Diana Kwak (12) - Soprano II
ORCHESTRA STRINGS
Liudas Davies (10) - Violin II
JAZZ BAND
Two virtual galleries of student work have been created by our Visual Art Staff featuring pieces in all media strands Patrons can peruse the galleries at their own pace or choose to take a guided virtual tour through the student work.
A brief introductory video and links to the two galleries are HERE. After the premiere on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM patrons can continue to view and appreciate these student artists at any time at their leisure.
Special thanks to our Visual Art Staff for creating this experience for our student artists:
Kim Davidson, Josh Hoering, Kara Morrissey, Molly O'Brien-Prusa, Katherine O'Truk and Samantha Wascher.
GUITAR LEGEND TOMMY EMMANUEL JOINS RENOWNED HARP-GUITARIST MURIEL ANDERSON FOR ANNUAL SATURDAY-AFTER-THANKSGIVING CONCERT
Livestream “Full Experience” Celebration Includes Homemade Fudge,
Tunes from Muriel’s New Acoustic Chef Cookbook and CD, and the
Guitar Pyrotechnics of Tommy Emmanuel!
A Portion of Proceeds Benefits The Music for Life Alliance
Nashville, TN: Tommy Emmanuel, known by many as the finest guitarist on the planet, joins award-winning harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson for her annual Saturday-After-Thanksgiving concert, live-streamed for the first time ever. Everyone gets a front row seat to the world-class acoustic music, including interaction with Tommy and Muriel. The festivities will be topped off with a chance to win a new guitar and the Anderson family’s traditional homemade goodies.
When: Saturday November 28th, 8:00 p.m. CST
Where: Online, at murielanderson.com/DG
Tickets: $25 Full Experience ticket includes half pound of fudge; $17 Discount Ticket (without fudge). Available at Anderson’s Bookshop or Tobias Music in Downers Grove IL or online at murielanderson.com/DG
The Music: Tommy and Muriel will play both solos and duets. Muriel will debut some new tunes and will also play songs she wrote for her Acoustic Chef cookbook and CD. Tommy’s musical spontaneity is contagious, there’s no telling what he’ll play for this concert. Expect to have your spirits lifted!
“Just one hell of a great player.” Les Paul
“Muriel Anderson is a good friend and a great guitarist.” Chet Atkins
Muriel Anderson is one of the foremost fingerstyle and harp-guitarists, engaging audiences with joy, humor, and a personal touch. Her unique compositions and approach to the instrument across genres of folk, classical, bluegrass, popular, and international music appeals to music lovers worldwide. Muriel is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Her CD, Nightlight Daylight, was chosen as one of the top 10 CDs of the decade by Guitar Player Magazine, and her “Heartstrings” recording accompanied the astronauts on the space shuttle Discovery. Her current release “Acoustic Chef” is a CD of music from around the world with recipes and stories to go with each tune. Her new TrueFire Channel brings her in-demand teaching to a wider audience. Muriel is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT and founder of THE MUSIC FOR LIFE ALLIANCE charity.
About Music for Life Alliance:
The Music for Life Alliance is a 501c(3) charity founded by Muriel Anderson that gives grants and fundraising support for non-profit organizations that provide instruments and/or lessons to kids who might not otherwise experience the joy of playing music.
DGS Friends of Fine Arts
2020 Poinsettia Sale Information
November 2020
Greetings from DGS Fine Arts:
While we won’t be holding an in person concert or art show this December, we still are going to provide patrons of the arts with the opportunity to brighten up their home with a lovely poinsettia.
DGS Friends of Fine Arts (FOFA) is selling beautiful high quality 6-8 bloom red poinsettia plants direct from the grower for just $12. Plants will be available for pick-up on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 9-noon at the South High School Main Entrance. Payment can be mailed to or dropped off at Downers Grove South High School/Glenn Williams/1436 Norfolk Street/Downers Grove, IL/60516. Checks payable to DGS FOFA are preferred. Payment must be received at South HS by Thursday, December 3, 2020 or the order will not be placed.
Here’s how to order: Simply FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM and mail or bring your payment to Downers Grove South High School.
Thanks in advance for your ongoing support of the arts in our community. We hope that these poinsettia plants will brighten your season!
INFORMATION RECAP
FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM to place your order.
Mail or drop of your check made payable to DGS FOFA on or before Thursday, December 3, 2020
Put the pick up date onto your calendar now - Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 9 am - noon.
Orders must be placed and payment must be received by Thursday, December 3, 2020.
Greetings to all artistic patrons!
Aaron Mitchell, artist |
Adam Mezyed, artist |
Benajmin Abarro, artist |
Cameron Wilde, artist |
Cassandra Rapp, artist |
Isabel Bowditch, artist |
Levin Kandakudy, artist |
Marilyn Mejia, artist |
Max Soja, artist |
Max Soja, artist |
Samantha Groseth, artist |
Sarah Weigel, artist |
To see the entire gallery of winners click HERE. To see an album of all 498 entries click HERE.