Fine Arts Booklet 2021-22 by Ravenscroft

Shirley Yang ‘25

Fine Arts 2021-2022

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Welcome to the 2021-22 season of Ravenscroft fine arts! As we begin the new school year amid continued precautions necessitated by the COVID pandemic, I am reminded of the many ways in which the arts nourish and sustain our spirits in times of difficulty and struggle. In music, theater, and the visual arts, we explore our hopes, doubts, and dreams. The fine arts provide perhaps the fullest expression of our shared Welcome to the 2019-20 season of Ravenscroft Fine Arts! humanity. Our fine arts programs is one of the many ways Ravenscroft fosters and sustains our The Ravenscroft fine arts program is also one of the many inclusive community of learners and leaders. Whether they are learning the basics of ways we foster and sustain our inclusive community of rhythm and sound in music class, harmonizing with their fellow singers in choir, learners and leaders. Whether students are learning the basics of rhythm and sound in music exploring various media in visual art, perfecting their technique on an instrument or class, harmonizing with their singers in choir, exploring various media in visual stepping onto the stage as a fellow member of a cast or crew, our students grow and thriveart, as perfecting their technique on an instrument, or stepping onto the stage as aplays member they explore their own creativity and reflect on the role artistic expression in a of a cast or crew, our students grow and thrive as they explore their own creativity and reflect on the role well-rounded education.

artistic expression plays in a well-rounded education.

The generosity of our community plays a significant role in supporting that journey.

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athletics, and in all academic disciplines.

This year promises numerous programs and performances that celebrate the artistic spirit in each of us. We hope you’ll plan to join us!

Thank you for being a supporter of arts in education. We hope you enjoy our 2021-22 season.

Doreen DoreenC.C.Kelly Kelly Head of School Head of School

Fine Arts

Welcome to the 2021-22 season of fine arts at Ravenscroft. The arts continue to grow and thrive in our complex and interdependent world. We view ourselves as a community of artists, of all ages, with the common goal of enriching the lives of all people with whom we connect, on and off campus. Whether in the classroom, studio, on the stage, or on the screen, the study and interaction with the arts stimulates creativity for us all. As we work our way through this school year, our teams collaboratively make adaptations to curriculum that not only expand the foundations of the arts but also promote creative projects in all areas. These adjustments rely on the input of our students and artistic national trends to form the direction of our programs. Ravenscroft continues its commitment to cultivating the creative mind through engagement in our expanding programs. Students are positively impacted by participation, collaboration, and observation of activities that stimulate and bring together the hemispheres of the mind. Faculty encourage students to thrive in this course of study and to pursue a life connected to the arts. We are committed to sharing our work with you so, now more than ever, please keep up with the arts through social media accounts and the school’s Weekly Calendar for upcoming events, whether on the internet or on campus. The Fine Arts Department is supported by the Fine Arts Association, the Friends of the Fine Arts, and our advertisers and Corporate Partners. Please join us or sign up to donate your time or talent at https://www.ravenscroft.org/our-community/parent-involvement/fine-arts-association

David McChesney Director of Fine Arts

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Fellow Ravenscroft Parents, I would like to add my welcome to what promises to be another great year for the Fine Arts Department at Ravenscroft School. For those returning families, welcome back! For those joining the Ravenscroft family for the first time, it is my joy and privilege to introduce you to some of the diverse and wonderful opportunities that await you and your children in the Fine Arts Department. I must begin by expressing my admiration for everything that this department achieved in the past school year, given the challenges of the pandemic. Performing arts organizations globally have been devastated by the inability to meet together, yet our incredibly talented faculty managed to re-invent performances. The musical “Disney Frozen Jr.” was not only an excellent stage performance, it was the epitome of leadership. Our faculty worked so hard to prepare these students to bring realism to this production despite the needs for masks and distancing, that when the faculty was required to quarantine, the students pretty much ran the show themselves. Our performance schedule includes the musical "The Drowsy Chaperone" on October 22-23, a play scheduled for February 4-5, and a middle school musical April 1-2. Performances by the band, choir, and string ensembles occur throughout the school year; please check the fine arts calendar for more events and details. The Fine Arts Association is an organization of parent volunteers who work with the Fine Arts faculty to support the performances that will take place throughout the year. There are many roles for parents from assisting with stage productions, ushering in the theater, and the stage crew that helps with quick changes to the stage configuration during ensemble concerts. If you would like to find out more about the Fine Arts Association, please join us at any of our regular monthly meetings. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about the Fine Arts Association at simoncapellphotography@gmail.com or (919) 523-3247. Kind regards,

Simon Capell

Simon Capell President – Ravenscroft Fine Arts Association Fine Arts

Friends of the Fine Arts 2021-2022 The Fine Arts Association gives special thanks to the following parents and friends for their support of and help in the Fine Arts Department. Your generosity is much appreciated. We would also like to thank those who contributed after publication.

Deanna and Zeb Anderson Newcomb and Company * The Avery Family North Hills Implant and Oral Surgery * The Barbone Family North Ridge Country Club * Stori and Simon Bartle Keith Oliphant Amy and David Batten Katie and Mike O'Neill Cameron, Drew, Taylor and Scott Bolin Renaissance Dental Center * Wesley Brown Rising Sun Pools & Spas * Judith and Simon Capell The Rivera Family Capital Oral & Facial Surgery * The Robbins Family Carolina TMJ & Facial Pain Center * Rocky Top Catering * Erica and Bill Carter Donna and Jeff Rutigliano S.K. Chipley The Sugar Family Chinmoyee and Sudhir Deshpande Triangle Dentistry * Shaurik Deshpande '20 Turner Asphalt, Inc. * Dr. Gerald Upton and Dr. Nancy Henshaw The Fesko Family Urban Food Group * Goodberry’s Frozen Custard * Victoria Corporate, Ltd. * The Gordon Family The Violin Exchange Ramona and David Holdstock The Wadley Family Adalyn Huang’s Family Johnson Lexus * Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry * Catherine Kelly Wells Orthodontics * Pamela and Rob Kelly Lila and Xaden Wilson Maginnis Law, PLLC * Jenny and Charles Winston Tasi and Jason Matthews & Family The Wydick Family Elisabeth and David McChesney Alina Zhyhunova and Sergiy Galonkin

* Corporate Partner

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Audience Etiquette

For theatre performances we kindly ask that you follow these simple guidelines: •

Please silence all electronic devices.

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No food, beverages, or chewing gum inside the theatre.

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If you arrive late or have to leave the theatre, please wait until there is a pause between selections or scenes; then enter or exit quietly.

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Please take small children on bathroom breaks before the performance begins.

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Small children unable to stay silent should be accompanied to the lobby until they are ready to return.

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Photos taken with cell phones or tablets create a visual distraction for members of the audience sitting next to and behind you, as well as on stage. Please be mindful of keeping your camera at a reasonable level so as not to cause distraction.

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Avoid using flash photography.

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Stay seated until intermission or the end of the performance.

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Hold your applause until the end of a musical selection.

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Restrict conversations with those around you to before and after performances so as to not distract others in the audience.

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Recycle unwanted programs and booklets into baskets provided when exiting the theatre.

Thank you!

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The Fine Arts Season SEP Gallery Exhibition: Alumni Art Exhibition 1 3:00-4:15 Fifth Grade Band After School Rehearsals Begin 7 All Day Private Lessons Begin 15 8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting 22 All Day Fine Arts Photos 23 All Day Fine Arts Photos OCT Gallery Exhibition: Advanced Placement Preview 13 8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting 13 7:00-8:30 Upper School Drama Monologues 15 9:00-2:30 Musical Rehearsal 16 12:00-4:00 Musical Rehearsal 18-21 TBD Tech Week Rehearsals 22-23 7:00-9:00 Musical Performances of The Drowsy Chaperone 24 2:00-4:00 Musical Performance of The Drowsy Chaperone 29 All Day Fine Arts Department Retreat NOV Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Photography 3 7:00-8:00 Upper School Concert Choir, String Symphony, and Wind Ensemble Concert 12 3:15-4:30 Private Lessons Recital 16 7:00-8:30 Sixth Grade & Middle School Band, Choir, and Strings Concert 17 8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting 30 3:30-6:00 Upper School Play Auditions DEC Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Photography 1 3:30-6:00 Upper School Play Auditions 6 3:30-5:30 Upper School Play Rehearsals Begin 7 7:00-8:00 Sixth Grade Drama Classes Sharing 8 7:00-8:30 Upper School Drama Scenes 10 3:15-4:30 Private Lessons Recital JAN 12 27 28 31

Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Art 8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting All Day Fine Arts Department Retreat 3:15-4:30 Private Lessons Recital TBD Tech Week Rehearsals Begin

FEB 1-3 4-5 11 14-15 16 16 21-25 28

Gallery Exhibition: Juried Student Art Exhibition TBD Tech Week Rehearsals 7:00-9:30 Play Performances All Day Concerto Competition Forms Due 3:30-6:00 Middle School Musical Auditions 8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting 3:30-6:00 Middle School Musical Callbacks All Day Pianos Tuned 3:30-6:00 Middle School Musical Rehearsals Begin

* Please check the website https://www.ravenscroft.org/fine-arts/fine-arts-calendar for complete and current calendar information

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At A Glance 2021 - 2022

MAR Gallery Exhibition: Lower School Art 2 7:00-8:30 Upper School Concert Choir, String Symphony, and Wind Ensemble Concert 3 TBD Senior Recital Hearings 4 3:15-4:30 Private Lessons Recital 5 9:00-5:00 Piano Festival 7 7:00-8:30 Sixth Grade & Middle School Band, Choir, and Strings Concert 8 3:00-6:00 Concerto Competition 17 All Day Deadline for Hunter Family Scholarship Applications 23 8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting 25 3:15-4:30 Private Lessons Recital 28-31 3:30-6:00 Tech Week Rehearsals 31 All Day Fine Arts Department Retreat APR Gallery Exhibition: Advanced Placement Art 1-2 7:00-9:00 Middle School Musical Performances 4 7:00-9:00 Senior Recital 20 6:30-8:00 LS / Sixth Grade / MS / US Choir Concert 22 3:15-4:30 Private Lessons Recital 24 6:30-8:00 LS / Sixth Grade / MS / US Band Concert 25 6:30-8:00 LS / Sixth Grade / MS / US Strings Concert 27 8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting 27 7:00-9:00 Upper School Drama Student Directed One-Acts 28 TBD Second Grade Performance for Lower School 28 6:30-7:30 Second Grade Performance for Parents 29 TBD Second & Third Grade Private Lessons Recital MAY 4 4 5 11 12 12 16 17 18 18 25 25 26 27

Gallery Exhibition: Middle School Art TBD Fourth Grade Performance for Lower School 6:30-7:30 Fourth Grade Performance for Parents TBD Fourth & Fifth Grade Private Lessons Recital 7:00-8:30 Sixth Grade Drama Classes Sharing TBD First Grade Performance for Lower School 6:30-7:30 First Grade Performance for Parents 7:00-8:30 MS Stage Tech Classes Production TBD Middle & Upper School Fine Arts Awards and Senior Recognition TBD Fifth Grade Performance for Lower School 6:30-7:30 Fith Grade Performance for Parents TBD Third Grade Performance for LowerSchool 6:30-7:30 Third Grade Performance for Parents 5:00-6:00 Baccalaureate 4:00-5:30 Graduation

JUNE 3 3 13-24 20-24

8:30-10:00 1:30-3:00 9:00-2:00 9:00-12:00

Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony Eighth Grade Closing Ceremony Broadway Jr. Summer Camp Strings Summer Camp

JULY 25-29

9:00-2:00

Piano Summer Camp

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Lower School String Orchestra

Violin Avery Carter Grayer English Jackson Glover Genevieve Holman Juliana Hunt Rafi Hykal Christopher Jackson Amory Martin Michael Renna Bentley Santacaterina

Director: Mrs. Tasi Matthews Associate Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley 10

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Viola Kaia Petty Cello Tecumseh Ash Will Stringer Bass James Robbins

Fifth Grade Band

Flute Bartu Aksoy Esha Dahiya Siena Duncan Olina Ouyang Clarinet Harper Atkins Layla Lindauer Henry Marlowe Jeremiah Sanders Benjamin Thompson Liam Yelle

Alto Saxophone Dylan Carlstrom Zahra Cheatham Charlie Creedon Jacob Edwards Hudson Harrell Christopher Jackson Brandon Pacca Wyatt Patterson Henry Spilker Trumpet Oliver Loyola

Roman Santacaterina

Trombone Zoe Brown Jackson Glover Kaylee Hanna Andrew Nunalee Riley Sheehan Percussion Alex Bulgin Jackson Burgess Dorian Robbins Parker Sonntag Graham Sundstrom

Harsha Saranga Angel Torres

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak Fine Arts

Sixth Grade Strings

Violin Epifanio Falsone Carson Hatefi Janice Jeong Eve Munford Ziqi Qiu Kingston Reives Mila Sharkady Anna-Belle Shaw Logan Warren Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland

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Katya Wilfret Chloe Wolborsky Cello Xavier Rivera

Sixth Grade Band

Flute Jaden Sullivan Reyna Williams Clarinet Peyton Haddock Bassoon Reiley Rigsbee Alto Saxophone Cameron Gordon

Trumpet Lukas Delphin Sarvagya Gupta Chloe Vessel French Horn Aakeen Dubal Percussion Cooper Robbins

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

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Sixth Grade Drama

Abhi Agarwal Mary Evans Baccus Benjamin Banta Madelyn Bekerman Thomsen Brown Jack Cantando Cortland DeCandia Kinsley Earwood Caroline Edwards Alex Fine-Carroll Chip Gehring Director: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell

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Siena Gehring Jack Gottsegen Bryant Graves Kate Gregory Wyatt Kenady Ariana Kish Marco Martinez Kitty Minsley Skyler Mitchell Carter Overcash Lauren Perry

Vivienne Phillips-Shaban

Lilly Ramsey Diego Thompson Canaan Valles Colt Watson Janelle Watson Arison Wells Julia Wickline Abigail Woelffer

Sixth Grade Choir

Soprano Charley Fincher Maddie Jelovsek Kaida Kostern Quinn Parker Jackson Schultz Cameron Wolborsky

Alto Kellin Girvan-Morris Evelyn Kennedy Jaylen Mickles Grace Parker Reiley Rigsbee Jackson Stansell

Directors: Mrs. Cameron Bolin, Dr. Robert Strebendt Assistant Director: Mrs. Mary Royall Hight Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Ms. Catherine Kelly Fine Arts 15

Middle School String Ensemble

Violin Corrinne Carter Luke Henderson Karolyna Huntanar Trey Messier Vanessa Miller Chris Nickolas Izzy Sotomayor Steven Yoon

Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland

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Viola Ethan Debra Sam Hollingshead Cello Cashier Brooks Sam Caplan

Middle School Band

Flute Sais Smith Oboe Eva Awasthi Ellene Warner

Trumpet

George Haralambakis

Tuba Amelia Ward

French Horn Matthew Boyce

Percussion Ethan Dinitz Dhruva Valluru Soham Belur

Taylor Moore Aiden Schechtman

Clarinet Addison Diener Puja Patel

Trombone Kamia Abdulla

Alto Saxophone Jack Ludlam

Joshua Ward Xaden Wilson

Tenor Saxophone Adam Becske

Euphonium Daniel Dan

Matthew Milburn-Pyle

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

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Middle School Choir

Soprano Sheila Awasthi Hannah Bever Shrutav Deshpande Hallie Eichler Nikki Gupta Kayla Hu Adalyn Huang Ella Rivers Carys Thomas Caison Wright

Alto Courtney Ange Willa Claire Denlinger Ella Kantor Kate Krouse Claudia Lloyd Bridget McDaniel Yara Othman Madison Rankin Coley Riley

Directors: Mrs. Cameron Bolin, Dr. Robert Strebendt Assistant Director: Mrs. Mary Royall Hight Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Ms. Catherine Kelly

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Baritone Jed Creedon Noah Diggs Oren Kantor Xander Lamond Gabriel Loyola Sawyer Parker Michael Schulze

Middle School Stage Tech

Zara Ali Sheila Awasthi Katie Barger Arran Boyle Tanner Bradford Izzy Brown Adam Calingaert Courtney Carter Jaden Colson Rieka Davis Lillian Diamond

Shane Duden Hannah Gilbert Nicholas Herbert Kayla Hu Delaney Jeff Kate Krouse Cole MacKinnon Macey Malik Valerie Margraf Sinclaire McGlown Taylor McMichael

Cate Mills Jack Morrison Owen Morrison Sawyer Parker Sydney Parrish Avery Perry Hayden Perry Annabelle Pritchard Anna Stone Charlotte Stringer

Co-Teachers: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell, Mr. Jason Sharp

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Upper School Stagecraft

Deacon Adams Alejandro Alston Brooke Barger Bo Belk Drew Davis

Nydia Davis Natalia Estrella Jacob Gilbert Ava Martin Ethan McMinn

Co-Teachers: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell, Mr. Jason Sharp

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Neil Nainani Brooke Swift Xander White

Upper School Drama

Davis Anderson Madison Anysz Alyiah Cox

Chaz Davidian Maddy Goldstein Jessica Keim

Abbey McCuen Yasmin Pataki Sophia Yeo

Director: Mr. Jason Sharp

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Upper School

Flute Mia Atasoy Emily Capell Claire Dillon Beixi Gu Jasmine Tran Ania Zhang Oboe Montana Ramakrishnan

Clarinet Tul Cherukuri Ethan MacLaren Phoebe Moser Tony Quan Henry Zhang Bass Clarinet James Maynard Parker Jadyn Carmon

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Alto Saxophone Pierce Augusti Eric Belcea Deanna Bennett Noah Keen Ryan Slattery Alex Wang Baritone Saxophone Andrew Guenard

Wind Ensemble

Tenor Saxophone Yatin Gadicharla Michael Rutigliano

French Horn Yogin Patel Evan Snider

Trumpet Mikie Creedon Tyler Henderson James Milburn-Pyle Andreas Nickolas Aydin Sabu

Trombone Caleb Finley Siddarth Kamma

Tuba Elijah Smith Percussion Austin Greene Liam Henley

Euphonium Alexa Gillon Georgia Winston

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Upper School

Soprano Madison Anysz Sunishka Deshpande Taylor Fagan Zoe King Vivian Mizelle Sasha Olander Olivia Rivera Arianna Shirak Anna Sonntag Lily Tyler Directors: Mrs. Cameron Bolin, Dr. Robert Strebendt Assistant Director: Mrs. Mary Royall Hight Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Ms. Catherine Kelly

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Alto Claire Anysz Lindsey Carter Nola Clifford Sophia Hopper Morgan Rigsbee Skyler Riley Darian Schoonmaker Jenna Seidenfrau Kaela Spainhour Eun Yoo

Concert Choir

Tenor Ashton Wells Bryce Augusti Bass Will Eichler Grayson Marty Ryan Pretzer Jensen Simms

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Upper School

Violin Paulie Brooks Bennett Gillespie Hope Hauck Garrett Hill

Bea Holdstock Maria Luo Grace Petrov Samuel Petrov Emily Rhodes

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Will Robbins Kylie Scott Heidi Segars Audrey Stock Jillian Wadley

String Symphony

Benya Wilfret Emma Wolff Luke Yoon Sophie Yoon

Viola Brodie Batten Oliver Fesko Michael Griffin Tosh Holdstock Jin Jeong

Cello Anton Barbone Alexii Cady Josh Kesterson Sarah Kim Malachi Ogwangi Isabella Robinson

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National Art Honor Society

Olivia Barefoot Sky Bell Ava Buttler Kristen Hardy Lucy Leaf Josie Ludlam Rachel Mason

Jae Ramsey Ellie Roberts Brandon Sisson Ashley Turner Lila Wilson Sophia Yeo

To qualify for nomination, students must have completed three semesters of Upper School Art and received an A-minus or higher for these courses while maintaining a 3.00 GPA. Students also must have completed the necessary community service hours for their grade level. Students are identified by the registrar and community service advisor once a year, at the end of the first semester. Sponsors: Mrs. Erin Stelling, Ms. Allison Tierney

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Hunter Family Scholarship Recipients

Davis Anderson '22, Drama Tul Cherukuri '24, Clarinet Sophia Hopper '24, Voice Olivia Rivera '25, Voice Heidi Segars '22, Violin

Jenna Seidenfrau '23, Voice Benya Wilfret '25, Violin Lila Wilson '23, Visual Art

This scholarship, created in 2001 by the R. Merrill Hunter Family, recognizes a student who has shown a marked proficiency and commitment in the fine and performing arts, maintained an average of B+ or higher and demonstrated qualities of character, integrity, and leadership. Each spring, students entering the ninth grade may apply for this scholarship. Candidates are chosen through an application process that includes submission of recommendations, a résumé, and a portfolio or video/audio recording. Finalists then undergo an interview and live portfolio review or audition with the Scholarship Committee. Hunter Scholars must continue to meet the scholarship criteria throughout their Upper School experience. Fine Arts 29

The Morton Committee

Sierra Alexander Zoe Brown Eve Caudill

Mark Halonkina Sierra Kish Hudson Perdue

Jae Ramsey Xe Van den Brand

In 1997, Bob Timberlake established the Hugh Morton, Jr. Art Collection in memory of his good friend and colleague. The collection is permanently housed in the Fine Arts Center. Each year, the Morton Committee visits different art venues and selects a piece of art to add to our permanent collection. We value this collection for its ability to enrich our lives. The individual pieces of art are also used as teaching tools to explain different techniques and styles of art to our students. The collection is a wonderful legacy for future generations. Sponsors: Mrs. Amelia Karopowitz, Mrs. Jennifer Lam, Mrs. Erin Stelling, Ms. Allison Tierney

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Tri-M Music Honor Society

Brodie Batton Eric Belcea Lindsey Carter Sunishka Deshpande Bea Holdstock

Tosh Holdstock Sarah Kim Zoe King Samuel Petrov Ryan Pretzer

Michael Rutigliano Heidi Segars Ryan Slattery Georgia Winston

Founded in 1936 by Frances and Alexander Harley, Tri-M Music Honor Society, formerly known as Modern Music Masters, offers life-time membership in a worldwide honorary organization for musical high school students. It is designed to recognize upper school band, choir and strings students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.

Sponsors: Mrs. Cameron Bolin, Mrs. Pamela Kelly, Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

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Concerto Competition Awards

Division I Ik Ekpunobi '21, Piano Division II Benya Wilfret '25, Violin Honorable Mention Michael Rutigliano '22, Tenor Saxophone Elijah Smith '25, Piano This competition is for elite musicians who perform one movement from an advanced concerto or sonata, which are musical works written in three or four movements, or one with the same length and level of difficulty as a concerto movement. Students perform in front of regionally acclaimed judges, who select a winner for Division I (grades 9-12) and a winner for Division II (grade 8 and below). On occasion, a student is awarded an Honorable Mention, which is not specific to either division.

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International Thespian Society

Davis Anderson Madison Anysz Brynn Bartle Sunishka Deshpande Taylor Fagan

Sophia Hopper Jessica Keim Nicole Keim Cynthia Ni Yasmin Pataki

Jenna Seidenfrau Lily Tyler

The International Thespian Society exists to honor student achievement in theatre. Students earn points by participating in productions on stage and backstage. Once ten points have been earned, students are eligible for induction into Ravenscroft's Troupe #5778.

Sponsors: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell, Mr. Jason Sharp

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Fine Arts Association

The Fine Arts Association is made up of parent volunteers who support the faculty in events, both on and off campus. Here, we make new friends and support our performing and visual artists through a variety of ways. See The Fine Arts Season at a Glance on pages 8 and 9 for meeting dates. • • • • • • • •

Our many activities include:

Assisting the Stage Crew during performances. Writing, editing and producing the Fine Arts Booklet. Providing refreshments to attendees during activities. Promoting and supporting fine arts events. Ushering guests, handing out programs at performance events. Distributing and organizing pre-owned concert attire. Assisting with costumes and props for school performances. Attending meetings and hearing updates from fine arts faculty and staff.

Provide your support or just make friends and stay informed of fine arts events through our association meetings. We look forward to seeing you there. If you are new to the school, we would love to meet you and answer any questions you may have.

Steering Committee 2021 - 2022

President Secretary Treasurer Past President Communications Concert Attire Program Booklet Parent Groups Manager Parent Association Liaison Photography Spirit Committee Volunteer Coordinator

Simon Capell Erica Carter Elisabeth McChesney Angela Keifer Mary Kornegay Kelley Foster Elisa Barbone Brooke McDaniels Simon Capell Simon Capell, Mary Kornegay Irene Wadley Kate Rigsbee

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2021 - 2022 GALLERY EXHIBITIONS SEPTEMBER Alumni Art Exhibition

From September through Homecoming on October 1, we honor our alumni and former art faculty with an exhibition of their artwork. Gallery visitors, whether live or online, may enjoy seeing the art created by a number of practicing artists who attended or taught at Ravenscroft and continue to pursue their art on a professional or amateur basis.

Erica Arcudi '10 Autumn Pears Oil on copper

OCTOBER

Advanced Placement Preview Art Exhibition The work presented in this exhibition is a small selection from the early stages of the Advanced Placement Art and Photography students' sustained investigations. The sustained investigation seeks to address an inquiry topic of their choosing. Throughout the year, the Advanced Placement students address their inquiry topic through the development of materials, processes, and ideas.

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PUGH FAMILY LOBBY | FINE ARTS CENTER NOVEMBER - DECEMBER Upper School Photography Exhibition

This exhibit showcases the work of students in Photo I, II, and Advanced Placement Photography/2D Design. Beginning students exhibit work from their exploration in the darkroom with photograms. Photo II students showcase complex color photo collages, in the style of artist David Hockney, while our Advanced Placement students exhibit digital photography from their own concentration.

Laurel Caplan '24 Untitled Photogram

JANUARY Upper School Art Exhibition

Students from Art I, Art II, and the Advanced Art classes exhibit their work in a celebration of the first half of the year. The show features the exploration of design principles in several different media, such as acrylic, gouache, watercolor, and techniques that range from flat or abstract design to pictorial realism. Students delve into art that touches the heart and mind through the pursuit of unique ideas and themes.

Jae Ramsey '23 The Entertainer Watercolor, pen, ink and acrylic Fine Arts

2021 - 2022 GALLERY EXHIBITIONS FEBRUARY Juried Student Art Exhibition

The Juried Student Exhibition is an opportunity for students from all grades to submit their best artwork for a chance to have their work displayed in the gallery. Included works and prize winners will be chosen by a guest curator from the school. Showcasing the work of Ravenscroft art students, this exhibition highlights the range of media and approaches being taught in the visual arts classes.

Rowan Thomas '23 Untitled Ceramics

MARCH

Lower School Art Exhibition Throughout the year, students are introduced to artists and their individual styles and techniques. Students then explore and apply a variety of media including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, collage, print making, weaving, and sculpture. Art in Lower School allows students to experiment with technique and materials while following instruction to create pieces that become keepsake treasures for years to come.

Amelia Caldwell '33 Basquiat Skull Clay and watercolor paint

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PUGH FAMILY LOBBY | FINE ARTS CENTER APRIL

Advanced Placement Art Exhibition Prior to a juried portfolio review, the Advanced Placement Art students showcase work from their concentration on themes of their own choosing. Students work individually to expand their abilities technically and conceptually throughout the year to develop their own voice through painting, drawing, and photography. These students work hard refining their skills and the end products are exceptional pieces of art.

Sky Bell '22 Untitled Acrylic and collage

MAY

Middle School Art Exhibition The Middle School Art Exhibition features the creative work of our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade visual art students. Throughout the year, these students explore art history and thematic ideas to inspire work that represents their unique experiences, ideas, and observations. The exhibition showcases a variety of media including drawing, painting, print making, and ceramics.

Ellene Warner '26 Undefined Pencil and colored pencil on paper

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Cameron Bolin Middle & Upper School Choir; Private Lessons Program Coordinator

Abbey Maxwell Middle & Upper School Drama & Stage Tech

S.K. Chipley Staff Accompanist

Kristen McCarthy ‘14 PreK - Grade One Visual Art

Mary Royall Hight Lower School General Music; Lower, Middle & Upper School Choir

David McChesney Director of Fine Arts

Amelia Karpowitz Lower School Visual Art

Elisabeth McChesney Administrative Coordinator, Fine Arts Department

Pamela Kelly Middle & Upper School Strings

Kelly Nivison Lower, Middle & Upper School Band

Jennifer Lam Middle School Visual Art

Katie O’Neill Lower School General Music; Lower School Choir

Tasi Matthews Lower School Strings

Matthew Parunak Lower, Middle & Upper School Band

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Faculty & Staff Jason Sharp Middle & Upper School Drama & Stage Tech

Erin Stelling Upper School Visual Art; Gallery Coordinator

Private Lessons Teachers Brass Matthew Parunak Cello Nate Leyland Percussion Casey Sagolla-Slamp

Piano Melodie Bobbitt Robert Strebendt Cameron Bolin Middle & Upper School Long Term Choir Substitute S.K. Chipley Claudia Hinson Rebecca Ledford Allison Tierney Middle & Upper School Visual Art

Viola, Violin Catherine Kelly Pam Kelly Anne Leyland Tasi Matthews Voice Craig Brown Mary Royall Hight Catherine Kelly Robert Strebendt Woodwinds Janice Lipson Kelly Nivison

Artists in Residence Anne Leyland Strings Catherine Kelly Choir

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Tosh and Bea, You make us so proud! Love, Mom and Dad

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CONGRATULATIONS LILY!

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We are so proud of the person you are, your amazing talent and big heart! Love you to the moon and back! Mom, Dad, and Kate

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“We support Ravenscroft because the teachers are committed to their students, not only teaching our children from an educational perspective, but also developing their social and emotional skills. We are so happy to be a part of the Ravenscroft community!” 919.526.0450 info@maginnishoward.com

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We salute all fine arts students and look forward to great art, drama, and musical performances this year!

We give thanks and respect to the amazing Ravenscroft faculty and staff who dedicate themselves. They teach and encourage children to accept challenges and perform at their very best. Fine Arts

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Dr. Holman was born and raised in Raleigh and has volunteered at Wake Smiles since he was an undergrad. Sharing the importance of education and supporting local communities are values he holds close. Dr. Holman is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and is looking forward to caring for your family. Offices in Raleigh, Holly Springs, Wake Forest and Burlington.

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Index to Ensembles and Honors

Concerto Competition Awards.............................................. 32 Fifth Grade Band ................................................................... 11 Fine Arts Faculty & Staff........................................................ 46 Hunter Family Scholarship Recipients.................................. 29 International Thespian Society.............................................. 33 Lower School String Orchestra...............................................10 Sixth Grade Band................................................................... 13 Sixth Grade Choir................................................................... 15 Sixth Grade Drama................................................................ 14 Sixth Grade Strings................................................................ 12 Middle School Band............................................................... 17 Middle School Choir............................................................... 18 Middle School Stage Tech....................................................... 19 Middle School String Ensemble............................................. 16 The Morton Committee.......................................................... 30 National Art Honor Society.................................................... 28 Tri-M Music Honor Society.................................................... 31 Upper School Concert Choir.................................................. 24 Upper School Drama............................................................. 21 Upper School Stagecraft......................................................... 20 Upper School String Symphony............................................. 26 Upper School Wind Ensemble............................................... 22 Front Cover Art Shirley Yang '25

Bell Tower Series

Graphite, watercolor, stitching on fabric

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The Bell Tower on the Ravenscroft campus is an iconic symbol of our school. Eighth grade students were asked to depict it in detail through a variety of media. Students began with plein-air drawings using graphite on paper with an emphasis on showing the detail and proportion of the bell tower and its surroundings. Using our first drawing as a reference, we moved on to watercolors, and then on to a stitched line drawing on fabric. Shirley's depiction of the Ravenscroft Bell Tower is incredibly detailed, beautifully executed, and a lovely tribute to this iconic part of our school.

Index to Advertisers

Bev's Fine Art..................................................Inside Front Cover Capital Oral & Facial Surgery *............................................. 69 Carolina TMJ and Facial Pain Center*.................................. 64 Engstrom Hamilton Orthodontics........................................ 63 Fund for Ravenscroft............................................................. 59 Goodberry's Frozen Custard *............................................... 60 Johnson Lexus *...................................................................... 67 Maginnis Howard *................................................................ 58 Montgomery Violins.............................................................. 64 Newcomb and Company *..................................................... 69 North Carolina Chamber Music Institute............................ 71 North Hills Implant and Oral Surgery *................................ 62 North Ridge Country Club *.................................................. 56 Ravenscroft Admissions.........................................................61 Ravenscroft Athletic Club ..................................................... 72 Ravenscroft Parents' Association ......................................... 57 Renaissance Dental Center *................................................. 73 Rising Sun Pools & Spas *...................................................... 64 Rocky Top Catering *.............................................................. 66 Simon Capell Photography..................................................... 62 South State Investment Services...............................Back Cover Spoleto Adult Tours................................................................ 60 Spoleto Study Abroad............................................................ 59 Triangle Dentistry *................................................................ 61 Turner Asphalt, Inc.*................................................................ 58 Dr. Gerald W. Upton, DDS, MS, PhD.................................... 65 Urban Food Group *............................................................... 63 Victoria Insurance *................................................................ 70 The Violin Exchange............................................................... 69 Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry *.......................... 74 Wells Orthodontics *................................................................ 71 Williams, Daily & Frazier Dental.......................................... 68 Winston's Grille....................................................................... 73 * Corporate Partner

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