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Paint Nite!

Please plan to join us for a Paint Nite Fundraiser benefitting the Mount Sinai Friends of the Arts on October 28, 2016 at Journey Martial Arts in Port Jefferson.  One complimentary glass of wine and cheese and crackers will be provided.  Tickets are $45 per person and seating is limited, so reserve your spot now!  https://www.paintnite.com/events/1105000.html

Summer Sculpture

SUMMER SCULPTURE ART PROGRAM

Week 1: August 1st - August 4th,

Week 2: August 15th - August 18th

Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 12 PM

  (2 Week Program Mon-Thurs, with a one week break for the clay to dry)   

Held at Mount Sinai High School

Objective of this program is to further enhance the practice and creative process with the use of sculpture and ceramics. The program will be centered on clay building, pottery wheel experience, glazing, firing, working three dimensionally and experimenting with different media.  Students will have the opportunity to create a variety of projects using various techniques and exhibit them at the end of the program.  All supplies are provided.

Students entering grades 5th – 12th    $240.00 per student

(Limited space available, registration is on a first come, first serve basis)

Sounds of Summer Music Program

   Sounds of Summer Music Program for Band & Orchestra

July 25th - August 5th

Monday -  Friday 9am to 12pm

2 Week Program - Mount Sinai Middle School

Program includes daily group lessons for band and orchestra.  All students participate in music history classes, rehearsals for end of program concert, music related games and a snack time.  Please provide your own snack.

Students Entering Grades 4th – 9th

$300.00 per student Registration form is available here.

Summer Drawing, Painting & Photography Program

A good opportunity for portfolio preparation

July 11th - July 15th

1 Week Program, Monday-Friday, 9am - noon

   Held at Mount Sinai High School

Objective of this program is to further enhance the practice and creative process with the use of drawing, Painting and photography. The program will be centered on experimenting with different media.  Students enrolled in AP Studio Art can develop summer assignments for completion while staying on task to further enhance portfolios.

Students will have the opportunity to create a variety of projects using various techniques and exhibit them at the end of the program.  All supplies are provided.

Registration Forms available here.

Summer Theatre Arts Applications Now Available!

Learn the Performing Arts from experienced professionals through the rehearsal process of a musical.

Rehearsal Dates: Monday – Friday,                                                                             Rehearsal Time: 8:30am to 11:30 am
June 27 to July 22 (no rehearsal July 4)                                                                                          
Rehearsal and Performance Location:                                                              Performance Date: July 24, 5:00 pm          Mt. Sinai High School
Tuition: $400.00 (includes 4 free tickets to the July 24th performance and a program T-shirt)
Participation in our production of PIPPIN* is open to any student entering grade 9 through graduating seniors
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Rehearsal Dates: Monday – Friday,                                                           Rehearsal Time: 11:30am to 2:30 pm
June 27 to July 22 (no rehearsal July 4)    
Rehearsal and Performance Location:                                                                     Performance Date: July 24, 2:00 pm
Mt. Sinai High School                                                   


Tuition:  $400.00 (includes 4 free tickets to the July 24th performance and a program T-shirt)
Participation in our production of The Wizard of Oz – Young Performers Edition* is open to any student entering grades 5-8
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Rehearsal Dates: Monday – Friday,                                                                                   Rehearsal Time: 9:00am – 11:30 am
June 27 to July 22 (no rehearsal July 4)   
Rehearsal and Performance Location:                                                                                                               Performance Date: July 24, 11:00 am
Mt. Sinai High School                         

Tuition:  $350.00 (includes 4 free tickets to the July 24th performance and a program T-shirt)
Participation in our production of Disney’s The Aristocats, Kids* is open to any student entering Grades 2 through 4
The Aristocats actors may be given an opportunity to join the cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ.
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Application for all three forms is available here.

Holiday Boutique Begins Tomorrow!

Mount Sinai Friends of the Arts invites you to shop for your gifts at The Holiday Boutique! Christmas and Hanukkah gifts are available for siblings, parents, grandparents and pets. Elementary and Middle School students are scheduled to attend the boutique along with classmates Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday December 1st, 2nd, & 3rd New this year, Join us for Holiday Boutique Evening Shopping! Tuesday, December 1st 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Elementary School Cafeteria This boutique is organized by the FOA, and funds raised will be used to enhance art, music and theater programs in the Mount Sinai School District. Thank you in advance for your support! Please make checks payable to Mt. Sinai Friends of the Arts

Where Does Your Money Go?

Here are just a few of the ways our children benefited last year thanks to your generous support:  

• Artist and Musician of the Month Recognition Programs
• Six Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
• NYSSMA, LISFA and SCMEA certificates for participating students
• Music & Dance Program “Dance Around the World” With the LI Philharmonic
• Funding for orchestra students to attend school-day concert at Lincoln Center
• Funding for photography class trip to NY Armory for International Photography Show
• In-school Irish music & step dancing with Johnny Cuomo
• Caricature artists for 8th grade moving-up dance
• Funding for art class trip to Metropolitan Museum of Art
• In-school Theater Program “Ms. Nelson is Missing” by Theater Works
• Grade-level art and craft projects
• Funding for MS Drama Club and Spring Musical
• Funding for art class trip to the Cloisters
• Residence Day for the Bryant Park String Quartet at Mount Sinai
• Financial Support for the HS Musical Spamalot

Gala Art Auction -- Thank You!!!

We at the Friends of the Arts want to take a moment to thank everyone who came out and supported the Mount Sinai music, theatre, and arts programs by attending our Gala Art Auction fundraiser, with a special thank you to everyone who purchased art.  We hope you had as good a time as we did and love all your new masterpieces!

It was incredibly successful and will go a long way towards supporting the many programs already lined up for next year.

Here's a letter from one of the attendees (she was kind enough to give us permission to post):

Dear FOA/Marlin Arts,

    I simply wanted to let you know how much my husband and I enjoyed the Art Auction that was held at Willow Creek Golf and Country Club this month.  From the hors 'd oeuvres and the wine to the beautiful symphony that played, it was even better than I had anticipated. We purchased 5 pieces! The intent was only to purchase one or two, but thought the art that was shown and the value attached was more than worth the investment. It also made us feel good to give back to the art programs in our schools. I have been spreading the word for the people who did not attend that it is an event not to be missed.

   We look forward to going next year. Thank you for an incredibly executed event.

                     Respectfully,
                              Priscilla Arena


We hope to see you again next time!

Donation Spotlight

These are the quotes from some of the students who attended the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) field trip in NYC on 4/16.

This is the 2nd year we've funded it - looks like it was a hit & they'd like to go again next year!  With your continued support, they can!

Kaylynn Juhas – 11^th grade

“I enjoyed the trip.  I loved to see the different photographers pieces.”

Brittany Burkhard- 12^th grade

“I enjoyed everybody’s photography.  The different themes of the photos were very interesting.  I relay liked Stephen Shores pictures.  The idea of taking old pictures and altering it to make them look like professional photos.”

Ashley Perez – 11^th grade

“The art show gave me a lot of inspiration and game me new ideas on what I can do next in photography.  Also it showed me the inside of successful photography.”

Jill Dunne – 12^th grade

“I enjoyed the trip and the “moving pictures”.  One photographer had holograms which were cool.”

Corinne Cianciullli – 11^th grade

“It was really interesting to see how many kinds of photography there ar.  Some people even used other mediums with photography to make it much more interesting.  Definitely inspiring.”

Devin Zacchino – 12^th grade

“I loved the AIPAD.  I got a lot of ideas and saw techniques I never saw before…then on the opposite end of the spectrum there were some pictures that I didn’t understand how they were photography priced at $5,000 and more.”

Donation Spotlight

Association of International Photography Art Dealers Photography Show Field Trip

Once again this April, the FOA is splitting the cost for the high school photography students to attend the AIPAD Photography Show in the Park Avenue Armory.  The show celebrates its 35th year of bringing together more than eighty of the worlds leading photography art galleries. Below are some testimonials from last year's event.

Devin Zachinno 12th grade:

“I love the whole experience.  It was very relaxed, you weren’t in a rush for time, you went at your own pace.  The museum was set up very interestingly – a lot of awesome art.  Learned a lot of new things about photography.  Would definitely go again.”

Corrinne Cianciulli – 11th grade

“The trip was really fun and we got to see a range of photography, the place had a lot of variety and was really prestigious.”

Sounds of Summer, Sculpture, and now Drawing, Painting and Photography too!

Summer is almost here.

Now is the time to plan fun and excitement for your children during the summer break.

The FOA is offering three different summer camps for your children in addition to the Summer Theatre Arts Program (see below).  

Sounds of Summer (7/27 - 8/7) is a two-week music program that takes place at the middle school.  The program is 10 mornings.  The program wraps up with a concert on the final day.

Summer Sculpture (8/10 - 8/27) takes place in the HS over two weeks (Monday- Thursday) with a one week break in the middle.  On the final day they'll be a gallery walk so that you may see all of your children's creations.  

New: Summer Drawing, Painting & Photography (8/3 - 8/13). This is a two-week program (Monday - Thursday) that takes place at the HS & will also end in a gallery walk on the final day.

For additional details on each of these programs please see the registration forms on the right under "Links/Forms."

This summer schedule your children to do something they love!

MT. SINAI FRIENDS OF THE ARTS 2015 Summer Theatre Arts Program

Learn the Performing Arts from experienced professionals through the rehearsal process of a musical. Rehearsal Dates for all shows are June 29th through July 24th. Great roles for both boys and girls in all three shows!

Open to any student entering grades 2 - 4
Rehearsal time:  9:00 - 11:30
Performance Date:  July 26th, 11:00am
Tuition $350

The 1-Act Version - Open to any student entering grades 5-8
Rehearsal time:  11:30-2:30
Performance Date:  July 26th, 2:00pm
Tuition $400

The Full 2-Act Version - Open to any student entering grades 9 - graduating seniors
Rehearsal time:  8:30 - 11:30
Performance Date:  July 26th, 5:00pm
Tuition $400



Registration form available by download using the link on the right under "Links/Forms."

Elementary School Variety Show

It's that time of the year again!

The Elementary School show will be held on Friday, April 24th.

Last year we had 40 Acts -We are expecting at least that many this year.

If your elementary school student would like to register but hasn't done so yet, please print the registration form from our website or pick one up at the elementary school.

Advanced sales of tickets will begin on March 23.

Registration and Ticket Forms available in the "Links/Forms" section on the right.

2015 Gala Art Auction

Sponsored by

Mount Sinai Friends of the Arts

Please join us on

Friday evening, May 08, 2015

at

Willow Creek Golf and Country Club

1 Clubhouse Drive

Mount Sinai, NY

Preview: 7:00 p.m.                                 Auction: 8:15 p.m.

Admission: $35.00 per person

50/50 Raffle

Hors D’oeuvres ~ Dessert ~ Wine~ Beer & Coffee

Cash Bar

For more information call: Lori McCloskey (631) 642-7607 or Email: jmanzotorres@hotmail.com

Major Credit Cards Accepted

Featuring Art in All Media & Price Ranges

Ticket order form in the "Links/Forms" tab on the right.

Announcement: Disney Pin Trading

The FOA has run pin trading events for the last few years.  Due to declining interest in the community, we've decided to cancel the remaining sessions for the balance of the school year.

As in the past, if you'd like to order pins or have questions please contact us at mountsinaiafoa@gmail.com.

'Tis the Season... for the Mt. Sinai FOA Holiday Boutique!

The FOA invites your children to shop for your gifts at the Holiday Boutique on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday December 2nd, 3rd  & 4th.  Christmas and Hanukkah gifts are available for siblings, parents, grandparents and pets.  Elementary School students will be scheduled to attend the boutique along with classmates. Middle School students will shop during lunch periods. This boutique is organized by the FOA.  Funds raised will help to enhance art, music and theater programs. Thank you in advance for your support! Please make checks payable to: Mount Sinai Friends of the Arts

Gala Art Auction

Sponsored by

Mount Sinai Friends of the Arts

Funds raised will benefit:

 Mount Sinai Music, Theater & Visual Arts Programs

Friday May 08, 2015

Willow Creek Golf and Country Club

1 Clubhouse Drive

Mount Sinai, New York 11766

   Preview:7:00 p.m.                                               Auction:  8:15 p.m.

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Order tickets by December 31, 2014

& save Ten Dollars per ticket                       

Tickets: $25.00 per person if ordered by December 31, 2014

Tickets $35.00 if purchased after January 1^st, 2015

Hors D' oeuvres, Wine, Beer, Coffee & Raffle Prizes

Cash Bar for other cocktails

Form under "Links/Forms" on the right of this page.

2015 Mount Sinai Variety Show News!

2015 Mount Sinai Variety Show

What’s different from last year?

The Show is sponsored by the HS Variety Show Club, The MS Student Council and the Friends of the Arts.

We’re teaming up with MusicIdol.org this year to offer you a bigger, more exciting event. 

·         Expect on-stage video screens, laser lighting in the auditorium

·         There will be contests and give-aways for the audience

·         The acts will be introduced and the event moved along by a seasoned emcee.

When is it?

·         Show is on Thursday, January 22^nd. 

·         Rehearsal is on Tuesday January 20^th.

·         An audition will be held on Tuesday December 2^nd at the Middle School Auditorium

Who can participate?

This year, the event is open to students in both the Middle School and the High School

What kinds of acts are allowed?

Acrobats, Comedians, Dancers, Jugglers, Musicians, Singers

Are you a member of a…

·         dance troop? 

·         band? 

·         string quartet? 

Do you…

·         play the piano?

·         sing?

·         have a great stand-up routine?

These are just a few of the suggestions – We want you to showcase your talent at this year’s event.

Where do I sign up?

Get Registration forms…

·         in the HS and MS office.

·         print one from the HS or MS home page

·         print one from the Friends of the Arts Links/Forms (on the right)

Questions?

            High School – Mr. McHugh or Mr. Zummo    Middle School – Amy Satchell, Friends of the Arts 974-2602

Donation Spotlight

In October, the High School music students had the opportunity to participate in a character education event.  Below are two quotes.  The first is from a teacher in the Syosset school district who experienced this seminar prior to Mr. Sutherland being invited here.

“Our good friend Ron Sutherland (Clarence Wind Ens. Retired, NYSSMA Past President and All State Head Chaperone, Guest Conductor, etc….) led a Leadership Workshop for our music students that was absolutely fabulous. I watched Ron as he captivated their attention for 90 minutes. He spoke to them about getting out of their “Comfort Zones” and making the types of decisions that exemplify good leadership. He uses many music and sports analogies and tells some wonderful and personal stories that challenged students to examine the types of decisions they make every day.” -- Michael Salzman Coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts, K-12 Syosset Central School District

The second quote is a testimonial from one of the students who participated...

"Thank you Mt. Sinai Friends of the Arts for giving me and the rest of the music students the opportunity to be influenced and moved by Mr. Ron Sutherland. He was an inspiration to me and taught me what a real leader really is. Students enjoyed talking to him one on one and the things he said were valuable to not just music, but also to everyday life. He gave us tips like always try harder than your hardest, because only then will you succeed". -- anonymous