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PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT • MRS. FIORAVANTI
This page updated on December 23, 2011
Attention Jazz Orchestra!
Attached to this webpage above is the solo background for "Think" (Download: "Think backgrounds x5 test"),
whether you are improvising a solo or playing a written solo.
It plays from measure 29 through measure 40, and repeats five times.
Use your Improvisation Scale for "Think".
Take a chance, be creative, and see what you can come up with!
2011-2012 - Creativity & the Human Spirit
September 30-October 1, 2011: Swing Choir service learning weekend at Winni (New Hampshire)
November 5, 2011: Eastern Region Middle School Festival AUDITIONS POSTPONED to 1/21/12
December, 2011: Swing Choir performs
January 19, 2012: "Origins" The Roots of Music - ISAAC Winter Concert - Connecticut College, Evans Hall, 7:00 PM
January 21, 2012: RESCHEDULED Eastern Region Middle School Festival AUDITIONS at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School in Moodus
March 2-3, 2012: Eastern Region Middle School Music Festival - Timothy Edwards M.S., South Windsor
May, 2012: Annual Music Festival & Six Flags trip
June, 2012: Creativity & the Human Spirit - ISAAC Spring Concert
June, 2012: 8th grade Opera
June, 2012: 8th Rite of Passage Ceremony - 6th & 7th graders play Pomp & Circumstance
CHORUS - This year, the Chorus will be learning lots of different music from many cultures. They are currently working on projects on the many different genres of music. Projects are due by MARCH 11,2011.
SWING CHOIR - Went to New Hampshire in September! We have learned "Tue, Tue" (African playground song) and "Funga Alafia" (Lithuanian welcome song) which we sang with a 1st grade class at RMMS on Oct. 1. We are prepared for the Eastern Region Music Festival, learning pieces "To the Sky" and "Scarborough Fair."
Eastern Region audition music: http://cmea.org/auditions/eastern-region-middle-school-auditions
"Funga Alafia": http://www.danceofdelight.co.uk/Music_Ideas_CD/page2.html
Learning "Tue, Tue": Click on the music player at the top of this page.
"Ipharadisi": Download the recording at the top of this page.
OPERA -
Swagg Legacy Opera Co. is currently writing and designing the 16th original ISAAC opera to be performed in June 2012. The theme/thesis is "Self-Expression: Its better to be hated for who you are than loved for who you're not." Stay tuned for more details!
BAND-
For Winter concert: "Ancient Moon" and "Asian Folk Rhapsody" (recordings downloadable at the top of this page)
PERFORMING ARTS -
This year's class made movies promoting each of the CREW values:
Citizenship: New Link
Courage: New Link
Respect: New Link
Responsibility: New Link
Enthusiasm: New Link
Working Hard: New Link
Watch previous student performances!
2008-2009 (Public Service Announcements) NOT BLOCKED: http://www1.schooltube.com/Organization/OrganizationHome.aspx?oid=217582
Kids for Obama: http://www.schooltube.com/video/13116/Kids-for-Obama
Donate Blood: http://www.schooltube.com/video/13542/Donate-Blood
Donate sneakers to underprivileged kids: http://www.schooltube.com/video/13118/Sneaker-donation
Do well in school: http://www.schooltube.com/video/13125/Do-well-in-school
Adopt a pet: http://www.schooltube.com/video/13115/Pet-adoption
WHOLE CLASS >>> Anti-bullying: http://www.schooltube.com/video/14348/Anti-bullying-at-ISAAC
2007-2008 (Commercials)
School Store: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Eicz0TASs
Joke Wizard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrrafkYnmOA
Kate Fioravanti
Arts Director & Head Teacher
[ISAAC] Interdistrict School for Arts And Communication
190 Governor Winthrop Boulevard • New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-1003 ext. 109
FAX: (860) 447-0470
2010-2011 - Human Interaction with Nature:
September 17-19, 2010: Swing Choir to New Hampshire for Service Learning Weekend
October 1, 2010: Swing Choir to RMMS to sing with Ms. Leah's 1st grade class during All-school morning meeting
October 20, 2010: High School Fair at ISAAC featuring local area high schools (public, private and choice)
November 6, 2010: Eastern Region Middle School Festival AUDITIONS at East Lyme Middle School
December20, 2010: Swing Choir caroling for Women's Center Holiday party
February 9, 2011, 6:00 PM: The World of Music - ISAAC Winter Concert & Potluck Dinner -- St. Sophia
February 17, 2011, 6:00 PM: Swing Choir performing at ISAAC Open House
March 4-5, 2011: Eastern Region Middle School Music Festival at Fitch Middle School in Groton
March 8 & 14-18, 2011: Connecticut Mastery Testing
March 8, 2011, 6:00 PM: Swing Choir performing at ISAAC Open House
April 6, 2011, 6:00 PM: Swing Choir performing at ISAAC Open House
May 20, 2011: Music Festival & Six Flags trip
May 27-29, 2011: Swing Choir to Winni for Service Learning Weekend
May 31, 2011, 7:00 PM: The Music of America - ISAAC Spring Concert
June 7 & 8, 2011: Opera Company produces the 15th ISAAC Original Opera
June, 2011: 8th grade Class of 2011 Rite of Passage - 6th & 7th graders play Pomp & Circumstance
2009-2010 - Structure & Stability in the World:
September 18-20, 2009: Swing Choir trip to New Hampshire
September 18, 2009: Student Government meeting
October 13, 2009: HIGH SCHOOL FAIR in the Music room
October 30, 2009: Annual Block Party >> POSTPONED
November 7, 2009: Eastern Region Middle School Festival AUDITIONS at West Side Middle School - CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who auditioned!
November 21, 2009: Concert Band night out - at Evans Hall on Connecticut College for BLAZING BRASS (Salvation Army New York Staff Band)
December 5, 2009: Swing Choir at Hygienic Art Park, 2:00
December 11, 2009: Swing Choir at Mystic Aquarium Festival of Lights, 5:30 (Musicians report to Marine Theater by 5:15)
December 13, 2009: Swing Choir at Niantic Light Parade
December 23, 2009: Winter Games & Mix-it-up lunch
January 21, 2010: The Science of Sound, Winter concert & potluck dinner -- St. Sophia, Hempstead St. New London
February 23, 2010: State of Connecticut Renewal Visit to ISAAC
February 26-27, 2010: Eastern Region Middle School Music Festival
Orchestra
Hugh Cipparone (1st chair, tuba), Abigail Cipparone (1st chair, french horn)
Band
Matt Dunn (bass clarinet), Sean Pendleton (trumpet)
Mixed Choir
Soprano: Antonio Vargas, Alex St. Louis, Lillian von Winkle, Laura Diaz-Chia, Carolyn Curry
Tenor: JR BonHomme, Kevin Vazquez, Jalen Bryant, Aaron Baldwin, Kevin Philibert, Ahshon Harkness, Daquan Hamlin, Mack Osias
Bass: Carlos Morales, Reb Mariano, Elijah Singer
Treble Choir
Alto: Sierra Moody, Haley Brennan, Karyna Jimenez, Yazmin Spearman, Crystal Diaz, Trevor Lenkiewicz
March 1-11, 2010: Connecticut Mastery Testing (no lessons during this time period)
March 12, 2010: School Dance
May 14, 2010: Academy Music Festival & Six Flags trip
May 22-23, 2010: Swing Choir trip to New Hampshire
June 1, 2010: Spring Concert "Law & Order" & Potluck dessert
June 16 & 17, 2010: 8th graders' Shades of Greatness Opera Company - the 15th ISAAC Original Opera, "Saving the Bacon"
June, 2010: 8th grade Rite of Passage - 6th & 7th graders play Pomp & Circumstance
2008-2009 - Creativity and the Human Spirit:
October 1, 2008: HIGH SCHOOL FAIR in the Music room
October 3, 2008: Student Government & Summit applications due
October 9, 2008: Student Government speeches
October 10, 2008: Student Government elections
October 22, 2008: 8th graders to see Carmen at the Garde Arts Center
November 5, 2008: Select instrumental students go to Garde for master class with the Metta Quintet
November 6, 2008: JazzReach at the Garde: She said/She Says-Women in Jazz (whole school)
November 8, 2008: Eastern Region Middle School Festival AUDITIONS at West Side Middle School
Congratulations to Hugh, Abigail, Cynthia, Tianna, Anthony, JR, and Demetrius for being selected for the festival!!!
November 13, 2008: National Mix-it-up Lunch
December 6, 2008: Swing Choir performs at the Celebration of Lights & Song in New London
December 12, 2008: Swing Choir performs at the Mystic Aquarium's Festival of Lights
December 14, 2008: Swing Choir performs at the Niantic Light Parade
January 17, 2009: Swing choir & alumni sing at Ruth Cole-Chu's Memorial service (Rehearsal at ISAAC at 9:30, Memorial at the Garde Arts Center at 11:00 AM) To rehearse piece:
February 3, 2009: "Origins" The Roots of American Music - ISAAC Winter Concert -- GARDE ARTS CENTER
February 13, 2009: Winter Games & Mix-it-up lunch
February 27-28, 2009: Eastern Region Middle School Music Festival - Timothy Edwards M.S., South Windsor
March 3-13, 2009: Connecticut Mastery Testing
April 8, 2009: "Blues Journey" at the Garde (whole school) - 10:00 AM
May 15, 2009: Academy Music Festival & Six Flags trip
Congratulations to both Concert Band & Swing Choir for winning GOLD!
June 2, 2009: Creativity & the Human Spirit - ISAAC Spring Concert & Potluck picnic-- Tentative Site: Custom House Pier
Dedicated to Ms. Ruth Cole-Chu
June 17 & 18, 2009: 8th grade's FUSION Opera Company in Only If You Want It - the 13th ISAAC Original Opera
June 25, 2008: 8th grade Rite of Passage - 6th & 7th graders play Pomp & Circumstance
2007-2008 - Human Interaction with Nature:
October 4, 2007: Swing Choir performs for the Rotary Club convention ceremony
October 17, 2007: High School Fair at ISAAC featuring local area high schools (public, private and choice)
November 3, 2007: Eastern Region Middle School Festival AUDITIONS at East Lyme Middle School.
Congratulations to Galina, Sean, Lily, Aundre, Hunter, and Demetrius for being selected for the festival!!!
January 22, 2008: The World of Music - ISAAC Winter Concert -- GARDE ARTS CENTER
February 12, 2008: Whole school attends Metta Quintet's "Stolen Moments: First 100 Years of Jazz" at the Garde
February 29-March 1, 2008: Eastern Region Middle School Music Festival at Timothy Edwards Middle School in South Windsor
March 6, 2008: Studio 88 Opera co. attends "Madama Butterfly" at the Garde at 7:30 PM
March, 2008: Connecticut Mastery Testing
May 16, 2008: Fantastic Festival & Six Flags trip
Congratulations to the Concert Band & Swing Choir for earning GOLD at the festival!
June 4, 2008: The Music of America - ISAAC Spring Concert at the Garde
June 11 & 12: Studio 88 Opera Company produces "Head Games" in the Garde Arts Center Oasis Room - the 12th ISAAC Original Opera
June 19, 2008: (4:30) 8th grade Rite of Passage - 6th & 7th graders play Pomp & Circumstance
June 20, 2008: (4:00) Swing Choir (past & future) meet SIMONE at the Garde Arts Center www.simonesworld.com
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