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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Brevard Music Center: High School Voice (Classical)
Mar 16 all-day
Brevard Music Center

Program Dates: June 23 – July 16, 2022
Deadline: March 15, 2022
Ages: 14-18
Tuition: $4150, includes all instruction, housing, and meals
Application fee: $40, apply now through MyBMC

Please note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all students, faculty, and summer staff for the 2022 season. Please see our FAQ page for more information.

The Program

The Classical Voice program is for high school singers ages 14-18 who plan to pursue vocal studies in college. Each student receives two private lessons per week, in addition to individual and group coachings. Students have extensive performing opportunities, including recitals, masterclasses, and a program of solo arias and staged opera scenes. Students are also invited to audit rehearsals of Brevard’s Janiec Opera Company.

The daily schedule of classes includes:

  • music theory and literature
  • acting
  • movement
  • vocal technique and diction
  • masterclasses in performance and audition techniques

This program is led by Director Janine Hawley.


Audition Requirements

Admission to the Brevard Music Center is determined by audition. Voice applicants must submit a video recording by including YouTube video link(s) in their application.

Perform from memory two songs from the classical repertoire (not musical theater). One must be sung in English.

Submissions do not have to be one continuous take; once you add one selection, the option to add another will appear.


Tuition and Payment Schedule

The tuition for the 3-week High School Voice program is $4150. This includes all instruction, housing, meals, and the opportunity to attend on-campus concerts and other events. Each participant is responsible for travel to and from Brevard.

A non-refundable enrollment fee of $500 is due within 2 weeks of acceptance and applies toward the cost of tuition. The remaining tuition balance is due by May 15.

Refunds

All payments, except the $40 application fee and $500 enrollment fee, will be fully refunded if the Center receives notice of cancellation due to serious illness before May 15. Written verification from an M.D. is required before a refund can be made. No reduction in fees can be made for late arrival or early departure. No refunds will be made after May 15.


Scholarships

Brevard Music Center offers scholarship support according to a student’s audition and demonstrated financial need, and program need. In recent years, Brevard has provided scholarship support to more than 70% of its students. Scholarship support includes merit, need-based, and the BMC Opportunity Scholarship open to students of African-American and Latinx descent.

Please visit the Scholarship section of our FAQ page for more information.

Upstate International Month
Mar 16 all-day
Upstate International

Upstate International is celebrating our 10 year anniversary of International Month, and we want you to join in on the fun!

UIM is a month-long program of internationally themed events designed to highlight, promote and celebrate the rich international and cultural diversity we all share in and benefit from living in the Upstate. Since it began in 2013, we’ve had over 100 internationally themed events happening throughout the Upstate every March providing opportunities for hundreds upon hundreds of people to be introduced to a variety of cultural experiences.  Upstate International is the catalyst that encourages, and the glue that holds together, all of the international events happening in March in an effort to educate and excite the public and celebrate the Upstate’s international diversity and connections.

Thanks to over 50 event hosts, we have been able to offer everything from international coffee and cuisine tastings, university lectures on global issues, various internationally themed musical performances, international film/documentary screenings, bi-lingual story times, various St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, international cooking classes, international dance performances and lessons, an international trivia night, an African Gala, a Korea Night, a Be Irish for a Day event, a Caliente Cuba night, international artists receptions and wine tastings, a town hall dialogue about Islam highlighting that knowledge ends extremism, and so much more….

Thanks FLO: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Who was the visionary who designed some of America’s most iconic gardens and parks? Find out at an all-new  exhibit celebrating the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted (FLO).

The exhibit on the man who planned both Central Park (his first major design) and Biltmore in Asheville (his final one), takes center stage in the Baker Visitor Center Exhibit Hall and at select locations in the landscape on the occasion of his 200th birthday. Thanks FLO features a retrospective of Olmsted’s life through landmarks and key moments and shows off a selection of his most iconic designs through vintage postcards, maps and green screen technology.

Step into the designing game and build a park using interactive tools and take a selfie that puts you front and center in iconic Olmsted parks. Outdoor exhibits await discovery and  illustrate the design principles Olmsted used while designing and building parks, greenways, campuses and private estates across the United States.

The exhibit is created in conjunction with the National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) in celebration of Olmsted’s 200th birthday on April 26, 2022.

 

 

 

Thanks FLO:  Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted is presented in participation with Olmsted 200, a nationwide celebration taking place in parks and public spaces across the United States.

 

The National Recycling Coalition: How and When to Apply for Federal Funding webinar
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm
online

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The National Recycling Coalition will highlight the results of research it has been conducting on the availability of Federal funding for waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting. This webinar will include Requests for Proposals (RFPs) currently underway at the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Economic Development Administration. It will also provide an update on when regulations and RFPs to implement the new Infrastructure funding adopted by Congress will be available. Finally, this webinar will provide tips on how to prepare and apply for federal funding, including clearly articulating grant goals, objectives, outcomes and evaluation plans and early identification of potential collaborative grant partners (e.g. public agencies, private businesses, and nonprofit subcontractors and consultants).

PacJAM Spring Semester 2022 ADULTS CLASSES
Mar 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center

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Option 1:  Classic Rock for acoustic guitar

Join beloved Polk County musician Woody Cowan and learn YOUR favorite tunes.  In this setting, the students pick the songs, and Woody leads the teaching.  This friendly class is full of peer-to-peer encouragement and collaboration.  Artists covered included Janis Joplin, Neil Young, Old Crow Medicine Show, & Grateful Dead.  Whether you know a lot of chords or just a couple, this class will move you forward musically while taking you back through the best era of radio-played folk music.

 

Option 2: Beginner/Intermediate Folk Jam

World-class musician Gaye Johnson leads this class, gently raising your comfort level to play freely in a group setting.  Rooted in traditional folk music, aspiring mandolin, and guitar students will join together to gain more comfort and self-assurance in a group setting, while also diving into rhythm techniques and ornamentations.

 

Option 3Intermediate/ advanced band

Bob and Amy Buckingham guide adults on all instruments (guitar, clawhammer banjo, fiddle, mandolin, ukulele, & bass).  Several songs are picked by the group at the start of the semester, and over the 10 week semester, the musicality and “setlist” grow exponentially.  Adults love this format for
guided jamming.

PacJAM Spring Semester 2022 Beginner Youth Classes
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center

TFAC Music Classes by Catherine Turner-15

Wednesday 

 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

All beginning students receive 45 minutes of group instruction and 45 minutes of singing/storytelling.

 

Group song & story Gaye Johnson (known for having the sweetest voice in the region) gives students the strong foundation they need for learning an instrument.  To learn music most effectively, students must know the songs before they play them on an instrument – then the learning becomes intuitive.  This fun class equips students with the classic songs and stories of the region and helps launch their musical abilities.

Instrument options:

Age ranges are suggestions.  Please email Julie if your child is outside the age range for the class they wish to take.

 

Option 1: Beginning ukulele, ages 6-8

Option 2:  Instrument Survey, ages 8-14

Continuing from last semester, this instrument survey class will focus on clawhammer banjo, plus one additional instrument to be chosen by the students.

Option 3:  Beginning guitar, ages 8-14

Option 4Beginner mandolin ages 8-14

Option 5Beginner fiddle ages 8-14

 

*Please be sure to select the student’s 1st and 2nc\d instrument choices when registering.

Acting K – 2nd Grades
Mar 16 @ 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Studio 52

Acting K - 2nd Grades

Does your little kid have a big imagination and lots of energy? Then this class exploring the fundamentals of theatre is just for them! During this 8-week class, students will explore favorite storybook characters and bring them to life through acting, creative movement, and music! This high-energy class will celebrate your young artist’s creativity, develop skills in improvisation, public speaking, and expression, and release creative energy in a meaningful way. With new material every semester, this class can (and should) be taken multiple times!

Instructor: Tania Battista

Notes: This class will be held outdoors when the temperature allows. When indoors, all students and staff will be required to wear masks. 

PacJAM Spring Semester 2022 Intermediate Youth Classes
Mar 16 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center

TFAC Music Classes by Catherine Turner-24

Wednesdays 

4:30 pm-6:00pm

All students with some experience under their belt will take an intermediate or advanced group instrument class, and a band class.

 

  • 4:30-5:15 

Jam Band: Phil Jenkins & Carson Moore help young musicians find their voice in a band environment.

  • 5:15 – 6:00

Option 1: Intermediate Guitar

Option 2: Intermediate Fiddle

Option 3Intermediate Mandolin

Option 4Three-finger banjo- all levels

 

Clover Pickers: 4:00- 6:00

PacJAM’s house band gets rigorous coaching this semester from Emily Wait and special guest coaches.  Clover Pickers will spend 5 weeks of the semester practicing their teaching skills from 4-4:45 weekly, and 5 weeks working on choosing and arranging songs for Clover Picker performance.  Band rehearsal and coaching last from 4:45-6 for all 10 weeks.  Clover Pickers band is by invitation and the commitment requires extra rehearsals as determined by the group.

Musical Theatre 6th – 12th Grades
Mar 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Studio 52

Musical Theatre 6th - 12th Grades

Hone your acting, singing, and dance skills in this class that dives into Broadway repertoire. With a focus on vocal technique, storytelling through song, and ensemble-based performance, this class will celebrate each actor’s individuality and boost their confidence to make more bold choices on and off stage. With new material every semester, this class can (and should) be taken multiple times!

Instructor: Anna Kimmell

Notes: This class will be held outdoors when the weather allows. When indoors, all students and staff will be required to wear masks. 

Thursday, March 17, 2022
AHAM Scholarship is now open!
Mar 17 all-day
online
AHAM scholarship for high school students is now open! The scholarships are available for high school seniors of Hispanic descent. The students must be enrolled in a high school in one of the following counties of the Upstate: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union. Deadline to apply is March 19th.

APPLICATION FOR OUR 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM

Thanks to the support from our community and generous members, 2022 marks AHAM’s 24th consecutive year granting college scholarships. We are pleased to announce our scholarship award to eligible Hispanic Students seeking higher education  in the following counties of the Upstate: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union.

Please direct any questions regarding the application process to your high school Senior Guidance Counselor. You may also e-mail questions to [email protected] or call (864) 402-4207.

SOLICITUD PARA NUESTRO PROGRAMA DE PREMIOS DE BECAS 2022

Gracias al apoyo de nuestra comunidad, voluntarios y a nuestros generosos    sponsors, en el 2022 celebramos 24 años consecutivos de AHAM  entregando becas universitarias. Nos complace anunciar nuestra programa de becas a los estudiantes hispanos del último año de secundaria elegibles en los siguientes condados del norte del estado: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg y Union.

Dirija cualquier pregunta relacionada con el proceso de solicitud a su consejero de orientación superior de la escuela secundaria. También puede enviar preguntas por correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamar al (864) 402-4207.

Upstate International Month
Mar 17 all-day
Upstate International

Upstate International is celebrating our 10 year anniversary of International Month, and we want you to join in on the fun!

UIM is a month-long program of internationally themed events designed to highlight, promote and celebrate the rich international and cultural diversity we all share in and benefit from living in the Upstate. Since it began in 2013, we’ve had over 100 internationally themed events happening throughout the Upstate every March providing opportunities for hundreds upon hundreds of people to be introduced to a variety of cultural experiences.  Upstate International is the catalyst that encourages, and the glue that holds together, all of the international events happening in March in an effort to educate and excite the public and celebrate the Upstate’s international diversity and connections.

Thanks to over 50 event hosts, we have been able to offer everything from international coffee and cuisine tastings, university lectures on global issues, various internationally themed musical performances, international film/documentary screenings, bi-lingual story times, various St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, international cooking classes, international dance performances and lessons, an international trivia night, an African Gala, a Korea Night, a Be Irish for a Day event, a Caliente Cuba night, international artists receptions and wine tastings, a town hall dialogue about Islam highlighting that knowledge ends extremism, and so much more….

Thanks FLO: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted
Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Who was the visionary who designed some of America’s most iconic gardens and parks? Find out at an all-new  exhibit celebrating the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted (FLO).

The exhibit on the man who planned both Central Park (his first major design) and Biltmore in Asheville (his final one), takes center stage in the Baker Visitor Center Exhibit Hall and at select locations in the landscape on the occasion of his 200th birthday. Thanks FLO features a retrospective of Olmsted’s life through landmarks and key moments and shows off a selection of his most iconic designs through vintage postcards, maps and green screen technology.

Step into the designing game and build a park using interactive tools and take a selfie that puts you front and center in iconic Olmsted parks. Outdoor exhibits await discovery and  illustrate the design principles Olmsted used while designing and building parks, greenways, campuses and private estates across the United States.

The exhibit is created in conjunction with the National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) in celebration of Olmsted’s 200th birthday on April 26, 2022.

 

 

 

Thanks FLO:  Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted is presented in participation with Olmsted 200, a nationwide celebration taking place in parks and public spaces across the United States.

 

Fertilizer is not plant food. Revealing the truths + dispelling the myths of fertilizing landscape plants: Part 1
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
S.C. Botanical Garden; Conference Center, lower level

Fertilizer is not plant food. Revealing the truths and dispelling the myths of fertilizing landscape plants: Part 1

Join Bob Polomski award-winning horticulturist, author and seasoned extension agent to answer the following questions: Just what is a fertilizer? What’s the most accurate way of determining a shrub or tree’s nutrient needs? Do plants prefer an organic fertilizer over a synthetic one? What are the horticultural and environmental consequences of misusing fertilizers?
This class is Part 1 of 2 classes. These can be taken separately or together as a series.( See the description for Part 2 on the SCBG Events calendar for March 24.)

WP Greenville Meetup
Mar 17 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Online event Link visible for attendees

Please join us for our regular monthly meetup.

Running Order (Subject to Change):
11:30 am: Arrive for networking and refreshments
11:45 am – Opening remarks
12 pm – Speaker
12:40 pm – Open Q&A Session
12:50 pm – Closing remarks & Social
1:00 pm – End

******Anyone that comes to the MeetUp gets 3 MONTH FREE HOSTING of the Swift Hosting plan from our sponsor A2HOSTING.COM (https://www.a2hosting.com/web-hosting)******

Come prepared to listen to a great talk!!!

Important to know:
We use the same Code of Conduct for our Meetup that we use for WordCamp Greenville, and it can be found here: https://2020.greenville.wordcamp.org/code-of-conduct/

Please be kind and courteous to all attendees and employees!

Teacher Happy Hour
Mar 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

Calling all teachers for a special night out! With a teacher ID you’ll get a free glass of our house bubbles and receive a 15% discount on any purchase!

Come out on March 17th from 5-7 pm!

*discount does not apply to events, book clubs, alcohol, or catering.

SCC IMPACT
Mar 17 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Spartanburg Downtown Marriott

SCC IMPACT

impact report

Friday, March 18, 2022
AHAM Scholarship is now open!
Mar 18 all-day
online
AHAM scholarship for high school students is now open! The scholarships are available for high school seniors of Hispanic descent. The students must be enrolled in a high school in one of the following counties of the Upstate: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union. Deadline to apply is March 19th.

APPLICATION FOR OUR 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM

Thanks to the support from our community and generous members, 2022 marks AHAM’s 24th consecutive year granting college scholarships. We are pleased to announce our scholarship award to eligible Hispanic Students seeking higher education  in the following counties of the Upstate: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union.

Please direct any questions regarding the application process to your high school Senior Guidance Counselor. You may also e-mail questions to [email protected] or call (864) 402-4207.

SOLICITUD PARA NUESTRO PROGRAMA DE PREMIOS DE BECAS 2022

Gracias al apoyo de nuestra comunidad, voluntarios y a nuestros generosos    sponsors, en el 2022 celebramos 24 años consecutivos de AHAM  entregando becas universitarias. Nos complace anunciar nuestra programa de becas a los estudiantes hispanos del último año de secundaria elegibles en los siguientes condados del norte del estado: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg y Union.

Dirija cualquier pregunta relacionada con el proceso de solicitud a su consejero de orientación superior de la escuela secundaria. También puede enviar preguntas por correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamar al (864) 402-4207.

Upstate International Month
Mar 18 all-day
Upstate International

Upstate International is celebrating our 10 year anniversary of International Month, and we want you to join in on the fun!

UIM is a month-long program of internationally themed events designed to highlight, promote and celebrate the rich international and cultural diversity we all share in and benefit from living in the Upstate. Since it began in 2013, we’ve had over 100 internationally themed events happening throughout the Upstate every March providing opportunities for hundreds upon hundreds of people to be introduced to a variety of cultural experiences.  Upstate International is the catalyst that encourages, and the glue that holds together, all of the international events happening in March in an effort to educate and excite the public and celebrate the Upstate’s international diversity and connections.

Thanks to over 50 event hosts, we have been able to offer everything from international coffee and cuisine tastings, university lectures on global issues, various internationally themed musical performances, international film/documentary screenings, bi-lingual story times, various St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, international cooking classes, international dance performances and lessons, an international trivia night, an African Gala, a Korea Night, a Be Irish for a Day event, a Caliente Cuba night, international artists receptions and wine tastings, a town hall dialogue about Islam highlighting that knowledge ends extremism, and so much more….

Thanks FLO: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted
Mar 18 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Who was the visionary who designed some of America’s most iconic gardens and parks? Find out at an all-new  exhibit celebrating the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted (FLO).

The exhibit on the man who planned both Central Park (his first major design) and Biltmore in Asheville (his final one), takes center stage in the Baker Visitor Center Exhibit Hall and at select locations in the landscape on the occasion of his 200th birthday. Thanks FLO features a retrospective of Olmsted’s life through landmarks and key moments and shows off a selection of his most iconic designs through vintage postcards, maps and green screen technology.

Step into the designing game and build a park using interactive tools and take a selfie that puts you front and center in iconic Olmsted parks. Outdoor exhibits await discovery and  illustrate the design principles Olmsted used while designing and building parks, greenways, campuses and private estates across the United States.

The exhibit is created in conjunction with the National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) in celebration of Olmsted’s 200th birthday on April 26, 2022.

 

 

 

Thanks FLO:  Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted is presented in participation with Olmsted 200, a nationwide celebration taking place in parks and public spaces across the United States.

 

Saturday, March 19, 2022
AHAM Scholarship is now open!
Mar 19 all-day
online
AHAM scholarship for high school students is now open! The scholarships are available for high school seniors of Hispanic descent. The students must be enrolled in a high school in one of the following counties of the Upstate: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union. Deadline to apply is March 19th.

APPLICATION FOR OUR 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM

Thanks to the support from our community and generous members, 2022 marks AHAM’s 24th consecutive year granting college scholarships. We are pleased to announce our scholarship award to eligible Hispanic Students seeking higher education  in the following counties of the Upstate: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union.

Please direct any questions regarding the application process to your high school Senior Guidance Counselor. You may also e-mail questions to [email protected] or call (864) 402-4207.

SOLICITUD PARA NUESTRO PROGRAMA DE PREMIOS DE BECAS 2022

Gracias al apoyo de nuestra comunidad, voluntarios y a nuestros generosos    sponsors, en el 2022 celebramos 24 años consecutivos de AHAM  entregando becas universitarias. Nos complace anunciar nuestra programa de becas a los estudiantes hispanos del último año de secundaria elegibles en los siguientes condados del norte del estado: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg y Union.

Dirija cualquier pregunta relacionada con el proceso de solicitud a su consejero de orientación superior de la escuela secundaria. También puede enviar preguntas por correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamar al (864) 402-4207.