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| The need for early childhood experiences in literature, art, music, dance and other forms of creative expression is the major emphasis of the Cultural Arts Committee. The Cultural Arts program at Willow Springs Elementary School enables students to experience a variety of performances offered by professional artists. These artists and educators have been evaluated and approved by the United Arts of Wake County. The disciplines available to choose from include theater, literary, dance, art, music, folk art, and story telling. |
Tarradiddle Players
Rapunzel
Adapted by Max Bush
Adapted by renowned playwright Max Bush, this production stays true to the mystery and enchantment of the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Theo and Helga long for a child of their own, as does Gothal, the powerful witch who lives next door. When Gothal catches Theo stealing from her walled garden, she forces him to give her his first born daughter, who she names Rapunzel. Imprisoned in a tower, Rapunzel spends her lonely days longing for companionship – until she meets the charming Prince Derrick. The young couple must rely on their love and courage to overcome the witch’s power.
Mad Science
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Our spectacular science-themed shows are designed to amaze and entertain young audiences of any size. Children can conjure foggy dry ice storms, float on a Mad Science hovercraft, watch a foam factory at work, create super bouncy balls, make magic mud, alter sound waves, and so much more!
Bay Street Brassworks
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"BRASS CAN DO ANYTHING"
Beginning with a blast from a prehistoric cow horn, students are immediately engaged in an action-packed program that musically portrays the history of the brass family. Along the way, students learn about the various music periods and connections to world history, science, and math. Students will learn how valves work, why smaller instruments sound higher and larger instruments sound lower, why trombones have slides, and tubas are so large. The program culminates with selected students making music alongside the ensemble.
Writing Residency
Suzanne Newton
 E-mail Vitaliy Bezrodnov, Cultural Arts Chairperson, with any questions, suggestions, comments or if you would like to get involved with the Cultural Arts Committee.
Cultural Programs at WSES in 2010-11
Cultural Programs at WSES in 2009-10 |
