Walker County Arts Alliance & Alabama State Council on the Arts

Tone Color & Sign Language

2011-04-21T08:02:00.000-07:00

Study and Emphasize Black History

2011-02-21T12:10:00.000-08:00

Alabama School Journal: Teaching of history should encompass all the history

I Whistle A Happy Tune

2010-04-22T15:23:00.000-07:00

I Whistle A Happy Tune Karaoke

2010-04-22T15:09:00.000-07:00

Responding to Steady Beat-Movement and Playing Instruments

2010-04-22T14:02:00.000-07:00

Softly tap a nice, even, steady beat to keep the tickling feeling going in the poems.

Toaster Time
Tick tick tick tick tick tick tick
Toast up a sandwich quick quick quick
Hamwich or jamwich
Lick lick lick!

Tick tick tick tick tick tick--Stop!

POP!
~Eve Merriam~

Kitchen Tunes
Our kitchen is a noisy place.
It's full of merry sound.
The pans make music on the stove
When mother is around.

The carrots stew with "Burble! Bup."
The meat fires, "Crackle! Pop!"
The oven creaks while cooling off.
The corn bread sighs on top.

Sometimes my mom stirs up a cake
And beats time with the spoon,
And then the kettle whistles loud
To keep them all in tune.

"The King and I" The Country of Siam

2010-04-22T13:14:00.000-07:00

Coloring Sheet

"The King and I" book

Repeated Melody Patterns

2010-04-22T09:22:00.000-07:00

Crayons
I’ve colored a picture
with crayons.
I’m not very pleased
with the sun.
I’d like it much stronger and brighter
And more like the actual one.
I’ve tried with the crayon that’s yellow.
I’ve tried with the crayon that’s red.
But none of it looks like the sunlight
I carry around in my head.

Marchette Chute

Voice Identity & Tone Colors

2010-02-25T20:51:00.000-08:00

Cultural Heritage: Learn our colors

Lesson 2: Movement & Strong Beats

2010-02-08T13:17:00.000-08:00

Cultural Heritage: Make friends
Related literature for this lesson:

Lesson 1: Mood and Meaning of Lyrics

2010-02-08T13:12:00.000-08:00

Cultural Heritage: Sing Birthday Wishes

Related Literature for this lesson for students:

6 Reasons We Need Music in the Schools

2009-12-07T10:48:00.000-08:00

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/arts-education/willingham-six-practical-reaso.html

Arts Alliance Annualy Art in the Park

2009-09-09T09:15:00.000-07:00

ART in the Park

2009-05-18T08:04:00.000-07:00

The sixth annual Art in the Park will be held in Jasper, Alabama Saturday, June 20, 2009! The festival is sponsored by the Walker County Arts Alliance.

http://artsofwalkercounty.org/Park/index.htm

ASC Kids’ Club presents "Alice’s (Even Bigger) Tea Party"

2009-04-17T18:45:00.000-07:00

Alice's Tea Party
Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 1 p.m.
Sirote Theatre
$7

For those who came to the original "Alice's Tea Party" and for those who heard about it and wished that you had come... good news! An even better, even bigger, even grander "Alice's Tea Party" is on the way. Presented on stage in the Sirote Theatre, the original inhabitants of the Tea Party will be joined by more of Lewis Carroll's laughable and lovable characters.

Audience members will receive fun surprises from the characters and enjoy tea party treats in the lobby after the show. Bring your camera and have your picture made with the cast!

Sponsored by Jane Stephens Comer, The Birmingham News, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Viva Health.

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
1200 10th Ave. S.
Birmingham, Alabama

Box Office (205) 975-ARTS or toll free 1-877-ART-TIKS

April & May

2009-03-26T18:43:00.000-07:00

Friday, March 27th

9:00-10:30 Sumiton

11:15-11:45 Farmstead

12:00-1:30 Curry

Thursday, April 9th

11:30-12:00 Parrish

12:30-1:30 Oakman

2:00-2:30 Townley

Friday, April 10th

10:00-10:30 Sipsey

12:15-1:15 Valley

1:30-2:30 Cordova

Thursday, April 30th

10:00-10:30 T.S. Boyd

12:00-1:00 Lupton

1:30-2:30 Carbon Hill

Friday, May 1st

May Day!

Thursday, May 7th

Make Up Day

Friday, May 8th

Make Up Day

February Lesson - Flute & Piccolo

2009-03-03T13:15:00.000-08:00

March 2009 - Irish Music Lesson

2009-02-18T11:23:00.000-08:00

Thursday, March 5th (reschedule for March 26th)

10:15-10:45 T.S. Boyd

12:00-1:00 Lupton

1:30-2:30 Carbon Hill

Friday, March 6th

9:00-10:30 Sumiton

12:00-1:30 Curry

2:00-2:30 Farmstead

Thursday, March 12th

11:30-12:00 Parrish

12:30-1:30 Oakman

2:00-2:30 Townley
Friday, March 13th

10:00-10:30 Sipsey

12:15-1:15 Valley

1:30-2:30 Cordova

Thursday, March 26th
10:15-10:45 T.S. Boyd
12:00-1:00 Lupton
1:30-2:30 Carbon Hill

Steady Beat & Boomwhackers

2009-02-18T10:57:00.000-08:00

February 2009

2009-01-28T11:33:00.000-08:00

Thursday, February 5th
10:15-10:45 T.S. Boyd
12:00-1:00 Lupton
1:30-2:30 Carbon Hill
Friday, February 6th
9:00-10:30 Sumiton
12:00-1:30 Curry
2:00-2:30 Farmstead
Thursday, February 12th
11:30-12:00 Parrish
12:30-1:30 Oakman
2:00-2:30 Townley

Friday, February 13th
10:00-10:30 Sipsey
12:15-1:15 Valley
1:30-2:30 Cordova

January 2009

2009-01-04T13:51:00.000-08:00

Thursday, January 8

10:15-10:45 T.S. Boyd

12:00-1:00 Lupton

1:30-2:30 Carbon Hill

Friday, January 9

9:00-10:30 Sumiton

12:00-1:30 Curry

2:00-2:30 Farmstead

Thursday, January 15

11:30-12:00 Parrish

12:30-1:30 Oakman

2:00-2:30 Townley

Friday, January 16

10:00-10:30 Sipsey

12:15-1:15 Valley

1:30-2:30 Cordova

Events to Plan For!

2008-12-15T14:02:00.000-08:00

ASC Kids’ Club presents A Celebration of Black History Month
Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall
$7

Local performers and teachers Alicia Johnson-Reed and Quinton Cockrell will create and direct this exciting program comprised of talented children from our own theatrical camps and drama programs! The celebration will include live music, spoken word, and many fun surprises. This will be an inspiring and heartwarming production you won't want your children to miss!

ASC Kids’ Club presents Czechoslovak-American Marionette Puppet Theatre’s "Czech & Slovak Tales"
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall
$7

Using a troupe of antique marionette puppets, director Vít Horejš will tell Czech fairy tales replete with kings, clever village maidens, witches, and spirits including the popular “Salt over Gold,” about a Princess who values her father “only” as much as salt and is banished, but returns to save her father when salt disappears. This talented ensemble has performed at the Smithsonian Museum and Jim Henson Foundation’s International Festival of Puppet Theatre.

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

1200 10th Ave. S.
Birmingham, Alabama
Administration (205) 975-9540
Box Office (205) 975-ARTS or toll free 1-877-ART-TIKS

December 2008

2008-11-30T19:34:00.000-08:00

Thursday, December 11
10:15-10:45 T.S. Boyd
12:30-1:00 Lupton Rehearsal
1:30-2:30 Carbon Hill
3:00-4:00 K-2 Carbon Hill Caroling
Friday, December 12
9:00-10:30 Sumiton
12-1:30 Curry
2:00-2:30 Farmstead
Tuesday, December 16
12:10-1:10 Valley
1:30-2:30 Cordova

6:00 Lupton 2nd Grade Performance
Wednesday, December 17
10:15-10:45 Sipsey

11:30-12 Parrish

12:30-1:00 Townley

January 2009 Muisc Days

January 8, 9, 15, 16

November 2008

2008-11-05T13:45:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, November 11
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 13

11:30-12:00 Parrish

12:30-1:30 Oakman

2:00-2:30 Townley

3:05-3:50 K-2 Carbon Hill Music

Friday, November 14

9:30-10:30 Sipsey

12:00-1:30 Curry

2:00-2:30 Farmstead

Thursday, November 20

10:15-10:45 T.S. Boyd

12:00-1:00 Lupton

1:30-2:30 Carbon Hill

3:05-3:50 K-2 Carbon Hill Music

Friday, November 21
9:00-10:30 Sumiton

12:10-1:10 Valley

1:30-2:30 Cordova

November 24-28

Thanksgiving Break

Performances to Attend

2008-10-16T13:21:00.000-07:00

Alys Stephens Center presents

Jungua: Descendents of the Dragon
Monday, November 3, 2008

10:00 a.m.

This fresh and exciting troupe celebrates the Chinese culture in an explosion of kung fu, acrobatics, music, and dance. The incredible skills of The Imperial Acrobats of China and the martial arts feats of the Shaolin Disciples combine with modern staging, exciting choreography, and dramatic music and lighting to deliver an amazing cultural experience.

"Dickens’ Vest Pocket Christmas Carol"

Monday, December 8, 2008

10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is brought to life in a unique way your students are sure to love. Join the Cratchets, Tiny Tim, all of the Spirits, and of course, Ebenezer Scrooge in his journey toward redemption and enlightenment. Adapted and directed by ASC’s own Jerry Sims, whose popular original presentations have included “Mad Hatter Tea Party” and “Down the Yellow Brick Road.”

Daytime Performances for Schools

This series allows the ASC to share the thrill of live performance with area students and aspiring young artists in a world-class performing arts venue. During these one-hour, interactive presentations, performers share anecdotes about their professional training and provide insight into the pieces they perform. Curriculum Guides are available for all “Meet the Artist” programs. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Free admission. To make reservations for your class, call (205) 934-0862.

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
1200 10th Ave. S.
Birmingham, Alabama

October 2008

2008-09-29T13:27:00.000-07:00

Thursday, October 9th

11:30-12:00 Parrish Lessons 2 & 3

12:30-1:30 Oakman Lessons 2 & 3

2:00-2:30 Townley Lessons 2 & 3

3:05-3:50 K-2nd After School Music

Friday, October 10th

10:15-10:45 T.S. Boyd Lesson 3

12:00-1:00 Valley Lessons 2 & 3

1:30-2:30 Cordova Lesson 3

Thursday, October 23rd

10:00-10:30 Sipsey Lesson 3

12:00-1:00 Lupton Lesson 3

1:30-2:30 Carbon Hill Lesson 3

3:05-3:50 K-2nd After School Music

Friday, October 24th

9:00-10:30 Sumiton Lessons 2 & 3

12:00-1:30 Curry Lesson 3

2:00-2:30 Farmstead Lesson 3

National Anthem Day

2008-09-10T17:07:00.000-07:00

National Anthem Day - Friday, September 12, 2008

About the Song - The Inspiration

The song of our nation was penned by Washington attorney Francis Scott Key at a dramatic moment during the War of 1812. On the night of September 13, 1814, Key watched as our country was attacked by the British navy at Fort McHenry. After watching the rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air throughout the night, dawn broke. Key was expecting to find Baltimore firmly under British control, but was stunned to see a battered but still flying American flag waving in the sunrise. So inspired was Key that he wrote the poem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Set to a tune attributed to John Stafford Smith, “To Anacreon in Heaven,” it became America's national anthem in 1931.

September 2008

2008-09-02T19:14:00.000-07:00

Thursday, September 4th
11:30-12:00 Parrish Lesson 1
12:30-1:30 Oakman Lesson 1
2:00-2:30 Townley Lesson 1
2:50-3:35 K-2nd After School Music
Friday, September 5th
9:00-10:30 Sumiton Lesson 1
1:00-2:00 Valley Lesson 1
Thursday, September 11th
10:00-10:30 Sipsey Lesson 2
12:00-1:00 Lupton Lesson 2
1:30-2:30 Carbon Hill Lesson 2
2:50-3:35 K-2nd After School Music
Friday, September 12th
12:00-1:30 Curry Lesson 2
2:00-2:30 Farmstead Lesson 2

The First Music Lesson!!

2008-08-24T18:53:00.000-07:00

August 2008

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Thursday, August 21
11:00-11:30 Sipsey
12:00-12:30 T.S. Boyd
1:00-2:30 Sumiton
Friday, August 22
10:00-11:00 Lupton
12:00-1:30 Curry

2:00-2:30 Farmstead
Thursday, August 28
11:00-12:00 Carbon Hill
12:30-1:00 Townley
1:00-2:00 Oakman
Friday, August 29
10:00-10:30 Sipsey
11:00-11:30 Parrish
12:00-1:00 Cordova
1:30-2:00 T.S. Boyd

Our New Sponsor!!

2008-07-16T08:54:00.000-07:00

Thank you to, "Support the Arts," License Tag Committee for supporting the development of the arts in Walker County.

The funding for this wonderful music program comes from the sale of the “Arts License Tag” so please purchase one when you buy a new tag!

Fall Semester Lesson Schedule
August 21, 22, 28, 29
September 4, 5, 11, 12
October 2, 3, 9, 10
November 6, 7, 13, 14
December 4, 5, 11, 12
Spring Semester
January 8, 9, 15, 16
February 5, 6, 12, 13
March 5, 6, 12, 13
April 2, 3, 9, 10
April 30, May 1, 7, 8

Alice in Wonderland

2008-07-15T10:26:00.000-07:00

Alys Stephens Center Drama Camp presents
Alice in Wonderland
Friday, July 18

Summer campers from the ASC Drama Camp will perform their first public performance. This fully-staged production of Alice in Wonderland not only features the campers as actors, but also sets and costumes designed by the kids! For more information, contact kkirklin@uab.edu.

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
1200 10th Ave. S.
Birmingham, Alabama

Administration (205) 975-9540
Box Office (205) 975-ARTS or toll free 1-877-ART-TIKS

End of the Year Music Summary! Fun Fun Fun!!!

2008-05-19T08:39:00.000-07:00

April & May

2008-02-29T20:51:00.000-08:00

Friday, April 4
10:15-10:45 Farmstead (2)
11:15-1:15 Curry (7)
2-2:30 Sipsey (2)
Wednesday, April 9
11:15-11:45 T.S. Boyd (1)
12:10-12:40 Parrish (2)
1:10-2:10 Cordova (4)
Thursday, April 10
9:15-10:45 Sumiton (5)
12:00-1:00 Lupton (4)
1:15-2:15 Carbon Hill (4)
Friday, April 18
Weather Day
Monday, April 21
10:25-11:25 Valley (3)
12:30-1:30 Oakman (4)
2:00-2:30 Townley (1)
Monday, May 5
11:15-11:45 T.S. Boyd (1)
12:10-12:40 Parrish (2)
1:10-2:10 Cordova (4)
Friday, May 9
10:25-11:25 Valley (3)
12:30-1:30 Oakman (4)
2:00-2:30 Townley (1)
Friday, May 23
Graduation
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day

ASC Arts Education

2008-02-28T12:07:00.000-08:00

Summer Camps
Make your plans now to attend this great summer camp!

KIDS ON STAGE: Summer Drama CampThe Alys Stephens Center presents “Kids on Stage,” a summer drama camp for children ages 8-14, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year there will be two camp sessions. Cost is $325. Discount available for UAB Faculty & Staff.

Session 1: July 7-18, 2008, Alice in Wonderland

Session 2: July 21-August 1, 2008, School House Rock

The drama camp is a two-week experience that shares with children the wonder and detail of theater performance. Campers will be introduced to many aspects of theater with a variety of fun, intense classes. They can learn theater games, improvisation, warm-ups, concentration exercises, voice and diction, terminology, acting, and stage production.

Best of all, the children will get a chance to showcase their newly developed skills when the camp culminates in a production. The camp’s big show will be completely produced by campers and open to all parents and friends. Auditions will be required for casting.

All campers should bring their lunch and snack each day. Campers are asked to prepare and bring a 30-60 second comedy or drama monologue and a song to class the first day to prepare for auditions. Campers can bring a cassette tape or CD for the music audition. Sheet music is not acceptable, as an accompanist will not be provided.

Alicia Johnson-Reed will lead the camp. She is the founder, director, and producer of Make It Happen Theatre Co. in Birmingham. She has been involved in theater as an actress, director, writer, instructor, and producer. She has worked as a drama instructor for the Birmingham City School System, the Los Angeles Unified School District, and UAB’s Special Studies Program. She is an arts mentor at the Alys Stephens Center and the fine arts ministry coordinator for Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. Johnson-Reed works for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and is a consultant for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

For more information, call Kimberly Kirklin at (205) 934-0862 or e-mail kkirklin@uab.edu.

N.Y. Philharmonic plays concert in North Korea

2008-02-26T07:43:00.000-08:00

Director says musicians just came ‘to make music’ in isolated kingdom

The New York Philharmonic brought musical diplomacy to the heart of communist North Korea in a historic concert Tuesday before the communist nation’s elite, playing a program highlighting American music in the nuclear-armed country that considers the United States its mortal enemy. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23347082/
The Philharmonic began the concert with “Patriotic Song” — North Korea’s national anthem — followed by the U.S. anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The audience stood for both songs and applauded after.

February 2008 Schedule

2008-02-06T12:12:00.000-08:00

Friday, February 15
11:15-1:15 Curry (7)
2-2:30 Farmstead (2)
Friday, February 22
10:25-11:25 Valley (3)
[10:15-11:15 VT]
12:30-1:00 Sipsey (2)
1:30-2:30 Cordova (4)
Monday, February 25
9:15-10:45 Sumiton (5)

11:30-12:30 Lupton (4)
1:15-2:15 Carbon Hill (4)
Friday, February 29
10:15-10:45 T.S. Boyd (1)

11:30-12 Townley (1)
12:30-1:30 Oakman (4)

2-2:30 Parrish (2)

Mood in Music Lesson

2008-01-29T19:51:00.000-08:00

Thanks to those students who closed their eyes closed while listening intently to the music. Great Job! I'm very proud of you ~ Great imaginations at work with the music! I am very impressed with your wonderful vocabulary of thoughts and feelings.

February Events

2008-01-20T14:15:00.000-08:00

ASC Kids’ Club Series
ASC Kids' Club Presents M.A.D. Skillz Dance Company
Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 11 a.m.
Jemison Concert Hall
$7; Package Price: $28

M.A.D. (Music and Dance) Skillz Dance Co, under the direction of Winston Strickland, is back for another exciting performance! This troupe, comprised of young dancers of all ages, combines hip-hop, jazz, ballet, African, and modern dance. They won New York's "Showtime at the Apollo" and the National Battle of the Dancers' Dance Competition and were featured in a MTV reality dance show pilot.
Sponsored by Jane Stephens Comer, Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham, Jefferson County Commission, The Birmingham News, and Charter Media.

Jemison Investment Company Movement & Magic Series
Cirque-Works Birdhouse Factory
Friday, February 22, 2008 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Jemison Concert Hall
$45 $35 $25 Student $10; Package Price: $108, $84, $60

Journey to an imagination factory where every machine is used for one amazing feat after another! The workers at the H. Rosebud Factory are interconnected by their roles on the assembly line until a hapless bird flies into one of their machines, creating mayhem and forever altering their lives and the factory’s future. This is circus with a heart that tells the story of laughter, love, flight, loss, and, above all, our interconnectedness.

“Juggling, tumbling, contortions, the vertical pole and the aerial hoop – the acts sound familiar enough, but they’ve never been packaged like this before.” – San Francisco Chronicle

“Genius…inventive…superb integration of circus skills with music, light, and choreography.” – San Francisco Chronicle

Sponsored by Jemison Investment Company, Ms. Albert L. Fairley Jr., Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham, Jefferson County Commission, Birmingham Arts & Culture Commission, The Birmingham News, and Charter Media.

Fun in the Snow!

2008-01-20T13:58:00.000-08:00

I hope the snow came to your house too!!
We had a lot of fun!! ~ ms. mimi

this is my sweet nephew A.J. and his snowmen.

"Arthur LIVE!" in Huntsville January 17th

2008-01-10T07:13:00.000-08:00

Thursday, Jan 17, 2008 12:30 & 7:00 pm

Broadway Theatre League is bringing a family fun event to the VBC in Huntsville. For more than 30 years, children have enjoyed reading Arthur Adventure™, the award-winning book series by Marc Brown, that has sold more than 60 million books worldwide. PBS TV began airing the Arthur television series just over a decade ago, and it continues to be one of the top children’s shows, as merited by winning a Peabody and five Emmy Awards. Now children and their families can enjoy Arthur LIVE! at the Von Braun Center as he comes to life to celebrate over 30 years of educating and entertaining young children.
Arthur the Aardvark and his friends

Additional Information: For more information go to: http://www.broadwaytheatreleague.org/

Box Office Numbers:256-551-2345

ORCHESTRA II SEATINGUS $17.00 - US $25.00
ORCHESTRA SEATINGUS $23.00 - US $25.00
LOGE SEATING. FRONT PART OF BALCONY AREA.US $25.00
REAR OF ORCHESTRA. UNDER LOGE OVERHANG.US $11.00 - US $17.00

Von Braun Center Concert Hall

700 Monroe Street

Huntsville, AL 35801

Annie

2008-01-02T09:10:00.000-08:00

"Annie" The Musical
January 2-6, 2008

Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center
http://www.ticketmaster.com/

Annie is a musical based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and the book by Thomas Meehan. The musical ran for nearly six years on Broadway, spawned numerous productions in many countries, as well as national tours, and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. The popular songs "Tomorrow" and "It's the Hard Knock Life" are from this musical.

December 10-January 28

2007-12-07T11:54:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 10

10-11 Oakman

12:30-1 Sipsey

1:30-2:30 Valley

Monday, December 17

10:20-10:50 Parrish

11:30-12:30 Lupton

1:15-2:15 Carbon Hill

Monday, January 14

11:30-12:00 Parrish

12:30-1:30 Oakman

2-2:30 Townley

Friday, January 18

11:15-1:15 Curry (7)

1:40-2:40 Valley (3) (1:30 VT)

Monday, January 21

Holiday

Friday, January 25

9:15-10:45 Sumiton (5)

12-12:30 T.S. Boyd (1)

1:30-2:30 Cordova (4)

Monday, January 28

10:10-10:40 Sipsey (2)

11:30-12:30 Lupton (4)

1:15-2:15 Carbon Hill (4)

Tuesday, January 29

2-2:30 Farmstead (2)

December Events & Schedule

2007-11-05T17:35:00.000-08:00

Stomp BJCC Concert Hall Birmingham

Friday, December 14-Sunday, December 16
Tickets:
http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/

ASC Kids' Club Presents "Yuletide in Dogtown"

Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall
$7; Package Price: $28

An ASC Original Theatrical Presentation
The canine residents of Dog Town eagerly await the holiday season with tail wagging glee. All seems to be going well until a feline intruder is spotted! Can the Mayor keep peace or will fur fly? It will be a howling and meowing good time! Written and directed by the man who brought you Christmas Comes to Mugwumpville, the ASC's own Jerry Sims!Sponsored by Jane Stephens Comer, Patty McDonald, Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman, Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham, Jefferson County Commission, The Birmingham News, and Charter Media.

Monday, November 12

Veteran's Day

Monday, November 26
10-10:30 Parrish

11:30-12:30 Lupton

1:15-2:15 Carbon Hill

Friday, November 30

9:15-10:45 Sumiton

12-12:30 T.S. Boyd

1:30-2:30 Cordova

Monday, December 3

9:30-10 Townley

11:15-1:15 Curry

2-2:30 Farmstead

November 5-9

2007-11-04T17:09:00.000-08:00

November 5

10-11 Oakman

12:30-1:00 Sipsey

1:30-2:30 Valley

November 9

9:15-10:45 Sumiton

12-12:30 T.S. Boyd

1:30-2:30 Cordova

October 22 & 29

2007-10-19T10:06:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 22
9:30-10 Parrish
11:30-12:30 Lupton
1:15-2:15 Carbon Hill
Monday, October 29
9:30-10 Townley
11:15-1:15 Curry (is there a room I could set up in and the students come to me during this time? I lose a lot of time b/t classes since there are so many. Thanks!)
2-2:30 Farmstead

Alabama Ballet ~ Where the Wild Things Are

2007-10-17T07:55:00.000-07:00

Where the Wild Things Are with Graduation Ball
Saturday October 20, 1:00pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday October 21, 3:00 pm
Samford Wright Center
Sponsored by: Publix Supermarkets Charities
Join Alabama Ballet and the mischievous Max on his wondrous journey to the land of the “Wild Things.” Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak’s award-winning children’s book has been set as a ballet by renowned choreographer Septime Webre. Fantastic sets and costumes make this acclaimed production to be performed October 20-21, 2007 perfect for the whole family!
Joining Where the Wild Things Are is the entertaining Graduation Ball, a light-hearted story ballet. Set to music by Johann Strauss, Graduation Ball is a joyous ballet from beginning to end.

Matinee with Max - Children, join us one hour before each matinee to meet Max and enjoy special treats! Max will read Where the Wild Things Are and books will be available for purchase. Be sure to bring a pen and camera for autograph and photo opportunities! Call 205-322-4300, extl 33 for more information

October 15

2007-10-14T13:19:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 15

10-11 Oakman

12:30-1 Sipsey

1:30-2:30 Valley

October 12

2007-10-09T10:11:00.000-07:00

Friday, October 12

9:00-10:30 Sumiton

12:00-12:30 T.S. Boyd

1:30-2:30 Cordova

Boo @ the Zoo

Kids! Join us at Boo @ the Zoo to meet Max! He will be at the Zoo on Saturday, October 13 from 5-6pm and on Friday, October 19 from 5-6pm! All Wild Things ticket holders will receive a $1.00 discount off Zoo entry (Valid with Where the Wild Things Are ticket stub, October 22 - December 31)

October 1

2007-09-30T15:43:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 1
11:15-1:15 Curry
2-2:30 Farmstead

ASC Kids' Club Series

2007-09-20T20:16:00.000-07:00

ASC Kids' Club Presents Alabama Blues Project

Kids will be introduced to the significance of blues music through a combination of performance, lecture and participation. They will learn how blues began with West African roots, evolved during the time of slavery and Reconstruction, developed into modern style blues, and impacted jazz, R&B, and rock, as well as country, rap, and hip hop.

Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 11:30 a.m.
Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall
$7; Package Price: $28

Fall Festivals

2007-09-20T19:43:00.000-07:00

I have taught each school a song to perform at an event. I thought a good performance would be at your Fall Festivals. I hope this will boost your attendance for your fund raising events or PTO meetings. Let me know if you are interested by email or respond using the comments link below.

I will also be teaching seasonal music, during the next two lessons, for the students to perform during the fall and Christmas holidays.

September 21 & 24

2007-09-19T14:16:00.000-07:00

Friday, September 21
9-10:30 Sumiton
12-12:30 T.S. Boyd
1:30-2:30 Cordova

Monday, September 24

9:30-10 Parrish

11:30-12:30 Lupton

1:15-2:15 Carbon Hill

PTO performance

2007-09-16T19:17:00.000-07:00

Townley ~ September 17, 7 p.m.

September 17

2007-09-14T11:25:00.000-07:00

Monday, September 17
10-11 Oakman
12:30-1:00 Sipsey
1:30-2:30 Valley

September 10

2007-09-07T12:41:00.001-07:00

Monday, September 10
9:30-10:00 Townley
11:15-1:15 Curry
2-2:30 Farmstead

September 7

2007-09-06T10:08:00.000-07:00

Friday, September 7
10-10:30 Parrish
12:15-12:45 Sipsey
1:30-2:00 T.S. Boyd

"Down by the Bay" lyrics

2007-08-31T10:39:00.000-07:00

Down by the bay where the watermelons grow,
back to my home I dare not go.
For if I do, my mother will say,
1. "Have you ever seen a snake baking a cake down by the bay?"
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2. "Have you ever seen a frog walking his dog down by the bay?"
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3. "Have you ever seen a mouse painting his house down by the bay?"
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4. "Have you ever seen a cat wearing a hat down by the bay?"
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5. "Have you ever seen a pig doing a jig down by the bay?"
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6. "Have you ever seen a cow going bow-wow down by the bay?"
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Instructions:
The first 3 lines is the chours. The song has 6 verses. Sing the chorus when you see >

PTO meetings-Down By The Bay

2007-08-31T10:32:00.000-07:00

Click here for the link to the book & CD. It's $10.95

Right now I have Townley, Lupton, and Carbon Hill schools dates for their PTO meeting.

Let me know when it's 2nd grade's turn at your school so your 2nd graders can perform for their parents.

If you cannot purchase the book & CD I will post the lyrics.

Happy Labor Day!

2007-08-31T10:28:00.000-07:00

August 24 & 27

2007-08-21T08:33:00.001-07:00

Friday, August 24
10-11 Oakman
12:30-1 Sipsey
1:30-2:30 Valley

Monday, August 27

9:30-10 Townley

11:30-12:30 Lupton

1:15-2:15 Carbon Hill

Enrichment follow-up: Steady Beat

2007-08-21T08:25:00.000-07:00

Lyrics to "Johnny Works With One Hammer"
Johnny works with one hammer, one hammer, one hammer.
Johnny works with one hammer, now he works with two.

Johnny works with two hammers, two hammers, two hammers.
Johnny works with two hammers, now he works with three.

Johnny works with three hammers, three hammers, three hammers.
Johnny works with three hammers, now he works with four.

Johnny works with four hammers, four hammers, four hammers.
Johnny works with four hammers, now he works with five.

Johnny works with five hammers, five hammers, five hammers.
Johnny works with five hammers, now he goes to sleep.

Schedule

2007-08-19T20:12:00.000-07:00

The schedule for the year should be ready soon. I'm still waiting to hear from a few schools.

August 20

2007-08-19T20:11:00.000-07:00

Monday, August 20
9-10:30 Sumiton
12:30-1 T.S. Boyd
1:30-2:30 Cordova

August 13, 2007

2007-08-08T11:07:00.000-07:00

_:_-_:_ Cordova
11:15-1:15 Curry
2:00-2:30 Farmstead

WCAA Art in the Park

2007-07-16T11:50:00.000-07:00

May 2007

2007-04-25T17:34:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 7
10-10:30 Parrish
12:40-1:10 Sipsey
1:30-2:30 Sumiton

Monday, May 14
9:45-10:45 Oakman
11:25-12:25 Valley
2-2:30 T.S. Boyd

Friday, May 18

8:30-10 Curry
12-12:30 Farmstead
1:30-2:30 Cordova

Monday, May 21

9:30-10 Townley
11:30-12:30 Lupton
1-2 Carbon Hill

April 30

2007-04-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 30

9:30-10:00 Townley (The Remarkable Farkle McBride)
11:45-12:45 Lupton (The Remarkable Farkle McBride)
1:00-2:00 Carbon Hill (The Remarkable Farkle McBride)

April 9-23

2007-04-03T14:23:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 9
10-10:30 Parrish (STOMP)
12:40-1:10 Sipsey (The Remarkable Farkle McBride)
1:30-2:30 Sumiton (STOMP)

Monday, April 16

Weather Day

Friday, April 20

8:30-10 Curry (Irish Music)
12-12:30 Farmstead (Irish Music)
1:30-2:30 Cordova (Irish Music)

Monday, April 23

9:45-10:45 Oakman (Irish Music)
11:25-12:25 Valley (Irish Music)

2-2:30 T.S. Boyd (Irish Music)

March 26-April 9

2007-03-21T13:28:00.000-07:00

Monday, March 26
10-10:30 Parrish (Stomp)
12:40-1:10 Sipsey (Irish Music)
1:30-2:30 Sumiton (Stomp)

Monday, April 2
8:30-10 Curry (Irish Music)
12-12:30 Farmstead (Irish Music)
1:30-2:30 Cordova (Irish Music)

Monday, April 9
10-10:30 Parrish Irish Music
12:40-1:10 Sipsey (The Remarkable Farkle McBride)
1:30-2:30 Sumiton (Irish Music)

Monday, March 12

2007-03-08T07:34:00.000-08:00

Monday, March 12
9:30-10:00 Townley
11:30-12:30 Lupton
1:00-2:00 Carbon Hill

Monday, March 5

2007-03-01T18:43:00.000-08:00

Monday, March 5, 2007
9:45-10:45 Oakman
11:25-12:25 Valley
2:00-2:30 T.S. Boyd

Monday, February 28

2007-02-15T04:39:00.000-08:00

Monday, February 28
9:00-9:30 Townley (Will need a TV & VCR)
10:00-10:30 Parrish (Will need a TV & VCR)
1:30-2:00 T.S. Boyd (Instruments: Saxophone)

Monday, February 12

2007-02-07T19:17:00.000-08:00

Monday, February 12
8:30-10:00 Curry (Will need a TV & VCR) (Instruments: Lesson 6)
11:30-12:00 Valley (Will need a TV & VCR) (Instruments: Lesson 6)
Townley (Will need a TV & VCR) (Instruments: Lesson 6)

Friday, February 16

2007-02-06T21:56:00.000-08:00

Friday, February 16
10:10-10:40 Valley Sax (Lesson 5)
12:00-12:30 Farmstead (Will need a TV & VCR) (Instruments: Lesson 6)
1:30-2:30 Cordova (Will need a TV & VCR) (Instruments: Lesson 6)

Monday, January 29

2007-01-26T08:06:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 29
10:00-11:00 Oakman (Will need a TV & VCR) (Instruments: Lesson 6)
12:40-1:10 Sipsey (both classes together, will need a TV & VCR) (Instruments: Lesson 6)
1:30-2:30 Sumiton (Sax: Lesson 5)

Our New Musical Addition - Reggie Bo

2007-01-22T15:20:00.000-08:00

Reginald Boyd Henson

December 13, 2006

7 lb. 13 oz.

Wednesday, January 24

2007-01-22T14:37:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, January 24
10:00-10:30 Parrish (Instruments)
11:30-12:30 Lupton (woodwinds: sax)
12:45-1:45Carbon Hill (woodwinds: sax)

Lessons 1-5

2006-12-08T11:17:00.000-08:00

Lesson 1 - Steady Beat
Lesson 2 - Tempo

Lesson 3 - Review

MARCHING BAND INSTRUMENTS
Lesson 4 - Woodwind: Flute

Lesson 5 - Woodwind: Saxophone

Friday, November 17

2006-11-13T20:02:00.000-08:00

8:30-10:00 Curry (sax)
11:30-12:00 Valley (sax)
1:30-2:00 T.S. Boyd (sax)

Monday, November 13th

2006-11-13T05:46:00.000-08:00

9:30-10:00 Townley flute/saxophone
12:00-12:30 Farmstead saxophone
1:30-2:30 Cordova flute/saxophone

2006-11-07T15:31:00.000-08:00

ASC Kids’ Club presents M.A.D. Skillz Dance Company
Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 11:30 a.m.
Sirote Theatre $7

M.A.D. (Music and Dance) Skillz, under the direction of Winston Strickland, has brought positive entertainment to all ages in the form of hip-hop, jazz, ballet, African, and modern dance. They have performed throughout the city and even won first place on “Showtime at the Apollo” in New York City. Join M.A.D. Skillz as they demonstrate their dynamic moves and even teach you a few of your own!

Nov 8-13

2006-11-07T15:25:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, November 8
10:00-11:00 Oakman (Flute & Sax)
11:30-12:00 Valley (Flute)
Monday, November 13
9:30-10:00 Townley (Flute & Sax)
12:00-12:30 Farmstead (Sax)
1:30-2:30 Cordova (Flute & Sax)

Nov. 3

2006-11-01T10:13:00.000-08:00

Friday, November 3
9:40-10:40 Parrish (Lesson 5)
12:40-1:10 Sipsey (Lesson 5)
2:00-2:30 T.S. Boyd (Lesson 4)

Disney On Ice

2006-10-25T13:35:00.000-07:00

100 Years of Magic

Birmingham, Alabama BJCC Arena
Nov 01, 2006 - Nov 05, 2006
Show Schedule:
Wednesday, Nov 1 2006 7:00PM
Thursday, Nov 2 2006 10:30AM
Thursday, Nov 2 2006 7:00PM
Friday, Nov 3 2006 10:30AM
Friday, Nov 3 2006 7:00PM
Saturday, Nov 4 2006 11:00AM
Saturday, Nov 4 2006 3:00PM
Saturday, Nov 4 2006 7:00PM
Sunday, Nov 5 2006 2:00PM

Ticket prices:
$55.00 / $32.00 / $24.00 / $15.00
Tickets go on sale:
Sep 22, 2006
To order tickets by phone:
205-715-6000
For Group Sales:
1-888-305-9550
To order tickets online:
Venue
Ticket sales
Tickets also available:
Publix, FYE Gadsden, Oz Music, Amsouth Bank - Harbert Plaza, Coconuts, Gold Springs Pharmacy, Wherehouse Music

Alys Stephens Center Kids' Club

2006-10-10T18:22:00.000-07:00

Children's Theatre with Dane Peterson
October 21, 2006
10 & 11:30 a.m.
$7

Boomwhackers

2006-10-03T07:44:00.000-07:00

Awesome Job on the Boomwhackers Everyone!!! I was very impressed!!!

Steady Beat & Tempo Review

2006-10-03T07:42:00.000-07:00

Tempo

2006-10-03T07:41:00.000-07:00

Tempo

2006-10-03T07:33:00.000-07:00

Thanks for being a great music student!!!

October 2006 Schedule

2006-09-28T15:14:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 2
9:00-10:00 Oakman (Lesson 3)
11:30-12:30 Lupton (Lesson 2)
1:00-2:30 Sumiton (Lesson 2)
Wednesday, October 4
8:30-10:00 Curry (Lesson 3)
12:00-12:30 Farmstead (Lesson 3)
1:30-2:30 T.S. Boyd (Lesson 1 & 2)
Monday, October 9
10:20-10:50 Valley (Lesson 3)
12:40-1:10 Sipsey (Lesson 3)
1:30-2:30 Cordova (Lesson 2 & 3)
Wednesday, October 11
9:40-10:40 Parrish (Lesson 3)
11:30-12:30 Lupton (Lesson 3)
1:00-2:00 Carbon Hill (Lesson 3)
Wednesday, October 18
9:00-10:00 Townley (Lesson 3)
11:30-12:00 Valley (Lesson 3)
1:00-2:30 Sumiton (Lesson 3)
Friday, October 20
9:00-10:00 Oakman (Lesson 4)
1:15-2:15 T.S. Boyd (Lesson 3)
Monday, October 23
9:40-10:40 Parrish (Lesson 4)
12:10-1:10 Sipsey (Lesson 4)
1:30-2:30 Cordova (Lesson 4)
Wednesday, October 25
8:30-10:00 Curry (Lesson 4)
11:30-12:30 Lupton (Lesson 4)
12:45-1:45 Carbon Hill (Lesson 4)
Monday, October 30
10:20-10:50 Valley (Lesson 4)
12:00-12:30 Farmstead (Lesson 4)
1:00-2:30 Sumiton (Lesson 4)

Tempo

2006-09-28T14:38:00.000-07:00

Tempo

2006-09-28T14:29:00.000-07:00

Tempo

2006-09-28T13:58:00.000-07:00

Tempo

2006-09-28T12:49:00.000-07:00

Steady Beat & Tempo

2006-09-28T10:35:00.000-07:00

Meredith Wilson's ~ The Music Man

2006-09-19T12:15:00.000-07:00

September 23, 2006
BJCC Concert Hall, 8:00 PM

Professor Harold Hill enters the small town of River City, Iowa, to pull off the scam of the century and persuade the townspeople to invest in a boy’s band. Starring Christiane Noll along with Jim Walton and featuring the Summerfest Youth Programs, The Music Man is enriched with musical favorites like “Seventy-Six Trombones” and “Till There was You,” and will mesmerize you with its bouncy rhythms, beautiful settings and inspiring story of an unlikely hero.

For this special engagement, please call the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for tickets at 205-251-7727.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

2006-09-19T12:08:00.000-07:00

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
BJCC Concert Hall,
Birmingham, AL Sep 30-October 1, 2006 8:00 PM

Fund for Schools Affected by Hurricane Katrina

2006-09-15T19:41:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION MUSIC TEACHERS:
If you are serving Hurricane Katrina displaced students and are in need of musical instruments for these students, click here.

If your school music program is in need of replacement instruments for those lost due to Hurricane Katrina, click here.

http://www.mhopus.org/KatrinaInfo.htm

Rosie's Broadway Kids

2006-09-15T19:11:00.000-07:00

Our programs inspire kids to take chances, open up, and pour themselves into their work. Professional teaching artists combine instruction in dance, music and theater, as well as a final performance, to achieve amazing results.

Kids benefit from the dedication of professional teaching artists.

Steady Beat

2006-09-14T11:47:00.000-07:00

Sumiton Elementary

Farmstead Elementary

Walker County Arts Alliance & Alabama State Council on the Arts

Tone Color & Sign Language

Study and Emphasize Black History

I Whistle A Happy Tune

I Whistle A Happy Tune Karaoke

Responding to Steady Beat-Movement and Playing Instruments

"The King and I" The Country of Siam

Repeated Melody Patterns

Voice Identity & Tone Colors

Lesson 2: Movement & Strong Beats

Lesson 1: Mood and Meaning of Lyrics

6 Reasons We Need Music in the Schools

Arts Alliance Annualy Art in the Park

ART in the Park

ASC Kids’ Club presents "Alice’s (Even Bigger) Tea Party"

April & May

February Lesson - Flute & Piccolo

March 2009 - Irish Music Lesson

Steady Beat & Boomwhackers

February 2009

January 2009

Events to Plan For!

December 2008

November 2008

Performances to Attend

October 2008

National Anthem Day

September 2008

The First Music Lesson!!

August 2008

Our New Sponsor!!

Alice in Wonderland

End of the Year Music Summary! Fun Fun Fun!!!

April & May

ASC Arts Education

N.Y. Philharmonic plays concert in North Korea

February 2008 Schedule

Mood in Music Lesson

February Events

Fun in the Snow!

"Arthur LIVE!" in Huntsville January 17th

Annie

December 10-January 28

December Events & Schedule

November 5-9

October 22 & 29

Alabama Ballet ~ Where the Wild Things Are

October 15

October 12

October 1

ASC Kids' Club Series

*Fall Festivals*

September 21 & 24

PTO performance

September 17

September 10

September 7

"Down by the Bay" lyrics

PTO meetings-Down By The Bay

Happy Labor Day!

August 24 & 27

Enrichment follow-up: Steady Beat

Schedule

August 20

August 13, 2007

WCAA Art in the Park

May 2007

April 30

April 9-23

March 26-April 9

Monday, March 12

Monday, March 5

Monday, February 28

Monday, February 12

Friday, February 16

Monday, January 29

Our New Musical Addition - Reggie Bo

Wednesday, January 24

Lessons 1-5

Friday, November 17

Fall Festivals