Fine Arts
2022-2023 Jae Ramsey ‘23
2 Ravenscroft FINE ART GALLERY | CUSTOM FRAMING 7400 Six Forks Road, Suite 19 Raleigh, NC 27615 919.870.5342 www.bevsfineart.com | contact@bevsfineart.com
Green Polka Dots
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Welcome to the 2022-2023 season of Ravenscroft Fine Arts!
As Ravens of all ages fan out across our campus to expand their knowledge and explore their passions, we’re energized by the many ways they embrace trying new things — from writing their ABCs to mastering calculus and everything in between. A common thread throughout all of that learning is their engagement with the Fine Arts.
That’s no accident. We believe no education is complete without participation in the Fine Arts, and so we begin early. Lower School students enjoy a full Fine Arts curriculum, from visual arts and general music beginning in PreK and strings instruction beginning in Kindergarten, to private lessons and the opportunity to participate in drama productions, visual art, and band, choir, and string ensembles across our three divisions. Throughout our Ravens’ time here, they enjoy classes and extra-curricular opportunities designed to inspire creativity, facilitate teamwork, and ignite both a passion for self-expression and an appreciation of the work of others.
We are very proud of how many Ravens see themselves as artists and performers. And we know that could not happen without the generosity of our broader community. Thank you for all you do to help us make the Fine Arts such an integral part of the Ravenscroft experience.
We hope you enjoy our 2022-23 season.
Doreen C. Kelly Head of School
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Welcome to the 2022-23 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 curricula 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, advertisers, and corporate partners. Please visit our pages on the https://ravenscroft.org website to see how to share your time and talent in our vibrant community.
David McChesney Director of Fine Arts
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Fellow Ravenscroft Parents and Guardians,
As president of the Fine Arts Association, I would like to add my welcome to what promises to be another wonderful year for Fine Arts at Ravenscroft.
Over the past two years, performing arts organizations globally have continued to face challenges to bring the community back together. Seeing how Ravenscroft’s Fine Arts Department has navigated these continued challenges truly exemplifies why these teachers, students, and programs at Ravenscroft should be celebrated. Last year, students successfully performed LIVE IN-PERSON music concerts, the play “Lost Girl”, and the musicals “Into the Woods, Jr." and “The Drowsy Chaperone”. Our faculty worked so hard this past school year to provide students with all the experiences and advantages for which the Fine Arts Department at Ravenscroft is known.
As we forge ahead into 2022-23, I can’t wait to see how we continue to bring resilience and leadership to the Ravenscroft Fine Arts. For 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 Ravens in the Fine Arts Department. Our provisional performance schedule has the comedy “The One Act Play That Goes Wrong” on October 14-15. Following this, we have the musical “Footloose” on February 3-5, and a Middle School musical on March 31-April 1. Performances by the band, choir, and string ensembles occur throughout the school year. Check out pages 6 and 7 for details on our upcoming season.
The Fine Arts Association is characterized by active parent and guardian volunteers who work with faculty to enable and support the many performances that take place throughout the year. There are many roles to play, including assistance with stage productions, ushering, behind-thescenes support from home, and more. There’s a place for everyone! If you would like to find out more about the Fine Arts Association, please join us at any of our meetings or contact me with any questions you may have or how to find the role that is right for you.
Kate Rigsbee
President, Ravenscroft Fine Arts Association (919) 414-9479; kate.rigsbee@claconnect.com
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The Fine Arts
SEPTEMBER
Gallery Exhibition: Morton Committee Recent Acquisitions
21 8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting
27 All Day Fine Arts Photos
All Day Fine Arts Photos
OCTOBER
Gallery Exhibition: Joyce Fillip, Visiting Artist
12 8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting
14-15 7:00-9:30 Performance: The One Act Play That Goes Wrong
18 7:00-9:00 US Drama Class Sharing
19 7:00-8:30 Sixth Grade/MS Choir/Strings Concert
26 7:00-8:30 US Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble Concert
NOVEMBER
Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Photography
2 TBD MS StageTech Class Sharings
4 3:30-4:30 Private Lessons Recital
8 TBD Sixth Grade Drama/MS StageTech Showcases
8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting 16 6:30-8:00 LS/Sixth Grade/MS/US Band Concert
DECEMBER
Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Photography 5 7:00-8:30 US Ensembles Perform Lessons and Carols at Christ Baptist Church
TBD Third/Fifth Grade Performance for LS
6:30-7:30 Third/Fifth Grade Performance for Parents
3:30-4:30 Private Lessons Recital
6:30-7:30 Raving Ravens LS Choir/LS String Orchestra/ Fifth Grade Band Performance
TBD Sixth Grade/MS Ensembles Perform for MS
JANUARY
Gallery Exhibition: Juried Art Exhibit
9 7:00-9:00 US Drama Class Sharing
8:15-9:15 Fine Arts Association Meeting
3:30-4:30 Private Lessons Recital
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FEBRUARY Gallery Exhibition: Middle School Art
7:00-9:30 US Musical Performance of Footloose
2:00-4:30 US Musical Performance of Footloose
Fine Arts Association Meeting
MARCH
Exhibition: Lower School Art
Sixth Grade/MS Band/Choir/Strings Concert
7:00-8:30 US Wind Ensemble/Concert Choir/ String Symphony Concert
Fine Arts Association Meeting
3:30-4:30 Private Lessons Recital
7:00-8:30 MS Musical Performance
APRIL
Exhibition: Advanced Placement Art
7:00-8:30 MS Musical Performance
Senior Recital
Second/Fourth Grade Performance for LS
Second/Fourth Grade Performance for Parents
Fine Arts Association Meeting
All Strings Concert
Private Lessons Recital
All Choirs Concert
US Drama Student-Directed One Acts
All Bands Concert
All Day LS Ensembles to King’s Dominion Performance Festival
Exhibition: Upper School Art
Fourth/Fifth Grade Private Lessons Recital
Sixth Grade Drama Performance
Second/Third Grade Private Lessons Recital
All Day MS Ensembles to King’s Dominion Performance Festival
StageTech One Acts
First Grade Performance for LS
First Grade Performance for Parents
Please check the school website or parent portal on Veracross for complete and current calendar information.
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Audience Etiquette
We kindly ask that you follow these simple guidelines:
* Please silence all electronic devices.
* No food, beverages, or chewing gum inside the theatre.
* If you arrive late or have to leave, please wait until there is a pause between selections or scenes; then enter or exit quietly.
* Please take small children on bathroom breaks before the performance begins.
* Small children unable to stay silent should be accompanied to the lobby until they are ready to return.
* 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.
* Avoid using flash photography.
* Stay seated until intermission or the end of the performance.
* Hold your applause until the end of a musical selection.
* Restrict conversations with those around you to before and after performances so as to not distract others in the audience.
* Recycle unwanted programs and booklets into baskets provided when exiting the theatre.
Thank you!
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Raving Ravens Lower School Choir
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Co-Directors: Mrs. Mary Royall Hight, Mrs. Katie O'Neill Ella James Bever Jozi Brandon Evelyn Canavan Madeleine Catalahana Amaya Crichlow Gigi Donelan Emma Driscoll Leena El-Assi Grayer English Weezie Gibbons Suri Gupta Jack Harbert Genevieve Holman Carolyn Hu Juliana Hunt Ariel Liu Sarah MacGabhann Amory Martin Vivian Musante Robert Newton Rosie Norland Benjamin Pacca Sophia Pereira Michael Renn Emily Rodino Suhavee Sethi Jeremy Shirak Emma Grace Stansell Kate Stone Mia Vassallo Nyla Ward Sydney Westbrook Jaidyn White Gretchen Woelffer May Wright Smith Zola
Lower School String Orchestra
Violin
Carter
Grayer English
Hanna
Hessler
Holman
Hykal
Keister
Khan
Lambert
Martin
Minsley
Redmond
Renna
Director: Mrs. Tasi Matthews
Associate Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Joey Robbins
Santacaterina
Saunders
Tayrose
Vassallo
Viola Ellie Coats
Meier
Gupta
Meier
Miller
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Avery
Liam
Lukas
Genevieve
Rafi
Cameron
Azeem
Joaquin
Amory
Maggie
Siboney
Michael
Bentley
Taylor
Blair
Mia
Andrew
Cello Suri
William
Alexander
Fifth Grade Band
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Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak Flute Alia Siddiqi Charlotte Wang Emily Zeng Clarinet Pranay Amarnathan Sarah MacGabhann Charlie Nelson Mia Sylvester Alto Saxophone Robbie Ge Michael Renna Basil Westbrook Trumpet Raj Burbage Liv Clifford Rafi Hykal Robert Newton Ollie Wood Brian Zotter Trombone Michael Carlson Nate James Becks Kelly Debbie Ouyang Percussion Vincent Hewitt Henry Phillips-Shaban Bentley Santacaterina
Sixth Grade Strings
Cello
Ash
Stringer
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Violin Samuel Campos Jackson Glover Christopher Jackson Roman Santacaterina Liliana Viera Liam Yelle Viola Kaia Petty
Tecumseh
Will
Bass Alexander Hopkins James Robbins Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland
Sixth
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Grade Band Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak Flute Olina Ouyang Harsha Saranga Madison Young Clarinet Stella Heberlein Layla Lindauer Henry Marlowe Ari Patel Alto Saxophone Charlie Creedon Hudson Harrell Henry Spilker Tenor Sax Brandon Pacca Trumpet Donovan Bennett Roman Santacaterina Trombone Alex Bulgin Andrew Nunalee Riley Sheehan Tuba Toby Brown Percussion Jackson Burgess Jacob Edwards Dory Robbins Graham Sundstrom
Sixth Grade Drama
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Directors: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell, Mrs. Deborah Rutland Aishwarya Babu Alex Blumberg Hope Boscia Alaina Brown Maddie Brown Toby Brown Nihaar Chaudhary Zahra Cheatham Siena Duncan Mason Fanning Ryder Grenz Brianna Hammons Kaylee Hanna Blake Hoggard Oliver Loyola Macie MacKinnon Carter Manning Isabella McKee Wynter McKnight Knox Musante Avery Parrish Yasmine Parviz Wyatt Patterson Pierce Rodino Leon Schnydrig Zuri Settles Lucy Shaw Emma Sun Hallie Tayrose Jack Thompson Abby Torgler Nolan Ward
Sixth Grade Choir
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Soprano Sophie Boram Allen Jake Fink Leah Rivers Liliana Viera Alto Adam Conway Quaid Harrell Anika Le Cheminant Dory Robbins Madeleine Sasser Baritone Ryder Grenz Tucker Layton Director: Dr. Robert Strebendt Assistant Director: Mrs. Mary Royall Hight Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Middle School String Ensemble
Violin
Corrinne Carter
Hatefi
Karolyna Huntanar
Janice Jeong Trey Messier
Munford
Nickolas
Ziqi Qiu
Reives
Anna-Belle Shaw
Sotomayor
Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland
Logan Warren Katya Wilfret
Wolborsky
Ye
Debrah
Hollingshead
Cello
Rivera
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Carson
Eve
Chris
Kingston
Izzy
Chloe
Rainy
Viola Ethan
Sam
Xavier
Middle
Band
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School
Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak Flute Sais Smith Oboe Eva Awasthi Clarinet Avery Pellicciotti Bass Clarinet Leyana Glaspie Alto Saxophone Cameron Gordon Bassoon Reiley Rigsbee Trumpet Lukas Delphin Sarvagya Gupta George Haralambakis Taylor Moore French Horn Aidan Schechtman Trombone Kamia Abdullah Matthew Milburn-Pyle Euphonium Rishi Kamma Percussion Cooper Robbins Gabby Spivey
Soprano
Middle School Choir
Baritone
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Willa Claire Denlinger Kaida Kostern Bridget McDaniel Grace Parker Madison Rankin Ella Rivers Mahek Singh Alto Hannah Bever Logan Lee Yara Othman Michael Schulze Gabby Spivey Carys Thomas Cameron Wolborsky
Jed Creedon Kellin Girvan-Morris Oren Kantor Xander Lamond Gabriel Loyola Jackson Stansell Arison Wells
Zara
Middle School StageTech
Chip Gehring
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Ali Mary Evans Baccus Liliana Barroso Madelyn Bekerman Tanner Bradford Izzy Brown Jack Cantando Kinsley Earwood Alex Fine-Carroll
Siena Gehring Hannah Gilbert Kate Gregory Nanaki Kainth Wyatt Kenady Ariana Kish Sierra Kish Sinclaire McGlown Lauren Perry Vivienne Phillips-Shaban Mahek Singh Canaan Valles Simran Vishnubhakta Julia Wickline Abigail Woelffer Layla Wood
Upper School Stagecraft
Huebner
Cate Mills
Stringer
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Teacher: Mr. Jason Sharp Ryan Bradford Max Cobin Nydia Davis Sara Djuric Maddie Fanning Jackson Fox Isaac Freeman Harry Goodwin Taylor Gregory Charles Hayworth Nicholas Herbert Brock Hoggard Lauchlin
Steven Iskandar Morgan Jelovsek Campbell Jennings Ella Kantor Rehan Khan Caitlin Kilroy Payne Kukulinski Macey Malik Sammey Malik Abbey McCuen Lilla Megyeri
Michael Nicholson Avery Perry Jack Piccini Ruby Ramirez Joshua Ratliff-Weathersby Coley Riley Charlotte
Riley Walser Whit Walters Greg Watson
Madison Anysz
Bussey
Cobin
Crane
Earwood
Herbert
Jeff
Kantor
Krouse
Upper School Drama
Cole MacKinnon
Macey Malik Adelaide Malynn Abbey McCuen
Nusbickel
Parker Sydney Parrish
Perry
Quezada
Kaia Ramakrishnan
Robinson
Seidenfrau
Wells
Williams
Wydick
Mr. Jason Sharp
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Joshua
Max
Taylor
Payton
Nicholas
Delaney
Ella
Kate
Lili
Sawyer
Hayden
Sophia
Charley
Jenna
Ashton
Donnie
Jake
Director:
Flute
Clarinet
Clarinet
Upper School
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Mia Atasoy Soham Belur Emily Capell Claire Dillon Beixi Gu Jasmine Tran Ania Zhang Oboe Yoning Liu Montana Ramakrishnan Ellene Warner
Tul Cherukuri Addison Diener Ethan MacLaren Phoebe Moser Puja Patel Tony Quan Henry Zhang Bass
Jadyn Carmon James Maynard Parker Alto Saxophone Pierce Augusti Deanna Bennett Noah Keen Jack Ludlam Alex Wang Tenor Saxophone Adam Becske Yatin Gadicharla Baritone Saxophone Andrew Guenard Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak
Wind Ensemble
Trumpet
Trombone
Dirks
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Smith
Euphonium
Dan
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Mikie Creedon Tyler Henderson James Milburn-Pyle Andreas Nickolas Aydin Sabu French Horn Yogin Patel Evan Snider
Nolan
Caleb Finley Joshua Ward Xaden Wilson
Siddu Kamma
Daniel
Alexa Gillon Will Tinnesz
Elijah
Amelia Ward Percussion Grace Axler Ethan Dinitz Austin Greene Liam Henley
Soprano
Anysz
Awasthi
Eichler
Gupta
Mizelle
Yoo
Director: Dr. Robert Strebendt
Assistant Director: Mrs. Mary Royall Hight
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Upper School
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Madison
Sheila
Hallie
Annika
Vivian
Eun
Alto Madison Britt Sophia Hopper Abbey McCuen Skyler Riley Olivia Rivera Jenna Seidenfrau
Concert Choir
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Tenor Bryce Augusti Shrutav Deshpande Sachin Lakshman Ashton Wells Bass Will Eichler Grayson Marty
Violin
Upper School
Brooks
Bennett Gillespie
Hauck
Henderson
Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Garrett Hill Maria Luo Grace Petrov Zihui Qiu Will Robbins
Kylie Scott
Audrey Stock Jillian Wadley
Wilfret Emma Wolff
Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland
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Paulie
Hope
Luke
Benya
String Symphony
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Viola Oliver Fesko Michael Griffin Jin Jeong Cello Antonio Barbone Cashier Brooks Alexii Cady Sam Caplan
Josh
Kesterson Malachi Ogwangi Isabella Robinson
National Art Honor Society
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.
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Sponsors: Mrs. Erin Stelling, Ms. Allison Tierney Connor Aschman Greta-Kate Baker Leah Fine-Carroll Laurel Carter Laurel Caplan Sara Corrales Gil Brianna Donigan Davis Ellis Charlie Grant Lilja Gudmundsson Kristen Hardy Mia Kaplan Lucy Leaf Josie Ludlam
Grace McDaniel Harrison Poole
Jae Ramsey Lila Wilson
Hunter Family Scholarship Recipients
Sam Caplan Tul Cherukuri Sophia Hopper
Macey Malik Olivia Rivera Jenna Seidenfrau
Benya Wilfret Lila Wilson
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.
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The Morton Committee
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 Karpowtiz, Mrs. Jennifer Lam, Mrs. Erin Stelling, Ms. Allison Tierney
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Samantha Brock Laurel Caplan Amaya Crichlow
Grayer English Emilia Hewitt Grace McDaniel
Carys Thomas Shirley Yang
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Madison Anysz
Pierce Augusti
Antonio Barbone
Jadyn Carmon Tul Cherukuri Oliver Fesko
Bennett Gillespie Alexa Gillon Michael Griffin
Andrew Guenard Liam Henley Garrett Hill Sophia Hopper Maria Luo Grayson Marty James Milburn-Pyle Phoebe Moser Tony Quan
Montana Ramakrishnan Kylie Scott Jenna Seidenfrau Skyler Riley Jasmine Tran Jillian Wadley Eun Yoo
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. Pamela Kelly, Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak, Dr. Robert Strebendt
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International Thespian Society
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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Madison Anysz Emily Capell Shrutav Deshpande Payton Earwood Aryan Ghodrat Sophia Hopper Ella Kantor Macey Malik Abbey McCuen Morgan Reichbach Olivia Rivera Jenna Seidenfrau Ellene Warner
Concerto Competition Awards
Division I Taylor Fagan, Voice
Division II Sam Caplan, Cello
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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S.K. Chipley Staff Accompanist
Mary Royall Hight
Lower School General Music; Lower, Middle, & Upper School Choir
Amelia Karpowitz
Lower School Visual Art
Pamela Kelly Middle & Upper School Strings
Jennifer Lam Middle School Visual Art
Tasi Matthews
Lower School Strings
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Kristen McCarthy ‘14 Lower School Visual Art
David McChesney Director of Fine Arts
Elisabeth McChesney Administrative Coordinator, Fine Arts Department
Kelly Nivison
Lower, Middle, & Upper School Band
Katie O’Neill
Lower School General Music; Lower School Choir
Matthew Parunak
Lower, Middle, & Upper School Band
Abbey Maxwell Middle School Drama & StageTech
Deborah Rutland Long Term Drama Substitute
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Faculty & Staff
Jason Sharp
Upper School
Drama & Stagecraft; Theatre Manager
Erin Stelling
Upper School Visual Art; Gallery Coordinator
Private Lessons Teachers
Private Lessons Coordinators
Melodie Bobbitt
Robert Strebendt
Brass
Darrion Keck
Matthew Parunak
Percussion
Casey D'Sola
Strings
Pamela Kelly Anne Leyland Nate Leyland Tasi Matthews
Voice Mary Royall Hight
Rebecca Ledford Robert Strebendt
Robert Strebendt
Middle & Upper School Choir
Piano
Melodie Bobbitt S.K. Chipley Claudia Hinson Rebecca Ledford
Allison Tierney
Middle & Upper School Visual Art
Woodwinds Kelly Nivison Jamie Staton
Artist in Residence Anne Leyland Strings
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Gallery
AUGUSTSEPTEMBER Morton Committee Recent Acquisitions Exhibition
Kiki Farish Code of Conduct Graphite on Clayboard
In 25 years of its existence, the Hugh Morton, Jr. Art Collection has served as both an ever-expanding legacy and a valued educational resource. The collection has grown to more than 90 works of art. During August and September, the most recent additions to the collection will be on view in the gallery.
OCTOBER
Joyce Fillip Visiting Artist Exhibition
When painting in watercolor or in oil, Joyce looks to create a dialogue between the shape of the plant and the background environment. The color of the plant forms in her paintings are often invented. Instead of representing a plant as in nature, Joyce seeks to find a harmonizing color scheme that seems most suited to the character of the plant.
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Exhibition 2022-2023
Joyce Fillip Study in Blue Oil on Panel 8"x 8"
Pugh Family Lobby - Fine Arts Center
NOVEMBERDECEMBER
Upper School Photography Exhibition
This exhibit showcases the work of students in Photo I and Advanced Placement Photography/2D Design. Beginning students exhibit work from their exploration in the darkroom with silver gelatin prints and photograms. AP students exhibit analog, digital, and experimental photographic processes from their own concentration.
JANUARY
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 guest curators 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.
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Lilja Gudmundsson '23 Untitled Silver Gelatin Print
Xe Van den Brand '25 Ice Cavern Acrylic on Canvas
Gallery Exhibition 2022-2023
FEBRUARY 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.
Sareena Singh '27
Blooming Sunflower Charcoal on Paper
MARCH
Lower School Art Exhibition
Throughout the year, students are introduced to artists and their individual styles and techniques. They will explore and apply a variety of media including drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, weaving, sculpture, and more. Art in Lower School allows students to experiment with technique and materials while following instruction to create pieces that become keepsakes for years to come.
Debbie Ouyang '30 Untitled Chalk Pastel
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Pugh Family Lobby - Fine Arts Center
APRIL
Advanced Placement Art and Photography 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.
Josie Ludlam '23 Past Me Oil Paint on Panel
MAY Upper School Art Exhibition
Students from Art I, II, and the Advanced Art classes showcase their work created throughout 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 to pictorial realism. Students delve into art that touches the heart and mind through the pursuit of unique ideas and themes.
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Grace McDaniel '24
Calm Watercolor and Graphite
The Visiting Artist Portfolio Series
Joyce Fillip
Former Ravenscroft teacher from 1996-2020.
The Visiting Artist
Portfolio Series is sponsored by the Victor E. Bell, III '74 Endowment Fund.
When art and science were linked in equal pursuit of the unknown, botanical images were more than just pretty flowers. Botanical illustrations created by explorers to far-off lands and historic photographs used to document unknown species have inspired my artwork for many years. Magnified images of plant forms are the subject of my photography and paintings. Photographing regional plants with a backdrop of marbleized papers, my goal is to isolate the stunning shapes and forms of these unique organisms.
Through my work in collage, I have found freedom to work in a stream of consciousness, juxtaposing shapes of marbleized paper with the suggestions from the origins and dates of the stamps. Often a person or a country depicted on a stamp leads me in an artistic direction that I feel identifies that time and place in history. The shapes and colors work as a puzzle to highlight the stamps' origins.
I find all of these different approaches to making art fulfill my desire to find a connection through this microcosm. Scientists today seek answers in a macrocosm with a new lens, the Webb Telescope.
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The Fine Arts Association gives special thanks to the following Friends of Fine Arts for their support of, and help in, the Fine Arts Department. Your generosity is much appreciated.
We also thank those who contributed after publication.
Deanna and Zeb Anderson
The Avery Family
Elisa and Tony Barbone
Amanda and Charlie Britt
Tiffany and Byron Brooks
Wes Brown
Judith and Simon Capell Erica and Bill Carter
Eva and Fenton Covington
The Creedon Family
Chinmoyee and Sudhir Deshpande Anne ‘96 and Jonathan English
The Fesko Family
Goodberry’s Frozen Custard * Tina and Jeff Gordon
Aimee and Ryan Henley Adalyn (Xuanyuan) Huang’s Family
Image 360 * Johnson Lexus *
Pamela and Rob Kelly Anne and Geoff Krouse Jennifer and John Lam Maria Luo and Family
The MacLaren Family
Maginnis Howard *
Tasi and Jason Matthews & Family
Elisabeth and David McChesney
Drs. Janice and Robert Messier
Jen and Don Munford
Newcomb and Company * North Hills Implant and Oral Surgery * North Ridge Country Club * Katie and Mike O’Neill Kate and Tim Rigsbee Renaissance Dental Center *
Rising Sun Pools and Spas * The Rivera Family The Robbins Family Rocky Top Catering * Mrs. Deborah Rutland The Schechtmans Melanie Settles *
The Stelling Family
The Sugar Family Laura and Richard Thomas Kate and Kevin Thompson Triangle Dentistry * Turner Asphalt * Dr. Gerald Upton & Dr. Nancy Henshaw Urban Food Group *
The Violin Exchange
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The Fine Arts Association is made up of volunteers who support the faculty in promoting department events. Provide your support or make new friends by joining us! Be as active as you wish, or support us from home; there are many opportunities to help!
Some of our activities include:
*Writing, editing, and producing the Fine Arts Booklet.
*Promoting and supporting Fine Arts events.
*Ushering guests at performances.
*Assisting with costumes and props for performances.
If your Raven is involved in Fine Arts, or you have a passion for it, join us at 8:15 in Jones Theatre for our monthly meetings, located in the Fine Arts Center on:
September 21 October 12 November 16 January 18 February 15 March 15 April 19
Steering Committee
President Kate Rigsbee
Vice-President Amelia Warner
Secretary Erica Carter
Treasurer Elisabeth McChesney
Past President Simon CapellFine Arts Booklet Elisa Barbone
Director of Parent Engagement Brooke McDaniels
Parent Alumni Representative Susan Sugar
Parent Association Liaison Simon Capell
Photography Amanda Britt, Simon CapellPromotion & Social Media Erin McKnightVolunteer Coordinator Stacy Ward
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55Fine Arts Celebrate Class of 2023 Congratulations Jae! So proud of you and all you do! Love you, Mom, Dad, & Lilly
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You have entertained so many with your musical talent; keep performing and warming hearts.
Congratulations on your graduation!
Love, Mom, Dad, Tatiana & Alexandra
Alumni Fine Arts Hall of Fame Award
The Alumni Fine Arts Hall of Fame Award, presented by the Ravenscroft Alumni Association, recognizes alumni and teachers who have exemplified an incredible tradition of achievement, service, and integrity.
2013-2014 William Joyner '80, Voice 2014-2015 Emily Procter '86, Drama 2017-2018 Marriott Little '47, Visual Arts 2018-2019 Jill Muti, Administration 2019-2020 Michael C. Hall '89, Drama
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Ravens are meant to soar.
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Index to Ensembles and Honors
Lower School String
Ravens Lower School Choir
Grade Band
Sixth Grade Choir
Grade Drama
Sixth Grade Strings
School Band.
Middle School Choir
School StageTech.
School String
Music
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School Wind
Inspired by her studies of the surrealist movement and iconic artists such as Dali, Ernst, and Ray, Jae created this collage made with hand-ripped papers. Through the exploration of perspective, the unconscious, and mood, Jae sought to create a new reality in her work, revealing the deep connection between humans and nature. She used a limited palette comprised mostly of blues and greens, which remind her of time spent in the North Carolina mountains.
Concerto Competition Awards 33 Fifth Grade Band ................................................................... 11 Fine Arts Faculty & Staff........................................................ 34 Hunter Family Scholarship Recipients 29 International Thespian Society.............................................. 32
Orchestra 10 Raving
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15 Sixth
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12 Middle
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19 Middle
Ensemble............................................. 16 The Morton Committee 30 National Art Honor Society.................................................... 28 Tri-M
Honor Society.................................................... 31 Upper
Concert Choir 24 Upper School Drama............................................................. 21 Upper
Stagecraft 20 Upper
Symphony............................................. 26 Upper
Ensemble............................................... 22 Jae Ramsey '23 River of Tears Collage Front Cover Art
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