The Arts Season 2015-2016
Become a Patron of the Arts 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? 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. To learn more about becoming a Patron of the Arts, please contact the Advancement Office.
Julia Martinez Director of Advancement jmartinez@asdubai.org
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.
The Visual Arts at ASD Elementary Art Show Elementary School, April 10-21
Performing Arts Season 2015-2016 Schedule
THE ASD THEATER
Please refer to the calendars on the ASD website for specific timings. Unless otherwise indicated, performances are free of charge.
SEPTEMBER 2015
APRIL
16 Community Concert Series: Faculty and Staff Recital Theater
OCTOBER
20 Community Concert Series: An Evening of Duets Theater
NOVEMBER
3-6 High School Musical: ‘Crazy for You’ Theater (Tickets AED 50) 11 Grade 5 Variety Show Blackbox 18 Middle School Variety Show Theater 30 Middle & High School Vocal Holiday Concert Theater
DECEMBER 9 Middle School & High School Holiday Instrumental Concert Theater 14 K2 - Grade 2 Holiday Music Concerts Theater 16 Grades 3 - 5 Holiday Music Concerts Theater
JANUARY 2016
12 Community Concert Series Theater 13 Middle School & High School Dance Show Theater 20 Grade 4 Variety Show Blackbox 27-28 Middle School Musical Theater (Tickets AED 40)
FEBRUARY
18-19 High School Spring Play Theater (Tickets AED 20)
MARCH
2-3 Elementary School Musical Theater 9 Middle & High School Pops Outdoor Concert ASD Courtyards 16 Grade 3 Variety Show Blackbox 23 ASD Live! High School Variety Show Theater
20 Grade 2 Variety Show Blackbox 27 High School Band & Choir Spring Concert Theater 29 High School Dance Invitational Theater
MAY
1 High School Dance Invitational Theater 3-4 Middle School One Act Festival Theater (Tickets AED 20) 16 Grade 1 Variety Show Theater 18 Middle School & High School Dance Show Theater 21 After School Dance Showcase Theater 23-25 Middle School Band & Choir Spring Concert Theater 31 Community Concert Series Theater
JUNE
1 K2 Variety Show Blackbox
The ASD Theater is a 630 seat, state-of-the-art venue for performing arts. With exceptional acoustics, the theater is used to showcase campus events such as plays, concerts and dance recitals, as well as host special guest artist performances. The facility is known as one of the finest performance venues in the U.A.E.
THEATER ETIQUETTE
We encourage laughing and clapping. Please refrain from talking during performances. No food or drink is allowed in the Theater. Please turn off your mobile devices. Video, photography and audio recordings are strictly prohibited during the performances.
RESERVING SEATS AND TICKET PURCHASE
There is no assigned seating for performances that are free of charge. Arrive early for best seating. If tickets are being sold for a performance, tickets will be available online and at the ASD Box Office. Refer to the ASD News and calendars for specific event details. Ticket revenue supports expenses associated with bringing world class performance opportunities to the students of ASD.
Dale Haus Waldoch Art Show Middle School, High School & AP Class Theater Foyer May 1-26
ASD Performs on the Road Middle School Junior Arts Invitational Doha, Qatar, October 9-11 AMIS European Boys Choir London, England, October 14-18 MESAC Senior Arts Festival Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 3-7 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 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.