Wednesday, May 16, 2012

A Dance Happening- Thursday, May 17th at 3:30

Please join RB's Repertory Dance Ensemble TOMORROW, May 17th at 3:30 in the RBHS Library as they present, "Tilted Silence."  The dancers will perform a five minute dance using the aisles, bookshelves and tables of the Library as their performance stage.  We hope to see you there.

Congratulations Orchesis Dancers

Congratulations to the cast and crew of this year's Orchesis show, "Existence."  Fifty-seven dancers graced the stage performing a variety of different dance styles and showcasing the versatility of the RBHS dancers.  Student choreograpehrs included: Rachel Ackerman, Vilija Aleksa, Meredythe DiVittorio, Karen Fucinato, Sarah Jane Gembara, Nicole Kmet, Cassie Nakis, Jamie Payne, Alaina Sliz, Caroline Stanko and Danielle Ulloa.  Guest Choreographers included professional artists Santo Scavuzzo III and Donnette Cannonie.


Rachel Ackerman is pictured above in Vilija Aleksa' dance, "Everlasting,"  To view more photos of this year's Orchesis show please visit http://rbhsfineartsdepartment.shutterfly.com/8100.  Also, a special thank you to Carla Novack for photographing the Orchesis show.  To view Mrs. Novack's photos please contact her at 312-318-8779.  The above photo is photographed by Ms. Novack.

Monday, May 14, 2012

RB Spring Art Show | 5.15 - 5.18

The spring art show is on display in the RBHS Art Pit! Stop by to vote for Viewers Choice award tomorrow during the day or at the art opening 5:30-7:00pm tuesday may 15th.

The show will remain on display until Friday May 18th with work by visual art students in the categories of Functional Art, Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, Design, Digital, and Traditional Photography.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Guest Choreographer teaches Orchesis Dancers




Currently, RB's Orchesis dancers are working with a professional dancer and choreographer. Mr. Santo Scavuzzo has performed for numerous dance companies and events including: Dance for Life, Same Planet Different World, Rodriquez Dance Theatre, and LehrerDance. In addition, Mr. Scavuzzo received his MFA in dance from the University of Iowa. RB dancers work hard learning new movements such as sudden knee drops, body layouts and quirky foot work. This dance, performed to Prince's Baby, I am a Star, will be performed as the opener to this year's Orchesis show on April 27th and April 28th. We hope you can make it.



Save the Date- ORCHESIS DANCE CONCERT- Friday, April 27th & Saturday, April 28th, RBHS Main Auditorium, 7PM

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

RBHS Dancers Qualify for State



Congratulations to the RBHS dancers for qualifying for state. The selected dance was choreographed by senior, Rachel Ackerman. It is a trio danced by senior dancer Jamie Payne, and junior dancers Alaina Sliz and Sarah Benya. The dance is titled "Keep me Quiet." Rachel was inspired by her having a secret. She says, "the dance is about having a really good secret and having to stay quiet- you can't tell anyone." The dance was proposed and choreographed as a part of Rachel's first semester final exam. The dance will be performed as a part of the student showcase on Saturday, May 19th at the Illinois H.S. State Dance Festival. Buffalo Grove H.S. will be hosting this year's festival.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Repertory Dancers Perform at Hollywood Elementary


Every year RB's Repertory Dance Ensemble performs an educational art outreach performance for a local elementary school or organization.  This year RBHS Repertory Dance Ensemble performed for the Hollywood Elementary School on Thursday, February 16, 2012.  The dancers performed six dances and answered questions about dance, performing and choreography.  Once the dancers were finished performing the fourth grade students broke into small groups and together they created a dance inspired by the Edgar Degas painting, Fin'd Arabesque; which both groups had been studying in class.

To see more photos visit http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/photo_galleries/x1134098350/RB-dancers-visit-Hollywood

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Music Update

Dear Music Community,


Congratulations to all our All State Musicians! This year every instrumentalist chosen to represent RB auditioned into the All State Honors Band. Molly Chaney was 2nd chair bass, Maddy Muntean was 9th chair first flute, Dovas Lietuvninkas was 2nd chair trumpet, and Andrew Payton was 4th chair tuba. Joining them in Peoria was Kyle Perfect and James Wang who each sang with the All State Honors Choir, and Haley Buntrock who received 3rd place for her composition “Falling.” Congratulations once again to all of you. Did you know that since 1991 RB has sent 51 musicians to the All State Festival?

You can hear our all state musicians with their fellow colleagues on Thursday February 9th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. The band, directed by Kevin McOlgan, will be presenting their winter concert.

A Quick look ahead:

• February 17th, Jazz Ensemble hosts the Battle of the Big Bands. RB Auditorium, 7:00 PM, $10 adults, $5 students under 18 years old.

• February 21st, Metro Suburban Band Festival (Only selectees) All Day

• February 23rd, Winter Choir and Orchestra Concert. RB Auditorium, 7:00 PM, free admission

• March 3rd, Solo and Ensemble Contest. Reavis High School, Burbank IL. All Day

• March 5th, Chamber Orchestra Recital, 7:00 PM, Location TBA, free admission

Now is the time to start thinking ahead towards summer music camps. If you are interested in attending one of the fabulous camps in the area and want more information, please speak to Mr. McOlgan or Mr. Baum.

Did you know that the RB Music Department currently serves 248 students? That’s 17% of the entire school!

Sincerely,

Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan

baumj@rbhs208.net Mcolgank@rbhs208.org