Niles Township High School District 2192012-13 Fine Arts Calendar

“Recognized as the #1 Fine and Performing Arts Education Program in the Nation in 2007 by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts”

Niles North High School • Niles West High School • www.niles219.org

We invite you to visit our schools for an amazing experience. Our award-winning orchestras, bands and choirs, our nationally-renowned thespians, and our critically-acclaimed artists strive all year to provide experiences to stir the soul. Attend a the-ater, music, dance or visual arts event at our schools and you will see why District 219 was recognized as the #1 Fine and Perform-ing Arts Education Program in the Nation by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National School Boards Association.

Jason BrownFine Arts DirectorNiles Township High School District 219

Events marked with an asterisk (*) are free. For tickets for a performance, please contact the Box Office:

Niles West Niles North5701 Oakton, Skokie 9800 Lawler, Skokie 847.626.2633 847.626.2122

website: www.niles219.org

2012-13 Fine Arts EventsAugust 23 at 10 a.m.*August 24-25 at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.Director’s Circle: Pageant PlayNiles North Director’s Circle

September 20 at 10 a.m.*September 21-22 at 4 & 7:30 p.m.Fall Play: The Laramie ProjectNiles West Black Box Theatre

Opening Reception: Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m.*Teachers as Artists ExhibitSkokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton, Skokie

October 11* at 7:30 p.m. Fall Orchestra Concert Niles West Auditorium

October 11* at 10 a.m.October 12-13 at 7 p.m. Fall Play: Love’s Labors Lost Niles North Auditorium

October 16*ARTober FestNiles North Lobby

October 18* at 7:30 p.m.Fall Choir ConcertNiles West Auditorium

October 23* at 7:30 p.m. Fall Band ConcertNiles West Auditorium

October 24* at 6:30 p.m.HOWL-O-WEEN Art ShowNiles West Art Gallery

October 24* at 7 p.m. Orchestra Chamber Recital Niles West Orchestra & Choir Rooms

October 24* at 7:30 p.m. Choir/Orchestra Concert Niles North Auditorium

November 7 at 4 & 7 p.m.Children’s Theatre: That’s My StoryNiles North Drama Performance Center

November 9 at 7:30 p.m.NWTheatre Coffee CabaretNiles West Black Box Theatre

Marching Band PerformancesDon’t miss the opportunity to watch our Marching Bands take the field during home Varsity Football games:

September 1 (Niles West)• September 14 (Niles North)• September 21 (Niles West)• September 21 (North Homecoming)• Half-time Performance during Varsity • football game October 5 (West Homecoming) • Parade at 1:40 p.m. • Half-time Performance during Varsity • football gameOctober 12 (Niles West)• October 12 (Niles North)• October 19 (Niles North)•

May 27Niles West Marching Band performs at Lincolnwood Memorial Day Parade

Note: There is an admission charge to attend football games.

NW Orchesis dance show

NN production of “Hello, Dolly!”

Artwork by Amy Ruiz

Artwork by Jessica Loy

November 16* at 7:30 p.m.Fall Jazz ConcertNiles North Auditorium

December 6* at 10 a.m.December 7 at 4 & 7 p.m.December 8 at 2 p.m. Children’s Play: The Musical Adventures of Freddie the Frog Niles West Auditorium

December 6* at 10 a.m.December 7-8 at 4 & 7 p.m.Winter Play: Almost, MaineNiles North Drama Performance Center

December 11* at 6:30 p.m.End of Semester Art ShowNiles West Art Gallery

December 12* at 7:30 p.m.Winter Band ConcertNiles North Auditorium

December 12*Digital December Art OpeningNiles North Lobby

December 13* at 7:30 p.m.Orchestra Holiday ConcertNiles West Auditorium

December 16* at 3 p.m.Choir Holiday ConcertNiles West Auditorium

December 18* at 7:30 p.m.Holiday Band ConcertNiles West Auditorium

December 19* at 7:30 p.m.Choir/Orchestra Holiday Concert Niles North Auditorium

January 8-9, 2013 at 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.Director’s Showcase: One ActsNiles West Black Box Theatre

January 9, 2013 at 4 & 7 p.m.Sketch Comedy: ReflectionsNiles North Drama Performance Center

January 10* at 7 p.m.Niles West Orchestra OdysseyNiles West Auditorium

January 24* at 10 a.m.January 25-26 at 7 p.m.Auroris Dance CompanyNiles North Auditorium

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2012-13 Fine Arts Events (Continued)

Jason Brown, DirectorDebbie Neitlich, Adm. AssistantAnita Turner-Baker, Adm. Assistant

Visual ArtsLori Real, NorthDeanna Sortino, NorthChristopher Sykora, WestBarbara Wismer, WestJohn Zilewicz, WestAmy Zwikel, North

MusicAmy Branahl, WestCheryl Filipek, NorthDaniel Gregerman, NorthPamela Hendrix, NorthJustin Johnson, WestSteven Katz, West

TheaterTimothy Ortmann, NorthAndrew Sinclair, West

DanceMindy Armour, WestDeanna Sortino, North & West

January 29* at 7:30 p.m.Junior High Choral ConcertNiles North Auditorium

January 30* at 7:30 p.m.Percussion Ensemble ConcertNiles North Auditorium

February 5* at 6 p.m.Junior High Art ShowNiles West Art Gallery

February 6* at 7:30 p.m.Jazz Band/Flute Choir ConcertNiles North Auditorium

February 12 at 4 & 7 p.m.February 13 at 7 p.m.Drama Showcase: Aristophanes’ The BirdsNiles North Drama Performance Center

February 13* at 7:30 p.m.Junior High Vocal ConcertNiles West Auditorium

February 21* at 10 a.m.February 22-23 at 4 & 7:30 p.m.Play: The Importance of Being EarnestNiles West Black Box Theatre

March 1-29*National Youth Art Month ShowcaseNiles West Art Gallery

March 7* at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.March 8-9 at 7:30 p.m.Orchesis Dance ShowNiles West Auditorium

March 14* at 10 a.m.March 15-16 at 7 p.m.March 16 at 2 p.m.Musical: Beauty and the BeastNiles North Auditorium

March 14* at 7:30 p.m.Showcase of Bands ConcertNiles West Auditorium

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May 2* at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.May 3-4 at 7:30 p.m.Spring Musical: Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatNiles West Auditorium

May 2* at 10 a.m.May 3-4 at 4 & 7 p.m.Spring Play: Punk RockNiles North Drama Performance Center

May 2 Opening Reception at 6:30 p.m.Fiesta Del ArteNiles North Auditorium

May 11 at 6 p.m.32nd annual Pasta and Pops featuring Niles West Band, Orchestra & ChoirNiles West Main Gym

May 17 at 7:30 p.m.Voices Only Vocal ConcertNiles West Auditorium

May 21* at 7:30 p.m.Band Pops ConcertNiles North Auditorium

May 21 at 4 & 7:30 p.m.Advanced Theatre Students Showcase:PortraitsNiles West Black Box Theatre

May 22* at 7:30 p.m.Choir/Orchestra ConcertNiles North Auditorium

May 23 at 4 & 7:30 p.m.On The Spot: An Improv ExperienceNiles West Black Box Theatre

March 15* at 7:30 a.m.AP Art ShowNiles West Student Commons

March 19* at 7:30 p.m.Spring Choir Concert Niles West Auditorium

March 20* at 7:30 p.m.Choir/Orchestra ConcertNiles North Auditorium

March 21* at 7:30 p.m.Band ConcertNiles North Auditorium

March 21* at 7:30 p.m.Spring Festival of OrchestrasNiles West Auditorium

Opening Reception: March 21* at 6:30 p.m.L.I.S.A. Show (North artists)Great Frame Up, 2814 Central, Evanston

March 22 -24Singstrong Chicago A Cappella ConferenceNiles West Fine Arts Wing/Auditorium

Opening Reception: April 2* at 6:30 p.m.L.I.S.A. Show (West artists)Great Frame Up, 2814 Central, Evanston

Opening Reception: April 12* at 6:30 p.m.CSL Art Show at HP Art Center1957 Sheridan, Highland Park

April 12* at 7:30 p.m.Jazz Band/Percussion Ensemble ConcertNiles North Auditorium

Opening Reception: April 18 at 6:30 p.m.D219 Art Exhibit at Skokie Public Library5215 Oakton, Skokie

April 18* at 7:30 p.m.Just for the Fun of It Jazz Night Niles West Cafeteria

April 19* at 10 a.m.*Vocal Jazz Community PerformanceNiles North Auditorium

April 20 at 7:30 p.m.22nd annual Vocal Jazz NightNiles North Auditorium

April 27 at 8 p.m.Vocal Jazz Concert featuring Just 4 KicksNiles North Auditorium

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West artists at Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park Artwork by Mark Bibat

A selection of recent accomplishments• Theater Department honored by American High School Theatre Festival • Theater production selected for Illinois High School Theatre Festival • Singers performed at Jane Lynch event • Teacher one of 26 educators highlighted in national magazine • Students collaborated with elementary students for art show • Band, Choir and Or-chestra students chosen for IMEA State Festival • Teacher wins Illinois Theatre Asso-ciation Award of Honor • Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention awards earned in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition • Jazz Ensemble opened the Chi-Town Jazz Festival • A cappella group placed second in the International Championships of High School A Cappella Great Lakes Semifinals. Winner of Best Choreography and Best Arrangement • Artists selected to participate in Van’s Custom Culture Compe-tition • Educator Exhibited at Illinois Institute of Art Show • Musician selected for National High School Flute Choir • Winner of Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition • Permanent installations at Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park

NW production of “Xanadu”