The Arts Season 2015-2016
Become a Patron of the Arts
The Visual Arts at ASD Elementary Art Show Elementary School, April 10-21
Dale Haus Waldoch Art Show Middle School, High School & AP Class Theater Foyer May 1-26
ASD is grateful for the generosity of parents, friends, alumni and organizations who share a passion to support the creativity of our students through the arts. Opportunities exist to be a donor to the ASD Patron of the Arts giving program. Patron of the Arts donors receive recognition in performance brochures and in the American School of Dubai annual report.
What do Gifts Support?
AMIS European Boys Choir London, England, October 14-18
Your gift provides the margin of excellence, beyond tuition, that enables ASD to offer an exceptional arts program. As a donor, your gift works to enhance, extend and enrich learning opportunities for students. Together, we can ensure that the legacy of ASD’s outstanding arts education continues as exceptional. Examples of impact include: providing travel for guest artists, professional development for faculty, student and guest artist workshops, costumes, set design and other student production expenses.
MESAC Senior Arts Festival Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 3-7
To learn more about becoming a Patron of the Arts, please contact the Advancement Office.
ASD Performs on the Road Middle School Junior Arts Invitational Doha, Qatar, October 9-11
AMIS International Honor Choir Festival Luxembourg, March 2-6 AMIS International Honor Band & Orchestra Festival Doha, Qatar, March 16-20 AMIS European Girls Choir Budapest, Hungary, March 30 - April 3
Julia Martinez Director of Advancement jmartinez@asdubai.org
AMIS Middle School Honor Band Vienna, Austria, April 20-24 International Thespian Festival Nebraska, United States, June The Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) promotes excellence in all levels of music education. Each year, AMIS sponsors a variety of music festivals that are especially designed to benefit students in international schools. These events take place in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
MISSION STATEMENT
We challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world.
CORE VALUES
Compassion | Excellence | Integrity Respect | Responsibility
C.A.S.T. A special thank you to all the parent volunteers who give unlimited hours towards the success of students in the performing arts. The Creative Arts Support Team (C.A.S.T.) is a parent volunteer organization committed to the success of all student arts programs at ASD. Parent volunteers provide key support for productions backstage as well as cast receptions, ticket, flower and concession sales and more. In 2014-2015, C.A.S.T. supported 25 ASD performances and enhanced student learning through their guest artist program, bringing notable artists to work with students in the classroom and to perform. To volunteer with C.A.S.T. contact CAST@asdubai.org.
P.O. Box 71188, Dubai, UAE | www.asdubai.org
The American School of Dubai is dedicated to a strong Arts program encompassing theater, choir, band, dance and visual arts. Students are afforded a number of opportunities to showcase their talents and creativity through educational and cultural programs offered as part of the school curriculum as well as extracurricular, after-school programs. Through these experiences students learn more about themselves, building confidence that will serve them well as adults, fostering a life-long interest in the arts.