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. More information about the program and clinicians will be listed here when announced.

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
Program Will Be Listed Here When Available

High School Band
Program Will Be Listed Here When Available

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

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 teachers Christene Vaughn of Horton Middle School and Kami Keesor of Margaret B. Pollard Middle School. Both choruses will be accompanied by Michael Cohn of Northwood High 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 and Kami Keesor, Conductors
Michael Cohn, Accompaniest

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

Program Will Be Listed Here When Available

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

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.

Details for Behind the Scenes at the North Carolina Museum of Art are still being arranged, but the day features full access to the museum collection; special tours designed for JM students to connect critically, intellectually and joyfully with the art; and lunch at the NCMA 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 to meet the artists and learn more about what students just experienced.

About 30 students attend each event, which includes excellent seating locations, travel and often 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. But the maximum price for any event in this series $30 — with the option for students to raise the entire cost of their trip through our annual JMArts Raffle for the Arts or to receive financial assistance through JMArts scholarships designated for this series.

“Pinnacle of the Arts” events this season began in September with the international tour of contemporary music legend Herbie Hancock, offered entirely free thanks to a contribution by Rose and Chip Pate. The series also includes the national Broadway tour of “Kimberly Akimbo,” the North Carolina Symphony performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, the renowned Carolina Ballet production of “The Nutcracker” (an event offered entirely free thanks to a contribution by The Wren Foundation) and this day behind the scenes at the North Carolina Museum of Art. There may be more events to come.

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

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 performance.

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 to meet the artists and learn more about what students just experienced.

About 30 students attend each event, which includes excellent seating locations, travel and sometimes a meal. “The Nutcracker” is offered to everyone free of charge thanks to a contribution by The Wren Foundation. But the maximum price for any event in this series $30 — with the option for students to raise the entire cost of their trip through our annual JMArts Raffle for the Arts or to receive financial assistance through JMArts scholarships designated for this series.

“Pinnacle of the Arts” began in September with the international tour of contemporary music legend Herbie Hancock, an event offered entirely free of charge thanks to a contribution by Rose and Chip Pate. This season also includes the national Broadway tour of “Kimberly Akimbo,” the North Carolina Symphony performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Behind the Scenes at the North Carolina Museum of Art (also offered entirely free of charge thanks to The Wren Foundation) and this renowned Carolina Ballet production of “The Nutcracker.” There may be more events to come.

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

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 status.

We will post the program here when it’s announced.

📖 PROGRAM for the Holiday Showcase (when published)

Welcome to our seventh-annual student music competition where you pick the winners! The Sing and Play ‘25 Showcase features instrumental and vocal acts with a $50 prize awarded for the best performance in each of three age-based competitions: elementary, middle school and high school.

Acts may be solos or ensembles of up to four people, with all performers being full-time students in a North Carolina public, private or home school. Competing acts will be selected by open auditions, with winners of the showcase competition determined by audience vote.

The entire event is designed as an educational experience for student musicians. It gives performers of all ages a chance to experience the audition process in a completely supportive environment and provides talented student musicians the opportunity to perform in front of a welcoming audience.

🎟️ General admission for the Sing and Play Showcase competition is $5 per person and includes one vote in each category. Tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds will be used by JMArts to help student artists excel and reduce the cost to student artists traveling on school-affiliated arts trips. The event was originally produced as a fundraiser for students traveling on JMArts’s annual New York Arts Adventure.

SING AND PLAY ‘25 PERFORMERS
order determined by random drawing

Elementary Division
Will Be Listed Here When Selected

Middle School Division
Will Be Listed Here When Selected

High School Division
Will Be Listed Here When Selected

Guest Performers
Will Be Listed Here When Confirmed

Showcase Concert Cohosts
Will Be Listed Here When Confirmed

▶️ RULES for Sing and Play ’25
📖 PROGRAM for Sing and Play ’25 (will be posted here when published)
🎶 POSTER for Sing and Play ’25 (will be posted here when published)
🗞 EVENT PREVIEW NEWS for Sing and Play ’25 (will be posted here when published)
🗞 PERFORMER HIGHLIGHT POSTS for Sing and Play ’25 (two posted daily the week before)

This event is offered to students entirely free of charge, but we are seeking a sponsor. If you or your organization would like to provide this opportunity please contact us!

JM artists travel to the Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh for the North Carolina Symphony’s performance of Beethoven Symphony No. 9, one of the world’s most renowned works of classical music.

This event is part of our 2024-25 Pinnacle of the Arts series providing an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts.

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, is a choral symphony first performed in Vienna in 1822 and acclaimed as one of the world’s masterpieces, having become one of the most-often performed symphonies in the world. In one of the most-recognized moments in all of Western music, the symphony’s choral finale features a setting of Friedrich Schiller’s 1785 poem “Ode to Joy.”

The North Carolina Symphony, conducted by Carlos Miguel Prieto, will be joined on stage by the North Carolina Master Chorale for a program that includes:

Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels: Psalm 23 from Omar
Brahms: Alto Rhapsody
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9

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 to meet the artists and learn more about what students just experienced.

About 30 students attend each event, which includes excellent seating locations, travel and sometimes a meal. This North Carolina Symphony concert is offered to students free of charge, though we are still seeking a sponsor. (Please contact us if you or your company would like to provide this opportunity for students!) The maximum price for any event in this series is $30 — with the option for students to raise the entire cost of their trip through our annual JMArts Raffle for the Arts or to receive financial assistance through JMArts scholarships designated for this series.

“Pinnacle of the Arts” began in September with the international tour of music icon Herbie Hancock, an event offered entirely free of charge thanks to a contribution by Rose and Chip Pate. The series also includes the national Broadway tour of “Kimberly Akimbo,” Carolina Ballet’s renowned production of “The Nutcracker” (offered entirely free of charge thanks to a contribution by The Wren Foundation), Behind the Scenes at the North Carolina Museum of Art (offered entirely free of charge thanks to a contribution by The Wren Foundation) and this North Carolina Symphony performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. There may be more events to come.

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

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning “Matilda: The Musical” is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents, but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

But Matilda’s school life isn't completely smooth sailing. The school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. Still, Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the students’ saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, “Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical” is a joyous, girl-power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Based on the beloved children’s novel, “Matilda” was adapted into a Broadway musical that received five Tony Awards in 2013. It also has been adapted twice for the silver screen — once as a traditional screen play and once for the musical — and, in all, has won 47 international awards. “Matilda” continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

Performances of “Matilda” are Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m. The approximate running time will be announced as performances approach, but is expected to be about 2 hours, 30 minutes, which includes one intermission.

General admission is $10. Everyone attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No passes are accepted, though qualifying JMArts members will be admitted free according to their membership levels.

🎟 TICKETS go on sale in January at JMArtsTickets.com
📖 PLAYBILL for “Matilda” will be here when published
📃 POSTER for “Matilda” will be here when published
📖 PLAYBILL AD RATE CARD for “Matilda”
📸 PHOTO ALBUM of “Matilda” Promotional Images
🎭 INITIAL CASTING for “Matilda” will be here when announced
📸 PHOTO ALBUM of “Matilda” Rehearsals will be here when available

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning “Matilda: The Musical” is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents, but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

But Matilda’s school life isn't completely smooth sailing. The school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. Still, Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the students’ saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, “Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical” is a joyous, girl-power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Based on the beloved children’s novel, “Matilda” was adapted into a Broadway musical that received five Tony Awards in 2013. It also has been adapted twice for the silver screen — once as a traditional screen play and once for the musical — and, in all, has won 47 international awards. “Matilda” continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

Performances of “Matilda” are Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m. The approximate running time will be announced as performances approach, but is expected to be about 2 hours, 30 minutes, which includes one intermission.

General admission is $10. Everyone attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No passes are accepted, though qualifying JMArts members will be admitted free according to their membership levels.

🎟 TICKETS go on sale in January at JMArtsTickets.com
📖 PLAYBILL for “Matilda” will be here when published
📃 POSTER for “Matilda” will be here when published
📖 PLAYBILL AD RATE CARD for “Matilda”
📸 PHOTO ALBUM of “Matilda” Promotional Images
🎭 INITIAL CASTING for “Matilda” will be here when announced
📸 PHOTO ALBUM of “Matilda” Rehearsals will be here when available

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning “Matilda: The Musical” is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents, but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

But Matilda’s school life isn't completely smooth sailing. The school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. Still, Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the students’ saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, “Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical” is a joyous, girl-power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Based on the beloved children’s novel, “Matilda” was adapted into a Broadway musical that received five Tony Awards in 2013. It also has been adapted twice for the silver screen — once as a traditional screen play and once for the musical — and, in all, has won 47 international awards. “Matilda” continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

Performances of “Matilda” are Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m. The approximate running time will be announced as performances approach, but is expected to be about 2 hours, 30 minutes, which includes one intermission.

General admission is $10. Everyone attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No passes are accepted, though qualifying JMArts members will be admitted free according to their membership levels.

🎟 TICKETS go on sale in January at JMArtsTickets.com
📖 PLAYBILL for “Matilda” will be here when published
📃 POSTER for “Matilda” will be here when published
📖 PLAYBILL AD RATE CARD for “Matilda”
📸 PHOTO ALBUM of “Matilda” Promotional Images
🎭 INITIAL CASTING for “Matilda” will be here when announced
📸 PHOTO ALBUM of “Matilda” Rehearsals will be here when available

This event is offered to students entirely free of charge, but we are seeking a sponsor. If you or your organization would like to provide this opportunity please contact us!

JM artists travel to the Durham Performing Arts Center for the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical “Kimberly Akimbo” in our 2024-25 series providing an opportunity for JM arts students to experience world-class arts.

A new musical about growing up and growing old, Kimberly Akimbo is the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone.

Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

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 working to arrange some post-performance opportunities to meet the artists and learn more about what the students just experienced.

About 30 students will attend each event, which includes excellent seating locations, travel and sometimes a meal for no more than $30 per event — with the option for students to raise the entire cost of their trip through our annual JMArts Raffle for the Arts or to receive financial assistance through JMArts scholarships designated for this series. Thank you to contributors and event sponsors for helping cover the cost of these opportunities!

“Pinnacle of the Arts” began in September with the international tour of contemporary music legend Herbie Hancock, an event offered entirely free of charge thanks to a contribution by Rose and Chip Pate. It also includes Carolina Ballet’s renowned production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” (an event offered entirely free of charge thanks to a contribution by The Wren Foundation), the North Carolina Symphony performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Behind the Scenes at the North Carolina Museum of Art (an event offered entirely free of charge thanks to a contribution by The Wren Foundation) and this national Broadway tour of “Kimberly Akimbo.” There may be more events to come.

👉 If you, your business or your nonprofit would like to sponsor an event, please contact us. This is a remarkable opportunity to shape the lives of young artists.