The Granada Theatre Restoration Project

Arts Education at The Granada Take the attitude of the student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new. - Og Mandino Arts Ed at The Granada’s mission is to create and provide the highest quality of performing arts experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young hearts and minds. Click a link below to learn more: • The Granada Music & Arts Conservatory - Fall Session Now Registering! • Teen Media Project! • Visiting Artists Studio • Yellow Bus Series • Arts Education Leadership

The Granada Music & Arts Conservatory Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment. - Baltasar Gracian Fall Session Now Registering The Granada Music & Arts Conservatory is currently registering students for the upcoming Fall Session which runs from September 2008 through January 2009. Students age 6 through 18 will study a well-rounded course of the arts each Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. Younger students stay for two hours, and older students take four classes in music, theory, visual art, poetry, theatre and film. Fees are $305 for the Senior Conservatory, $205 for the Junior Conservatory, and include all materials, master classes, lectures and a healthy snack every day. For more information, or to register your young person, please contact Stephanie Angelini, Director of Education, at 805.899.3000 or SAngelini@GranadaSB.org. New this year, the Conservatory offers an expanded theatre and film course, with special new classes for younger conservatory members. Conservatory faculty includes: Perie Longo, PhD, Poet Laureate of Santa Barbara; Duff Kennedy, PhD, Music Appreciation, History and Theory; Nina Bodnar, Special Events Chamber Music; Barbara Coventry, Junior Ensemble; Sabina Funk, Visual Arts; Chryss Yost, Poetry; Jami Gina Olsen, Theatre; ClaudeLise LaFranque and Misha Bodnar, String Ensemble and solfege; and Stephanie Angelini, Theatre and Film. Class Descriptions First Forum Students start the day with history and appreciation of Film, Art, Theatre and Music. Lectures are followed by an open forum where students engage in critical discussion and debate. Following the Forum, students attend two more classes. Some classes rotate every 6-10 weeks. Music Music classes have been the cornerstone of the Music & Arts Conservatory since it was founded in 1989. Musicians study Solfege (ear training), Chamber Music Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Music Theory and, of course, their major instrument. Theatre Our expanded program for actors includes the study of theatre through improvisation, monologue, scene work and techniques of acting. Poetry / Creative Writing Fostering a love for the written word and encouraging an ability to communicate, writers study poetry and creative writing that includes scripts for stage and screen. Visual Art Beginning and advanced drawing and painting build a foundation for artists to move into design in graphic arts, stage lighting and costume design. High school credit may be available. Film & Video New this year is a course in film history and video production for the young filmmaker. Utilizing The Granada's video studio in Santa Barbara, students can learn the latest digital technologies in camera, sound and editing. Performance Opportunities Chamber Players Encourages students to achieve individuality within an ensemble. String Ensemble Challenging repertoire for the serious student musician. Community Outreach Student musicians and actors enrich our community by performing in area venues for seniors, families and schoolchildren. Young Soloists Showcase An annual concert at The Granada featuring young musicians who have earned the honor of appearing as soloists with a professional orchestra. A tradition for 22 years, this opportunity is unique to our community and has produced many professional musicians. About The Conservatory In 2007, one of Santa Barbara’s most respected arts organizations, The Santa Barbara Music & Arts Conservatory, joined with The Granada to create The Granada Music and Arts Conservatory. Originally founded in 1989, this unique program is dedicated to fostering the full growth and creativity in the youth of our community, and to inspiring the pursuit of excellence in a safe environment. Our Conservatory is a safe place to celebrate art and artistic tradition as an expression of humanity. Every Saturday students age 6 though 19 celebrate the tradition of art as an expression of humanity through a curriculum enriched by mentoring, retreats, workshops, master classes, lectures, guest artists and solo performances. Professionalism, teamwork and discipline are hallmarks of this experience. The annual Young Soloists Showcase was held May 18, 2008 at The Granada. Nine Conservatory students were awarded the honor of performing with a professional orchestra. This unique opportunity has created many fine musicians over the years. Our teachers are working professionals who provide each student with an intensive program in every subject: music, theatre, film, visual arts and creative writing. Conservatory Founder and Co-Director Lana Bodnar works with each student to create a tailored choice of classes that provide a well-rounded education in all of the arts, with plenty of time to focus on their passions and talents.	Fall Semester begins September 13, 2008! Register for The Conservatory today! Call 805.899.3000 Junior Program Ages 6-11 Saturday 9:00 am - 11:15 am Semester Fee: $205 Senior Program Ages 12-18 Saturday 9:00 am - 1:15 pm Semester Fee: $305 Includes application fee, snack and all materials. A limited number of partial scholarships are available - call for information. No class November 29. For more information, Contact Director of Education Stephanie Angelini at 805-899-3000 or SAngelini@GranadaSB.org. Congratulations! 2008 Young Soloists Shine Soloists: Paul Schiess, Anna Corcoran, Camille Miller, Ellen Feldman, Do-Hee Jeong, Sophie Zheng, Michael Sikich, Susanna Vinogradski, Sio Tepper

The Teen Project! “Why should I buy expensive art when I can make my own?" -Piero Milani The Teen Project is a free program that empowers teens with the understanding that theatre and film can be positive outlets for self-expression. Student writers, directors, videographers and actors express their points of view through original material that speaks to other teens. The students perform their play or screen their film and answer questions in facilitated talk back sessions. Participants enjoy a safe and lively forum to discuss and share their feelings about creative and social issues, stimulating thought and encouraging conversations about topics that concern teens. This “peer-to-peer” approach works because, while teens may often disregard well-intentioned adult messages, at the end of the day, youth respond to youth.
In 2008 students created a public service announcement for the Ventura County Aids Partnership on HIV Awareness for Latino Youth. Students also created an 11 minute film for The Granada’s Hard Hat event, part of the Opening Week Celebrations. Working with film and theatre professionals, the students have full-time access to state of the art editing system including Final Cut Pro, a professional mini DV Panasonic camera, lights, sound and green screen. Portions of their films are shown on youtube.com and local television stations, and the entire piece is distributed to area health classes. Another important element of this program includes public service announcements created entirely by students focusing on Santa Barbara non profit organizations that work with teens or focus on teen issues. This program is offered free of charge to a demographically varied population of high school students, including those from the alternative schools, creating a rich and dynamic cultural opportunity. This teen ensemble works together to hone their acting, writing and thinking skills in a safe and challenging environment. The Granada’s goal is to allow teens to share and debate their ideas about the issues they choose.

Visiting Artists Studio In life as in dance: Grace glides on blistered feet. – Alice Abrams The highest caliber of American and International professional touring companies and artists will perform at The Granada each year. Arts Ed at The Granada will use this opportunity to present classes, workshops, demonstrations and interactive discussions creating the opportunity for these artists to interact with young members of our community. A special emphasis will be placed on the participation of students who do not have regular access to these kinds of experiences. Visiting Artists this year included DIAVOLO (pictured right), BREAK!, Double Bassist Robert Black, Dancing Drum and Japanese Watercolorist Hiroshi Ueno.

Yellow Bus Series Art is the only way to run away without leaving home. – Twyla Tharp The Granada’s resident performing arts companies bring area school children to concerts, plays, and other performing arts events. In the 2008-09 Season students can see TAIKOPROJECT (pictured right) presented by The Granada; State Street Ballet will perform THE JUNGLE BOOK; and the Santa Barbara Symphony performs in THE SYMPHONY GOES GREEN. All performances combine the arts with the other core subjects. Attending live performances in an historic state-of-the-art venue enriches the lives of every child. Performances are enhanced with study guides, suggested classroom activities and, when possible, the opportunity to meet the artists. Study guides will assist teachers in identifying the California Performing Arts Content Standards mandated by the Department of Education. These live performances introduce students to the highest levels of professional achievement in the performing arts. For more information about the Yellow Bus Series or to sign up your school today, please contact Stephanie Angelini, Director of Education, at 805.899.3000 or SAngelini@GranadaSB.org.