As advocates for arts programs in our Pinellas County schools, ACE believes that arts opportunities contribute to a well-rounded education for all students. Arts eduction promotes creative thinking, problem solving, self-discipline, confidence and demonstrably higher school test scores and high graduation rates (Pinellas County is 82.9%). We are happy to report that arts programs are alive and well in Pinellas County Schools.
RECENT SUCCESSES INCLUDE:
- Tarpon Springs Outdoor Performance Ensemble placed fifth in the nation(out of 108) in Bands of America championships in Washington DC on November 10. The ensemble has received numerous awards over the years, including 2014 Grand National Champion and 2017 Atlanta Super Regional Champion.
- Art students at Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School were honored at Carnegie Hall on June 7. Christopher Velez was one of only 8 nationally awarded a Gold Medal for his art portfolio and a $1000 scholarship. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12.
- Lakewood High School Jazz Ensemble was invited to participate in the 2018 New York City Jazz Festival, where the band performed at the Apollo Theatre. The band previously won the Crescent City Musical Festival in New Orleans and have produced their first CD. The Jazz Ensemble performs frequently in Pinellas County also.
ACE believes every child in every school should receive a well-rounded education that includes a comprehensive, sequential, high-quality program of fine arts instruction, taught by certified arts teachers. Pinellas County public schools provide that opportunity.
We invite you to experience the very talented students in our community first hand. Take a look at the list of concerts, performances and exhibits coming up. We hope to see you there.
PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
UPCOMING CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES
Art Exhibitions:
| Sept-June: | Administration Building Art Exhibition |
| Annual exhibit with over 1300 artworks from K-12 students from all Pinellas County. Schools are on display throughout the building. | |
| Ongoing: | Student online gallery: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/371 |
November 2018
| Nov 27: | Lakewood High Thespian Showcase –6:35 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Lakewood High School | |
| Nov 30: | Cross Bayou Holiday in the Park – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| England Brother’s Park, Pinellas Park |
December 2018
| Dec 1: | Rawlings Elem. at England Brother Park, Holiday in the Park |
| 6:45 PM – 7:00 PM 4th & 5th grade chorus | |
| Dec 4: | Madeira Beach Fundamental Night of Stars |
| 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Elementary & Middle School Drama Clubs, and Elementary | |
| Music Performance | |
| Dec 6 & 7: | Dunedin High Drama presents “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” |
| 7:00 -9 PM | |
| Our Holiday Production featuring the Chorus, Theatre, Tech, Band and Orchestra. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is a musical based on a 1940’s radio show and a family in San Francisco during WWII. It will feature music and dancing from the 40’s. |
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| Dec 6 & 8: | Clearwater High Drama Presents Grease |
| 7:00 PM – 9 PM | |
| Dec 6 & 8: | Boca Ciega Drama Presents You Can’t Take it With You |
| 7:00 PM – 9 PM | |
| Dec 6 & 8: | East Lake High Drama Presents…ALL MY SONS |
| 7:00 PM – 9 PM | |
| Dec 8: | All County Guitar |
| St. Petersburg College Gibbs | |
| Dec 11: | Rawlings Elementary Winter Wonderland Concert |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| Dec 11: | Tarpon Fundamental’s Holiday Concert |
| 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| Dec 12: | Dunedin Elementary Winter Concert and Art Exhibition |
| 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM | |
| Dec 12: | Azalea Elementary Holiday Concert @ Azalea Middle School |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – This fun and festive concert celebrates holidays all around the world! Come hear the Azalea Elementary Chorus sing, dance, and even perform a song in American Sign Language. | |
| Dec 13: | Lakewood High Winter Concert |
| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | |
| Dec 13: | John Hopkins Winter Chorus Concert |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| Dec 14: | Dunedin Band & Orchestra Concert |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | |
| Dec 17: | Bauder Elementary Winter Concerts |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| Dec 18: | Carwise Middle School Winter Band and Orchestra Concert |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
2019 Performances:
| Jan 29: | All County Chorus@ Ruth Eckerd Hall |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – High School & Middle School Chorus Concert | |
| Feb 2: | All County Band @ Mahaffey Theatre |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – High School & Middle School Band Concert | |
| Feb 4: | All County Band @ Mahaffey Theatre |
| Mar 23: | All County ElementaryRehearsal &Performance |
| 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM – First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg | |
| Mar 26: | Bauder Elementray – 2nd grade vocal concert for “Music in Our Schools Month” |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | |
| April 4 & 6: | Lakewood High School Musical |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| April 4 & 6: | Countryside Drama presents Mary Poppins |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | |
| April 30: | Lakewood High School Band/Chorus Concert |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| May 1: | Lakewood High School Steel Pan Concert |
| 6:00 PM 0 7:00 PM | |
| May 2: | Lakewood High School Evening of Strings |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | |
| May 2: | Cross Bayou Elementary Drum Performance |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Drum Club performance with middle and high school percussionists from Seminole at Seminole Night of Percussion at Seminole High School. |
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| May 13: | Bauder Elementary – 3rd grade vocal concert with 4th grade strings |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | |
| May 14: | Cross Bayou Night of the Arts |
| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| May 14: | Bauder Elementary Chorus, drums, and 5th grade strings spring concert |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | |
| May 21: | Carwise Middle School Band and Orchestra Concert |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| May 23: | Carwise Middle School Chorus Spring Concert |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
For more information, contact individual schools.