Fine Arts Booklet 2020-2021

Anika Le Cheminant ‘29

Fine Arts 2020-2021

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Welcome to the 2020-21 season of Ravenscroft Fine Arts!

Our fine arts program is one of the many ways Ravenscroft

fosters and sustains our inclusive community of learners and leaders. Whether students are learning the basics of rhythm and sound in music class, harmonizing with their fellow singers in choir, exploring various media in visual art, perfecting their technique on an instrument, or stepping onto the stage as a member of a cast or crew, our students grow and thrive as they explore their own creativity and reflect on the role artistic plays Fine in a well-rounded education.

Welcome to the 2019-20 seasonexpression of Ravenscroft Arts!

The of our community playsmany a significant role in supporting thatsustains journey. our From the Ourgenerosity fine arts programs is one of the ways Ravenscroft fosters and volunteers who give of their time and talent to nurture our students’ aspirations to the inclusive community of learners and leaders. Whether they are learning the basics ofdonors rhythm and sound in music harmonizing with their singers in and sponsors who help fund class, our programs, we know thesefellow contributions arechoir, critical for our exploringThank variousyou media visual their technique on an instrument students. for allin that youart,doperfecting to make the Fine Arts an important part of or the Ravenscroft stepping onto the stage as a member of a cast or crew, our students grow and thrive as experience. they explore their own creativity and reflect on the role artistic expression plays in a well-rounded Even as we haveeducation. started our school year during a pandemic, we remain committed to providing

our students with an extraordinary education, from day-to-day classroom learning experiences to The generosity plays a significant role in supporting that journey. shining momentsofinourthecommunity spotlight — in the arts, in athletics, and in all academic disciplines. Our From the volunteers who give of their time and talent to nurture our students’ aspirations teachers and students have fully embraced our fine arts programming while adhering to physical to the donors and sponsors who help fund our programs, we know those contributions distancing and other COVID-mitigation protocols. are irreplaceable. Thank you for all that you do to make these moments possible.

While this year is unlike any other we have experienced before, it gives us the opportunity to We remain committed to providing our students with an extraordinary education, from further explore our creativity — in imagining, preparing, and sharing the many programs and day-to-day classroom learning experiences to shining moments in the spotlight — in the performances thatand celebrate the artistic spirit in each of us. While it might not look the same, the arts, in athletics in all academic disciplines. commitment to fundamentally explore and express art in all forms remains strong!

This year promises numerous programs and performances that celebrate the artistic

Thank forofbeing a supporter of arts spirit inyou each us. We hope you’ll planintoeducation. join us! We hope you enjoy our 2020-21 season.

Doreen C. Kelly Doreen C. Kelly Head of School Head of School

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Welcome to the 2020-21 Season of Fine Arts at Ravenscroft.

Our experience in the virtual world last spring sparked an

amazing surge in creativity and resilience in our Fine Arts community here at Ravenscroft. Our faculty are poised to engage in new ideas and collaborations in arts education for our hybrid model this fall. Our open growth mindset has provided wonderful opportunities for student personal growth. Combining virtual with on-campus learning demonstrates our commitment to “Inspired Legacy of Learning, Leading and Serving.”

I am particularly proud of our innovative solutions for continuing the Private Lessons program, our longest running initiative. Our new Lower School Fine Arts Center proved critical in finding adequate space for teachers and students to work one-on-one while still being distanced, and allowing a “safety first” approach while still providing a social and emotional connection for the children.

We continue to be inspired by the work of our faculty and students to produce art on campus and to provide live recordings of performances. Please keep up with our Fine Arts social media accounts and the Ravenscroft's Weekly Calendar for upcoming events.

Ravenscroft continues its commitment to cultivating the creative minds engaged in our programs. Life is positively impacted by participation, collaboration, and observation in activities that stimulate and bring together the left and right brain. Our faculty encourage students to thrive from this course of study and to pursue a continued life in the arts. Through education and nurturing, we develop long-lasting interest in the arts with a focus on philanthropy and giving back.

The Fine Arts Department enjoys solid partnerships with the Fine Arts Association, the Friends of the Fine Arts, and our Corporate Partners. Please join us or sign up to donate your time or talent at https://www.ravenscroft.org/our-community/parent-involvement/fine-arts-association.

David McChesney Director of Fine Arts

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The Fine Arts Association welcomes you!

While the school year will look different, in typical Ravenscroft Fine Arts fashion, we promise to keep it exciting and fun with many opportunities to appreciate the arts throughout the year.

We are excited to announce an exhibition in Pugh Family Lobby by local textile artist, Caitlin Cary, slated for February. Drama performances and musicals are planned throughout the year, and we will happily release titles a little closer to the performance dates. You will have the opportunity to watch beautiful performances from our talented Lower School through Upper School children in strings, band, and choir. For your viewing pleasure, any concerts or performances will be streamed or pre-recorded so that you may watch them from the comfort of your own home. Stay tuned to the Weekly Calendar for updates and announcements on our events, as you'll not want to miss them!

The Fine Arts Association (FAA) exists to support the Fine Arts faculty in the production of events both on and off campus. At this time, our monthly meetings will be held virtually; please see the "The Fine Arts Season at a Glance" for scheduled dates and times. Please join us at any time.

As an association, we adore and believe in our Fine Arts program and the impact it has on our lives and, more importantly, the lives of our children. Whether strolling through the Fine Arts Center to appreciate the latest masterpieces hanging on the walls or just pausing to listen to the future Broadway stars, there are many ways in which art enriches our lives. And many opportunities for you to be involved in our Fine Arts Association. Why? Well, it’s fun and rewarding! We are the quiet ones, operating behind the scenes, sewing costumes, picking up the ostrich feathers, reminding the children dinner is provided at 5 p.m. after they have been rehearsing for hours. We are the ones leaving magnets on the lockers of our performers and selling flowers at performances, just in case you forgot to bring yours. We help the stage crew and even help you find your seats before a performance. We are here to ensure our Fine Arts faculty and students know they are appreciated. So please, join us to celebrate them, whether that is through your time, your ideas, or funding a performance meal or snacks. We are always happy to have you join us.

All our best, Angela H. Keifer and Team President, Ravenscroft Fine Arts Association Fine Arts

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Friends of the Fine Arts 2020-2021 The Fine Arts Association gives special thanks to the following parents and friends for their support of and help in the Fine Arts Department. Your generosity is much appreciated. We would also like to thank those who contributed after publication.

Zeb and Deanna Anderson Lynda and Jason McDonell Helen and Cole Atkins Montgomery Violins Avalaire * The Naslund Family The Avery Family National Coatings Inc. * John and Christine Bannerman The Nelson Family Elisa and Tony Barbone Newcomb and Company * Bev’s Fine Arts North Hills Implant and Oral Surgery * Wes Brown North Ridge Country Club * Capital Oral & Facial Surgery * Katie and Michael O’Neill Mr. and Mrs. William Carter Kathy and Steve Pretzer Cary Endocrine & Diabetes Center, PA * Renaissance Dental Center * S.K. Chipley Rising Sun Pools & Spas * The Crookenden Family The Rivera Family The Davenport Family Rocky Top Catering * Chinmoyee and Sudir Deshpande Donna and Jeff Rutigliano With gratitude to all my teachers and Salon Blu * friends of Fine Arts at Ravenscroft Alison and David Seidenfrau Shaurik Deshpande ‘20 Stansell Dentistry * Abel Ekpunobi and Ebere Igboko Cindy and Boyd Sturges The Fesko Family The Sugar Family Amanda and Tim Greeff Amy Tomblinson Bob Griffin and Carol Tercyak Trek Bicycle Store * Gupta Psychiatry Triangle Dentistry * Hanna Imports and Apex Imports * Turner Asphalt, Inc. * Ramona and David Holdstock Urban Food Group * The Hollingshead Family The Wadley Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Hopper, III The Warner Family Adalyn Huang and Xihong Yang Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Johnson Lexus * Dentistry * The Keifer Family Wells Orthodontics * Wendy Kesterson Dr. Craig Williams The MacLaren Family Williams & Daily Dental Maginnis Law, PLLC * Lila and Xaden Wilson Tasi and Jason Matthews & Family Winston’s Grille * Elisabeth and David McChesney * Corporate Partner 6

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Audience Etiquette While at the theatre....

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 the theatre, 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 resonable 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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The Fine Arts Season A SEP Gallery Exhibition: What Happened Last Spring 1 All Day LS Strings Classes Begin 2 1:00-2:00 New Parent Private Lessons Zoom Meeting 8 All Day Private Lessons Begin This Week 11 All Day Deadline for Fine Arts Booklet Ads 16 2:00-3:00 Fine Arts Association Meeting 25 All Day Deadline for Friends of Fine Arts inclusion for booklet

*donations past deadline are included

in all concert programs

OCT Gallery Exhibition: Visual Art Faculty 14 2:00-3:00 Fine Arts Association Meeting 23-24 7:00-9:30 Play Performances: Short and Sweet by Willie Reale 28 7:00-8:00 US Band, Choir, Strings Concert 30 TBD Fine Arts Faculty Department Retreat NOV Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Photography 4 7:00-8:00 6th Grade, MS Band, Choir, Strings Concert 11 7:00-9:00 US Drama Performance: Play by Samuel Beckett 13 3:30-4:30 Private Lessons Recital 17 All Day Musical Video Auditions Due 18 9:00-10:00 Fine Arts Association Meeting 20 12:20-12:50 Chapel

DEC Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Photography 1 3:30-6:00 Musical Call Backs 6 2:00-3:00 Private Lessons Recital 7 3:30-6:00 Musical Rehearsals Begin 7 7:00-8:30 US Band, Choir, Strings Concert 8 7:00-8:00 6th Grade Drama Sharing 9 7:00-8:30 6th Grade, MS Band, Choir, Strings Concert 10 12:20-12:50 Chapel

* Please note that all meetings will be on the Zoom platform and all performances will be performed via recording until live performances and on-campus audiences are allowed.

Dates and times are subject to change.

* Please check the website https://www.ravenscroft.org/fine-arts/fine-arts-calendar for complete and current calendar information, as additional activities are scheduled and changes may have been made since scheduling.

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At A Glance 2020 - 2021 JAN 13 15 29

FEB 5-6 7 12 15-19 24 27 28

Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Art TBD Fine Arts Association Meeting TBD Fine Arts Faculty Department Retreat TBD Private Lessons Recital

MAR 1 3 8 10 18 24 26 29 31

Gallery Exhibition: Lower School Art TBD Concerto Competition TBD US Band, Choir, Strings Concert TBD 6th Grade, MS Band, Choir, Strings Concert TBD Senior Recital Hearings TBD Deadline for Hunter Family Scholarship Applications TBD Fine Arts Association Meeting TBD Private Lessons Recital TBD Senior Recital TBD Fine Arts Faculty Department Retreat

APR 1 14 18 19 21 22 26 28 29

Gallery Exhibition: Advanced Placement Art TBD Chapel TBD US Drama Class Production TBD Private Lessons Recital TBD LS, 6th Grade, MS, US Strings Concert TBD LS, 6th Grade, MS, US Band Concert TBD MS Band Performs at Special Olympics TBD LS, 6th Grade, MS, US Choir Concert TBD Fine Arts Association Photo Selection for Booklet TBD 2nd Grade Performance

MAY 5 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 26

Gallery Exhibition: Middle School Art TBD 4th Grade Performance TBD 6th Grade Drama Sharing TBD 1st Grade Performance TBD 4th, 5th Grade Private Lessons Recital TBD MS Drama Class Production TBD MS, US Fine Arts Awards and Senior Recognition TBD 5th Grade Performance TBD 2nd, 3rd Grade Private Lessons Recital TBD 3rd Grade Performance

Gallery Exhibition: Catlin Cary, Textile Artist TBD Musical Performances TBD Musical Matinee TBD Concerto Competition Forms Due TBD Pianos Tuned TBD Fine Arts Association Meeting TBD Piano Festival TBD Private Lessons Recital

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Lower School String Orchestra

Violin I Janice Jeong Ally McDonie Eve Munford Kingston Reives Anna-Belle Shaw Katya Wilfret

Violin II Samuel Campos Jackson Glover Christopher Jackson James Robbins Roman Santacaterina

Viola Anisha Cattamanchi Katya Wilfret Cello Xavier Rivera Will Stringer Bass James Robbins

Director: Mrs. Tasi Matthews Associate Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley

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Lower School Raving Ravens

Tecumseh Ash Harper Atkins Peyton Barcella Charlie Creedon Esha Dahiya Kira Davis Siena Duncan Charley Fincher Joe Gillespie Blake Hoggard William Hunter Maddie Jelovsek Janice Jeong

Evelyn Kennedy Brianna Maynard Isaac McGlown Phoebe Mulholland Knox Musante Andrew Nunalee Grace Parker Yasmin Parviz Hudson Perdue Lilly Ramsey Reiley Rigsbee Leah Rivers James Robbins

Roman Santacaterina Madeleine Sasser Jackson Schultz Chad Shirley Riley Shoemaker Parker Sonntag Henry Spilker Jackson Stansell Will Stringer Arison Wells Liam Yelle Embrey Zola

Co-Directors: Mrs. Mary Royall Hight, Mrs. Katie O’Neill Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Fine Arts

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Fifth Grade Band

Flute Reiley Rigsbee Jackson Schultz Jaden Sullivan Reyna Williams Clarinet Mary Evans Baccus Peyton Haddock Audrey Miller

Alto Saxophone Chloe Vessel Emme Warner Trumpet Lukas Delphin William Hunter

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

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Trombone Canaan Valles Percussion Gabriel Chiles

Sixth Grade Band

Oboe Eva Awasthi Trumpet George Haralambakis Taylor Moore Aidan Schechtman

Trombone Kamia Abdullah Matthew Milburn-Pyle Owen Morrison

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

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Sixth Grade Drama

Tanner Bradford Izzzy Brown Adam Calingaert Shane Duden Chaz Ferrante Hannah Gilbert Leyana Glaspie Eleanor Gottsegen Harper Harrell

Caraline Hayworth Emilia Hewitt Willow James Omar Khan Azera LaGuerre Bridget McDaniel Sinclaire McGlown Vanessa Miller Jack Morrison

Director: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell Technical Director: Mr. Jason Sharp

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Yara Othman Madison Rankin Cavan Sheehan Mahek Singh Eva Smedley Maya Sullivan Dylan Walls

Sixth Grade Choir

Soprano Zara Ali Hannah Bever Reed Cummins Willa Claire Denlinger Natalie El-Assi Adalyn Huang Claudia Lloyd

Laura James Monaghan Ella Rivers Carys Thomas Bella Weeks Caison Wright

Alto Jed Creedon Oren Kantor Xander Lamond Gabriel Loyola Damien Luciano Michael Schulze

Director: Mrs. Cameron Bolin Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Ms. Catherine Kelly Fine Arts 15

Sixth Grade Strings

Violin Karolyna Huntanar Trey Messier Vanessa Miller Chris Nickolas Isabelle Sotomayor Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland

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Viola Ethan Debrah Sam Hollingshead

Middle School Band

Flute Mia Atasoy Emily Capell Claire Dillon Beixi Gu Ania Zhang Oboe Elle Warner Clarinet Addison Diener Ethan MacLaren Puja Patel Henry Zhang

Alto Saxophone Deanna Bennett Jack Ludlam Alex Wang Tenor Saxophone Adam Becske Trumpet Mikie Creedon Trombone Joshua Ward Xaden Wilson

Euphonium Daniel Dan Tuba Elijah Smith Amelia Ward Justin Wilson Percussion Austin Greene Eleanor Mezzullo Quentin Whidbee

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

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Middle School Choir

Soprano Courtney Ange Courtney Carter Hallie Eichler Maddie Fanning Cole MacKinnon Morgan Rigsbee Olivia Rivera Anna Sonntag

Alto Emily Capell Shrutav Deshpande Nikki Gupta Ella Kantor Kate Krouse Sammey Malik Valerie Margraf Coley Riley Anna Stone

Director: Mrs. Cameron Bolin Assistant Director: Mrs. Mary Royall Hight Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Ms. Catherine Kelly

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Tenor Bryce Augusti Grant Corkum Noah Diggs Will Eichler Logan Gillespie Wade Jennings Sachin Lakshman Sawyer Parker Cole Rogers Ashton Wells Grayson Zola

Middle School String Ensemble

Violin Paulie Brooks Luke Henderson Will Robbins Keira Segars Benya Wilfret Sophie Yoon Steven Yoon

Viola Jin Jeong

Cello Sam Caplan Josh Kesterson Isabella Robinson

Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland

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Middle School Stage/Tech

Sheila Awasthi Katie Barger Beckett Brown Megan DesRosiers Payton Earwood Savanna Gardner Jacob Gilbert Maddy Goldstein Nicholas Herbert Brock Hoggard Miles Hughey LaCarlos Humphrey

Anastasia Knouse Kate Krouse Macy Malik Roman Mayfield Taylor McMichael Cate Mills Randi Ogan Sasha Olander Sawyer Parker Sydney Parrish Avery Perkins Hayden Perry

Co-Teachers: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell, Mr. Jason Sharp

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Ruffin Poole Annabelle Pritchard Sophia Quezada Kaia Ramakrishnan Mattaus Rammel Jane Rogers Sohail Sandhu Haarati Saranga Charlotte Stringer Harry Ursitti

International Thespian Society

Davis Anderson Julia Avery Emma Baker Savannah Capell Sarah Davenport

Sunishka Deshpande Taylor Fagan Isabella Fordin Jessica Keim Nicole Keim

Brennan McDonnell Sydney Mizelle MaLea Spooner Lily Tyler

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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Upper School Stagecraft

Ryan Aldridge Chloe Beatty Andrew Becton Noah Bennett Hodge Burkhardt Sage Crosby Andrew da Roza Owen Dillo Owen Fincher Mason Foster Anna Haywood

Eva Haralambakis Victor Kalorin Nicole Keim Joshua Lindauer Chris Lorenz Alex Miller Freddie Mills Alex Montero Bryn Murphy Michael Owens Benjamin Pataki

Co-Teachers: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell, Mr. Jason Sharp

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James Pretzer Carrington Pridgen Julian Quao Audrey Rappaport Jackson Rein MaLea Spooner Noah Suh Jackson Wickline

Upper School Drama

Davis Anderson Zoee Bishop-Bridges Amir Britton Hadley Crookenden Calyn Disbrow

Brianna Donigan Cameron Fischer Isabella Fordin Arden Henley Jessica Keim

Abbey McCuen Jake Wydick

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Upper School

Flute Jasmine Tran Rachel Voorhees

Contrabass Clarinet MaLea Spooner

Tenor Saxophone Jack Hunt Michael Rutigliano

Clarinet Tul Cherukuri Kennedy Lee Phoebe Moser Tony Quan Stephanie Wadley

Alto Saxophone Pierce Augusti Eric Belcea Jadyn Carmon Noah Keen Ryan Slattery Michael Zucker

Baritone Saxophone Andrew Guenard

Bass Clarinet James Parker Sarah Wilson

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Oboe Montana Ramakrishnan

Wind Ensemble

Trumpet Savannah Capell Tyler Henderson James Milburn-Pyle Mark Naslund Andreas Nickolas Jonathan Phillips Aydin Sabu Thomas Zucker

French Horn Yogin Patel Sujay Vundavalli

Tuba Brennan McDonell Mason Zervos

Trombone Nolan Dirks Gordon Kloster Jacob Zucker

Percussion Dexter Beatty Charles Cook Ik Ekpunobi Bailey Foster Liam Henley Josh Youngbar

Euphonium Alexa Gillon David Gring Georgia Winston

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak Fine Arts 25

Upper School

Soprano Madison Anysz Olivia Atkins Emily Bannerman Sarah Davenport Sunishka Deshpande Katherine Griffin Sophia Hopper

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Zoe King Vivian Mizelle Arianna Shirak Lily Tyler

Alto Lindsey Carter Anya Jacobson Sydney Mizelle Morgan Ray Skyler Riley Jenna Seidenfra Kaela Spainhou

Concert Choir

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Tenor Amir Britton Grayson Marty Brennan McDonell Nick Walsh

Baritone Andrew Abbott Yash Agarwal Ryan Pretzer

Bass Jensen Simms Adrian Tong Director: Mrs. Cameron Bolin Assistant Director: Mrs. Mary Royall Hight Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Ms. Catherine Kelly

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Upper School

Violin Alexis Avery Laurel Caplan Julia Clancy Bennett Gillespie Hope Hauck Garrett Hill Noelle Hill

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Bea Holdstock Maria Luo Brendan Marcy Grace Petrov Samuel Petrov Zihui Qiu Emily Rhodes Alex Richmond

Kylie Scott Heidi Segars Audrey Stock Jillian Wadley Emma Wolff Tommy Wolff Luke Yoon

String Symphony

Viola Brodie Batten Silas Bradley Oliver Fesko Michael Griffin Tosh Holdstock David Kim

Cello Anton Barbone Alexii Cady Emma Kate Clarke Sarah Kim Malachi Ogwangi

Bass Mike Hollingshead

Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland Fine Arts 29

National Art Honor Society

Ashley Baker Emma Baker Olivia Barefoot Paige Bastek Sky Bell Abby Brice Alyssa Conley Noelle Hill Emily Martinez-Hernanez

Rachel Mason Emily Mullholland Hank Nelson Bode Ringenbach Ellie Roberts Brandon Sisson Ashley Turner Sophia Yeo

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.

Sponsors: Mrs. Erin Stelling, Ms. Allison Tierney

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Hunter Family Scholarship Recipients

Davis Anderson '22, Drama Tul Cherukuri '24, Clarinet David Gring '21, Euphonium Sophia Hopper '24, Voice

Heidi Segars '22, Violin Jenna Seidenfrau '23, Voice Lila Wilson '23, Visual Art

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 rĂŠsumĂŠ, 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

Abby Brice Haley Browne Joy Cimino

Alyssa Conley Isabella Fordin Josie Ludlam

Olivia Meyers Sanya Patel Isabella Robinson

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 Karpowitz, Mrs. Jennifer Lam,

Mrs. Erin Stelling, Ms. Allison Tierney

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Tri-M Music Honor Society

Alexis Avery Silas Bradley Amir Britton Savannah Capell Lindsey Carter Emma Kate Clarke

Sarah Davenport Ik Ekpunobi Bailey Foster David Gring Noelle Hill Brendan Marcy

Mark Naslund Michael Rutigliano Heidi Segars Olivia Sturges

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. Cameron Bolin, Mrs. Pamela Kelly, Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

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Concerto Competition Awards

Division I Taylor Fagan '22, Voice Division II Sam Caplan '26, Cello Honorable Mention Bailey Foster '21, Mallet Percussion 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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La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight ^

Photos - Simon Capell Photography Fine Arts 37

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Photos - Simon Capell Photography Fine Arts 39

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Fine Arts Association

The Fine Arts Association is made up of parent volunteers who support the faculty in events, both on and off campus. Here we make new friends and support our performing and visual artists through a variety of ways. See our "Season at a Glance" for meeting dates.

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Our many activities include:

Assisting the Stage Crew during performances.

Writing, editing and producing the Fine Arts Booklet.

Providing refreshments to attendees during activities.

Promoting and supporting Fine Arts events.

Ushering guests, handing out programs at performance events.

Distributing and organizing pre-owned concert attire.

Assisting with costumes and props for school performances.

Attending meetings and hearing updates from Fine Arts Faculty & Staff.

Provide your support or just make friends and stay informed of Fine Arts events through our association meetings. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are new to the school, we would love to meet you and answer any questions you may have.

Steering Committee 2020 - 2021

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past President Communications Concert Attire Program Booklet Parent Groups Manager Parent Association Liaison Spirit Committee Volunteer Coordinator

Angela Keifer Susan Fesko Erica Carter Elisabeth McChesney Irene Wadley Mary Kornegay Kelley Foster Elisa Barbone Tammy Haywood Simon Capell Irene Wadley Jamie Fordin

A round of applause to say thank you to the following: Simon Capell Photography Moore Printing & Graphics Fine Arts 41

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The Visiting Artist Portfolio Series

Ravenscroft initiated the Visiting Artist Portfolio Series in 1996 in an effort to promote excellence in the visual arts. Sponsored by the Victor E. Bell, III ’74 Endowment Fund, the Portfolio Series invites visiting professional artists and educators from distinguished colleges, universities, and the professional art world to Ravenscroft each year. Artists are selected based on their expertise in a given medium as it relates to our art curriculum. In recent years, the Portfolio Series included painters, printmakers, architects, sculptors, and photographers from higher education programs at Dartmouth College, Swarthmore College, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Auburn University, Denison University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Drexel University, as well as local and regional artists of renown. Gallery exhibits and visiting artist workshops enhance our curriculum by exposing our students to working artists’ contemporary ideas and techniques. The Visiting Artist Portfolio Series cultivates aesthetic appreciation for the visual arts. Our visiting artist for Middle and Upper school this year is:

Catlin Cary,

Textile Artist

We welcome you to visit the Gallery Exhibitions on display in the Pugh Family Lobby, Fine Arts Center once access to campus restrictions are lifted.

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2020 - 2021 GALLERY EXHIBITIONS AUGUST - SEPTEMBER What Happened Last Spring Lower, Middle and Upper School Art Exhibition

This exhibit highlights the art made by our students from all three divisions during the spring semester of 2020.

The selection of art demonstrates the wonderful achievements from our students in a variety of media and stylistic approaches. Creativity and exploration of art techniques are key to learning as students develop their art skills.

Madison Rankin '27 Flower Bowl Ceramics

OCTOBER

Visual Art Faculty Exhibition Current and past visual art faculty members share work of their own creation during October's art show.

Various materials and mediums are used to create unique art pieces.

We are excited for this opportunity to showcase the work of our faculty members in this first-ever exhibit. This is a new exhibit that allows students to see work from their teachers, which promotes learning and discussion.

Amelia Karpowitz Finn, Profile Ink on paper

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PUGH FAMILY LOBBY | FINE ARTS CENTER NOVEMBER - DECEMBER Upper School Photography Exhibition

This exhibit showcases the work of students in Photo I, II, and Advanced Placement Photography/2D Design.

Beginning students will exhibit work from their exploration in the darkroom with photograms. Photo II students will showcase complex color photo collages, in the style of artist David Hockney, while our Advanced Placement students will exhibit digital photography from their own concentration.

Caroline Davis '21 Untitled Silver gelatine print

JANUARY

Upper School Art Exhibition Students from Art I, Art II, and the Advanced Art classes exhibit their work in a celebration of the first half of 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 design to pictorial realism. Students will delve into art that touches the heart and mind through the pursuit of unique ideas and themes.

Lila Wilson '21 Drowning in Paperwork Cut paper

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2020 - 2021 GALLERY EXHIBITIONS FEBRUARY

Caitlin Cary, Textile Artist, Exhibition This exhibit showcases Caitlin Cary, nationally exhibited local artist, who repurposes sample upholstery fabric in collage depicting locations to evoke the textures, nuances, and emotions of constructed environments. Her collection pieces reveal group aesthetics, priorities, and the communities they inhabit.

Caitlin Cary Piers - Showboat 2020 31"x38" Fabric and stitch mounted on stiffened canvas

MARCH

Lower School Art Exhibition Throughout the year, students are introduced to artists and their individual styles and techniques.

Students then explore and apply a variety of media including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, weaving, and sculpture. Art in Lower School allows students to experiment with technique and materials while following instruction to create pieces that become keepsake treasures for years to come.

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PUGH FAMILY LOBBY | FINE ARTS CENTER APRIL

Advanced Placement Students' Art 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.

Abby Brice '21 Untitled Acrylic on canvas board

MAY

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, Middle School students explore art history and thematic ideas to inspire work which represents their unique experiences, ideas and observations. The exhibition showcases a variety of media including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography and ceramics.

Isabella Robinson '25 Self Portrait Acrylic Fine Arts

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Fine Arts Faculty Cameron Bolin Middle & Upper School Choir; Private Lessons Program Coordinator

Abbey Maxwell Middle & Upper School Drama & Stage/Tech

S.K. Chipley Staff Accompanist

Kristen McCarthy ‘14 PreK - Grade 1 Visual Art

Mary Royall Hight Lower School General Music; Lower, Middle & Upper School Choir

David McChesney Director of Fine Arts

Amelia Karpowitz Lower School Visual Art

Elisabeth McChesney Administrative Assistant, Fine Arts Department

Pamela Kelly Middle & Upper School Strings

Kelly Nivison Lower, Middle & Upper School Band

Jennifer Lam Middle School Visual Art

Katie O’Neill Lower School General Music; Lower School Choir

Tasi Matthews Lower School Strings

Matthew Parunak Lower, Middle & Upper School Band

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y & Staff Jason Sharp Middle & Upper School Drama & Stage/Tech

Erin Stelling Upper School Visual Art; Gallery Coordinator

Allison Tierney Middle & Upper School Visual Art

Private Lessons Teachers Brass Lisa Burn Matthew Parunak Cello Nate Leyland

Viola, Violin Catherine Kelly Pam Kelly Anne Leyland Tasi Matthews

Voice Percussion Craig Brown Casey Sagolla-Slamp Mary Royall Hight Catherine Kelly Piano Melodie Bobbitt Woodwinds Cameron Bolin Janice Lipson S.K. Chipley Kelly Nivison Claudia Hinson Rebecca Ledford

Artists in Residence Anne Leyland Strings Catherine Kelly Choir

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Congratulations Stephanie!

Love, Mom, Dad, Joseph, Jillian and Alexa

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We are so proud and will miss hearing your music throughout the house next year. Keep shining!

Love, Mom, Dad, Katherine and Jackson

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Savannah, wherever life takes you we’re sure you’ll be running the show!

Savannah Capell Class of 2021 Photos by Simon Capell Photography

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Dr. Gerald W. Upton DDS, MS, PhD, P.A. Diplomat, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Gerald W. Upton, DDS, MS, PhD, P.A. American Institute for Healthcare and Fitness 8300 Health Park, Suite 215 Raleigh, NC, 27615 919-847-1050

We salute all Fine Arts students and look forward to great art, drama, and musical performances this year!

We give thanks and respect to the amazing Ravenscroft teachers and staff who dedicate themselves.

They teach and encourage children to accept challenges and perform at their very best.

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Relationships you can count on.

Your future within reach.

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INTO a WORK OF ART. Every kind of pool & spa, 46 years of experience.

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Celebrating Ravenscroft’s Fine Arts Program!

Partnering with parents to discover their strengths, manage challenges of today’s world and reimagine parenting.

Setting boundaries

Text Denise Colpitts at 919.369.8718 for information and a free consultation

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Engstrom Orthodontics Orthodontic Specialist for Children, Teens and Adults

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Consultation • Preferred Provider Invisalign & Invisalign Teen • Ceramic “Clear” Braces Voted Wake Living Magazine’s “Readers Choice Awards 2013, 2014 and 2015 Winner” for BEST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE!

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National Coatings is a premier commercial and industrial painting company. For over twenty years, National Coatings Inc. has provided customers the very best in painting services, sandblasting, and wall coverings nationwide. Our team is certified in a variety of services including: - Commercial Painting - Industrial Coatings - Tank Linings - Sandblasting

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Index to Ensembles and Honors

Concerto Competition............................................................ 35 Fifth Grade Band ................................................................... 12 Fine Arts Faculty & Staff........................................................ 48 Hunter Family Scholarship Recipients.................................. 31 International Thespian Society.............................................. 21 Lower School Raving Ravens................................................. 11 Lower School String Orchestra.............................................. 10 Sixth Grade Band................................................................... 13 Sixth Grade Choir................................................................... 15 Sixth Grade Drama................................................................ 14 Sixth Grade Strings................................................................ 16 Middle School Band............................................................... 17 Middle School Choir............................................................... 18 Middle School Stage/Tech....................................................... 20 Middle School String Ensemble............................................. 19 The Morton Committee.......................................................... 32 National Art Honor Society.................................................... 30 Tri-M Music Honor Society.................................................... 33 Upper School Wind Ensemble............................................... 24 Upper School Concert Choir.................................................. 26 Upper School Drama............................................................. 23 Upper School Stagecraft......................................................... 22 Upper School String Symphony............................................. 28

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Anika Le Cheminant '29

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The O'Keeffe Orchid project for third graders was inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's practice of observing an object in real life, and drawing what she saw. Students created their own sketchbooks, observed an orchid's bilateral symmetry, overlap, and value gradation, and created their own composition using oil pastels and liquid watercolor. The artist shares “I was born in Singapore, and as I grew up I loved orchids! They were always in the house and almost always in the flower store. I very much enjoyed this art project because of the memories that it brought back from when I was younger. I am very happy I got to do this INCREDIBLE art project!�

Index to Advertisers

Avalaire * ................................................................................ 67 Bev's Fine Art...............................................Inside Front Cover Capital Oral & Facial Surgery *............................................. 69 Cary Endocrine & Diabetes Center, PA ................................ 70 Engstrom Orthodontics......................................................... 72 Fund for Ravenscroft............................................................. 59 Hanna Imports and Apex Imports *.................................... 72 InPowered Parent Coaching................................................... 71 Johnson Lexus *...................................................................... 76 Kritterly................................................................................... 58 Montgomery Violins............................................................... 64 National Coatings Inc. *......................................................... 74 Newcomb and Company *...................................................... 60 North Hills Implant and Oral Surgery *................................ 69 North Ridge Country Club *.................................................. 56 Pearson, Jefferson & Camp.................................................... 59 Ravenscroft Admissions........................................................ 61 Ravenscroft Athletic Club ..................................................... 73 Ravenscroft Parents' Association ......................................... 57 Renaissance Dental Center *................................................. 75 Rising Sun Pools & Spas *...................................................... 69 Rocky Top Catering *.............................................................. 63 Salon Blu *............................................................................... 64 Simon Capell Photography..................................................... 62 South State Investment Services............................................ 66 Spoleto Adult Tours................................................................ 60 Spoleto Study Abroad............................................................ 67 Stansell Dentistry *................................................................. 64 Trek Bicycle Store *.................................................................. 63 Triangle Dentistry *................................................................ 61 Turner Asphalt, Inc.*................................................................ 58 Dr. Gerald W. Upton, DDS, MS, PhD.................................... 65 Urban Food Group *............................................................... 62 Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry *......................... 63 Wells Orthodontics *................................................................ 71 Williams & Daily Dental........................................................ 68 Winston's Grille *.................................................................... 75 Wood Wise Design & Remodeling........................... Back Cover

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