What’s Happening in the Arts

BHS Studio in Art Architecture/Sculpture Unit
Mrs. Colbert’s Studio in Art classes finished up their Architecture/Sculpture Unit where students had to work collaboratively in a group to create a commercial property design. Read on and see their work here.

BMHS’ Second Jazz Café a Hit
The BMS & BHS Jazz Bands held their second Jazz Café on April 8th. It was a great addition to have the BMS Jazz Band as part of the performance lineup. The cafeteria was packed with families, staff, and community members enjoying the jazz music, food, and refreshments. Read on here.

Mounatineers Win Awards at Questar III 36th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit
Congratulations to Seniors Jayli Capasso and Graziella Hartman for WINNING awards at this year’s Questar III 36th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit, displaying art from 13 surrounding local districts. Read on here.

Berlin Middle High School Jazz Band Café April 8, 6 pm
The listening café will be casual with Jazz pieces being performed by the BMS & BHS Jazz Bands. Light fare, Desserts, and refreshments will be available for purchase, proceeds will benefit the BMHS Band. We hope to see you there. If you are interested in donating food, drinks or dessert items or have questions please contact jgould@berlincentral.org

Alice in Wonderland Jr. Albums
A huge congratulations to the Berlin Dramateers who participated in this weekend’s performances of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. The directors, Mrs. Lamontagne, Mrs. Modesitt, and Ms. Day, are so incredibly proud of you all and thankful for your hard work and dedication to this production. On behalf of the cast and crew, thank you to all who came out to support our students and celebrate their success. Read on and find photo albums from the productions here.

March’s BHS Artists of the Month
The “Artist of the Month” award is a High School level award for our most dedicated students in The Visual Arts. These students are often the most academically successful because of great effort on their pieces and devotion to their craft. The March Artist of the Month is…..Mayah Florada! (Grade 12)

Thank you Ms. Clarkin!
Since January, Mrs. Colbert has been mentoring student teacher Ms. Clarkin, Masters of Arts in Teaching in Art Education student from Russell Sage College. Read on here.

Mountaineers Selected For Annual Questar III High School Invitational Art Exhibit
Berlin Mountaineers’ worked selected for the Annual Questar III High School Invitational Art Exhibit this year. Read on here.

Mountaineer Artists Attend 16th Annual K-8 Empire State Plaza Art Collection Exhibition
BES Mountaineer artists who had their work featured at the Empire State Plaza’s 16th annual K-8 Art Collection Exhibit in downtown Albany were celebrated at the family reception last Thursday night. Read on here.

Middle School Mountaineer Performs at NYSBDA All-State Honor Band Festival
Last weekend, Berlin Middle School 8th-grade student Luke Turetsky participated in the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) All-State Honor Band Festival in Syracuse, NY.