Trent Austin- Artist In Residence 2012

This week the high school students will work with one of the best professionals in the music business, Trent Austin. This year's Nokomis Artist-in-Residence, Trent is a Nokomis Alum and was the trumpet professor at USM for 9 years. He has performed with a long list of other famous jazz greats. The high school students will spent the next three days working with him as they prepare for the big jazz concert on Thursday night.

The concert will take place on the Nokomis Cafeteria Stage this Thursday, November 15^th, at 7:00pm. Tickets are available at the door - $5 for adults and $4 for students (family admission is $13). Proceeds will benefit the RSU 19 Music Boosters.

For more information on Trent Austin, his recordings, concerts, educational activities, and his business venture Austin Custom Brass, please visit www.trentaustinmusic.com.

Music is fun.

Music is fun.

5-8 Choral Concert Video

Thank you to Nokomis Warrior Broadcasting of the 5-8 Choral Concert, May 23:

http://vimeo.com/42772932

Beginner Band Dress Rehearsal

Beginner Band Dress Rehearsal at Sebasticook V.M.S. today. Comcert tonight at 7 PM.

Choral Rehearsals at Nokomis

5th through 8th grade students had dress rehearsals at Nokomis today. Concert will be tonight at 7 PM, NHS. See you there!

RSU 19 Band Concert Video

http://vimeo.com/41919405

EDS goes to Bangor Symphony Orchestra

Yesterday, our 3rd and 5th grade students went to watch the Bangor Symphony Orchestra at the Collins Center for the Arts, Orono.  We had lunch outside, and went bowling in Bangor.  The kids were grinning ear to ear, and excited about the whole day.  Thank you again to PTF.

Rehearsals at NHS

Preparing for our band concerts by having combined rehearsals at Nokomis High School today. Tonight will be a great concert. 7 PM

District V 5/6 Chorus & Band Festival

7 EDS students participated in the District V 5/6 Festival today. They rehearsed all day, with large ensembles of kids their age. Their performance was very impressive and both band, and chorus received standing ovations. Outstanding job kids!

Vocalists: A Capella Summer Camp

A Capella Summer Camp

For more information:

http://www.slovenskicamps.com/acapella/

EDS Jazz Band at State Festival Pictures

To order photos from the competition visit the following Douglass Photography links:

Funny picture

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/Orderpage.aspx?pi=0G8R00CK000034&po=34&pc=66

Serious picture

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/Orderpage.aspx?pi=0G8R00CK000034&po=34&pc=66

Joy in the Congo: A Musical Miracle

I'm watching the 60 Minutes special on CBS about an orchestra formed in the Congo. I am truly moved by how music has changed lives and given the people from the Congo an escape from life.  Please check it out, it will be worth your time.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7404678n&tag=contentBody;storyMediaBox

Decrease in Fine Arts Programs Across the Country

Budget cuts being made across the country.  Fine Arts programs, first thing to go:

http://www.startribune.com/nation/145804075.html

Arts Involvement Narrows Student Achievement Gap

http://www.miller-mccune.com/education/arts-involvement-narrows-student-achievement-gap-40745/

Bangor Youth Symphony Orchestra

If you are a middle school student looking for more another opportunity to play your instrument outside of school, check out the Bangor Youth Symphony Orchestra.  See the link below to check out a video of how great this ensemble is:

[ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vo-uCworGQ ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vo-uCworGQ

Jazz and Show Chorus

Last night, the EDS Show Chorus members went to the Jazz and Show Chorus-o-Rama at Nokomis Regional High School.  We thoroughly enjoyed the many great performances by NHS, MCI, Sebasticook  and Somerset Schools.  The hard work that they put in showed.  I am continually impressed with the caliber of performers in RSU 19. Well done!

Volunteer Opportunity - Meals From Maine

Dear EDS Staff and Middle School Students,

Recently, I was shown a volunteer opportunity and thought that many of you would be interested. The program (linked below) is designed to feed malnourished children in third world countries. Volunteers will be gathered to put together food packages.  This specific event will be located in the old Circuit City building in Bangor (date is located in the survey and website). Before signing up a group, I would need to have an estimate of people interested.  When I know how many people are interested, I will find out when we would be packaging foods (two hour block of time).  

WEBSITE: 

mealsfrommaine.org

INTEREST SURVEY:

Please click here and answer the questions.

Thank you,

Jen Nash

NHS and EDS Concert

Congrats to the EDS Jazz Band, Nokomis Jazz Combo and Nokomis Jazz Band for playing a concert today at the Etna-Dixmont School. The students put on a great show, and have now inspired many future musicians. Well done!

Kennebec Valley Festival

It is 11:15 AM on day 1 of the Kennebec Valley Festival at Waterville High School.  The junior chorus and band kids are finishing up their morning rehearsals. All are working hard and pieces are already coming together. Pizza for lunch then back to rehearsals.

Here's a great opportunity for students who are unable to afford an instrument:
http://www.thegiftsofmusic.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=8

High School Jazz All State

Here at the HS Jazz All State. The directors are: Doug Owens(trumpet), Kerry Marsh(vocalist, arranger), Dave Pietro (saxophone) and Dave Sporny (trombone). Hearing the excellent high school jazz performers from around the state is a treat. Nokomis High is represented by two students: guitarist, Alyssa and alto saxophonist, Lindsay. Concert starts at 2 PM today (1/7/12) at Scarborough High School. Discovered today that MPBN will be recording the performances, and broadcasting them in February. Make sure you check it out!