State House Holiday Concerts Feature 3500 RI Children, 66 Schools
Monday, November 26, 2012
Students from the Riverside Middle School in East Providence perform at the State House Holiday Concerts in 2011. The season of music begins this week.
“This year will be our biggest celebration to date,” said Randall Rosenbaum, Executive Director of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA). “Over 3,500 student musicians from sixty-six schools throughout the state will perform at the Rhode Island State House in a special series of musical performances.” The concert series starts on Tuesday, November 27th and runs through Friday, December 21st.
All concerts are free and open to the public.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe concert series, organized by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, will feature music of the season, performed by students from schools throughout the State of Rhode Island. The performances are all in the Rhode Island State House.
To find concerts, organized by city/town, look below.
Rhode Island State House Holiday Concerts 2012
Barrington
Wednesday, November 28 at 10 AM Hampden Meadows 4th and 5th Grade Choruses, from Hampden Meadows, Barrington – Barrington Ensemble Director(s): Karen DeWitt and Paula Degnan,Expecting 220 student-performers
Wednesday, December 5 at 12 PM Primrose Hill 3rd Grade Chorus, from Primrose Hill Elementary School, Barrington – Barrington Ensemble Director(s): David Lauria Expecting 84 student-performers
More than 3,500 students from 66 Rhode Island schools will fill the marble hallways of the State House with music this year.
Monday, December 17 at 11 AM Nayatt School Third Grade Chorus, from Nayatt School, Barrington – Barrington Ensemble Director(s): Mark Vadnais Expecting 110 student-performers
Thursday, December 20 at 10 AM Barrington Middle School 8th Grade Chorus, from Barrington Middle School, Barrington Middle School – Barrington Ensemble Director(s): Kerri Thurber Expecting 50 student-performers
Thursday, December 20 at 11 AM Barrington Middle School Jazz Band, from Barrington Middle School, Barrington – Barrington Ensemble Director(s): Dail Bienkiewicz Expecting 24 student-performers
Thursday, December 20 at 12 PM Sowams School Third Grade Choir, from Sowams School, Barrington – Barrington Ensemble Director(s): Mark Vadnais Expecting 70 student-performers
Block Island (New Shoreham)
Thursday, December 13 at 11 AM The UnbelievaBELLS from Block Island School, from Block Island School, Town of New Shoreham - Block Island Ensemble Director(s): Megan Hennessy Expecting 12 student-performers
Central Falls
Tuesday, December 4 at 12 PM St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Academy Ensemble, from St.Elizabeth Ann Seton Academy, Diocese of Providence - Central Falls Ensemble Director(s): Doreen Engel Expecting 30 student-performers
Friday, December 14 at 10 AM Segue Square Mile Singers (Chorus) and The Segue Groove (Drum Ensemble)., from Segue Institute For Learning, Segue Institute for Learning - Central Falls Ensemble Director(s): Matthew Gingras Expecting 45 student-performers
Cranston
Thursday, November 29 at 12 PM Park View Middle School Orchestra, from Park View Middle School, Cranston – Cranston Ensemble Director(s): Nancy Richardson Expecting 41 student-performers
Tuesday, December 18 at 12 PM Western Hills Middle School String Orchestra, from Western Hills Middle School, Cranston Public Schools – Cranston Ensemble Director(s): Christine Harrington Expecting 38 student-performers
Friday, December 21 at 12 PM Cranston High School West Orchestra, from Cranston High School West, Cranston Public Schools – Cranston Ensemble Director(s): Christine Harrington Expecting 50 student-performers
Cumberland
Wednesday, November 28 at 12 PM Voices of Blackstone Valley Prep, from Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School 2, Blackstone Valley Prep – Cumberland Ensemble Director(s): Raffi Rachdouni Expecting 162 student-performers
Tuesday, December 4 at 10 AM North Cumberland Middle School Chorus, from North Cumberland Middle School, Cumberland School Department – Cumberland Ensemble Director(s): Shannan Davis Expecting 27 student-performers
Wednesday, December 5 at 10 AM McCourt Middle School Chorus, from McCourt Middle School, Cumberland Middle School – Cumberland Ensemble Director(s): Shannan Davis Expecting 31 student-performers
Thursday, December 6 at 10 AM Blackstone Valley Prep Allegro Strings, from Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School 1, Blackstone Valley Prep – Cumberland Ensemble Director(s): Mrs. Piera Leone and Ms. Bethany Sousa Expecting 83 student-performers
Friday, December 14 at 11 AM Cumberland High School Clef Singers, from Cumberland High School, Cumberland – Cumberland Ensemble Director(s): Susan Alves Expecting 20 student-performers
Tuesday, December 18 at 11 AM Mercymount Country Day Elementary School Chorus, from Mercymount Country Day School, Catholic Diocese – Cumberland Ensemble Director(s): Mike Konnerth Expecting 65 student-performers
East Greenwich
Thursday, November 29 at 11 AM Cole Midddle School Orchestra & Concert Band, from Archie R. Cole Middle School, East Greenwich - East Greenwich Ensemble Director(s): Megan Catelli, Brandon Levesque Expecting 100 student-performers
East Providence
Friday, November 30 at 12 PM Sacred Heart Band, from Sacred Heart Elementary School, East Providence (Diocese of Prov.) - East Providence Ensemble Director(s): Mr. Philip Desrosiers Expecting 33 student-performers
Wednesday, December 5 at 11 AM Bay View Orchestra, from St. Mary Academy Bay View, - Riverside Ensemble Director(s): Mrs. Stephanie Isidoro Expecting 34 student-performers
Thursday, December 6 at 12 PM Riverside Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Concert Band, from Riverside Middle School, East Providence School District - East Providence Ensemble Director(s): Mark Maguire Expecting 50 student-performers
Tuesday, December 11 at 11 AM Riverside Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus, from Riverside Middle School, East Providence – Riverside Ensemble Director(s): John Baldaia Expecting 80 student-performers
Thursday, December 13 at 12 PM East Providence High School Choral Ensemble, from East Providence HS, East Providence - East Providence Ensemble Director(s): MaryAnn Lasorsa Expecting 22 student-performers
Monday, December 17 at 12 PM Martin Middle School Concert Choir, from Martin Middle School, East Providence - East Providence Ensemble Director(s): Robert Rappa Expecting 65 student-performers
Foster-Glocester
Wednesday, December 19 at 11 AM Ponaganset High School Chamber Chorus, from Ponaganset High School, Foster-Glocester Regional School District Ensemble Director(s): Derek Sabatini Expecting 28 student-performers
Jamestown
Tuesday, November 27 at 11 AM Lawn Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus, from Lawn Middle School, Jamestown – Jamestown Ensemble Director(s): Gilda Bullard Expecting 70 student-performers
Wednesday, December 12 at 12 PM Jamestown School Jazz Band, from Jamestown School, - Jamestown Ensemble Director(s): Karyn Kauffman Expecting 25 student-performers
Lincoln
Monday, December 10 at 12 PM Blackstone Valley Prep Middle School Chorus, from Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy (Middle School), Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy – Lincoln Ensemble Director(s): Avi David Expecting 100 student-performers
North Kingstown
Friday, November 30 at 10 AM Davisville Middle School Chorus & String Ensemble, from Davisville Middle School, North Kingstown - North Kingstown Ensemble Director(s): Brenda Young-Runner Expecting 35 student-performers
Friday, November 30 at 11 AM Davisville Middle School Jazz Band, from Davisville Middle School, North Kingstown - North Kingstown Ensemble Director(s): Michael Thibodeau Expecting 23 student-performers
Pawtucket
Tuesday, December 11 at 12 PM Saint Raphael Academy Liturgical Choir and Vocal Ensemble Saint Raphael Academy Liturgical Choir and Vocal Ensemble, from St. Raphael Academy, Diocese of Providence – Pawtucket Ensemble Director(s): Catherine Gagnon Expecting 25 student-performers
Friday, December 14 at 12 PM JM Walsh Chorus, from Jacqueline M Walsh High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Pawtucket – Pawtucket Ensemble Director(s): Scott Beauregard Expecting 60 student-performers
Portsmouth
Tuesday, December 4 at 11 AM Portsmouth High School Chorus, from Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth – Portsmouth Ensemble Director(s): Meryl Moore Expecting 60 student-performers
Providence
Thursday, November 29 at 10 AM LaSalle Academy Jazz Ensemble, from La Salle Academy, - Providence Ensemble Director(s): Brian Brouillard Expecting 5 student-performers
Monday, December 10 at 10 AM Central High School Chorus, from Central High School, - Providence Ensemble Director(s): Joyce Bernau-Enriquez & Sue Doiron Expecting 10 student-performers
Monday, December 10 at 11 AM Classical High School Chorus and String Ensemble, from Classical High School, Providence – Providence Ensemble Director(s): Joyce Bernau-Enriquez & Sue Doiron Expecting 15 student-performers
Wednesday, December 12 at 10 AM San Miguel Chorus, from San Miguel School, - Providence Ensemble Director(s): Paula Haven Fontes Expecting 60 student-performers
Wednesday, December 12 at 11 AM LaSalle Academy 7th and 8th Grade Pegasus Chorus, from LaSalle Academy, - Providence Ensemble Director(s): Paula Haven Fontes Expecting 65 student-performers
Thursday, December 13 at 10 AM Saint Pius V School Choir, from Saint Pius V School, Diocese of Providence Schools – Providence Ensemble Director(s): Mr. Timothy Boisvert Expecting 30 student-performers
Monday, December 17 at 10 AM Paul Cuffee High School Chorus (along with the 4th & 5th Grade Chorus), from Paul Cuffee High School, Paul Cuffee Charter School – Providence Ensemble Director(s): Danielle Trial (with Frances Cruz-Candelario from the Elementary School) Expecting 88 student-performers
Scituate
Tuesday, November 27 at 10 AM Hope Elementary School Ensemble, from Hope Elementary, Scituate – Hope Ensemble Director(s): Charlotte Ethier Expecting 75 student-performers
Monday, December 3 at 10 AM Clayville Elementary and North Scituate Elementary Choruses, from Clayville Elementary, Scituate – Clayville Ensemble Director(s): Charlotte Ethier Expecting 50 student-performers
Wednesday, December 19 at 10 AM North Scituate Elementary Chorus, from North Scituate Elementary, Scituate - North Scituate Ensemble Director(s): Charlotte Ethier Expecting 25 student-performers
Smithfield
Friday, December 7 at 11 AM Smithfield High School Chorus, from Smithfield High School, Smithfield – Smithfield Ensemble Director(s): Kelly Chartier Expecting 25 student-performers
Friday, December 7 at 12 PM Smithfield Concert Band, from Smithfield HS, Smithfield – Smithfield Ensemble Director(s): Kelly Chartier Expecting 30 student-performers
South Kingstown
Wednesday, November 28 at 11 AM The Prout School Jazz Combo and Show Chorus, from The Prout School, Diocese of Providence - Wakefield, RI Ensemble Director(s): Bethany Clarke Expecting 15 student-performers
Friday, December 21 at 10 AM Peace Dale Elementary Chorus, from Peace Dale Elementary School, South Kingstown - Peace Dale Ensemble Director(s): Christine Pierce Expecting 40 student-performers
Warwick
Tuesday, November 27 at 12 PM CCRI Chorus & Chamber Singers, from Community College of Rhode Island, - Warwick Ensemble Director(s): Dr. Joseph Amante Expecting 32 student-performers
Monday, December 3 at 11 AM Toll Gate Concert Band & Jazz Ensemble, from Toll Gate High School, Warwick – Warwick Ensemble Director(s): Mr. George Landrie Expecting 25 student-performers
Monday, December 3 at 12 PM Winman Jr High School Jazz Band, String Quartet and Chorale, from Winman Junior High School, Warwick – Warwick Ensemble Director(s): Peter Kiley Expecting 30 student-performers
Tuesday, December 11 at 10 AM Hoxsie Elementary School Chorus, from Hoxsie Elementary, Warwick – Warwick Ensemble Director(s): Tony Grelle Expecting 75 student-performers
Tuesday, December 18 at 10 AM Adrich Jr. High Select Chorus, from Adrich Jr. High School, Warwick Public Schools – Warwick Ensemble Director(s): Sandra Brown Expecting 18 student-performers
Friday, December 21 at 11 AM Holden Elementary School Chorus, from Holden Elementary School, Warwick – Warwick Ensemble Director(s): Tony Grelle Expecting 45 student-performers
West Greenwich
Friday, December 7 at 10 AM The Exeter/West Greenwich Senior High Chorus, from Exeter/West Greenwich Senior High School, Exeter/West Greenwich - West Greenwich Ensemble Director(s): Mr. Ron Runner Expecting 15 student-performers
Westerly
Wednesday, December 19 at 12 PM Westerly High School Jazz Ensemble, from Westerly High School, Westerly – Westerly Ensemble Director(s): Beth Daley Expecting 13 student-performers
For more information, check out RISCA's holiday concert flyer, here.
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