Fine Arts Summer Academy 2009
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Michael O’Brien To Perform At Fine Arts Summer Academy Final Gala
The Annie Moses Band is proud to announce Michael O’Brien as a guest performer at the 2009 Praise Glorious Fine Arts Summer Academy’s Gala Performance at Lipscomb University. An outstanding solo artist as well as a former lead singer for the award-winning group, NewSong, Michael has been featured on numerous hit singles including the chart-topping duet with Natalie Grant, “When God Made You”. Recently, he has diversified with a jazz record, Something About Us. A prolific songwriter and producer, Michael will be bringing his skill to the Fine Arts Summer Academy stage in a spectacular final performance with the students before a televised audience. Stay tuned for more details as we draw closer to the kickoff of FASA 2009.
What is the Fine Arts Summer Academy?
The Fine Arts Summer Academy (FASA) is a summer intensive program for young artists looking to bolster their technical development, and put that technique to work with on-stage, performing experience. Our desire is to prepare young people to exhibit the best their skills have to offer as performers. Tracks of study are offered for the instrumental arts: strings, brass, woodwinds, guitars, drums/percussion, and piano, in addition to the musical theater arts: dance, drama and vocal. For students interested in the ins and outs of show production we also offer the technical arts: sound, lighting and video.Bill and Robin Wolaver, the master craftsmen behind the the music of the Annie Moses Band, write a customized musical variety show designed with the specific artistic and musical skills of those attending in mind. Instead of students trying to fit themselves into a pre-designed mold, the mold is designed to fit the students. From curtain to curtain the final shows brim with wonder, showcasing a plethora of styles and eras. FASA is offered in tracks of specialized study. Students will choose one specific area of study based upon their area of expertise. For a complete listing of tracks and course descriptions click here.
The Main Event: Final Gala Performance
FASA is a performance driven program, and the final show is spectacular. In 2009 plans are more extensive than ever, with a professionally filmed program to feature soon-to-be announced artists who will be performing and collaborating with FASA students. We can’t share all the good news yet, but keep your eyes glued to the website for the details coming soon!
Location and Dates
The Annie Moses Band is happy to announce the 2009 Fine Arts Summer Academy will be held July 10-26 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. This beautiful campus is located in the heart of Music City and is both a state of the art facility, and a Jesus centered community of educators and artists who are excited to partner with us in this year’s FASA.
Lipscomb University
One University Park DriveNashville, TN 37204
July 10-18 Mini-MusicFest – Ages 4-10.
July 10-26 Fine Arts Summer Academy – Rising 5th graders through college sophomores.
FASA Divisions
There are two divisions of the Fine Arts Summer Academy.
Lower division students participate in the Mini-Music Fest. For a complete description of the Mini-Music Fest click here.
Lower Division: Mini-Music Fest4 years old – 10 years old
Upper Division: Praise Glorious FASARising 5th grade – College Sophomores
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FASA Upper Division Information
Schedule
Week One: July 10 – 19
Students will spend each day in their chosen track participating in classes that are designed to build technical skills, as well as prepare for the track performances at the end of week one. For a complete listing of tracks and course descriptions click here.
Week Two: July 20 – 26
Students of all tracks converge to prepare for the final show.
Schedule Secondary Tracks: (Applicable for drama, dance, piano, and guitar only)Students participating in the drama, dance, piano, and guitar tracks must choose a secondary track, as either a vocalist or as an orchestral instrumentalist. The purpose of this configuration is to provide students an opportunity to hone their skills and perform individually in their primary track’s performance, while still allowing corporate participation in the final show, as a part of the choir or orchestra.During week one students will spend the majority of their time in their primary track preparing for week one’s track performances. For one hour each day students will participate in classes with their secondary track where they will finalize the parts they will be performing during week two.As week two begins, students spend the entirety of their time preparing for the final show in their secondary track in the choir or orchestra.
FASA Performances
Students will participate in two performances during the two weeks of FASA. Performance descriptions and schedule are subject to change as enrollment necessitates.
Week One Track Performance Schedule:
Week one will culminate in performances that feature multiple tracks. Track performances present a wonderful opportunity to showcase students in an individual capacity beyond the limitation of week two’s final show.July 18, 2009 – eveningThe string and guitar tracks will collaborate in a joint performance featuring a multiplicity of styles.
July 19, 2009 – matinee
Piano and drama tracks will collaborate in a joint performance. Drama students will present a one act play, while pianists will perform music ranging from the classics to jazz to contemporary band styles.
July 19, 2009 – evening
Big Band, dance and vocal tracks will collaborate for the final week one performance. Students will be performing a wide range of musical and dance styles.
Week Two: Final Musical Gala Event
The final show will be a thematic presentation featuring the “best of” track performances, as well as new music featuring all students as a group. The final show will be professionally filmed and will feature soon to be announced guest artists.
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