Each season, the Visiting Artists Series works to coordinate inspiring learning activities for area students. That can involve artist-led master classes, on-stage opportunities for students to collaborate with artists, and special projects or performances. Below are a few examples that highlight our ongoing efforts to involve young people in the performing arts.
CHS Choir Students Participate in VAS Performance of I AM, HE SAID: A Celebration of Neil Diamond Music
I AM, HE SAID Performance with CHS Students
At a recent Visiting Artists Series performance of I AM, HE SAID: A Celebration of Neil Diamond Music by Matt Vee & The Killer Vees, twenty-seven members of Cedarburg High School’s A Cappella and Bella Voce choirs joined the artists on stage for the final six songs of their concert.
Matt Vee, along with cousins, Jeff and Tommy Vee (sons of the legendary pop singer and songwriter Bobby Vee) joined forces with their family and friends to celebrate musical icon Neil Diamond.
The students spent time rehearsing and singing with these amazing artists. According to the choir director who prepared the young people for this amazing opportunity, the students had a great time and learned a lot!
Student Posters Featured in News Graphic
News Graphic Article Featuring Student Posters
Commercial Art students at Cedarburg High School created some amazing posters for each of our Visiting Artists Series performances, providing real-world experience. The posters are displayed at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center on the night of the actual performance for audience members and artists to view during their visit.
Read more about the student-created posters in the article from the News Graphic [pdf].
Six Appeal Vocal Band Presents Master Class for Students
Six Appeal Vocal Band Master Class for CHS Students
The Visiting Artists Series coordinated a master class between CHS music students and the Six Appeal Vocal Band, an award-winning a cappella ensemble. Six Appeal rehearsed with the students and led a discussion about what it’s like being a professional a cappella group. The group also invited the CHS Bella Voce/A Cappella Choir to perform with them on stage later that evening. It was a great experience for CHS music students and the audience members listening to them!