Spring into the Arts - The Ramaz School
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Spring into the Arts - The Ramaz School
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UPCOMING ARTS PROGRAMMING AT RAMAZ
RAMAZ CHOIR TRIP: April 16 - April 19
This year, the Ramaz Upper School and Chamber Choirs take the show on the road . They will perform for schools, synagogues, and senior centers, and participate in choral workshops at bringing music to the community outside of NYC!
MOADON: April 22
Moadon
(aka
Moadon Ha Atzmaut
), an annual celebration of Israeli culture held at the Upper School during
Yom Ha-Atzma'ut
(Independence Day), is the climax of a special day of Israeli programming involving performances by US students to the entire student body. Students perform pieces by Israeli artists including songs, poetry, dance, and more. The auditorium is decorated in festive lighting, and the entire student body enjoys a warm, exuberant and inspired hour of Israeli arts and humanities—by students for students, all in Hebrew.
UPPER SCHOOL SPRING PLAY: April 29
For their spring play, Upper School performers are putting on
Clue: On Stage (High School Edition)
, a comedy based on the 1985 film and board game. They will perform it for their peers on April 29 and 30 during the school day, and on April 29 at 7:00 PM for friends and family. It will take place at the Upper School with free admission. All are encouraged to attend!
ARTS DINNER: April 30
All of our Arts participants join a yearly celebration of Arts here at Ramaz with great food and tribute to a year in the Arts.
CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS: May 19
This year’s Celebration of the Arts is scheduled for May 19. The ultimate venue for self-expression, Celebration of the Arts showcases the talents of many US students throughout visual, literary, and performing arts. Mentored by a team of faculty advisors and supported by a senior student committee, our talented students express themselves in a celebration of creativity and artistic achievement. The walls of the auditorium are lined with student paintings, drawings, and photographs that clearly illustrate that students have taken risks that led to self-discovery. From black-and-white self-portraits to colorful abstract paintings, students demonstrate the varied perspectives they bring to the world around them. Onstage, students perform original musical compositions, play instruments, read aloud original poems and short stories, and interpret dramatic monologues. Whether by rocking out to Queen with a full band or delivering a heart-wrenchingly vulnerable poem, our students showcase not only their artistic talents, but also their bravery as they use the safe environment of Ramaz to take personal and artistic risks. They are met with overwhelming support from their friends, teachers, and families in the audience, making sure the artists know how proud we are of their amazing work.
RAMAZ PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
The Ramaz Photography Club has been an excellent avenue for students to build visual skills and confidence while finding new ways to document the world around them. Everyone is attracted to different elements of this beautiful life and so in the Celebration of the Arts exhibit, they are showing everything from A to Z (literally, Architecture to Zebras). Students in the club have a meeting every Wednesday where they either go out and photograph together in the neighborhood with their faculty advisor or create a still life set up to practice lighting and composition. This year, nine club members won 31 Scholastic Art Awards, including six Gold Keys, 12 Silver Keys and 13 Honorable Mentions!
15-MINUTE HAMLET
The senior mini-course called “The 15-Minute Hamlet” is looking forward to its performance of this show! During homeroom, these bold students will gather in the sixth-floor lounge complete with costumes, props, sound effects, and a memorized script. They will perform Tom Stoppard’s hilarious Shakespeare mini-parody for anyone who wishes to stop by and watch. A fan-favorite every year, the hall is full of excited spectators cheering on their friends and laughing along with the lively show. It is an amazing way to get students excited about Shakespeare, help them connect to techniques of stage comedy, and make them even more comfortable with public speaking (and poking fun at themselves!).
GHETTO FILM SCHOOL PROGRAM
A senior elective course is offered in collaboration with Ghetto Film School, an award-winning nonprofit founded in 2000 to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great storytellers. During the spring semester, participating students are leading production on two original projects, a fiction film and a non-fiction film. Final films will be shared with the community.
CULTURAL OUTINGS
We’re fortunate at Ramaz to have the cultural riches of NYC literally at our doorstep. This past semester, US librarian Dr. Daniel Stein Kokin debuted a new senior elective “Cultural NYC,” featuring trips to museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions. Highlights included an UES walking tour, the Village Vanguard’s famed Monday Night Jazz Orchestra, and the NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman main branch. In addition, Stein Kokin regularly organizes outings for the US community as a whole. Students and faculty enjoyed Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” at the Metropolitan Opera in January and “The Sleeping Beauty” at the NYC Ballet in February. Upcoming events include a Broadway musical (TBD) in March and Arthur Miller’s classic
Death of a Salesman
in April. A jazz trip is also in the works.
You can always see more examples of our creative arts program in Zmail and on social media. We thank our amazing Creative Arts Team for coordinating all of these programs which allow our students’ creative selves to shine.
PAST EVENTS
24-HOUR MUSICAL: March 25-March 26
For the third year in a row, we are looking forward to our seniors challenging themselves to cast, choreograph, and put together a musical in less than 24 hours. On the morning of March 25 they will find out what the musical is, and on the morning of March 26 they will perform for the rest of the student body and faculty. The entire grade is encouraged to participate. This is an opportunity for all students, even those who have never been in a musical or play before, to show off their creativity and talent. It will test their abilities to collaborate on a new project with their peers, which is a skill we hope they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
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Spring into the Arts
UPCOMING ARTS PROGRAMMING AT RAMAZ
RAMAZ CHOIR TRIP: April 16 - April 19
This year, the Ramaz Upper School and Chamber Choirs take the show on the road . They will perform for schools, synagogues, and senior centers, and participate in choral workshops at bringing music to the community outside of NYC!
MOADON: April 22
Moadon
(aka
Moadon Ha Atzmaut
), an annual celebration of Israeli culture held at the Upper School during
Yom Ha-Atzma'ut
(Independence Day), is the climax of a special day of Israeli programming involving performances by US students to the entire student body. Students perform pieces by Israeli artists including songs, poetry, dance, and more. The auditorium is decorated in festive lighting, and the entire student body enjoys a warm, exuberant and inspired hour of Israeli arts and humanities—by students for students, all in Hebrew.
UPPER SCHOOL SPRING PLAY: April 29
For their spring play, Upper School performers are putting on
Clue: On Stage (High School Edition)
, a comedy based on the 1985 film and board game. They will perform it for their peers on April 29 and 30 during the school day, and on April 29 at 7:00 PM for friends and family. It will take place at the Upper School with free admission. All are encouraged to attend!
ARTS DINNER: April 30
All of our Arts participants join a yearly celebration of Arts here at Ramaz with great food and tribute to a year in the Arts.
CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS: May 19
This year’s Celebration of the Arts is scheduled for May 19. The ultimate venue for self-expression, Celebration of the Arts showcases the talents of many US students throughout visual, literary, and performing arts. Mentored by a team of faculty advisors and supported by a senior student committee, our talented students express themselves in a celebration of creativity and artistic achievement. The walls of the auditorium are lined with student paintings, drawings, and photographs that clearly illustrate that students have taken risks that led to self-discovery. From black-and-white self-portraits to colorful abstract paintings, students demonstrate the varied perspectives they bring to the world around them. Onstage, students perform original musical compositions, play instruments, read aloud original poems and short stories, and interpret dramatic monologues. Whether by rocking out to Queen with a full band or delivering a heart-wrenchingly vulnerable poem, our students showcase not only their artistic talents, but also their bravery as they use the safe environment of Ramaz to take personal and artistic risks. They are met with overwhelming support from their friends, teachers, and families in the audience, making sure the artists know how proud we are of their amazing work.
RAMAZ PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
The Ramaz Photography Club has been an excellent avenue for students to build visual skills and confidence while finding new ways to document the world around them. Everyone is attracted to different elements of this beautiful life and so in the Celebration of the Arts exhibit, they are showing everything from A to Z (literally, Architecture to Zebras). Students in the club have a meeting every Wednesday where they either go out and photograph together in the neighborhood with their faculty advisor or create a still life set up to practice lighting and composition. This year, nine club members won 31 Scholastic Art Awards, including six Gold Keys, 12 Silver Keys and 13 Honorable Mentions!
15-MINUTE HAMLET
The senior mini-course called “The 15-Minute Hamlet” is looking forward to its performance of this show! During homeroom, these bold students will gather in the sixth-floor lounge complete with costumes, props, sound effects, and a memorized script. They will perform Tom Stoppard’s hilarious Shakespeare mini-parody for anyone who wishes to stop by and watch. A fan-favorite every year, the hall is full of excited spectators cheering on their friends and laughing along with the lively show. It is an amazing way to get students excited about Shakespeare, help them connect to techniques of stage comedy, and make them even more comfortable with public speaking (and poking fun at themselves!).
GHETTO FILM SCHOOL PROGRAM
A senior elective course is offered in collaboration with Ghetto Film School, an award-winning nonprofit founded in 2000 to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great storytellers. During the spring semester, participating students are leading production on two original projects, a fiction film and a non-fiction film. Final films will be shared with the community.
CULTURAL OUTINGS
We’re fortunate at Ramaz to have the cultural riches of NYC literally at our doorstep. This past semester, US librarian Dr. Daniel Stein Kokin debuted a new senior elective “Cultural NYC,” featuring trips to museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions. Highlights included an UES walking tour, the Village Vanguard’s famed Monday Night Jazz Orchestra, and the NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman main branch. In addition, Stein Kokin regularly organizes outings for the US community as a whole. Students and faculty enjoyed Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” at the Metropolitan Opera in January and “The Sleeping Beauty” at the NYC Ballet in February. Upcoming events include a Broadway musical (TBD) in March and Arthur Miller’s classic
Death of a Salesman
in April. A jazz trip is also in the works.
You can always see more examples of our creative arts program in Zmail and on social media. We thank our amazing Creative Arts Team for coordinating all of these programs which allow our students’ creative selves to shine.
PAST EVENTS
24-HOUR MUSICAL: March 25-March 26
For the third year in a row, we are looking forward to our seniors challenging themselves to cast, choreograph, and put together a musical in less than 24 hours. On the morning of March 25 they will find out what the musical is, and on the morning of March 26 they will perform for the rest of the student body and faculty. The entire grade is encouraged to participate. This is an opportunity for all students, even those who have never been in a musical or play before, to show off their creativity and talent. It will test their abilities to collaborate on a new project with their peers, which is a skill we hope they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.