May 2015
Farewell Concerts, Vocal Pop Concert, Sticks,Strings and Sopranos,
GRAMMY Quarterfinalist, Superstate Top Honor,Good Bye Mr. Pobst
Farewell Concerts
It is hard to believe that the end of the 2014-15 school year
is at hand. We wish our graduating Seniors the very best in
their chosen career path and that music continues to enrich
their lives.
Don't miss your chance to see and hear all of our amazingly
talented students in the upcoming free Farewell Concerts in
the NPAC.
Choral Concert, May 12 at 7pm
The Farewell Choral Concert is not to be missed! The performance will
feature all four NNHS curricular choirs, both show choirs, and the vocal
pop ensembles. In addition, special tributes to each graduating senior
will be made through media and the concert will conclude with a special
performance of an original work written and arranged by senior, Luke
Frees.
Orchestra Farewell Concert, May 13 at 7pm
The Annual Senior Farewell Concert will showcase the impressive
growth in technical ability program wide through impossibly difficult
repertoire. Solos of Tolya Kuznetsov, Paul Beckman, Audrey Iocca,
Taylor Kroma, Aditi Prakash, Anna Smith, Karrington Kim and Liz
Risley will pepper the performance throughout with virtuosic solos.
Concert goers will also be treated to a video in which animated versions
of our seniors will describe their favorite orchestra memories. Admission
is free, the experience is priceless.
Band Farewell Concert, May 14 at 7pm
On Thursday, May 14, 7pm, the Naperville North High School Band
Program performs their final concert of the year, entitled the Senior
Farewell Concert. As a “thank you” to the hard work and effort that our
seniors have done to make our program great, most of the literature for
this concert is chosen by the senior class.
The concert band will feature the selections Marche from the Love of the
Three Oranges, Marche Entracte, and Canton. The Wind Symphony will
perform Epinicion, Aquarium, and Ye Banks and Braes O’ Bonnie Doon.
Our Symphonic Wind Ensemble will close the program with March to the
Scaffold, Australian Up-Country Tune, and Vesuvius.
This concert is free and open to the public, and begins at 7pm in the
North Performing Arts Center. Come join us as we say goodbye, thank
you, and congratulations to our senior band members!
NPAC Video
In case you missed it, here is a link to the North Performing Arts Center
Video that debuted at the start of the school year. We've introduced
many new and exciting aspects of the Performing Arts at NPAC this
year. Learn more about new faculty members and associations making
a difference in our students lives.
North Performing Arts Center Video 2014-15
Vocal Pop Concert
Friday, May 15 at 7pm
NNHS Show Choirs invite you to their
annual Vocal Pop Concert on May15th
at 7pm in the NPAC. After a successful
contest season, spend the night with
High Heeled Harmony and Entourage
as they perform a years worth of
shows. See their Fall Show, Halloween
Show as well as their award winning
Contest Shows.
Tickets are $10 and are available at
www.naperville203.tix.com. Tickets will
be also be available at the door
although tickets are limited.
Questions? Contact:
[email protected]
NPAC is mobility accessible.
Sticks, Strings and
Sopranos
Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30pm
Enjoy an evening of great music from
classical to rock to original
compositions and support the NNHS
Tech Department at the same time.
This concert is a showcase of
extraordinary talent with entertaining,
fun and fresh arrangements featuring
North students, past and present, and a
who's who of accomplished local
musicians.
Tickets are on sale at
www.naperville203.tix.com or at the door
forty-five minutes before show time. All
seats are general admission and cost
$10 each.
All proceeds benefit the NNHS Tech
Department.
Superstate Top Honors
On May 9 the NNHS Concert Band was selected as
Honor band at Superstate. This means they are
automatically invited back next year to perform as the
featured band as Honor band. This is the highest honor
you can achieve in IL. Congratulations to all of our hard
working students and their parents who support them.
Don Stinson, Associate Band Director
Quarterfinallist for the Music Educator
Award
A total of 213 music teachers from 194 cities across 42 states have
been announced as quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award™
®
presented by The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY
Foundation. In total, more than 4,500 initial nominations were
submitted from all 50 states.
The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current
educators (K through college, public and private schools) who have
made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music
education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of
maintaining music education in the schools. A joint partnership and
presentation of The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation,
this special award will be presented at the Special Merit Awards
Ceremony & Nominees Reception (honoring recipients of the Lifetime
Achievement Award, Trustees Award and Technical GRAMMY Award)
during GRAMMY Week 2016.
Each year, one recipient will be selected from 10 finalists, and will be
recognized for his/her remarkable impact on students' lives. The winner
will be flown to host city of the GRAMMY Awards to accept the award,
attend the GRAMMY Awards ceremony, and receive a $10,000
honorarium. The nine other finalists will each receive a $1,000
honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists will receive matching
grants. The honorariums and grants provided to the finalists and schools
are made possible by the generosity and support of the GRAMMY
Foundation's Education Champions: Converse, Disney Performing
Arts, Ford Motor Company Fund, and Journeys.
The semifinalists will be announced in September.
http://www.grammyintheschools.com/features/213-quarterfinalists-selectedmusic-educator-award
Best Wishes Mr. Pobst
This is the year Mr. Pobst finally graduates from High School! He
brought passion energy and a sense of humor to NNHS. We are
especially thankful for his generous support of the Performing and
Fine Arts. The orange and blue costumes and his willingness to
participate on stage will be missed.
We wish you the best Mr. Pobst!
Live It, Love It, Show It
What NPAC Means To Me...
Proud Sponsor of the
Arts
"Home. The NPAC is a home to
me, putting on shows for family
NPAC would like to thank these
and friends is a true reminder of
local businesses who have
why I do what I do! It's more than
purchased a 2014-15 Season
a place in the school--it's my
home."
Playbill Ad. Their generosity directly
AS, Senior
NPAC is founded on the conviction
that academics and the arts are
supports the performing arts at
NNHS.
DeEtta's Bakery
Forever Yogurt Naperville
equally important to student
development and achievement.
John Paul Carroll
Kurt Henning Piano Tuner
NPAC May-June 2015
Schedule
Tuesday, May 12 at 7 PM
Farewell Choral Concert, Free
Event
Wednesday, May 13 at 7 PM
Farewell Orchestra Concert, Free
Event
Thursday, May 14 at 7 PM
Farewell Band Concert, Free Event
Friday, May 15 at 7 PM
Vocal Pop Concert, Benefit, Tickets
$10 each. Purchase online
www.naperville203.tix.com or limited
availability at the door 45 minutes
before showtime
Wednesday, June 3 at 7 PM
Sticks, Strings and Sopranos,
Benefit, Tickets $10 each. General
Admission. Purchase online
www.naperville203.tix.com or at the
door 45 minutes before showtime
Naperville North
High School
North Performing
Arts Center
899 North Mill Street
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-420-6821
NPAC is mobility
accessible. Enter on the
south side past the tennis
courts. Tickets purchased
at door subject to price
difference. Only cash and
check are accepted at the
Box Office.
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