The Focus H a w t ho r ne M us i c C o n s e r va to r y | www.centralpresb.org/get_involved/hawthorne Issue 2 Spring 2015 HIGHLIGHTS The Hawthorne Can-Servatory Program  The Hawthorne CanServatory Program  Enrichment Classes & Camps  HC Spotlight  The Parent Column  Arts Happenings What’s music if it never leaves the pages house and local churches who are in need on which it was written? What’s music if it of musician support or special songs for never finds its way beyond the place in worship. Parents can get involved, too! which it was created, We’ve had parents help practiced or mastered? serve and deliver food during And, what’s music if its Project Hungry, and meet message never lands in the other needs of families within heart of its listener, and the our reach. power of the message and Beginning in February & melody is never shared or March, we will mobilize our experienced? We’ve staff and volunteers to serve launched the Hawthorne at the Huntsville Inner City Conservatory Program in Learning Center and Lincoln order to help take music Village; both of which serve beyond the walls of the the Butler Terrace & Lincoln conservatory and serve Village communities. the needs of the “Sowing...Growing...Thriving in Through the Hawthorne community - where it Christ through Music Mastery Can-Servatory program, matters most. Psalms 1:2-3 together, we will ensure So far this year, we’ve that the true purpose of sent 15 students to play music is embraced by our students and or sing within the community to include the experienced by those who are in need of seniors community, the Choose Life open its touch. KEY DATES TO REMEMBER Young Music Masters Class 3/5 Spring Camp Registration deadline 3/12 Spring Break Music Camp & Musical production “iAM” 3/23 3/26 HC Spring Break (Closed) 3/304/3 Parent Mtgs & Summer/Fall Registration deadline 5/11 5/20 Spring Recitals 5/18, 5/19, 5/21 *Summer & Fall registration info coming soon! Enrichment Classes & Camps Young Masters Class ~Thurs, 3/5 Spring Music Camp ~ 3/23 - 3/26 6 –7pm | free | donations welcomed 9am - 2:30pm (M-W) /1pm - 6pm (Th) | $30 per student An inspiring & empowering experience for all students. Featured students present a piece & receive expert advice from a guest Expert! Students will explore fundamentals of theater and an intro to some of the best musicals ever written. Students will learn about props, set design, staging & more. Camp closes with the live musical production “iAM” that’s open to family & friends. Snack provided. Lunch $3 per day or bring your own sack lunch! Camp T-shirt available for $10. Featured students require teacher recommendation. Page 2 The Focus Winter Music Camp Winter Music Camp was a boat load of FUN as students studied the music & message in Sowing… Growing… Thriving! Hawthorne Spotlight Narnia! They made lap books, learned music from the movie soundtrack, made homemade, yummy Turkish delight & watched the movie on big screen! Don’t miss it next time! Musical Theater Get ready to discover the real life App for All That! “i AM” The Musical Thursday, March 26, 2015 6pm-7:30pm Central Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Featuring Hawthorne Conservatory Musical Theater students Fun for the whole family! Donations benefit Hawthorne Can-Servatory Outreach Initiatives. Spring 2015 , Issue 2 Page 3 T h e Pa r e n t C o l u m n Education New! Faith Based Literature @ TheBooksOfTheGardener.com Six Flags Read to Succeed Registration Deadline: March 2nd sixflags.com/read SOW as we G RO W & GO! Six Flags encourages students K-6th to read for fun. Students who complete 6 hours of recreational reading get FREE tickets to Six Flags. From Lauren H. Brandenburg this series takes the reader on an extraordinary adventure of faith, family and friendship. Safe and rich literature for ages 10 & up. Safety Preliminary research suggests that there may be health risks associated with increased exposure to wireless technology. Here are some Tips to Reduce Your Exposure to Wireless Radiation from Joel M. Moskowitz, Ph.D Director, Center for Family and Community Health, University of California, Berkeley 1) Avoid holding cellphones near your head or body, especially reproductive organs. Use speakerphone, text or wired headset with a small iron bead on the cord to prevent antenna-like reception. 2) Turn off mobile devices, blue tooth & modems when not in use, especially overnight. 3) Reduce children’s and expectant mothers’ exposure to wireless radiation and limit their use of wi-fi devices. For more info: www.saferEMR.com 1) Bring bulk snack items, can goods & minisized bottled waters to help stock HC pantry for our students and those within our reach who are in need 2) Donation of bibles 3) Donate diapers, wipes and onesies for our outreach partner, Choose Life 4) Add $1 or more to your monthly Music Share to benefit Goshen Orphanage Performing Arts Initiative in South Africa FRIENDLY REMINDERS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS to help as we grow:  Remember to sign in AND out upon entry and exit.  Please maintain your “quiet, inside voices” when inside the Conservatory in respect to students in lessons.  Parents please remain onsite, maintain close supervision of your children in the waiting area at all times, and care for and clean up the area before leaving. For safety, children may NOT be left unsupervised in the sunroom area, porch or playground, nor allowed to run up and down stairwell. Also, please care for furniture and table top activities/games so all conservatory students may enjoy them.  Good student attendance & consistent practice is a mastery standard and condition of enrollment. Practice Party invitations will be going out soon!!!!  Music Share payments are appreciated the first lesson of each month.  Those who have committed to volunteer hours are encouraged to see the Director for opportunities. Thanks to all who brought thoughtful gifts & goodies for our Hawthorne Instructors during Teacher Appreciation Week! Arts & More Happenings in Huntsville HSV Symphony Orchestra ~ feat. Sinfonia, Philharmonia, Orchestra & Intermezzo March 1 @ 3pm | Free | Asbury United Methodist Church HSV Youth Symphony Orchestra ~ feat. Hawthorne Students & Madison County Choir March 8 @ 3pm | Free | Asbury United Methodist Church 10th Annual Father & Daughter Purity Ball ~ Hosted by Choose Life Sat. April 11 @ 6pm | $25 per ticket | chooselifehuntsville.org| 256-534-1996 Spring Dance Concert~ Covenant Dancers Sat. May 16 @ 7pm | Free | Grissom High School | covenantdancers.com Sleeping Beauty “The Awakening” ~ Adonai School of Ballet & Fine Arts Sat. May 23 @ 5pm | $ 5 tickets | James Clemmons HS | adonaischoolofballet.com www.centralpresb.org/get_involved/hawthorne Email: [email protected] | Phone: 256-534-1255