"Full of Noises" Showcase Performance!

"Full of Noises"

Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 at 7 pm. 

Shakespeare's final work about the power and magic of forgiveness is adapted by Hope Academy's Teen Theater Company (HAT Co) to be performed in a familiar place in an entirely new way. Come see the Social Hall of East Liberty Presbyterian Church transformed into an island, with a witch, some tricksy spirits, a monster and a couple of drunken fools. The isle is full of noises and the sweet sounds of songs by Mumford and Sons, Florence + the Machine and Laura Marling. Plus some original songs and a soundscape by our musicians.

These performances are FREE. Doors will open at 6:45 pm each night. If you want to get up close and personal, bring a pillow for in-front-of-the-front-row seating.
 

EL CEO Performing in HEAR/NOW Fringe Festival

Hope Academy’s EL CEO (East Liberty Community Engagement Orchestra) will perform in the “fringe” part of the HEAR/NOW Festival of New Sound on Saturday, April 14 at 3:30 pm in the Sanctuary of East Liberty Presbyterian Church. This free program also includes a performance by percussionist, Mike Perdue (watch a video here).

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL 

The HEAR/NOW Festival of New Sound runs on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14, with performances at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Shadow Lounge and East Liberty Presbyterian Church.

“Kelly Strayhorn Theater, in collaboration with Alia Musica, presents Pittsburgh’s only festival dedicated to new music and sound arts. From the traditional to the obscure, Hear/Now showcases the diversity and breadth of music today.

This two-day festival brings together the most noteworthy acts in the constantly evolving genre of new music—which is by nature unpredictable and experimental—in an intimate and up-close setting. Some of the best and most talented musicians from Pittsburgh and beyond perform the full spectrum of new music: from ensembles to soloists, electronic to instrumental. Experience the evolution of music and discover what’s out there.”

For more information about the HEAR/NOW Festival, including complete schedules for both days, click HERE.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for EL CEO Performers

Your call time on Saturday, April 14 is 2:45 pm.  Please come to the Sanctuary to tune up and warm up before a brief rehearsal. Concert attire is black and white, similar to what was worn for the spring recital last week. Watch a  snippet of that performance HERE.

EL CEO performers will each receive a FESTIVAL PASS -- this means they can get in FREE to all of the programs in the two-day festival!

A list of the EL CEO performers will be at the door. Just say that you are from EL CEO to get in free to any program in the festival.

In addition, twenty $10 tickets will be held at the door for each performance for Hope Academy students and family members. These tickets are first-come-first-served, so get there early enough to get your reduced priced tickets. 

Many of Hope Academy’s teaching artists will be performing in the festival including Deidre Huckabay, Elliot Beck, Jerry Gaudi and Naoko Hirai with Alia Musica, under the direction of Federico Garcia, on Friday at 8:00 pm; and Ashley Buckley with Freya Quartet on Saturday at 5:15 pm (free program at the Kelly Strayhorn).

EL CEO performers are encouraged to attend the Alia Musica performance on Friday evening at 8:00 pm. This portion of the program also includes Tim Munro from the Grammy-awarding winning group Eighth Blackbird.

This is an exciting opportunity for EL CEO. Invite your family and friends to the concert on Saturday and attend as much of the festival as you can. You won’t want to miss Alia Musica’s performance, with Tim Munro, on Friday at 8 pm!

Spring Term 2012 Begins on Saturday, April 14

Hope Academy's Spring term begins this Saturday, April 14. Make sure that your registration form and payment is in by Friday. 

These links will allow you to download and print out Hope Academy's

2011-2012 Course Brochure

Registration Form

Policies

Please note, we now have teaching artists available for oboe, trombone and tuba!

EL CEO (East Liberty Community Engagement Orchestra) will continue this term, up until the Pittsburgh Symphony Community Engagement Concert on Saturday, June 2nd. EL CEO will be performing this Saturday at 3:30 pm in the "fringe" part of the Hear/Now Festival of New Sounds.

NEW FOR SPRING 2012: HARMONICA!

As part of the Blues In The School Program, The Blues Society of Western PA is sponsoring a 4 week beginners' harmonica class at Hope Academy. The class will be taught by Chris Nacy, a professional harmonica player who tours internationally as part of the acoustic blues duo, Izzy and Chris. In addition to teaching harmonica Chris has over 12 years experience of working with children of all ages as a school based physical therapist. It will run for 4 consecutive Saturdays, starting April 21, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. 

We are accepting 10 students, who are able to make a commitment for all four sessions, in the 5th - 7th grades. Students will be provided with a harmonica and all necessary learning materials. $10 registration fee.

 

Winter Term 2012 Open Classes

Winter Term OPEN CLASSES - SATURDAY, March 24

FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO OBSERVE CLASSES IN ACTION

Please join us on Saturday, March 24 to observe your children in their final classes of the Winter 2012 term. This will be an informal sharing with an opportunity afterward to meet the teaching artists and talk about the work your children have been doing in their classes. Musical Theater Workshop will continue on into the Spring term (so please register to reserve your spot). Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre classes will begin again in September.

9:30 am to 12 noon            Musical Theater Workshop   

Singing, Dancing and Acting with Tonya Lynn, Allison Wagner, Abbi Novic and Sophia Levine

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Dance Classes with Kerra Alexander and Cyd Pennington

12:30 to 1:30 pm            Ballet 1 (9 to 12 year olds)        

  1:30 to 2:30 pm            Pre-Ballet (6 to 8 year olds)                    

  2:30 to 3:15 pm            Creative Movement (4 and 5 year olds)

Dance class photos will be taken on Saturday, March 17th.           

SPRING MUSIC RECITALS AND EL CEO CONCERT

SPRING RECITALS AND EL CEO CONCERT SCHEDULE

PRIVATE INSTRUMENT AND VOICE STUDENTS

Hope Academy students will perform in their Spring Recitals on Friday, March 23 at 6 pm (Elliot Beck's percussion students) and all day throughout the day on Saturday, March 31 (all other vocal and instrumental students).  EL CEO, Hope Academy's community engagement orchestra, will play a concert at 3:45, with special performances by Hope Academy teaching artists and graduating senior, Bethan Neely, on organ; followed by  Hope Academy's Teen Theater Company (HAT Co) performing their individual recitals at 5:00 pm.

So much music, so much fun... and all for FREE! 

A detailed schedule, including students performing in each recital, is included after the jump. Click on "read more"

WARHOL Fashion Intensive

Workshops for HAT Co design students begin this Monday, March 12

WARHOL FASHION INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS

Mondays – 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9

5 to 7 pm @ the Warhol Museum

Week 1 - Monday, March 12
Fashion Drawing. Pick theme or inspiration. Learn how to draw a figure.
Homework: One full illustration in color of your design, plus the inspiration. The inspiration can be from anywhere... fashion, nature, science, art, etc. Don't forget to bring your folders back next week.

Week 2 - Monday, March 19
Patterns and Draping. Introduction to the principles of patternmaking. Learn how flat patterns are made and how to take measurements. Choose garments to deconstruct and start design process..
Homework: Finish taking garments apart and be ready to start sewing at next class.

Week 3 - Monday, March 26
Recap on Patterns. Construction/Sewing. Crash course in construction including hand sewing, how to thread the sewing machine, proper use of color and foundation of manipulating patterns. 
Homework: Continue working on garments at home or on Saturday in HA studio

Week 4 - Monday, April 2
This session is from 2 to 7 pm because schools are off for Spring Break.
Open Lab. Hems and Zippers. Finishing garments and learning how to trim including hems and zippers.
Homework: Finish garments at home or on Saturday in HA studio.


Week 5 - Monday, April 9
Walk through, Runway, Hair/Makeup ideas, Open Lab


FRIDAY, MAY 4 - Youth Invasion Global Fashion Show
5:00 to 10:00 pm at the Warhol Museum

Love and All That Jazz with Kelley Hunt!

Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 pm

A love-themed evening of music in the spirit of Valentine's Day to benefit Hope Academy of Music and the Arts. This family-friendly event features singer/songwriter/piano player Kelley Hunt and her band laying down some blues-heavy R&B tunes with passion and soul. Hope Academy's HAT Co band will open for Kelley Hunt, with Rev. Randy Bush sitting in on keys. Bring the entire family and share the love!

"Kelley Hunt delivers the goods with a voice that grafts passionate blues to scorching soul - instantly endearing her to all within earshot, as her band surrounds her in a greasy funk that completes the package and brings you back for more."

Eric Thom BLUES REVUE

Find out more about Kelley Hunt at www.KelleyHunt.com

Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 students and senior citizens 60+

Available at the door of the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater or online at Brown Paper Tickets

HAT Co Band Performing at MLK Celebration

East Liberty Celebrates MLK, Jr Day

Presented by Kelly Strayhorn Theater

Monday, January 16, 2012 | 12 PM–4 PM

KST celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Many Hands, a family-friendly afternoon of activities and performances celebrating the thousands of people who held hands in peace marches during King's life, and the thousands more who continue to work for change today. 

The event begins at noon with activities from Bike Pittsburgh, CMU's Hear Me Project, MGR Foundation and Thomas Merton Center in the KST lobby. 

At 2 PM, enjoy free performances from Alumni Theater Company, Dreams of Hope, Hip Hop on L.O.C.K , InterPlay , and Visionary Dance Academy. Hope Academy's HAT Co band -- Bethan Neely, Annajane Lowe, Zoe Zielinski, Bonnie Nickel, Sam Gardner, Jonathan Lee, Candace Burgess, Allie Brown, Jewel Strothers and Larry White -- will close OPEN the show. Be there at 2 pm to see HAT Co perform!

At 4 PM, march with friends up Highland Ave to Union Project where the celebration will continue with more activities until 8 PM, including a free community dinner.

Dates, Time & Tickets
Monday, Jan. 16 | 12–4 PM
FREE!

HAT Co teens do it all! Apply Now

We are now accepting applications for new members of our teen theater company: HAT Co! 

If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming part of a performing ensemble (singing, dancing, acting and rock band) please download and fill out this HAT Co New Member Application. 

HAT Co is an intensive training program that requires a high level of commitment -- not necessarily experience. Selected members take courses, participate in ensembles and receive private coaching and lessons in acting, movement, singing, dance and music (guitar, bass, keyboard, drums). This program is uniquely suited to multi-talented teens who are motivated to study and perform across a range of disciplines; and who have an interest in being part of an inclusive, supportive,  non-competitive group. 

The deadline for the application is September 3.  Fill out the application completely... the more information you give us about yourself, the better. 

If you would like to have an electronic version of this application emailed to you (so that you can fill it out on your computer) please call Norma at 412-441-3800 x11.

Register Now for Fall Term 2011!

Hope Academy classes, and studios for some private teachers, fill quickly. So it's not too early to register for the fall term. New for 2011-2012: "Dance Together" and "Sing Together" classes for pre-schoolers with a parent or caregiver, offered FREE in partnership with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Guitar Society of Fine Art. Plus our usual offerings of Musical Theater, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dance classes (creative movement, pre-ballet and ballet 1), Boys Dance! and our free East Liberty Community Engagement Orchestra (EL CEO). Applications for our teen theater company (HAT Co) will be online by the end of this week.

Download and print the Hope Academy Course Brochure, fill out the Registration Form and mail it in with your payment. Don't forget to read our Policies. And, if you would like to apply for a scholarship or tuition assistance for courses or private lessons, return the Scholarship Application by August 1, 2011.