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gacsadviser — Sun, 09 May 2010 14:24:25 +0000

Check out the May Issue of THE SPARTAN BEAT. Director Wes York has created this monthly newsletter to share information about the instrumental music groups on campus.

SENIOR FOCUS: Michael Turner

Years at GACS: 9 years, started in 4th grade
Instrument: Trombone.; studied for 8 years, beginning with 5th grade band class
Ensembles: Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band
Marching Band office: Band Captain
Music Honors and Activities: GMEA District 13 Honor Band, GISA All-Select Band, UGA Janfest clinic twice, UGA summer marching band camp twice, Finalist for All-State Band and All-State Jazz Band
College: University of Georgia
Intended Major: History with a minor in Music
Michael says, “I’ve always liked history, especially through high school. I became interested in UGA after my first year in the GACS Marching Band. I’ve enjoyed visiting the campus a few times and can’t wait to march in the Redcoat Band this fall.”
Hobbies: Playing bass guitar, spending time with friends
Favorite Spartan Band Memory: “I’ll always remember that each of our bands earned ’superior’ ratings at every festival during my senior year.”

Upcoming Event: Members of the Symphonic Band with perform on May 27th at Commencement.

2010 Shuler Hensley Awards Recognize GACS

gacsadviser — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:40:10 +0000

Cast of Snoopy was recognized at 2010 Shuler Hensley Awards. GACS theatre students were recognized for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre at the Cobb Energy Center on April 13th. The program was broadcast on WSB-TV Channel 2 on April 16th from 8:00-10:00 pm.

The cast of Snoopy were included in the nominees in 15 categories from 39 high schools in 11 counties, representing 12 school districts as well as private schools in the Greater Atlanta area.

Certificates of recognition were given to the entire cast for Best Ensemble, and to Zac Reidford, Hannah Holdridge and Page Parker for the talent exhibited as individual characters. In addition, Hannah Harte was one of the top six students nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

The Snoopy band – Diane Harte, Hunter Greene, Connor Singletary and Nick Coker, were nominated in the top six Orchestra or Musical Accompaniment.

Congratulations once again to our award-winning cast & crew of Snoopy! [Read & See More at WSBTV.com.]

VISIONS GROUP Applauded in NYC

gacsadviser — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:28:00 +0000

Congratulations to the GACS musical theatre ensemble, VISIONS, who received an excellent rating at the National Performing Arts Festival in New York City during the last weekend in March with their medley of songs from Grease.

In addition, medal awards of excellence were given to Jacob Baker, Rachel Huppertz and Zac Reidford for their performances and to Director Clif Jones as an outstanding director.

While in New York the GACS group also participated in excellent workshops with professional New York actors including, Kristy Cates from the original cast of Wicked (Elphaba) and Guy Olivieri from the National Tour of Rent (Mark).

Congratulations to the entire cast of VISIONS and to Director Clif Jones!

Snoopy Performes at SETC

gacsadviser — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:52:20 +0000

The cast of the One-Act Play Snoopy performed in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday March, 5. Director Clif Jones shares this about the One-Act Season, “Even though we were not 1st or 2nd they were still great performers. This cast has been a joy to work with. We had great senior leadership and we will miss them next year. Everyone had a great time in Lexington and represented the state of Georgia in a fantastic way.” The judges raved about the surprising set and incredible talent in the cast.

Junior Hannah Holdridge was selected to be a part of the Southeastern Theater Conference All-Star Cast. The All-Star Cast is an elite group of fifteen to twenty students who are selected each year from the twenty groups that compete in the SETC competition.
Congratulations to the entire Snoopy cast for a great One-Act season. We enjoyed watching you!

SNOOPY: Command Performance

gacsadviser — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:32:04 +0000

“COMMAND PERFORMANCE” for One-Act play SNOOPY!
Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2:00pm – Williams Fine Arts Ctr

Patrons of the Arts invites the GACS family to a FREE “command performance” of the award-winning one-act play. This invited dress rehearsal will be the last chance to see this year’s award-winning performance at GACS before our students take the show to the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Lexington, Kentucky on March 4th.

This is a free performance, but donations will be happily accepted to help defer travel expenses. For more information about Snoopy! and other upcoming fine arts events, please see our website.

Hunter Greene and Robert Dicks Represent GACS at All-State

megmcpheely — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:25:29 +0000

SENIOR Hunter Greene and eighth grader Robert Dicks have made GACS Spartan band history by being the first GACS studens to make the Georgia All-State band. This program is for special gifted band students who pass a series of performance tests for their instrument. These tests are scale tests, a performance test, and sight reading tests to evaluated their advanced and knowledge of their instruments.

The process to getting into All-State is not a quick and simple process. Students start practicing scales over the summer and the selection sof music they are required to play for auditions in August when school starts.

Near the end of the first semester, the first and second rounds of auditions are held. If students pass the first audition, they peform in the second round at the beginning of the second semester. If students pass the second audition, they are accepted into the All-State program. This year it will be held on March 4-6.

During the All-State event, students are split into two separate bands and prepare a concert in two days. On the third day, students perform the concert in front of an audience.

All of us from GACS wish blessings and safe travel to Hunter Greene and Robert Dicks go prepare for and participate in the All-State program for 2010.

Robert Dicks is ranked fortieth out of forty-four clarinet players in All-State and Hunter Greene is ranked fifth in the state. GACS is very proud of these talented musicians!

King’s Gate Theatre in 2010

gacsadviser — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:44:25 +0000

Theatre season began with the hit one-act play Snoopy and more hits are on the way. Almost Maine made it’s debut on December 3-5. Below is the schedule for the rest of the shows. Be sure to get your seat in the Clifton Jones Theater before the curtains rise.

Forbidden Broadway, Greatest Hits-1

February 5-6 at 7:30 pm; February 7 at 2:00 pm

In this musical review hear all the hits performed in a slightly different way. You will recognize the song but the words may be a little different. Come and enjoy the fun!

Freshman Follies

February 26 at 7:30 pm

The freshmen drama students show their talent in acting, singing, and dance. A night to let the freshmen shine!

Visions Showcase

March 11-12 at 7:30 pm

An original musical/dramatic production created and performed by Visions. Come and see what is own their creative minds.

Junior High Spring Play

March 19-20

D2-Dinner Theatre

April 22-24 at 7:30 pm

If you love mystery and food join the Dramatic Arts 2 class for this performance. Limited seating- so get tickets early.

Much Ado About Nothing

May 6-8 at 7:30 pm

The Advanced Drama students perform this classic Shakespearean production- Great fun for the actors and audience alike.

Thanks, to Director Clif Jones for his promos for upcoming productions. Come out and support award-winning theater at GACS!

You Are Safe in God’s Hands: Looking into the Lyrics

gacsadviser — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:35:37 +0000

You are Safe from GACS SpartanSpear-it on Vimeo.



2009 Marching Spartans- Worth Highlighting Again
gacsadviser — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:42:39 +0000
The MARCHING SPARTAN BAND is composed of 55 students, who for every football game march out and play for the fans of GACS.
The band is led by Mr. Wes York, who picks the selection of songs and draws out the different formations for the band to perform. He also schedules out the season and plans the season’s new halftime routine.
The real magic of the marching band begins with the work done at the marching band camp. This is where students new to marching band learn the basics, and where everyone learns the beginning of the half-time show.
The students practice every Tuesday and Thursday for two-and-a-half hours to work on their routine. This is combined with a short one-hour practice on Friday before the big game. This amounts to the total of six hours each week that the marching band puts into to each of the Friday night games.
This year’s selection for the marching band has the theme of ‘Chicago’ with the songs: “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Mononucleosis,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “25,” and “6 to 4.”
Come out on Friday night not only to watch the game, but also to see the Mighty Marching Spartans in action.



GAC Senior High Drama Presents…
gacsadviser — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:49:13 +0000
SNOOPY, the musical!
Come join the fun and laughter with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang! The performance will take place on Tuesday, October 6 and Thursday, October 8, both evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 pm in the Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center.
The musical will compete in the Georgia Theatre Conference October 16 and in the Region One Act Competition November 6.
Through song and childish humor, the main characters are: Charlie Brown played by Aaron Joseph, Lucy played by Rachel Huppertz, Snoopy played by Joseph Arnold, Peppermint Patty played by Hannah Harte, Linus played by Zac Reidford, Sally played by Hannah Holdridge, Woodstock played by Page Parker, Schroeder played by Trey Martin, Marcie played by Brooke Tabor, Frieda played by Jesse Powell,

Pig Pen played by John Keeton, Franklin played by Terry Pendleton,

Five played by Jacob Baker, Eudora played by Brittney Price, and Violet Gray played by Chelsea Mitchell. 
The talented voices are accompanied musically by Nick Coker, Hunter Greene, Mrs. Diane Harte, and Connor Singletary. Assisting Theater Director, Mr. Clif Jones, in the making of this production are student director Jillian Bass and technical director Jackson Horne. So come support GACS’ gifted actors and actresses and have fun!
This one will be a joy for all audiences and perfect for the younger theater-goers. It is sure to be a sell-0ut so get your tickets early. Admission is available in advance, upstairs in the Student-Family Center’s Office of Communications, or at the door.
Tickets for Adults, Students & Seniors are $5 each.
Email to reserve seats at djones@greateratlantachristian.org.