Page 10 Students First Southside arts students showcase skills in “Sights and Sounds” Southside Middle School will host their 7th Annual “Sights and Sounds of the Season” at Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, December 18th at 7 p.m. The program is made possible because of grant funding from the SC Arts Commission and the Florence Regional Arts Alliance. Thanks to these grants, our students are afforded the opportunity to perform in an acoustically sound facility designed for rich art performances. Performances will include the dance team, chorus, band, orchestra, piano, drama and guitar students. There will also be an art exhibit in the lobby featuring the works of our visual artists. The students are working very hard to prepare outstanding performances to express their love and passion for fine arts. The program is open to the public. Admission to the program is $5. “The impact of performing in this beautiful space is seen on the faces of the students when they see it for the first time,” said teacher Gloria Turner. “Students feel professional and it shows in the performances. It is an awesome experience for us all. It is worth the cost and preparation time to see students have an experience they will always remember.” Lynn Perkins, 20182019 Southside Teacher of the Year and Florence One and District Honor Roll Teacher said, “As I prepare my students for high school and beyond, the Profile of the SC Graduate requires students to demonstrate world class knowledge, skills and characteristics. The Winter Concert experience allows every chorus student the opportunity to stand on the Performing Arts Center stage and work in a state-of-the art facility to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and characteristics. Students work together to perform their part of the program singing a variety of songs of different genres and languages. To prepare and perform, students are engaged in learning and work on being focused in this process. Teamwork, collaboration and listening skills are developed as students prepare for “The Sights and Sounds of the Season.” The Academy for the Fine Arts and Technology at Southside is open to all rising 7th grade Florence One Students. Applications and audition information is found on our school website and available January 15, 2019. An informational meeting will be held February 26, 2019. Applications for the 2019-2020 honors classes are due March 15, 2019. Vocal Honors Auditions are April 9, 2019. Drama, Visual Arts, Band and Orchestra Auditions, also held in April, are by appointment only.
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