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Cultural Tip of the Week

One of the many things that distinguishes the Bancroft School from other schools is its Cultural Events Series. Bancroft has had a long history of recognizing culture and the arts as an integral part of education. Click here to learn more.

October 17th: HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETY:

1st performance at 9:15 - 10:00 for Grades 4,5,6, & 7

2nd performance at 10:15 - 11:00 (Masterclass for Grade 6 only)

http://www.handelandhaydn.org/experience/outreach/workshops.htm

October 24th: ' THE YELLOW DRESS'

Theatre - Parents Welcome

2:00 for US

This one-woman play is based on the lives of young women who were victims of dating violence. Audiences are clearly moved by the story of a young woman whose relationship begins with passions and promise and ends in tragedy.

Performed by Bancroft student, Cassy Hayes

http://www.deanasfund.org

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November 2nd: APRIL JONES PRINCE - AUTHOR

Gymnasium "Reading Nook" at BANCROFT PFA BOOKFAIR

8:30 for K-1

9:15 for 2-3

10:45 for 4-5

Come to the Bancroft PFA Book Fair and meet critically acclaimed children's author, April Jones Prince. She will be reading from several of her books including Twenty-One Elephants and Still Standing and Meet Our Flag, Old Glory.

"The books we love as children affect us like not other books we read in our lifetimes - they stay with us and shape us. Plus, they give kids the perfect opportunity to crawl into the lap of someone who loves them and listen to a good story. What could be better?"

November 17th EYES ON OWLS has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date.

November 29th: TANGLEWOOD MARIONETTES

Theatre - Parents Welcome!

1st performance @ 1:00 - 1:50 for 3,4,5, 6,7,8 and Extended Day Kindergarten
2nd performance @ 2:20 - 3:10 for US and grades 1&2

Tanglewood Marionettes presents classic tales by master puppeteers Anne Ware and Peter Schaefer. During these presentations, the puppeteers are in full view of the audience so that students are able to witness first-hand what amazing skills go into making the puppets and the story come alive. They will be performing 'Perseus and Medusa.' This nationally touring group is from Massachusetts.

http://www.tanglewoodmarionettes.com/

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December 8th: YOURS FOR HUMANITY, ABBY

Theatre - Parents Welcome!

Grade 6, 7 and 8
from 11:15 - 12:00

Parents Welcome.
"Few Americans can be named...who did so much for the abolition of slavery...

"Yours for Humanity-Abby," a one-woman play based on Abby Kelley Foster's letters and speeches, portrays a week in Abby's life in 1854 as she lectures in Indiana against slavery. Abby frequently closes her letters with the words that form the title of the play.

Travel back in time as you listen to Abby's words as spoken at anti-slavery lectures. Hear her describe the "cruel hard facts of slavery" to the local townspeople in Indiana, and hear her poignant words in her letters home to her family.

The play demonstrates how an ordinary person, like Abby, can affect extraordinary changes in society.

http://www.wwhp.org/Activities/AbbyPlay/

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January 12th: CLAREMONT TRIO

Theatre

9:50 - 10:35 for MS

In the 2006--07 season, the Claremont Trio, hailed as"deft, exhilarating, and imaginative by Strings magazine, embarks on a concert tour throughout every region of the U.S. First recipients of the Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award, the Claremonts generate enthusiastic accclaim wherever they perform. The Naples Daily News calls them "the freshest breath of fresh air in chamber music today."

Parents and others wishing to hear this magnificent trio, may hear them at Tuckerman Hall on January 13 at 8:00PM. For details, visit:

www.musicworcester.org

January 19th: COLMAN McCARTHY - PEACE ACTIVIST

Various Venues (see below)

Parents Welcome!

8:05 - 8:45: Seventh Grade History Class (Room 233)

8:50 - 9:30: Seventh Grade History Class (Room 233)

10:00 - 10:45: Combined Fifth Grade Class (212)

12:35 - 1:15: Entire Middle School (Theatre)

1:20 - 2:00: Two Seventh grade History Classes (Room 233)

Colman McCarthy, a former columnist for the Washington Post, directs the Center for Teaching Peace in Washington D.C. He has been teaching courses on nonviolence since 1982 and has had more than 7,000 students in his classes at Georgetown Law School, American University, the University of Maryland and four high schools. His recent books include "I'd Rather Teach Peace" and "All of One Peace." He is a pacifist, a vegetarian and has run three Boston marathons!!

www.ga.k12.pa.us/socialjustice/McCarthy/keynote2.htm

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February 5th" CITY MANAGER, MIKE O'BRIEN

Theatre - Parents Welcome!

City Manager Michael V. O'Brien will speak about choosing a life in public service and how his job, while intensely local, requires a global outlook. He will also talk about what Worcester's future looks like these days, technology, and our city's Energy Plan.

Upper School: 11:50 AM

www.ci.worcester.ma.us

February 9th: DAVID COFFIN, BARITONE

Theatre - Parents Welcome!

8:00 - 9:00: For LS: 'Music of the King's Court'

With complete sets of beautifully crafted instruments, David demonstrates each one proficiently with period examples of music written for that particular instrument. He illustrates with humor and vitality the evolution of the Early Instruments and the reasons they either evolved or became extinct.

11:00 - 12:00: For MS: 'Life at Sea'

Explore the life of a sailor, a whaler, a fisherman and hear the songs that illustrate the life they pursued at sea. Sing along on a shanty (work song) as we "hoist" the sails, "haul" on the lines, and stamp around the capstan. A salty lot we are as we imagine ourselves sailing around the horn on a square rigger. And just what is a press-gang, a belaying pin, a fo´c´sle, a baggywrinkle, or a shellback? Learn what it takes to cross the line and double the horn. Hear the songs mariners sang of home as they drifted in the doldrums off South America. Accompanied by his concertina, David will get the whole class, or even the whole school, singing to shake the sails loose.

For more information on this amazing educator and entertainer, please visit:

http://www.davidcoffin.com

February 9th: SNUGGLE UP AND READ - WENDY SCOTT

6:30PM - 7:30PM: for Grades K - 5 and their parents, McDonough 2nd Floor Lobby - Parents Welcome!

Wendy Scott, storyteller combines her love of children with her theatrical talent and elementary education background to bring to life folktales from around the world.

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March 13th, 2007: MARY DELANEY, AUTHOR

9:00 - 9:45 for Grades K and 1 in the Library

9:45 - 10:30 for Seniors in Christian Gal's Room

To enhance our Senior/First Grade Book Project, Ms. Delaney will first read to the Kindergarten and First Grade in the Library. In her second presentation to Seniors, she will outline the 10 different steps involved in creating a picture book.

April 6th: UNITED STATES MARINE, ANDY PELOQUIN

Parents Welcome

11:45 for Upper School in Harrington Theatre

12:35 for Middle School in Harrington Theatre

Andy Peloquin from Northbridge, MA is a Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He will be home on leave for a few weeks in April and has agreed to come and speak to our students. Andy's 'special force' arm of the Marine Corps is trained to jump 25,000 feet out of planes and dive at sea. They also attend Sniper School and Close Quarters Battle School. They learn how to use explosives and gather intelligence. The list goes on.

Please come hear Andy as he talks about his background, why he chose the Marines, what the Force Recon Unit does, the reaction of the Iraqis to the American presence and more.

"Many of you may not believe in this war because of what you hear on the news or from friends. Regardless of anyone's opinions, I hope you all appreciate and understand the freedoms that you have." Andy Peloquin

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April 15th (Sunday): MANGUITO AFRO/LATIN JAZZ - PRESENTED BY MUSIC WORCESTER

Theatre

3:00PM: K - 8: LIMITED # OF FREE TICKETS

Manguito blends an exciting mixture of musical styles to create a refreshing new sound in Afro-Latin and World Music, through songs of celebration and social conscience.

Appropriate for Kindergarten through Grade 8 (but appealing to ages 4 - 104), this Program is co-sponsored by Bancroft School and Music Worcester's Music for Kids Series. A limited number of tickets are available free of charge for any Bancroft Student wishing to attend. Children or grandchildren of Bancroft faculty or staff may also ask for a free ticket. Call Mrs. Powers (ext 205) to reserve a free ticket for your Bancroft student(s). Please leave a message for Mrs. Powers if she is unavailable. Adults wishing to attend may call Music Worcester (508) 754-3231 to purchase a ticket for $15. Tickets for adults will also be available at the door. This event is open to the public. Free ticket offer good while supplies last!

http://www.musicamador.com/manguito.shtml

April 17th: KABIR SEN, HIP HOP ARTIST

2:30 - 3:30 for Upper School in the Harrington Theatre

Kabir Sen, a graduate of Wesleyan College believes in the revolutionary potential of rap of hip hop. The son of Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen, Kabir began his musical career very early playing classical music on the recorder. Since then, he has delved into many different kinds of music including classical South Indian, jazz, blues and eventually hip hop. Kabir belieieves that hip-hop is a perfect tool for political commentary. "I was definitely intrigued by the power of music at a young age," he said.

"For example, when listening to U2 as a kid, I noticed that some of those songs addressed apartheid in South Africa or the IRA."

April 21st: A CAPPELLA NIGHT & K - BACCHUS AND ORPHEUS & WHIM'N RYTHMS

6:00 Master Class in Harrington Theatre

7:30 PM in Harrington Theatre

Tickets are $10

Bacchus and Orpheus Whim 'N Rythms

These two dynamic groups, both from Yale, will delight and amaze you with their A Cappella voices. This is always one of the most enjoyable evenings of the year. Don't miss it. Tickets are $10 each and available from Vickie Powers at ext 205. Anyone may sign up for the Master Class by contacting Sydney Patten at ext 204.

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May 16th: MASSACHUSETTS YOUNG AUDIENCES SPRING SHOWCASE

8:30 - 12:00 for LS, MS, and US in the Tan Gym, MPR and Theatre (Schedule will posted on the morning of the event.)

Students, faculty, parents and guests will be able to see first hand, performances by some of the best performers in Massachusetts - Bamidele Dancers & Drummers; Behind the Mask; Characters Educational Theater, Infinities; Jeff Davis; Mythmasters Too; Leeny Del Seamonds; Opera Boston; Promised Land; Tanglewood Marionettes; Valerie Tutson.

May 18th: RHAPSODY IN BLUE AND GREY - 2ND ANNUAL PLAYATHON and ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND

3:30 to 9:30

Theatre - Parents Welcome and Needed!

It's back again by popular demand! The Alumni Reunion Playathon celebrates the accomplishments of Bancroft's many musicians. It will feature students, faculty, parents, alumni, and special guests. Come any time between 3:30 and 9:30 and stay as long as you want. Doors will open before and after each performance.

At 4:15 - 4:45, be sure to catch Paul Kelly, Lower School music teacher as he presents a 15 minute lecture/demonstration on George Gershwin.

Sima Kustanovich and Olga Rogach, known as "Con Brio" are highlight of this years Alumni Reunion Weekend Playathon. Since Con Brio's founding in 1993, this duo, trained in the best conservatories in Moscow and St. Petersburg, has appeared throughout New England publicly in recital and privately in musicales, enveloping audiences in a magnificent tour de force. Mesdames Kustanovich and Rogach will be performing Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' for four hands at 6:30PM.

To sign up to participate, contact Judy Pernice at jempernice@aol.com

Serious musicians of all levels are encouraged to participate!

May 21st: Commonwealth Ballet Company

2:00 - 2:50 for Extended Day K - 5

Harrington Theatre - Parents Welcome!

Kathryn Anderson and Chip Morris formed Commonwealth Ballet Company in October 1992. The Acton-based Company has produced over 27 dance programs since its inception. In our Harrington Theatre, the company will present a lecture/demonstration beginning with conversation, then demonstrating aspects of pantomime, partnering, and pointe shoes. Our students will then be treated to 20 minutes of the ballet 'Coppelia.' Several of our Bancroft students are members of the company including Marisa Franklin who will be performing.

Possibilities for next year:

April 13th: GRACE KELLY, SAXOPHONE PRODIGY

Theatre - Parents Welcome!

10:25 - 11:10 for US

1:15 - 2:00 for MS

Singer, songwriter, saxophonist Grace Kelly from Brookline, MA has the boundless spirit and imagination of a natural artist. Grace has shown talents like no other her age (now 14). Grace just won four 2006 Down Beat Magazine Student Music Awards. Jazz Soloist, Original Composition, Pop/Rock/Blues soloist, and Jazz Vocalist - Outstanding Performance.

http://www.gracekellymusic.com/pages/1/index.htm

Flamenco Dance

Orlando Cela, Flutist

Gino DiIorio, Playwright

Julian Milkis, Clarinet

Shira Nayman, Author

Sarah Beth Durst, Author, Bancroft Alum

Donny George Youkhanna, Former Irag Museum Director

Manguito AFRO/LATIN Jazz

Gamelan Gita Hari (Holy Cross Balanese Dancers)

Author Michael Patrick MacDonald

Author Loree Griffin Burns "Tracking Trash"