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Student Accepted to Eastman School of Music's Summer Opera Program

Brandon Shapiro, a high school junior and voice student of Dr. Ginger Beazley, has been accepted to the Eastman School of Music's Summer Opera Program in July, 2010. This internationally acclaimed program is for students currently in grades 9–12 who are seriously considering a career in music. The highly individualized program emphasizes solo performance (all orchestral instruments, piano, organ, voice, classical guitar, or composition). This program is for mature students of advanced performance levels who can work well in a focused collegiate type environment. Additionally, Brandon received a partial scholarship.

 

Ars Nova will be closed during Spring Break

Remember that Ars Nova will be closed during Spring Break which is the week of March 15 - 19.

Ars Nova Voice Students Receive Superior Ratings at the Huntsville Federated Competition

CONGRATULATIONS NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC FESTIVALS WINNERS OF SUPERIOR RATINGS SPRING 2010 IN HUNTSVILLE

ART SONG

·      Jackson Love- Studio of Dr. Beazley

·      Chris Sebastian- Studio of Dr. Galer

·      Michelle Story- Studio of Dr. Galer

       Gianna Schuetz - Studio of Dixie Harrison

 

MUSICAL THEATRE

·      Fiona Campbell- Studio of Dr. Galer

·      Sarah Bradley- Studio of Dr. Galer

·      Amber Fuller- Studio of Dr. Galer

·      Jackson Love- Studio of Dr. Beazley

 

Congratulations to Ars Nova's NATS Winners!

The following voice students of Dr. Ginger Beazley are winners at the Alabama State NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Competition in Mobile on February 20th:

Category 1 second place – Lauren Carlton                    

Category 13 first place – Shonda Devine

Category 18 first place – Ben Corlandi                            

Category 22 second place – Mollie Love

 

Registration due by February 23rd for National Music Certificate Program Examinations

Students who are planning on taking the National Music Certificate Program Theory Examinations must register by February 23rd at http://www.nationalmusiccertificate.org/ To register for an exam, choose that option on the left hand side of the page.

Linda Mixon Award for Excellence

Linda Mixon has been a quiet supporter of Ars Nova, Inc. for several years, giving scholarships for students and funds for the production of operas.

It is important that the members of our organization and community know those sponsors who are making the wheels turn to give opportunities for our youth, as well as the gifted adults who star in our productions.   In a continuing effort to impact the lives of young musicians, Linda has agreed to allow us to establish the "Linda Mixon Award for Excellence". 

Spring Semester begins at Ars Nova!

Spring semester begins Jan. 4 - May 7, 2010 at Ars Nova, so register now!

 Spring Break (no regular lessons or classes) - March 15 - 19

Juries (no regular lessons or classes) - April 12 - 16

Recitals - May 7, 8, 9

R.C.M. Theory Exams - TBD

R.C.M. Practical Exams - TBD

Ars Nova Student finalist in YoungArts Week!

Crystal Vanrell, senior, and student of Dr. Beazley is a finalist with YoungArts in Miami, Florida.   As a finalist, Crystal has placed in the top 2% of the 2010 YoungArts national participant group.  Out of nearly 6,000 applications to the YoungArts program, Crystal has been selected as one of up to 143 young artists who will travel to Miami, Florida all-expenses-paid, from Monday, January 11 through Sunday, January 17 to participate in YoungArts Week 2010. 

New Ars Nova Site

Welcome to the new Ars Nova, School of the Arts website!

We have completely changed our site design in order to make it much more functional for our patrons and students.

On the left, you will see an "Events Calendar" which will always show you the latest events at the Ars Nova School, and our productions.  You will always see the latest content in the middle of the website, including the latest news and stories and our upcoming studio and opera productions.

Upcoming Productions

Noel Coward's "Hands Across the Sea" & "Oh Coward!"

Ars Nova presents Noel Coward's famous short play "Hands Across the Sea" and famous musical "Oh Coward!" April 9 - 11, and April 16 - 18, 2010 at Nova Theatre. Directed by Ron Harris, this wonderfully funny and entertaining set will have you laughing and singing along!

 

Production Dates:

Friday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 11 at 2:30 p.m.
Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m.

Start and End Production Dates: 
Fri, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 18
Place: 
Nova Theatre

"The Ballad of Baby Doe" by Douglas Moore

Ars Nova will be presenting Douglas Moore's "The Ballad of Baby Doe" at the VBC Playhouse.  Production dates are June 11-13. Directed by Ron Harris, the American opera features full chorus and orchestra conducted by Nashville's Emelyn Bingham.

The dates and times are:
June 11 and 12 at 7:30 PM
June 13 at 2:00 PM

 

Ticket pricing

Start and End Production Dates: 
Fri, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 13
Place: 
VBC Playhouse