El Camino High School's Visual and Performing Arts Center

Thursday, October 21, 2010

The ecARTS Showcase of Talent

Come for the music, the theater, the art exhibits, and the delicious food (catered by renowned Sacramento caterer, Hannibals). Be part of the excitement as featured vocalists, musicians, actors, and visual artists from San Juan Unified School District arts programs entertain you.

Advanced registration required. Register for ecARTS Showcase of Talent in Citrus Heights, CA  on Eventbrite

Date:     Saturday, November 20, 2010
Time:    7:00 - 9:30 pm
Where: Citrus Heights Community Center

As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life.
~John Lubbock

Bring your shades!
We'll color your life with the brightness of our students.

ecARTS is a non-profit organization committed to building a premier performance and gallery venue for students in the San Juan Unified School District and the community at large.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Showcase of Talent -- Drama, Music, Art Exhibits, Food & Drink

Celebrate with ecARTS during our Showcase of Talent kick-off event on Saturday, November 20, 2011 featuring talented students from San Juan Unified School District. Discover why our students deserve a performing arts center and gallery.

Reservations required. Visit our event page for tickets and registration information.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

ecARTS Pepsi Application Pending

ecARTS applied for a $50,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant. If our application is accepted, we need your help! Similar to the $7,500 Raley's grant we won with your help, we need you to vote EVERY DAY from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. (Don't worry. We'll send emails to remind you.)

This is a national grant and only SIX $50,000 grants are awarded. Please be sure you spread the word to friends and family. Every vote counts!

Stay tuned. We'll update you on the progress of our application.

Invitation from El Camino Band/Choir Director, Kevin Glaser

Dear Friend of ecARTS:

I would like to invite you to a very special concert next Friday evening, October 15th, featuring the El Camino Bands and Choir. This concert is special for a couple of reasons. First, this is our first formal concert of the year and the El Camino music students have worked extremely hard to present a wonderful concert so early in the school year. As an educational program, this is where we establish a foundation that will take us forward through the rest of the year as we master the fundamentals and expertise that help us reach that all empowering title of “musician”. This concert is also special because it is the first time in my 17 years at El Camino that the Band and Choir will perform together in a formal setting. As the one and only music director, this was a logical decision.

I know your Friday evenings are “sacred” and reserved for relaxing at home knowing you get two days away from the stress and demands of work. However, if you feel the urge, your presence would mean a lot to the students. There is no charge for the concert, which begins at 7:30pm and will be held at the former Loretto High School gym. The school is now called Alexander Twilight Academy and is located at 2360 El Camino Avenue.

The theme of the concert is “The History of Pop Music”. The show will take the audience on a musical journey from ancient African drumming through contemporary rhythm and blues (and everything else in between). Below is a list of the music that will be performed.

Hope to see you there.

Kevin

The History of Pop Music Program
Dona Nobis Pacem - From the Roman Catholic Mass
Down In The Valley - Early American Folk Song
Music, Music, Music - 1950’s Pop
We’re The Men - Novelty Pop
Build Me Up Buttercup - 1960’s Pop Rock
Aquarius/Let The Sunshine - 1960’s Pop Musical
Night Train - The Blues
The Entertainer - Early 1900’s Ragtime
A String Of Pearls - 1940’s Big Band Swing
Four Brothers - 1940’s Big Band Swing
Getaway - 1970’s Pop Funk
Hava Nagila - Israeli Folk Song
Poet and Peasant Overture - 1800’s Opera
Lest We Forget - Patriotic Tribute
Malaguena - Popular Spanish
The Simpsons - Modern Cartoon
We Shall Lift Lamps Of Courage - Inspirational
Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Traditional Hymn
Danny Boy - Irish Folksong
Stars and Stripes Forever - Patriotic March
Disney At The Movies - Movie Soundtracks