Cranbrook Upper Schools Students Excel in Fine and Performing Arts
A multitude of Cranbrook Kingswood Upper Schools students have proven themselves as high achievers in the fine and performing arts.
Awards have been given to over one hundred Cranbrook students through both the 2014-2015 National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and the 2015 regional MSVMA and MSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festivals.
Since being founded in 1923, The National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are the largest and most long-standing recognition program for exceptionally creative students in grades 7 through 12. Schools throughout the United States, Canada, and American schools abroad submit over 150,000 works of student artwork and writing for evaluation by professionals, educators, and scholars of the fine arts.
Sixty-eight awards were given to Cranbrook Kingsbrook Upper Schools students by the Southeastern Michigan Region of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, which is sponsored by the College of Creative Studies in Detroit.
Awards received by Cranbrook Kingswood Upper Schools students include:
4 Gold Key Portfolios
20 Gold Key Individual Awards
29 Silver Key Individual Awards
15 Honorable Mentions
Congratulations to all of our Scholastic Art and Writing Awards recipients!
The Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) is a statewide institution that has been encouraging students in the pursuit of vocal education since 1937. Twenty-two singers from Cranbrook Schools’ three choral groups, as well as the Madrigals and MasterSingers, performed at the competition held on Friday, January 30th and Saturday, January 31st at Howell High School in Howell, Michigan.
Performance ratings range from I+ (Superior) to IV (Poor). Students who receive a Superior, Excellent, or Good division rating are eligible to participate in the State Vocal Solo & Ensemble competition later in the year.
Congratulations to all of our Cranbrook Schools vocalists!
The Michigan Schools Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) is a professional organization of over 1000 teachers of instrumental music in school districts throughout Michigan. Over 60,000 students across the state take part in the annual Solo & Ensemble Regional Festival, during which they are able to perform for evaluation by professional musicians and instructors.
This year’s competition was held on January 17th at Hartland High School. Performance ratings range from I to V. Performers who receive a first division (superior) or second division (very good) rating are awarded medals for their achievements. All first division awardees are eligible to participate in the MSBOA State Festival, which will take place on March 21, 2015.
Total First Division (Superior) Ratings: 64
Ensemble Performances (by instrument)
1 Violin Duet
1 Piano Trio
3 String Quartets
1 Brass Trio
4 Woodwind Duets
2 Woodwind Trios
4 Woodwind Quartets
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Awards have been given to over one hundred Cranbrook students through both the 2014-2015 National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and the 2015 regional MSVMA and MSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festivals.
Since being founded in 1923, The National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are the largest and most long-standing recognition program for exceptionally creative students in grades 7 through 12. Schools throughout the United States, Canada, and American schools abroad submit over 150,000 works of student artwork and writing for evaluation by professionals, educators, and scholars of the fine arts.
Sixty-eight awards were given to Cranbrook Kingsbrook Upper Schools students by the Southeastern Michigan Region of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, which is sponsored by the College of Creative Studies in Detroit.
Awards received by Cranbrook Kingswood Upper Schools students include:
4 Gold Key Portfolios
20 Gold Key Individual Awards
29 Silver Key Individual Awards
15 Honorable Mentions
Congratulations to all of our Scholastic Art and Writing Awards recipients!
The Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) is a statewide institution that has been encouraging students in the pursuit of vocal education since 1937. Twenty-two singers from Cranbrook Schools’ three choral groups, as well as the Madrigals and MasterSingers, performed at the competition held on Friday, January 30th and Saturday, January 31st at Howell High School in Howell, Michigan.
Performance ratings range from I+ (Superior) to IV (Poor). Students who receive a Superior, Excellent, or Good division rating are eligible to participate in the State Vocal Solo & Ensemble competition later in the year.
Total Superior (I+) Ratings: 7
Total Excellent (I) Ratings: 3
Total Good (II) Ratings: 3
Total Excellent (I) Ratings: 3
Total Good (II) Ratings: 3
Congratulations to all of our Cranbrook Schools vocalists!
The Michigan Schools Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) is a professional organization of over 1000 teachers of instrumental music in school districts throughout Michigan. Over 60,000 students across the state take part in the annual Solo & Ensemble Regional Festival, during which they are able to perform for evaluation by professional musicians and instructors.
This year’s competition was held on January 17th at Hartland High School. Performance ratings range from I to V. Performers who receive a first division (superior) or second division (very good) rating are awarded medals for their achievements. All first division awardees are eligible to participate in the MSBOA State Festival, which will take place on March 21, 2015.
Total First Division (Superior) Ratings: 64
Solo Performances (by instrument)
6 Violin
2 Viola
3 Cello
1 Flute
2 Oboe
1 Bassoon
5 Clarinet
5 Alto Saxophone
2 Tenor Saxophone
1 Baritone Saxophone
2 Trumpet
2 French Horn
2 Euphonium
1 Trombone
1 Tuba
2 Marimba
3 Xylophone
7 Piano
6 Violin
2 Viola
3 Cello
1 Flute
2 Oboe
1 Bassoon
5 Clarinet
5 Alto Saxophone
2 Tenor Saxophone
1 Baritone Saxophone
2 Trumpet
2 French Horn
2 Euphonium
1 Trombone
1 Tuba
2 Marimba
3 Xylophone
7 Piano
Ensemble Performances (by instrument)
1 Violin Duet
1 Piano Trio
3 String Quartets
1 Brass Trio
4 Woodwind Duets
2 Woodwind Trios
4 Woodwind Quartets
Total Second Division (Very Good) Ratings: 30
Solo Performances (by instrument)
4 Violin
3 Cello
2 Flute
2 Clarinet
1 Trumpet
2 Euphonium
1 Trombone
3 Snare Drum
1 Piano
Ensemble Performances (by instrument)
1 String Trio
6 Woodwind Duets
1 Woodwind Trio
1 Brass Duet
1 Brass Trio
1 Brass Quintet
Congratulations to all of our Cranbrook Kingswood Upper Schools student medalists!
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