FINE ARTS SPOTLIGHT

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FURMAN UNIVERSITY HONOR BAND

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to participate in the 2020 Furman University Honor Band:

Grade 9

Alex Andrews Trumpet Clara Sadowski Clarinet

Grade 10

Caroline Crews Alto saxophone

This year’s clinic was a virtual workshop and performance in which students prepared and performed Amazing Grace by Frank Ticheli under the direction of Dr. Sue Samuels, director of bands at Furman University.

Scan the QR code to watch An Evening of One Acts

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AN EVENING OF ONE ACTS

The ACT 1 and ACT 2 theatrical groups were unable to attend competitions this fall, so instead they performed during the first annual Evening of One Acts. Each group performed a short show for a livestream. The upper school ACT 1 group performed Amelia Earhart and the middle school ACT 2 group performed The Hundred Dresses.

ACT 1

Thomas Albee Karsen Betzold Whitney Johnson Jeffery Wilson Abby Wood

(Student Technical Apprentice)

ACT 2

Claire Carson Bennett DuBose Avery Elliot Isabelle Franklin Kendall James Evie Owens Rachel Padilla Adaline Robinson Hannah Roddy

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ART & TECHNOLOGY

Middle and upper school students are learning to create through technology as an extension of their artistic eye. In Mr. Humphries’ middle school Creative Media classes, students used Apple’s Procreate app to make illustrations, sketches and animations. In Ms. Liebner’s upper school Digital Photography class, students used SLR digital cameras to capture their world and establish their artistic point of view.

4 5 To view samples of student work, scan the QR code for slideshows.

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THANKSGIVING CARD

Eighth grader Kaya Shropshire’s artwork was selected as this year’s Thanksgiving card. Kaya created the watercolor painting in her Exploratory Art class. The card was printed and sent to Charlotte Christian community members to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

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FALL CONCERTS

The fall upper school band and orchestra concert began with a live, red carpet entrance for students. The concert was a hybrid of pre-recorded video performances overlaid with a livestream. Student musicians had the unique opportunity to perform virtually and watch live together as a group in the Alkire Auditorium. Musicians who are learning from home also had the opportunity to participate in the concert via prerecorded videos. Students were treated to surprise videos of encouragement from their families that aired during the live production. During the show, 47 band, choir and orchestra students were inducted into the 2020-21 Tri-M Honor Society.

Scan the QR code to watch the program.

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CHRISTMAS AT CHRISTIAN

In light of COVID-19 precluding in-person audiences, our fine arts department had to think outside the box in order to continue showcasing our students’ artistic talents. The traditional lineup of Christmas performances and festivities marched forward to bring focus to Jesus through a challenging season. The Lessons & Carols service was transformed into a five-week Advent podcast, starting Nov. 30 and culminating on Christmas Eve. The band and orchestra concerts were replaced by a Countdown to Christmas that highlighted a different ensemble performance throughout December. The lower school Christmas programs were combined into a livestream on the last day of school for the semester.

You can watch and enjoy all of the student performances by scanning the QR code.