JM celebrates the season with the annual holiday showcase featuring short performances from JM band, chorus, dance and theater — along with an exhibition of work by JM visual artists. Admission is free, but we encourage families attending to purchase a JMArts Raffle for the Arts ticket to help provide a full range of arts opportunities for all JM students regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.

2024 HOLIDAY SHOWCASE
Program

JM ART
Laura Newman, Art Teacher

Holiday Art Show
Please plan to spend some time in the JM Auditorium lobby this evening enjoying an art exhibition by JM visual artists.

JM CHORUS
Allison Blaylock, Choral Music Teacher

Hands are Knockin
Kyle Pederson
Dayneliz Doñe Batista and Brianna Leandro Balderas, soloists
Beginning Chorus

Rise Up
Andra Day
Jocelyn Lara Aguilar, Siniyah Utley, Brianna Leandro Balderas and Tanasia Raman, soloists
Beginning Chorus

Believe
arr. Mark Hayes
The Goldentones

Noche de Paz
Franz Gruber arr. Ruth Morris Gray
Beginning Chorus

Carol of the Bells
arr. Peter J. Wilhousky
Combined Chorus

JM GUITAR
Aaron Partin, Instrumental Music Teacher

The Star-Spangled Banner

O Come All Ye Faithful
(Adeste Fideles)

JM BAND
Aaron Partin, Instrumental Music Teacher

A Christmas Classic
(Ding Dong! Merrily on High)
James Swearingen

Christmas Concerto Movements 1 and 3
Robert W. Smith

JM THEATER
Mikala Richardson, Theater Teacher

The Wishamabobber
Written by David Ta’Bon

JM DANCE
Hannah Marr, Dance Teacher
Sawyer Kadel, Resident Teaching Artist

Hasta la Raíz / All For Us / Do It To It
Includes Student Choreography
Hasta la Raíz by Natalia Lafourcade
All For Us by Labrinth and Zendaya
Do It To It by ACRAZE and Cherish

JM THEATER
Mikala Richardson, Theater Teacher

The Gift of the Magi
Original story by O. Henry
Adapted by Mikala Richardson

JM DANCE
Hannah Marr, Dance Teacher
Sawyer Kadel, Resident Teaching Artist

Diva
Song by Beyoncé

📖 PROGRAM for the Holiday Showcase

Thank you to The Wren Foundation for sponsoring this event and providing this opportunity for students entirely free of charge.

JM artists travel to the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh for Opening Night of the Carolina Ballet’s renowned production of Tchaikovsky’s iconic “The Nutcracker.” This event is part of our 2024-25 Pinnacle of the Arts series providing an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts. And thanks to The Wren Foundation, there is no charge for anyone to attend this event.

It’s Christmas Eve where family and friends have gathered to decorate the tree. When one little girl receives the gift of a nutcracker, a fanciful journey begins. Toys come to life. The nutcracker battles the Mouse King and transforms into a prince, who takes the girl into a magical Land of Sweets, ruled by a sugar plum fairy.

Adapted from an 1816 short story, the classical ballet was introduced in 1892 by master composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, whose other ballets include “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty.” After a lukewarm initial reception, “The Nutcracker” has become one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous compositions and a beloved holiday standard performed to audiences worldwide.

This annual Carolina Ballet production marries the charm of the original with fresh choreography, vibrant sets and stunning costumes, making it the company’s most-attended production ever.

Our new Pinnacle of the Arts series provides an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. We’re also working to arrange some post-performance opportunities at each event to meet the artists and learn more about what students just experienced.

About 30 students attend each event entirely free of charge. This includes excellent seating locations, travel and a meal. “The Nutcracker” is offered to everyone free of charge thanks to a contribution by The Wren Foundation. Others sponsoring Pinnacle of the Arts events this season are the Galloway Ridge Chatham County Charitable Fund and Chip and Rose Pate.

Pinnacle of the Arts events this season include the national Broadway tour of “Kimberly Akimbo,” the North Carolina Symphony performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, an international tour stop by contemporary music legend Herbie Hancock, and this renowned Carolina Ballet production of “The Nutcracker.” We also are offering a daylong, behind-the-scenes exploration of the North Carolina Museum of Art.

👉 If you, your business or your nonprofit might be willing to sponsor an event next season, please contact us! This is a remarkable opportunity to shape the lives of young artists.

Musicians from the Jordan-Matthews Chorus appear as guest performers in “Light a Candle,” this year’s Fearrington Village Singers holiday concert. JM vocalists will perform two numbers with the Fearrington Village Singers: "Believe" (from the movie The Polar Express ) and "I Wish You Christmas.” They also will perform "Noche de Paz” as the student ensemble.

We are honored in this concert to celebrate our close and inspiring partnership with Fearrington Village Singers! The community chorus featuring residents of Fearrington Village, Galloway Ridge and surrounding north Chatham communities has been a passionate supporter of JM musicians. For years, the nonprofit organization has created opportunity for many student vocalists as part of JMArts Scholars, allowing JM musicians to study over the summer, usually at weeklong, residential workshops offered on university campuses.

Fearrington Village Singers is directed by Matt Fry, who taught music for more than three decades and was choral director at Jordan-Matthews, where he twice was named Teacher of the Year. JMArts members also are part of the beloved community chorus.

“Light a Candle” has two evening performances — on Monday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 10, at The Fearrington Barn, a special-event venue in Fearrington Village between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill. General admission tickets are now available online for $17 in advance or can be purchased for $20 at the door.

JM CHORAL STUDENTS PERFORMING
Felix Banks
Armand Bäumer-Vargas
Jobanny Benitez Espinoza
Saori Cortes Rodriguez
Dayneliz Done Batista
Jocelyn Lara Aguilar
Brianna Leandro Balderas
Gisele Lopez Hernandez
Yomariz Ordoñez Alonzo
Sarah Preciado
Eleanor Reece
Cami Shields
Elisa Vasquez Perez

🎟️ BUY TICKETS for the “Light a Candle”

Musicians from the Jordan-Matthews Chorus appear as guest performers in “Light a Candle,” this year’s Fearrington Village Singers holiday concert. JM vocalists will perform two numbers with the Fearrington Village Singers: "Believe" (from the movie The Polar Express ) and "I Wish You Christmas.” They also will perform "Carol of the Bells” as the student ensemble.

We are honored in this concert to celebrate our close and inspiring partnership with Fearrington Village Singers! The community chorus featuring residents of Fearrington Village, Galloway Ridge and surrounding north Chatham communities has been a passionate supporter of JM musicians. For years, the nonprofit organization has created opportunity for many student vocalists as part of JMArts Scholars, allowing JM musicians to study over the summer, usually at weeklong, residential workshops offered on university campuses.

Fearrington Village Singers is directed by Matt Fry, who taught music for more than three decades and was choral director at Jordan-Matthews, where he twice was named Teacher of the Year. JMArts members also are part of the beloved community chorus.

“Light a Candle” has two evening performances — on Monday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 10, at The Fearrington Barn, a special-event venue in Fearrington Village between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill. General admission tickets are now available online for $17 in advance or can be purchased for $20 at the door.

JM CHORAL STUDENTS PERFORMING
Felix Banks
Armand Bäumer-Vargas
Jobanny Benitez Espinoza
Saori Cortes Rodriguez
Dayneliz Done Batista
Jocelyn Lara Aguilar
Brianna Leandro Balderas
Gisele Lopez Hernandez
Yomariz Ordoñez Alonzo
Sarah Preciado
Eleanor Reece
Cami Shields
Elisa Vasquez Perez

🎟️ BUY TICKETS for the “Light a Candle”

The Jordan-Matthews and Chatham Central high school bands combine to celebrate the holiday season in the 2024 Goldston Christmas Parade. The annual procession through downtown Goldston features cars, trucks, tractors, unicycles, floats and, of course, music!

Thank you to The Wren Foundation for sponsoring this event and providing this opportunity for students entirely free of charge.

JM artists travel to the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh for a daylong exploration of the collection with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how the museum curates, preserves and presents some of the world’s most cherished art. This event is part of our 2024-25 Pinnacle of the Arts series providing an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts. And thanks to The Wren Foundation, there is no charge for anyone to attend this event.

Behind the Scenes at the North Carolina Museum of Art is designed to connect JM artists critically, intellectually and joyfully with some of the world’s great works.

It includes full access to the museum’s collection; a deep dive into the Portraits and Power exhibition; access to special exhibitions, Venice and the Ottoman Empire and Samaurai: The Making of a Warrior; and an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how the museum curates, preserves and presents the works. The day also includes lunch in the museum’s East Café.

Our new Pinnacle of the Arts series provides an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. We’re also working to arrange some post-performance opportunities at each event to meet the artists and learn more about what students just experienced.

About 30 students attend each event entirely free of charge. This includes excellent seating locations, travel and a meal. Behind the Scenes at the North Carolina Museum of Art is offered to everyone free of charge thanks to a contribution by The Wren Foundation. Others sponsoring Pinnacle of the Arts events this season are the Galloway Ridge Chatham County Charitable Fund and Chip and Rose Pate.

Pinnacle of the Arts events this season include the national Broadway tour of “Kimberly Akimbo,” Carolina Ballet’s renowned production of “The Nutcracker,” the North Carolina Symphony performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, and an international tour stop by contemporary music legend Herbie Hancock. We also are offering this daylong, behind-the-scenes exploration of the North Carolina Museum of Art.

👉 If you, your business or your nonprofit might be willing to sponsor an event next season, please contact us! This is a remarkable opportunity to shape the lives of young artists.

The Jordan-Matthews Marching Band celebrates the holiday season in the 2024 Siler City Christmas Parade, an annual event produced by the Town of Siler City and the Chatham Chamber of Commerce. The parade through downtown Siler City features cars, trucks, tractors, horses, floats and, of course, music!

It begins at Chatham Avenue and Fourth Street before proceeding down Chatham Avenue, right onto Beaver Street, to S. Birch Street and left onto W. Raleigh Street, where it ends at the Park Shopping Center.

Top vocalists from across Chatham conclude their daylong vocal clinic with a free public performance by the One Chatham middle and high school choruses.

The One Chatham High School Chorus will be conducted by Dr. Daniel M. Huff, Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, who also is leading the clinic. The One Chatham Middle School Chorus will be conducted by music teacher Christene Vaughn of Horton Middle School.

Dr. Daniel M. Huff is clinician and conductor for the One Chatham High School Chorus. He is Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he served as Area Head for Music Education from 1989 to 1921 — conducting the UNC Glee Club, teaching choral conducting and supervising student teachers. Over his 32-year association with UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Huff conducted or adjudicated more than 165 state, regional or national festivals and workshops. He received the UNC Undergraduate Teaching Award in 1999 and was inducted into the Order of the Longleaf Pine in 2021 in recognition of his contributions to music and music education across our state. Dr. Huff holds his bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

2024 ONE CHATHAM CHORUS PROGRAM

Middle School Chorus
Christene Vaughn, Conductor
Lisa Johnson, Accompaniest

Harmony
PinkZebra

We Go for the Gold!
Teresa Jennings

When Our Voices Rise
Rollo Dilworth

The Power of One
Beth Jacoby and Larry King

High School Chorus
Dr. Daniel M. Huff, Conductor
Michael Cohn, Accompaniest

Galop (from “Solfege Suite”)
Ken Berg

Thou Art the Glory of Their Strength / Chandos Anthem #7
Handel, arr. Huff

It Sings in Me
Philip Silvey

Elijah Rock
arr. Tiffany Jackson and Michael Yannett

Actiones Secundum Fidei
Erik Whitehill

Combined Middle and High School Ensembles
Dr. Daniel M. Huff, Conductor
Michael Cohn, Accompaniest

Make Them Hear You from Ragtime
Ahrens/Flaherty, arr. Mark Hayes

2024 ONE CHAHTAM HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS
JORDAN-MATTHEWS VOCALISTS
Felix Banks
Jobanny Benitez Espinoza 
Abigail Cockrum
Saori Cortes Rodriguez
Malik Davis
Dayneliz Done Batista
Delaney Fuquay 
TavalynRae Gray
Yazmany Hernandez Romero
Alyssa Kearns
Jocelyn Lara Aguilar
Brianna Leandro Balderas
Devin Miller
Natalie Morales Zagada 
Yomariz Ordoñez Alonzo 
Eleanor Reece
David Ta’Bon
Siniyah Utley
Jonathan Vasquez Mazariegos

Top musicians from across Chatham conclude their two-day instrumental clinic with a free public performance by the One Chatham middle and high school bands.

The One Chatham High School Band will be conducted by Carolina Perez, Instructor of Music at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, who also leads the clinic. The Middle School Band will be conducted by Matthew Pellas.

Carolina Perez is clinician and conductor for the One Chatham High School Band. She is Instructor of Music at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, where she teaches Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Music Theory. While competing her master’s degree at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Perez served as graduate conductor for the university’s three concert bands, graduate chamber ensemble and pep band. She also spent six years as a band director in North Carolina public schools, where she led successful concert and marching ensembles at the middle school and high school levels. She holds the B.M. in music education and M.M. in instrumental conducting, both from UNC-Greesnboro.

2024 ONE CHATHAM BAND PROGRAM

Middle School Band
Matthew Pellas, Clinician and Conductor
To Be Selected From the Following

Mystic Dance
Michael Sweeney

Soldiers' Procession And Sword Dance
Bob Margolas

Sassafras Tea
Michael Oare

Prairie Dance
Zachary Docter

Downtown Strut
Tyler S. Grant

High School Band
Carolina Perez, Clinician and Conductor
To Be Selected from the Following

Ancient Flower
Yukiko Nishimura

American Riversongs
Pierre LaPlant

El Manto Dorado
Jorge Vargas

The Country Club Stomp!
Michael Markowski

2024 ONE CHAHTAM HIGH SCHOOL BAND
JORDAN-MATTHEWS MUSICIANS
Samuel Achaibar, trumpet
Ennis Aguilar Lima, alto saxophone
Reyes Basurto Canseco, clarinet
Dennis Chicas Garcia, percussion
Abigail Cockrum, tenor saxophone
Adasofie Davis, alto saxophone
Miguel Ignacio, bass clarinet
Aidan Johnson, percussion
Carolyn Lucero Santiago, flute
Ayden Christopher Saxe, trumpet
Summer Soria Maria, alto saxophone
David Ta’Bon, tuba
Maxy Vasquez Gomez, trumpet
Jonathan Vasquez Mazariegos, baritone saxophone
Keylor Ureña-Seceña, percussion

JM celebrates an evening of theater with encore performances of two plays performed earlier this month in the North Carolina Theatre Conference High School Play Festival regional competition at Asheboro High School. Admission is free.

“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” a play adapted by Dwayne Hartford and based on Kate DiCamillo’s novel of the same name, is produced by the JM Film Studies class. It considers what it is to love, to lose that love and how to find the courage to love again.

There may be some cast changes for tonight’s encore, but scheduled to perform “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” in the NCTC High School Play Festival were: Felix Banks (Edward Tulane), Reyes Basurto Canseco (Traveler), Katelyn Emerson (Abeline), Kenzie Barnett (Pellegrina/Old Lady), Hunter Scott (Lawrence/Father/Neal), Saori Cortes Rodriguez (Nellie/Marlene), Ciara Dueling (Lolly/Witch), Armand Baumer (Bull/Amos/Lucius), Abigail Cockrum(Bryce/Watchman), Tanasia Raman (Sarah Ruth) and Joanna Arbaiza Blanco (Old Doll).

The production team was Kaleb Moffit and Adasofie Davis.

“The Book of Dog,” a play by Jiggs Burgess and produced by an ensemble of JM students cast in an open audition, follows a 15-year journey that changes all involved in a story of love, family and redemption.

There may be some cast changes for tonight’s encore, but scheduled to perform “The Book of Dog” in the NCTC High School Play Festival were: Giselle Lopez Hernandez (Marvin), Samantha Wieber (Olivia), Jobanny Benitez Espinoza (Elison), Elizabeth Vasquez-Perez (Jackie), TavalynRae Gray (Mamma), Natalie Morales Zagada (Ms. Edna) and Luis Gil Hernanzez (Tommy).

Also in the Ensemble: Eleanor Reece, Ariana Harris, Delaney Fuquay, Daniela Casarrubias Catalan, Siniyah Utley, Joey Santiago, Sarah Preciado, Yomariz Ordonez Alonzo, Yazmin Cobos, Saori Cortes Rodriguez and Litzy Madrid Balderas.

The production team was Adasofie Davis and Kaleb Moffit..

🎭 PROGRAM for “An Evening of JM Theater”

JM returns for a second-straight year to the North Carolina Theatre Conference High School Play Festival with two performances over two days in the regional competition at Asheboro High School.

“The Book of Dog” is JM’s second play and is produced by students selected through a schoolwide, open audition. The performance is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Here’s how the publisher describes this play:

Olivia wants a dog so bad it almost hurts. Her dad, Elison, believes dogs to be nothing but heartache and trouble. Then Marvin drops into their lives. What follows is a 15-year journey that changes all involved. “The Book of Dog” is a story of love, family and redemption.

The NCTC High School Play Festival showcases the talent of more than 3,500 students from more than 100 schools in over 130 productions, giving schools from all across the state an opportunity to share their talents and celebrate their collective achievements. The festival was named one of the “Top High School Theatre Festivals” by Stage Directions magazine.

Schools begin performing at one of eight two-day regional festivals. Select plays from each of the regional festivals advance to the NCTC State High School Play Festival on November 21-22 at Greensboro College, and the top two shows at the state festival advance to a national event. 

Seven shows are currently scheduled for Saturday — four in the morning session (9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and four in the afternoon session (2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.) An award ceremony will be held at 8:30 p.m. Other schools performing on Saturday are Asheboro High School, Penn-Griffin School of the Arts, Hoggard High School, South Brunswick High School, Cornerstone Charter Academy and South Garner High School. All performances are open to the public.

🎭 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE for the NCTC Regional Festival

JM returns for a second-straight year to the North Carolina Theatre Conference High School Play Festival with two performances over two days in this regional competition at Asheboro High School.

“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” is JM’s first play and is produced by students taking JM’s film studies class this fall semester. The performance is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Here’s how the licensing agency describes the play:

Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered. He has no interest in anyone other than himself. On an ocean voyage, Edward is accidentally thrown overboard and sinks to the bottom of the sea. So begins his journey—a journey over which he has no control, for he is a toy rabbit. He can neither move nor speak.

As years pass by, Edward meets many different people in many different situations: an older grieving couple who find comfort in Edward’s presence, a hobo and his dog who introduce Edward to a whole community of homeless wanderers, a farmer in need of a scarecrow, a sad little boy and his very ill sister, and finally a doll mender and an old doll who teach Edward an invaluable lesson. Through this miraculous journey, Edward learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again.

Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beautiful novel of the same name, the play is a theatrical tour de force for a small ensemble of actors and musicians.

The NCTC High School Play Festival showcases the talent of more than 3,500 students from more than 100 schools in over 130 productions, giving schools from all across the state an opportunity to share their talents and celebrate their collective achievements. The festival was named one of the “Top High School Theatre Festivals” by Stage Directions magazine.

Schools begin performing at one of eight two-day regional festivals. Select plays from each of the regional festivals advance to the NCTC State High School Play Festival on November 21-22 at Greensboro College, and the top two shows at the state festival advance to a national event.

Eight shows are currently scheduled for Friday — four in the morning session (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and four in the afternoon session (2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Other schools performing on Friday are Morehead High School, Asheboro High School, Middle Creek High School, Jack Britt High School, Knightdale High School, Fred T. Ford High School and Carolina Day School. All performances are open to the public.

🎭 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE for the NCTC Regional Festival

Thinking about studying performing arts in college? It’s a big decision and there’s a lot to consider. But you don’t have to wonder what it’s like! Here’s your chance to get insider’s tips and essential advice from the people who actually know — from instructors currently teaching music, dance, theater and commercial music at area colleges and universities.

Get the truth about college auditions and the application process. About the different kinds of college arts degrees. (Quick note: They can be as different as night and day!) What classes and life will be like when you arrive on campus. And what job options might be available after graduation.

It’s all free, including a short reception with light refreshments after the discussion where you can meet the experts one-on-one and get personal answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask. (One JM alum is taking a class this semester from one of our panelists he met during this event a few years ago.) This evening is all about you and your success!

Our discussion is moderated by JMArts President Rose Pate and features an impressive panel of college arts teachers. Here is the panel; click on links for more detailed bios.

Mark Dillon, Ph.D.
Commercial Music Instructor, Guilford Technical Community College
Songwriting Instructor, UNC Greensboro
Instrumentalist and Vocalist, The Zinc Kings
Former Music Teacher, Jordan-Matthews High School

Carol Finley, MFA
Professor and Chair of the Department of Dance and Theatre, Meredith College
Artistic Director, Meredith Dance Theatre
Director, Carol Finley Dance Group
Guest Teacher and Judge, North Carolina Governor’s School

David Navalinsky, MFA
Professor, Director of Undergraduate Production
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Dramatic Art
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Kelly Poquette, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Music, Greensboro College
Former Elementary Music Teacher, Alamance-Burlington School System
2021 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Piedmont-Triad Region Teacher of the Year

Registration is free and open to all Chatham County Schools high school students and their parents — with priority given early in the registration period to Jordan-Matthews High School students. But don’t wait, because seats are limited to keep the discussion informal and interactive.

🎟 REGISTRATION for “Performing in College”
📖 PROGRAM for “Performing in College”

Thank you to Rose and Chip Pate for sponsoring this event and providing this opportunity for students entirely free of charge.

JM artists travel to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for jazz legend Herbie Hancock on his 2024 international tour. This event is part of our 2024-25 Pinnacle of the Arts series providing an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts. And thanks to Chip and Rose Pate, there is no charge for anyone to attend this event.

With an illustrious career spanning five decades and 14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for “River: The Joni Letters,” Hancock continues to amaze audiences across the globe. The Chicago native hit the stage with the Donald Byrd group and Miles Davis Quintet before recording his first solo album, “Takin’ Off,” in 1962 and later exploring music of all kinds — including jazz fusion, R&B, funk, electro and African styles. He currently is a professor at UCLA, where he teaches music, serves as chairman of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and is now in the studio at work on a new album.

Along the way, Hancock recorded more than 40 studio albums, was the subject of six concert films, wrote two books and appeared almost a dozen times on television and film. His score for “Round Midnight” received the 1986 Academy Award for Best Original Score and his countless other accolades include everything from MTV Awards for individual works to prestigious career honors, including Kennedy Center Honors, election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the 2018 Benjamin Franklin Medal from the Royal Society of Arts, awarded annually to one citizen of the United Kingdom or United States.

Our new Pinnacle of the Arts series provides an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. We’re also working to arrange some post-performance opportunities at each event to meet the artists and learn more about what students just experienced.

About 30 students attend each event entirely free of charge. This includes excellent seating locations, travel and a meal. Herbie Hancock is offered to everyone free of charge thanks to a contribution by Rose and Chip Pate. Others sponsoring Pinnacle of the Arts events this season are The Wren Foundation and the Galloway Ridge Chatham County Charitable Fund.

Pinnacle of the Arts events this season include the national Broadway tour of “Kimberly Akimbo,” Carolina Ballet’s renowned production of “The Nutcracker,” the North Carolina Symphony performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, and this international tour stop by contemporary music legend Herbie Hancock. We also are offering a daylong, behind-the-scenes exploration of the North Carolina Museum of Art.

👉 If you, your business or your nonprofit might be willing to sponsor an event next season, please contact us! This is a remarkable opportunity to shape the lives of young artists.

📸 Danny Clinch