The Burlington High School Music Boosters Association will host a Youth Movie Night for all Burlington boys and girls ages 5-13, on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Held in the Fogelberg Auditorium of the high school from 6-9 pm, the movie presentation will be “Toy Story 3.” the 3D computer animated film by Pixar/Disney featuring everyone’s favorite toys Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their friends!
Created as a fundraising event for the BHS Select Singers’ trip to perform at Carnegie Hall in the spring,Youth Movie Night gives parents a special opportunity to enjoy an evening out to celebrate Valentine’s Day, go shopping or just spend some quiet time while their children have a chance to watch a great movie with friends. Youth Movie Night will also give the youngsters an opportunity to enjoy fun games and prizes.
Parents and children will be required to check in upon arrival and check out upon departure and children will be supervised at all times. Babysitters are provided by members of the BHS Select Singers with parent chaperones from the BHS Music Boosters Association.
The cost of admission for Youth Movie Night is $10 per child with a $20 maximum per family if purchased prior to that evening; $12 per child with a $24 maximum per family if purchased at the door. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase during the evening.
Registration forms will be sent home with elementary school children or may be obtained from any member of the Select Singers. For more information or to obtain additional registration forms, please contact President Donna Gregorio of the Music Boosters Association at www.bhsmusicboostersassn@gmail.com.
The Burlington High School Music Boosters Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to the music program at Burlington High School.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
BHS SELECT SINGERS: Start Spreading the News, They're Singing in May!
With great excitement the Burlington High School Music Department has announced that it has accepted an invitation for the Burlington High School Select Singers to perform in the Octavo Series of Manhattan Concert Productions at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The concert will take place on the Ronald O. Perelman Stage of the Stern Auditorium at 8:30 pm on May 1, 2011.
The Octavo Series is designed for qualified high school singers to collaborate on 6 or 7 varied shorter works under the direction of nationally recognized guest conductor, Allen Hightower of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Upon their arrival in Manhattan, they will participate in several hours of rehearsal over the course of three days which will culminate in their performance on Sunday evening and will perform with students from four other choral groups.
The BHS Select Singers is an ensemble of twenty Burlington High School students ranging in age from 15 to 18, chosen by audition by director John Middleton-Cox. Their repertoire includes a variety of musical genres, including classical, jazz and show tunes. Daily rehearsals during scheduled class time provide the singers with the opportunity to practice their skills and perform pieces that are both musically and artistically challenging.
Members of the Select Singers who will be travelling to New York for the Carnegie Hall performance are sopranos Amanda Harrigan, Giovanna Fernandes, Samantha Goober, Jessica Olin, Jessica Villalta and Samantha Hovasse; altos Jennifer Gregorio, Nicolette Moody, Emily Martin and Danielle Schissler; tenors Chris LaRocque, Shane Ryan, Joe Nosack, Adam Tigges and Stuart Gelin; and basses Andrew Silva, Dan Feldman, Paul Neves, Zaven Ovian and Jesse Carnes.
Carnegie Hall is a venue that has long been the premier classical music performance space in the United States since its opening in 1891. Once on stage, the BHS students will look out on five levels of seating that accommodates seating for 2,804.The auditorium’s acoustics have made it a favorite of audiences and performers alike. “It has been said that the hall itself is an instrument,” said the late violin virtuoso Isaac Stern. “It takes what you do and makes it larger than life.”
Fundraising for the Select Singers trip to New York City is currently underway. On February 9 the Select Singers will perform in “The Best Night Ever, a showcase benefit for Carnegie.” The concert will begin at 7:30 pm in the Fogelberg Performing Arts Center and will include solo and ensemble selections. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available for purchase on the web at www.BurlingtonTickets.org, from Select Singers members or at the door.
For more information or to find out how you can help the Select Singers’ fundraising efforts for their performance at Carnegie Hall, please contact the Burlington High School Music Boosters at bhsmusicboostersassn@gmail.com
The Octavo Series is designed for qualified high school singers to collaborate on 6 or 7 varied shorter works under the direction of nationally recognized guest conductor, Allen Hightower of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Upon their arrival in Manhattan, they will participate in several hours of rehearsal over the course of three days which will culminate in their performance on Sunday evening and will perform with students from four other choral groups.
The BHS Select Singers is an ensemble of twenty Burlington High School students ranging in age from 15 to 18, chosen by audition by director John Middleton-Cox. Their repertoire includes a variety of musical genres, including classical, jazz and show tunes. Daily rehearsals during scheduled class time provide the singers with the opportunity to practice their skills and perform pieces that are both musically and artistically challenging.
Members of the Select Singers who will be travelling to New York for the Carnegie Hall performance are sopranos Amanda Harrigan, Giovanna Fernandes, Samantha Goober, Jessica Olin, Jessica Villalta and Samantha Hovasse; altos Jennifer Gregorio, Nicolette Moody, Emily Martin and Danielle Schissler; tenors Chris LaRocque, Shane Ryan, Joe Nosack, Adam Tigges and Stuart Gelin; and basses Andrew Silva, Dan Feldman, Paul Neves, Zaven Ovian and Jesse Carnes.
Carnegie Hall is a venue that has long been the premier classical music performance space in the United States since its opening in 1891. Once on stage, the BHS students will look out on five levels of seating that accommodates seating for 2,804.The auditorium’s acoustics have made it a favorite of audiences and performers alike. “It has been said that the hall itself is an instrument,” said the late violin virtuoso Isaac Stern. “It takes what you do and makes it larger than life.”
Fundraising for the Select Singers trip to New York City is currently underway. On February 9 the Select Singers will perform in “The Best Night Ever, a showcase benefit for Carnegie.” The concert will begin at 7:30 pm in the Fogelberg Performing Arts Center and will include solo and ensemble selections. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available for purchase on the web at www.BurlingtonTickets.org, from Select Singers members or at the door.
For more information or to find out how you can help the Select Singers’ fundraising efforts for their performance at Carnegie Hall, please contact the Burlington High School Music Boosters at bhsmusicboostersassn@gmail.com
Monday, January 10, 2011
General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Please join the Music Boosters Association for the January general meeting on Tuesday, January 11 at 7:30 pm in the band room of BHS.
Topics to be discussed include:
Music Merit Scholarships: Find out the latest details about these two new scholarships that will be available for the graduating class of 2011. These are already in the by-laws but new information will be available following a meeting with guidance and administration.
Select Singers trip to Carnegie Hall: An important decision to be made regarding partial funding for the Select Singers' trip to New York City to perform in a music festival at Carnegie Hall to which they've been invited.
We will also look for volunteers for fundraising activities.
We hope to have a full house...come early for a cup of coffee!
Topics to be discussed include:
Music Merit Scholarships: Find out the latest details about these two new scholarships that will be available for the graduating class of 2011. These are already in the by-laws but new information will be available following a meeting with guidance and administration.
Select Singers trip to Carnegie Hall: An important decision to be made regarding partial funding for the Select Singers' trip to New York City to perform in a music festival at Carnegie Hall to which they've been invited.
We will also look for volunteers for fundraising activities.
We hope to have a full house...come early for a cup of coffee!
BE OUR GUEST!: Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" at BHS
Burlington High School invites you to be our guest this spring as it presents the most heart-warming story ever told, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Performances will take place on March 25, 26, April 1 and 2 at 7:30, and April 3 at 2:00 pm in the Fogelberg Performing Arts Center.
Based on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast is the story of Belle, a beautiful young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, a handsome young prince who was transformed into a hideous beast by an enchantress. In a race against time, the Beast can only be returned to his former self through the power of his own love, for if he can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end. If not, he and his entire castle will be doomed for all eternity.
Beauty and the Beast is filled with some of the most beloved songs from Disney repertoire, with music and lyrics by Alan Menkin, Tim Rice and the late Howard Ashman. From the Academy Award-winning score, songs include “Beauty and the Beast,” “Be Our Guest” and “Belle” and are joined by new favorites including “Is This Home” and “If I Can’t Love Her.” The production is filled with all the enchantment, wonder and surprise that made it an international sensation!
Make you plans now to share Beauty and the Beast with your family. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online through www.BurlingtonTickets.org or at the music department office of Burlington High School. For more information, please call 781-A-FUN-TIC. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens.
Burlington High School is located at 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, Massachusetts. The Fogelberg Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible (please phone 781-270-1860 for special assistance).
Thursday, December 16, 2010
A Special Thank You to Friends
The Burlington High School Music Boosters Association would like to thank the following families, individuals and business sponsors for their donations to the 2010 Friends of the Music Boosters Association fundraising drive. As a result of their generosity, the Music Boosters have raised approximately $3,000!
BUSINESS DONORS
GRAND BENEFACTOR
Roche Brothers
BENEFACTOR
Burlington Medical Associates
Burlington Police Patrolman’s Association
Burlington Professional Firefighters
Kirkland and Shaw
PATRON
Cambridge Savings Bank
SPONSOR
KarwanPhotos.com
Joseph A. Spinali, DMD
Woburn Bowladrome
PRIVATE DONORS
GOLD
Cindy and Mike Brouillette
Michael and Cheryl Herlihy
The Kikuchi Family
Ellen and Alan Krupp
The Markuson Family
Ginger Mungillo
The Riggs Family
The Rizza Family
Len and Jana Romano
The Vibert Family
SILVER
Ellen and Jerry Baum
The Costner Family
Steve and Rosa Evans
The Frost Family
Richard and Terrie Gilstrap
The Harrigan Family
Pam and Tony Hong Family
Dr. and Mrs. Scot Horwitz
The Parker Family
The Saledas Family
Stephen and Maryellen Schissler and Family
The Tavis Family
Robert and Maureen Tomkins
BRONZE
Rick and Janice Bertolami
The Burk Family
The Dawe Family
The DiPerna Family
Ray and Donna DiRusso
The Frederick Family
The Fuentes Family
The Gallivan Family
Donna and Stephen Gregorio
Adam and Deirdre Heisler
David and Karen Keaney
Solange Louis and Eddy Louis
Shelagh Maiorana
Laura and Wayne Martin
Diane and Stan Mills
Stephen and Janet Moffatt
The Nadir Family
The O’Donnell Family
Wendy and Gene Peterson
The Rosenberg Family
Christopher and Deborah A. Ryan
The Simon-Pearson Family
Wayne and Carolyn Taranto
Bevin Vigneau
SPECIAL FRIENDS
Nancy Rich and Elie Saliba
The Zahora Family
There is still time to participate in the Friends of the Music Boosters annual campaign. Please make checks payable to BHS Music Boosters Association and forward it to BHS Music Boosters Assn., PO Box 1052, Burlington, MA 01803
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
A Night of Musical Holiday Relaxation!
The Burlington High School Music Department invites you enjoy a bit of holiday cheer Thursday evening, December 16, 2010, at the annual BHS Holiday Concert to be held in the Fogelberg Performing Arts Center at Burlington High School. The performance will begin at 7:30 pm. Featured on the concert will BHS Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble led by Matt Lovell, and the BHS Chorus and Select Singers led by John Middleton-Cox.
The BHS Holiday Concert promises to be a wonderful evening of music that will bring the warmth of the season to all who attend. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to enjoy this holiday gift of music. Fogelberg Auditorium is handicapped accessible.
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious...Boosters sell "Mary Poppins"
Ticket prices are $50 for balcony seats and $90 for orchestra seats. A portion of the ticket price will go to the programs of the BHS Music Boosters Association.
“Mary Poppins” brings its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country. Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stagecraft, Mary Poppins is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show! So get swept up in the fun of this high flying musical the New York Post gives four out of four stars and calls “a perfect piece of musical theater.”
A fantastic holiday gift and available for purchase by all, tickets for the BHS Music Boosters “Mary Poppins” fundraiser can be purchased by visiting the Broadway Across America website at http://www.eventusher. com/ and enter “boost” at the login prompt. This special opportunity runs only until January 7, 2011.
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