BRANFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS THE ARTS
The BHS Art Gallery, located in the main lobby of Branford High School, is a place where student artwork is displayed and celebrated throughout the school year. As students learn and practice various skills and begin to complete projects, selected artwork is displayed and enjoyed for all to see throughout the year. As one semester ends and new classes complete projects, artworks can be changed and rearranged to show variety. Eight WIS students successfully auditioned for the Southern Region Middle School Orchestra. Five students from band and orchestra were selected to participate in the Elementary Honors Festival that took place during the CMEA Conference in Hartford. The students joined with others their age from around the state to participate in a day of music making with a guest conductor and final afternoon performance. Jazz Band, Cantare, and the 8th Grade Orchestra had the opportunity to tour all 3 elementary schools for a live concert this spring. In May, ensembles will participate in the annual Trills and Thrills Music Festival Adjudication. Irene Kim had two art pieces accepted into the Scholastic Arts Awards Exhibition. Her creative use of colored pencils, collage and ink in her mixed-media piece, “Mischief” earned her an Honorable Mention. Fellow Art Club members traveled to the Silpe Gallery at the Hartford Art School to view her pieces along with sculptures, photographs, paintings, and prints made by students across the state. Art Club members then went to the Wadsworth Atheneum where the students experienced a space curated for viewing art and gaining inspiration from the diverse art collection. Students at WIS put on the annual spring musical, SpongeBob , based on the animated Nickelodeon series. Students performed to large crowds with the support of an amazing set, beautiful costumes and a live orchestra. BHS students performed Legally Blonde.
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