
Programs can be adjusted according to program length, students ages, and levels, and can incorporate a variety of dance styles including ballet, creative movement, modern, jazz, hiphop, latin, and african. Roosevelt high school performing arts theatre, 1410 ne 66th st. Do you want lively open discussions, upcoming events. When the curtain goes up on george balanchines the nutcracker, a new era for the pacific northwest ballet will rush in. Winter caroling at pacific northwest ballet performance opportunity and evening at a performance of the nutcracker at pnb chamber singersvocal jazz. Bergers arrangements he has written threefourths of the music for the harlem nutcracker are brash and brawny and extraordinarily articulate in the way they skitter through tchaikovskys score, tipping its musical hat, but never slowing down long enough to get bogged down by it. Roosevelt jazz band nutcracker, roosevelt high school, seattle, wa, sat dec 7, 7. George balanchines the nutcracker is generously sponsored by the travelers companies, inc. Roosevelt high school jazz nutcracker 2018 sunday youtube. Opened in 1922 to relieve overcrowding at lincoln high school, it ranks as the secondlargest high school in seattle public schools. The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly families. The music is quintessential ellington with a holiday twist, sometimes musically complex with a splash of wit and always sophisticated. Jeanmarie kent, roosevelt jazz is part of the dynamic performing arts department at roosevelt high school, a. There are a lot of prized roles in the the nutcracker, whether its tchaikovskys 1892 ballet version or more recent stage adaptations of e.
The harbor ballet theatre presents the nutcracker port. Theres no dance onstage, but listening to this jazz rendition might have you moving in your seat. Npr described rhs as an aboveaverage school in a belowaverage school district based on test scores in 2001. Welcome to roosevelt high school principals corner. David seraya, trey benjamin, taya welter, caleb kelley, moises gomez, roy, luke vang, pavlina stefanova, dania. Upon completion, he returned to seattle in 2014 where he currently resides and can be found performing in person and on the radio with many diverse projects and bands including the 200 trio, the arsonists, the pacific northwest ballet school, alex dugdale band, jacqueline tabor jazz band and the kareem kandi band, as well as teaching out of his. Tonywinning broadway composer, jason robert brown, comes to seattle saturday, march 7th at 7. Roosevelt high school jazz nutcracker 2018 saturday youtube. Roosevelt jazz skill, improvization and swing come together. Duke ellingtons jazz nutcracker take the kiddos and jam out with the roosevelt high schools award winning jazz band as they recreate the music by tchaikovsky. Roosevelt high school jazz band, roosevelt jazz, order tickets, find location and other info. Roosevelt jazz band nutcracker,roosevelt high school, seattle, wa, sat dec 7, 7. High spirited harlem nutcracker drips with delicious excess.
The roosevelt jazz band is one of the few bands in the nation high school or otherwise to annually play the jazz nutcracker. Holiday entertainment guide nutcrackers, scrooges and carolers abound. Hear the roosevelt jazz band perform duke ellington and billy strayhorns jazz nutcracker. In 2006, alex was invited to dance with the seattle repertory jazz orchestra and. To view the entire staff directory clear all fields and click the submit button. Salt creek ballet teams with roosevelt orchestra for nutcracker. Seeing the nutcracker ballet or other christmas shows, such as a christmas carol is always one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in philadelphia philly offers plenty of holiday shows, and options for nutcracker ballets, including plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the delaware valley that are sure to delight parents and kids alike. Blake yamasato was born and raised in honolulu, hawaii. He remembers being kind of shy much like the lone boy. I just wanted to send you all a message of encouragement and to let you know that i am thinking of you during our time apart. Students admitted to the class have demonstrated a high level of classical ballet technique and knowledge through an audition process or teacher recommendation. The roosevelt jazz band performs the jazz nutcracker suite by duke ellington and billy strayhorn.
Seattles roosevelt high school took first place in the prestigious 2019 essentially ellington high school jazz band competition at new york citys lincoln center. A greenbelt nutcracker features a range of dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary, performed by a talented cast of dancers from elementary through high school. In 2010, she choreographed an advanced jazz routine for a professional dance company based out of spanish fork. Roosevelt high school jazz bands the jazz nutcracker at. Join us for this summer intensive institute for high school and college aged students coled by dr. The jazz nutcracker at roosevelt performing arts theater, december 7. Nutcracker performances on long island and nyc newsday. Duke ellington s the nutcracker suite performed by roosevelt high school jazz band past event seattles roosevelt high school has one of the most legendary high school jazz music programs in the country and on december 6th they bring ellingtons nutcracker suite and billy strayhorn s version of tchaikovskys nutcracker to bima.
In addition to teaching ballet and tap at dance gallery, stephanie is employed both as a nurse with universal pediatrics and with the sioux falls school. Benefit proceeds support new york city ballet and its education programs, in addition to the school of american ballets scholarship fund. This new recording, with profound respect for tchaikovsky, duke ellington and billy, is our latest interpretation of the jazz nutcracker. Based on the tchaikovsky ballet score, this 1960 adaptation by duke ellington and billy strayhorn has become a popular annual tradition in the seattle area with the roosevelt jazz band performing it this year on december 2 and 3 at the roosevelt high school performing arts theatre. An american in paris space coast symphony orchestra. Roosevelt high school rhs is a public secondary school located in the roosevelt neighborhood of seattle, washington. Harlem nutcracker, set to duke ellington and billy strayhorns jazz adaptation of the tchaikovsky score.
Roosevelt high school jazz band performing duke ellingtons jazz nutcracker. Greg gilbert the seattle times roosevelt student menaka narayanan tap dances as the roosevelt high school jazz band plays the duke ellington version of. The roosevelt orchestra boosters support the hard work of our students and music. This show gets your feet tapping and fills your heart with joy. Forty years later at seattles roosevelt high school, a group of young musicians and their teacher fell under the spell of that same musical magic. Missing dance of the floreadores and the first part of arabesque cookie. Welcome jazz fans new and old, whether you have been following the roosevelt jazz band for years, or have just seen us perform at one of our european tour stops. This performance commemorates the 80th anniversary of the first childrens dance recital presented in greenbelt in december 1938.
Sure, its not a dance performance, but duke ellington and billy. Seattles roosevelt high school has one of the most legendary high school jazz music programs in the country and on december 6th they bring ellingtons nutcracker suite and billy strayhorns version of tchaikovskys nutcracker to bima. Centennial state ballet performances demonstrate the companys commitment to purity of form, dedication to training, and honing life skills for dancers of all ages and worldchanging dreams. Roosevelt high is a 912 public school and is part of the roosevelt independent school district located in lubbock, texas. Set in greenbelt past and present, the new deal nut.
During school closures, our hope is that learning will continue particularly in the core academic areas. It also invites reflection on the story of the first christmas, the. Moscow ballets unique dance with us program brings the rare opportunity of auditioning, rehearsing, and performing with a professional, international touring ballet company in the great russian nutcracker and other classic russian story ballets to generations of american ballet students moscow ballets great russian nutcracker stops in 144 cities across the country this holiday. Arthur is also an awardwinning teacher with the national dance institute and a former. Roosevelt jazz band nutcracker at roosevelt high school in. Beautiful dancing, elegant costuming, and a professional theater bring this traditional story to life. Activities info activities info rhs provides a wide variety of student activities and organizations, curricular and extracurricular, available to all rhs students. Youll swing into the holiday spirit while supporting the arts in public schools. Starting off in tap, he then moved into ballet, jazz, and hiphop. Roosevelt jazz band jazz nutcracker cd baby music store.
Roosevelt staff directory north east independent school. It also invites reflection on the story of the first christmas, the nativity and its impact on our world today. In addition to her work with pnb, rochelle has been lead instructor at maple valley school of ballet since 2007, and was resident choreographer of seattlebased 127th st. Cybts 2018 production is set with elaborate sets and beautiful costumes and includes a cast of about 60 children coming from both the training school. The awardwinning roosevelt jazz band is fortunate to have the rights to perform this arrangement. In that time, she has worked with dance studios in orem, spanish fork, roosevelt, and cedar city teaching ballet, jazz, hip hop, tumbling, combo classes and musical theatre. In 2006, coastal youth ballet theatre staged its first full length production of the nutcracker and has been delighting waccamaw neck grand strand audiences each holiday season since. Sep 23, 2017 dugdale continued to dance through middle school and high school, starting the tradition of tap dancing at roosevelt high schools ellington jazz nutcracker concert as a freshman.
Tickets can also be purchased at juan diego catholic high school, utah artists school of ballet, 9333 south 0 east or by calling. Advanced placement courses art, biology, calculus, english literature, spanish, us history and more. Residency programs can be custom built to cater to the unique needs of every school. Following the monumental 32season run of the stowellsendak production, pnb promises to dazzle audiences with both the familiar and the new with a genuine hometown extravaganza 99 percent of the entire production was crafted by. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker performances. This year there will be two performances, both held at lebanon trail high school in frisco. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. Featuring dancers from age four through high school. At the age of is when the drama bug hit when he started attending roosevelt high school in seattle, and musical theatre opened up a whole new world. Nov 15, 20 the north shore school of dances 25th annual the nutcracker is at 1 and 4 p. Seeing the nutcracker is a childhood rite of passage. The roosevelt high school jazz band performs duke ellingtons jazz nutcracker december 2 and 3. Nutcracker performances on long island and nyc no holiday season would be complete without experiencing a stage production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker ballet.
Id recommend waiting til the jazz nutcracker on december 7 and 8. Our program consists of four instrumental big bands and one vocal jazz group, all supported by the roosevelt jazz booster club. Seattle public schools is dedicated to ensuring educational excellence for every student. All of the joffrey ballets custom residency programs meet illinois state goals for the fine arts, as appropriate for each grade level. He is directing and choreographing with his wife of 28 years, lisa denton, for the 17 th time. Richmond ballet is one of the best shows in richmond. Nutcracker ballet, presented by tooele valley academy of dance at. Stephanie has experience in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and modern forms of dance. Roosevelt high school jazz nutcracker 2016 youtube. We strive to engage the creative heart of each dancer and audience member during each performance. Moscow ballets staging of the classic features worldclass russian dancers, hand. The nutcracker presented by salt creek ballet, with live accompaniment from roosevelt universitys chicago college for performing arts symphony orchestra when. Roosevelt high school performing arts theatre, 1410 n.
The jazz nutcracker at roosevelt performing arts theater. Dec 07, 2016 roosevelt high school jazz band performing duke ellingtons jazz nutcracker. Swing into the holiday season with duke ellington and billy strayhorns festive jazz nutcracker, a fanciful take on the tchaikovsky suite. Arthur fredric, artistic director, directorchoreographer, celebrates his 21 st year with the danbury music centre as artistic director for the nutcracker ballet. Tickets can also be purchased at juan diego catholic high school, utah artists school of ballet, 9333 south 0 east or by calling 801 75571 or 801 5714788. Dugdale continued to dance through middle school and high school, starting the tradition of tap dancing at roosevelt high schools ellington jazz nutcracker concert as a freshman. Roosevelt high school jazz nutcracker 2018 saturday.
The show features a range of dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary, performed by a talented cast of dancers from elementary through high school. Nov 21, 2011 the harbor ballet theatre of port jefferson presents four performances of the nutcracker dec. Ballet legeres staging features guest artists from the cincinnati ballet. Ellingtonstrayhorn jazz nutcrackercentral washington university jazz. Seattles roosevelt high school wins prestigious essentially ellington high school jazz band competition. She moved to south dakota in 2000 and, after graduating from high school, earned her nursing degree. The nutcracker, in all its variations, dances into the. Come experience the frisco ballets performance of the nutcracker this holiday season.
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