Bank of America Arts Showcase
The Bank of America Arts Showcase brings Rhode Island students, teachers, and artists together in the true spirit of a community arts program. Each year, approximately 10,000 middle school students (grades six through nine) attend live performances of dance, music or theatre at PPAC during school hours.
Performances in the Bank of America Arts Showcase are presented by New England artists. The artists are selected by PPAC based on the cultural diversity and educational value of their productions and the positive, energetic responses of their audiences. Prior to each performance, teachers receive study guides to help in the development of curriculum activities.
Following each performance, students are asked to submit a report card, grading the performance and offering feedback. The need and desire on the part of the community for this vitally important program is clearly demonstrated by its success. All Rhode Island public, private, and parochial school children in grades six through nine are invited to attend the Arts Showcase performances. Reservations are required and requests are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets to Bank of America performances are FREE; these tickets are not available to the general public. This program is an outreach offering to Rhode Island middle schools only. Middle school teachers who are interested in bringing their students to a Showcase performance can email requests for registration materials to cgoldsmith@ppacri.org. Registration packages will be mailed on September 7, 2010.
Attention Rhode Island Educators!
The Rhode Island State Arts Council (RISCA) has announced a new grant program designed to help fund transportation for students to attend arts and cultural events, like PPAC’s Bank of America Arts Showcase Series, as part of their education.
If transportation has been a problem in the past for attending arts and cultural events during the school day, please visit the Big Yellow School Bus webpage at www.arts.ri.gov/bus for an application and to review grant program guidelines.
DIXIELAND POPS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
The eight talented members of this instrumental group demonstrate through ensemble and solo performances the musical elements of a Dixieland band. Highlighting the history of jazz and its evolution, this lively program encourages students to pursue musical talents or interests. Musical selections include vocals and student participation is encouraged.
MARVELOUS MARVIN
OCTOBER 14, 2010
How the Body Works
is a one-man show which brings to life the wonders and fun of physiology. Marvelous Marvin uses an unfolding house of colorful graphics, eye-catching inventions, infectious rhyming text, and intriguing experiments to inspire students to think in a creative and innovative manner.
ROB THE DRUMMER
OCTOBER 28, 2010
Be the Best You Can Be
Rob Gottfried is a nationally acclaimed children’s motivational educator whose musical concerts educate audiences through a dynamic approach – the drums – to convey a message focused on anti-bullying and accepting ethnic diversity. This “bare foot” percussionist seeks to strengthen life choices through music, sports, academics, and creative arts while addressing the problems of drug and alcohol abuse in school-age children. “Rob the Drummer” has been described as a role-model beacon for today’s youth.
EVERETT DANCE THEATRE
JANUARY 6, 2011
Marriage of Art and Science
This lecture/demonstration celebrates the creative thinking used by scientists and artists alike. Constructed with the help of a physics teacher, Everett Dance Theatre explores the natural forces which affect us all. Principles of center of gravity, momentum, cause and effect, rotational inertia, and conservation of energy are pulled from the pages of the textbook and given life on the stage.
AUBREY ATWATER AND ELWOOD DONNELLY
MARCH 31, 2011
Traditional American Folk Music & Dance
This award-winning duo performs with band members to present traditional American folk music highlighting the cultural mix that is the basis of our American heritage. Introducing students to a wide array of instruments, dynamic music, and captivating dance, Atwater-Donnelly brings the American culture and history to life with ease and humor with their student audiences.
