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Fine Arts Memoranda 2016 – 2017 Calendar of Events Dance Dance Showcase Music District II Adjudications Honors Ensembles Theatre Theatre Guidelines Theatre Festival Visual Art Art School Forum Countywide Art Shows Superintendent’s Performing Arts Awards Gala
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Fine Arts

Memoranda 2016 – 2017

Calendar of Events

Dance Dance Showcase

Music District II Adjudications

Honors Ensembles

Theatre Theatre Guidelines

Theatre Festival

Visual Art Art School Forum

Countywide Art Shows

Superintendent’s

Performing Arts

Awards Gala

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Fine Arts in MCPS

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is committed to providing quality art, music, dance, and

theatre experiences and opportunities for students as a part of the curricular and extracurricular

programs. This memoranda brochure offers information about the festivals, galas, countywide art

shows, and auditioned honors ensembles within MCPS. Included are calendar dates and locations for

these events. We hope that your students are able to participate in these programs and events.

For specific information about the fine arts programs, please go to the MCPS website:

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/finearts/ .

Vision

We open the minds of students to new worlds and cultures, and enable them to creatively express

themselves and value the multiple perspectives of others.

Mission

Each student is engaged in a high quality arts education at every grade level and will make meaning of

new ideas by applying artistic learning to new situations to become a creative, independent, and critical

thinker.

The primary goal of education is to enable children to develop their minds and intellectual capabilities

using all forms of creative intelligence as means for achieving this goal. The expressions of thoughts

and feelings take many forms. Art, music, dance, and theatre communicate thoughts and feelings

through visual forms, sounds, and movements.

For children to develop their mental capabilities and realize their fullest potential, they need to be

exposed to many kinds of knowledge and to many ways of knowing their world and expressing their

thoughts. Through experiences in art, music, dance, and theatre, children learn to express themselves

in terms of their own ideas and feelings. All the fine arts—performing and visual—provide knowledge

about the world, its cultures, and ways of experiencing them that contribute to an understanding that

is unique.

Fine Arts Office

Ms. Linda Adams, [email protected]

Supervisor, Pre-K–12 Fine Arts

Mr. Rick Penix, [email protected]

Coordinator, Fine Arts

Ms. Katherine (Katie) Murphy, [email protected]

Pre-K–12 Content Specialist: General & Choral Music

Mrs. Sarah D. Neubold, [email protected]

Pre-K–12 Content Specialist: Visual Art, Theatre & Dance

Mrs. Barbara Smakula, [email protected]

Secretary, Pre-K–12 Fine Arts

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Fine Arts Calendar at a Glance

Fine Art Date Event Location

OCTOBER

Music

October 25 – 28 Strathmore Concerts (Grade 5) The Music Center at Strathmore

NOVEMBER

Music November 2 Montgomery County Youth Chorus Concert

Gaithersburg High School

November 10 – December 1

Reception & Awards: December 1

Visual Art Center (VAC) Middle School Art Show

Albert Einstein High School

Musi

c November 15 – 18 Strathmore Concerts (Grade 2) The Music Center at Strathmore

November 17 Art School Forum Walt Whitman HS

DECEMBER

M December 9 MCPS Jazz and Show Choir

Adjudication Sherwood

High School

M December 10 MCPS Big Band Jazz Adjudication Sherwood

High School JANUARY

January 16 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art

Show The Music Center

at Strathmore

January 16– February 28 African American

History Month Art Show Executive

Office Building FEBRUARY

February 3

Snow Date: February 10 MCPS Theatre Festival &

Showcase James Hubert

Blake High School

February 4 Honors Bands and Orchestras

Gala Concerts Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

February 7 6th Grade Honors Bands and

Orchestras Gala Concerts

North: Watkins Mill High School Central: Albert Einstein High School South: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High

School

February 24 District II Vocal Solo and Ensemble Adjudication

Thomas S. Wootton High School

February 24

Snow Date: February 27 MCPS Dance Showcase Northwood High School

February 24 District II Instrumental Ensemble Adjudication

Thomas S. Wootton High School

February 25 District II Instrumental Solo

Adjudication Thomas S. Wootton High School

MARCH

March 2 Middle School

Honors Chorus Concert Watkins Mill High School

March 7 District II High School Orchestra

Adjudication Walter Johnson High School

March 9 District II High School Choral

Adjudication Seneca Valley High School

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March 9 District II High School Orchestra

Adjudication Quince Orchard Chase High School

March 14 District II High School Choral

Adjudication Walt Whitman High School

March 14 District II High School

Band Adjudication Winston Churchill

High School

March 16 District II High School

Chamber Choir Adjudication 4th Presbyterian, Bethesda, MD

March 16 District II High School Band

Adjudication Walt Whitman High School

March 21 District II Middle School Orchestra Adjudication

Northwood High School

March 22 District II Middle School Orchestra Adjudication

Rockville High School

March 23 District II Middle School

Choral Adjudication Albert Einstein High School

March 23 District II Middle School Orchestra Adjudication

Gaithersburg High School

March 28 District II Middle School

Choral Adjudication Richard Montgomery High School

March 28 District II Middle School Band

Adjudication TBD

March 29 District II Middle School

Choral Adjudication Col. Zadok Magruder

High School

March 30 District II Middle School

Band Adjudication Paint Branch High School

APRIL

April 25–30 Elementary & Middle School Arts

Fair Lakeforest Mall

April 25 – May 4 Imagination Stage Performances (Title 1, Longview, Carl Sandburg)

Imagination Stage

April 25 MCPS Second Choirs Adjudication TBD

April 26 MCPS Second Bands Adjudication Clarksburg

High School MAY

May 9 Elementary Southeast County

Honors Chorus Concert Paint Branch High School

May 10 Elementary Northwest County

Honors Chorus Concert Watkins Mill High School

May 16 Elementary Central County

Honors Chorus Concert TBD

May 15 Superintendent’s Performing

Arts Awards Gala Wheaton High School

May 19–August 27 Reception & Awards: May 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Middle School Diversity Art Show Rockville Memorial Library

JUNE

June 6–11 High School Countywide Art

Show Lakeforest Mall

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MCPS Dance Showcase

The 3rd Annual MCPS Dance Showcase is designed to support and strengthen dance programs across

the district; to expose students to other dance programs and educators throughout the district; to

provide exceptional master classes that broaden students’ experiences; to foster excellence in dance

as a fine art; and to create a learning community for both students and teachers. Middle and high

school students are provided the opportunity to interact with their peers from across the county in

order to create a collaborative learning community. High quality master classes are provided to

broaden student experiences with the purpose of fostering quality performance in dance as a fine art.

Schools are responsible for their own transportation.

Leave requests for a half-day substitute for dance teacher(s) need to be submitted on MCPS Form 430-94: Professional Leave (PRO). The form requires principal signature of approval for a half-day substitute and must include the name and five-digit identification number of the substitute and the account code 01-24101-000-03-501081. Return via Pony to Ms. Barbara Smakula, Carver Educational Services Center (CESC), Room 256.

Staff can locate additional information and registration forms in the Fine Arts Portal: https://sites.google.com/a/mcpsmd.net/finearts/dance/announcements/mcps-dance-showcase

Date and Time Snow Date Location Registration Due

February 24, 2017 1:00–8:00 p.m.

February 27, 2017 1:00–8:00 p.m.

Northwood High School December 20, 2016 to

Tricia Gooley Albert Einstein High School

For questions, contact Mrs. Sarah D. Neubold, content specialist, Fine Arts, at 301-279-3250 or via e-mail.

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District II Music Adjudications

District II Choral, Band, and Orchestra Adjudications provide middle and high school music groups the

opportunity to perform and receive critique from external music experts. These critiques are to be

used by teachers to inform their daily instruction. Schools that receive a superior rating at District II

Adjudications may continue to the Maryland State adjudications.

Adjudications will begin in December and continue throughout the months of March and April.

Music students attending most adjudications will be away from school for a half day.

Schools are responsible for transportation.

The requirement to submit extended day field trip requests is waived for District II and

Maryland State Choral and Instrumental Music Adjudications.

Leave requests for a half-day substitute for music teacher(s) need to be submitted on MCPS

Form 430-94: Professional Leave (PRO). The form requires principal signature of approval for

a half-day substitute, and must include the name and five-digit identification number of the

music substitute and the account code 01-24101-000-03-501081. Return via Pony to Ms.

Barbara Smakula, Carver Educational Services Center (CESC), Room 256, by Friday, February

12, 2016.

There is a fee for District II Solo and Ensemble Adjudications due to the cost of the program. The cost

for an ensemble entry is $15.00 regardless of the size of the ensemble. The cost for solo participants

is $10.00. No otherwise eligible student should be denied the opportunity to participate on the basis

of ability to pay, in accordance with MCPS Regulation IQB-RA.

District II Choral Adjudications

Date and Time Adjudications Location Registration

Deadline

December 9 MCPS Jazz and Show Choir

Adjudication Sherwood

High School November 23, 2016

February 24 District II Vocal Solo and Ensemble Adjudication

Thomas S. Wootton High School

February 3, 2017

March 9 District II High School Choral Adjudication

Seneca Valley High School January 23, 2017

March 14 District II High School Choral Adjudication

Walt Whitman High School January 23, 2017

March 16 District II High School

Chamber Choir Adjudication

4th Presbyterian, Bethesda, MD

January 23, 2017

March 23 District II Middle School

Choral Adjudication Albert Einstein High School January 23, 2017

March 28 District II Middle School

Choral Adjudication Richard Montgomery High

School January 23, 2017

March 29 District II Middle School

Choral Adjudication Col. Zadok Magruder

High School January 23, 2017

April 25 MCPS Second Choirs

Adjudication TBD January 23, 2017

For questions, please contact Ms. Katherine A. Murphy, content specialist, Fine Arts, at 301-279-3250 or

via e-mail.

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District II Instrumental Music Adjudications

Date and Time Adjudications Location Registration Deadline

December 10 MCPS Jazz Adjudication Sherwood

High School November 30, 2016

February 24 District II Instrumental Ensemble Adjudication

Thomas S. Wootton High School

February 3, 2017

February 25 District II Instrumental

Solo Adjudication Thomas S. Wootton High

School February 3, 2017

March 7 District II High School

Orchestra Adjudication Walter Johnson High

School January 23, 2017

March 9 District II High School

Orchestra Adjudication Quince Orchard Chase High

School January 23, 2017

March 14 District II High School

Band Adjudication Winston Churchill

High School January 23, 2017

March 16 District II High School Band

Adjudication Walt Whitman High School

January 23, 2017

March 21 District II Middle School Orchestra Adjudication

Northwood High School

January 23, 2017

March 22 District II Middle School Orchestra Adjudication

Rockville High School January 23, 2017

March 23 District II Middle School Orchestra Adjudication

Gaithersburg High School

January 23, 2017

March 28 District II Middle School

Band Adjudication TBA

January 23, 2017

March 30 District II Middle School

Band Adjudication Paint Branch High School

January 23, 2017

April 26 MCPS Second Bands

Adjudication Clarksburg

High School January 23, 2017

For questions, please contact Mr. Rick Penix, coordinator, Fine Arts, at 301-279-3250 or via e-mail.

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Rotation Schedule for Choral and Instrumental

Adjudications for FY17, FY18, FY19

School FY17 FY18 FY19 Bethesda-Chevy Chase

High School

Montgomery Blair High School

High School Band

James Hubert Blake High School

Middle School Band Middle School Chorus

Winston Churchill High School

High School Band High School Band

Clarksburg High School Second Bands Second Bands Second Bands

Damascus High School TBD Middle School Orchestra Middle School Chorus

Albert Einstein High School Middle School Chorus Middle School Orchestra

Gaithersburg High School Middle School Orchestra Middle School Band High School Chorus

Walter Johnson High School High School Orchestra High School Orchestra Middle School Chorus

High School Orchestra

John F. Kennedy High School High School Orchestra Middle School Orchestra

Magruder High School Middle School Chorus High School Band

Northwest High School Middle School Orchestra Middle School Band

Northwood High School Middle School Orchestra

Paint Branch High School Middle School Band Middle School Chorus

Poolesville High School

Quince Orchard High School High School Orchestra High School Band

Richard Montgomery High School

Middle School Chorus High School Orchestra

Rockville High School Middle School Orchestra Middle School Chorus

Seneca Valley High School High School Chorus Middle School Chorus Middle School Orchestra

Sherwood High School Show Choir Jazz Band

Show Choir Jazz Band

Show Choir Jazz Band

Springbrook High School Middle School Orchestra

Watkins Mill High School High School Chorus Middle School Band

Wheaton High School

Walt Whitman High School High School Chorus High School Band

High School Chorus High School Chorus

Thomas S. Wootton High School

Instrumental Music Solo and Ensemble

Vocal Solo and Ensemble

Instrumental Music Solo and Ensemble

Vocal Solo and Ensemble

Instrumental Music Solo and Ensemble

Vocal Solo and Ensemble

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Music Honors Ensembles and Galas

Honors programs in chorus, band, and orchestra are countywide, student-auditioned programs, with the

exception of the Senior All-County Orchestra which is a teacher-nominated ensemble. Through

participation in these ensembles, students interact with talented peers from across the county who

demonstrate similar musical ability and interests. The groups range from Grade 5 through Grade 12.

Fees are associated with the honors programs. The fees cover the cost of music, stipends for

conductors, materials, and facilities.

No otherwise eligible student should be denied the opportunity to participate on the basis of

ability to pay, in accordance with Montgomery County Public Schools Administrative Regulation

IQB-RA, Extracurricular Activities.

Teachers will receive detailed instructions via e-mail at least two weeks prior to due dates.

Chorus

Program Fees Audition Date(s) and Location Concert Date and

Location Paperwork from

Teacher Due Montgomery County Youth

Chorus $50

April 25, 26, and 27, 2017 Locations TBD

Dates to be determined by May 2017

Dates to be determined by May 2017

Middle School Honors Chorus

$40

November 15, 2016, at A. Mario Loiederman Middle

School November 16, 2016, at

Ridgeview Middle School November 17, 2015, at Martin Luther King Jr.

Middle School 4:45–8:45 p.m.

March 2, 2017 Watkins Mill High

School

Submit names of auditioning students by

October 22, 2016, to John David Maybury,

manager

Grade 5 County Honors Chorus

(Southeast) $20

Teachers will audition and select students. Each school

will receive an allotted number of students and the required

audition by October 2016.

Southeast County Chorus: May 9, 2017

Paint Branch High School

Names and registration forms due by November 21, 2016, to A.J. Pagano,

manager, Southeast County Chorus

Grade 5 County Honors Chorus

(Northwest) $20

Teachers will audition and select students. Each school

will receive an allotted number of students and the required

audition by October 2016.

Northwest County Chorus: May 10, 2017

Watkins Mill High School

Names and registration forms due by November

21, 2016, to Elizabeth Griffith, manager, Northwest County

Chorus

Grade 5 County Honors Chorus

(Central) $20

Teachers will audition and select students. Each school

will receive an allotted number of students and the required

audition by October 2016.

Central County Chorus: May 16, 2017

James Hubert Blake High School

Names and registration forms due by November

21, 2016, to Victoria Randall, manager,

Central County Chorus

For questions, please contact Ms. Katherine A. Murphy, content specialist, Fine Arts, at 301-279-3250 or via

e-mail.

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Instrumental

Program Fees Audition Date(s),

Locations, and Time Concert Date,

Location, and Time Paperwork from

Teacher Due

Junior Honors Jazz Ensemble

$5 audition fee $60 participation

fee

September 26, 2016 (Grades 7–9) Robert Frost

Middle School 7:00–9:00 p.m.

December 10, 2016 Sherwood High School

September 19, 2016

Senior Honors Jazz Ensemble

$5 audition fee $60 participation

fee

September 26, 2016 (Grades 10–12)

Robert Frost Middle School 4:00–6:00 p.m.

December 10, 2016 Sherwood High School

September 19, 2016

Grade 6 County Honors Bands

and String Orchestras

$25 per student No auditions required

as students are nominated.

February 7, 2017 North: Watkins Mill

High School Central: Albert Einstein

High School South: Bethesda- Chevy

Chase High School

Nominations from teachers due

December 4, 2016

Junior County Honors Bands

and Orchestras

$3 audition fee $50 participation

fee

November 10, 2016 Gaithersburg High

School

February 4, 2017 Bethesda-Chevy Chase

High School October 13, 2016

Senior County Honors Band

$3 audition fee $50 participation

fee

November 15, 2016 Rockville High School

February 4, 2017 Bethesda-Chevy Chase

High School October 13, 2016

Senior All-County Orchestra

$50 participation fee

November 15, 2016 Rockville High School

February 4, 2017 Bethesda-Chevy Chase

High School October 13, 2016

Please contact Mr. Rick Penix, coordinator, Fine Arts, at 301-279-3250 or via e-mail.

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MCPS Theatre Guidelines

Outstanding school theatre programs strengthen the cultural and aesthetic appreciation for the dramatic arts in the school and in the community. MCPS theatre programs must be committed to quality productions and student learning. Prudent play selection is the cornerstone of quality. Student involvement, administrative and community support, and program growth all stem from the commitment to excellence. The MCPS Guidelines for Selection of Dramatic Productions is located on the Fine Arts Portal: https://sites.google.com/a/mcpsmd.net/finearts/

The following information is being provided in response to questions regarding the evaluation and

selection of plays:

Montgomery County Public Schools guidelines state that it is the responsibility of each school’s

theatre director to choose scripts of literary value, theatrical merit, and aesthetic quality.

Plays considered for selection should have the potential to expand the literary, theatrical, and social

horizons of students and of the community.

Presentations should challenge the theatrical skills of student performers while offering audiences

quality entertainment and relevant social messages.

Productions selected should meet six considerations to determine suitability: script, audience, cast,

theatre program, financial, and technical.

An administrator should not have to read and approve a play for production but should have confidence in the ability of the theatre director to select a play which will be of value to the theatre program and to the school community.

If there are questions about the selected script, the theatre director should seek the advice of the school administrator as he or she has the ultimate responsibility for the public relations images created by the theatre department.

For questions, contact Mrs. Sarah D. Neubold, content specialist, Fine Arts, at 301-279-3250 or via e-mail.

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MCPS Theatre Festival

The 6th Annual MCPS Theatre Festival is designed to support and encourage students and teachers to

develop a community of theatre practitioners and innovators. This event provides educational and

enrichment activities for students to develop their appreciation of and skills within the theatre arts.

Professional theatre artists adjudicate performances and portfolio presentations. Colleges and

universities attend and support this event with adjudication, student auditions, and student scholarships.

Schools are responsible for their own transportation.

Leave requests for a half-day substitute for dance teacher(s) need to be submitted on MCPS Form 430-94: Professional Leave (PRO). The form requires principal signature of approval for a half-day substitute, and must include the name and five-digit identification number of the substitute and the account code 01-24101-000-03-501081. Return via Pony to Ms. Barbara Smakula, Carver Educational Services Center (CESC), Room 256.

All registration forms will be completed online. These forms can be located by MCPS staff on the Fine Arts Portal: https://sites.google.com/a/mcpsmd.net/finearts/theatre/theatre-resources

Date and Time Snow Date Location Registration Deadline

February 3, 2017 12:00–6:00 p.m.

February 10, 2017 12:00–6:00 p.m.

James Hubert Blake High School

December 20, 2016, to Sarah Forman

Wheaton High School

For questions, contact Mrs. Sarah D. Neubold, content specialist, Fine Arts, at 301-279-3250 or via e-mail.

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Art School Forum

The Art School Forum is an opportunity for serious visual art students to bring their portfolios for review

by college representatives nationwide. Constructive feedback on portfolios is offered, along with

information about majors, the admission process and requirements, tuition, deadlines, etc. All levels of

high school art students are invited to attend. Please have students bring:

portfolio of best work to date, but can include work in progress, sketchbooks, and drawings from

life. Bring original work.

questions to learn as much as possible about each school in attendance and what they can offer.

ideas about their work and be ready to discuss concepts and thoughts about their personal voice.

List of schools that have RSVP’s for FY17: Art Academy of Cincinnati, Boston University’s School of Visual

Arts, CalArts, College of Creative Studies, Cleveland Institute of Art, Delaware College of Art & Design,

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Fashion Institute of Technology, George Mason University’s

College of Visual and Performing Arts, Hartford Art School, Lesley University, College of Art and Design,

Maine College of Art, Montgomery College, Visual and Performing Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art,

Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, Montserrat College of Art, Moore College of Art and

Design, New Hampshire Institute of Art, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Paris College of Art, Rhode Island

School of Design, School of Art Institute of Chicago, School of Museum of Fine Arts, Tufts, School of Visual

Arts, Towson University, Tyler School of Art, University of Maryland, College Park, University of

Michigan’s STAMPS program, University of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University, Washington

University St. Louis’ Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, Watkins College of Art, Design & Film

Date Location November 17, 2016

5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Walt Whitman High School

Cafeteria

For questions, contact Mrs. Nancy Mornini at [email protected]

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Countywide Visual Art Shows

Below is a list of countywide art show opportunities in MCPS. Teachers will receive detailed instructions

via e-mail prior to events. The purpose of countywide art shows is to:

provide an opportunity to showcase the depth, breadth and rigger of the art programs at all MCPS

schools;

educate the community about the value of art education in our public schools;

provide an opportunity for art teachers to meet, converse, and share ideas in order to strengthen

our professional learning community;

assess and benchmark artwork produced by students at all levels across the district; and

facilitate the selection and collection of artwork to be displayed in other exhibitions in county,

state, and national venues.

Show Date Location

Visual Art Center Middle School Art Show

November 10–December 1, 2017 Reception & Awards: December 1

at 6:00 p.m. Albert Einstein High School

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Show

January 16, 2017 The Music Center at Strathmore

African American History Month Art Show

January 17–February 28, 2017 The Executive Office Building

Rockville

Elementary & Middle School Arts Fair

April 25–30, 2017 Lakeforest Mall

Middle School Diversity Art Show

May 19–August 27 Reception & Awards: May 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Rockville Library

High School Countywide Art Show June 6–11, 2017 Lakeforest Mall

For questions, contact Mrs. Sarah D. Neubold, content specialist, Fine Arts, at 301-279-3250 or via e-mail.

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Superintendent’s Performing Arts Awards Gala

The Superintendent’s Performing Arts Awards Gala began in 2001 and is designed to recognize the

contributions and achievements of high school seniors in dance and theatre programs. Dance and theatre

directors choose three seniors in their programs in recognition of their contributions and achievements

in these respective areas. Several high schools are invited to present a three- to five-minute highlight

from their performance season as part of the evening’s festivities.

The awards will be presented by Dr. Jack R. Smith, superintendent of schools.

Invitations will be mailed by the Fine Arts office in April 2017 to principals, award recipients and their

parents, senior staff, and Board of Education members.

Schools interested in submitting performance highlights should send an e-mail of interest to Sarah

Neubold with a link to a video clip of the performance by March 24, 2017. Schools will be chosen in

order of receipt and with preference given to schools not highlighted the previous year.

Date & Time Location Deadlines

May 15, 2017 6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

Wheaton High School

Student nominations, addresses, school program information due

March 10, 2017

Schools interested in spotlight performance send e-mail of

interest and video clip by March 24, 2017

For questions, contact Mrs. Sarah D. Neubold, content specialist, Fine Arts, at 301-279-3250 or via e-mail.


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