A Musical Showcase

Celebrating and showcasing the dedication, talent, time and practice of students committed in Music.

March 20, 2017

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Showcasing the talents of music students in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is an opportunity to focus on the talents, dedication, and commitment of young people who participate in choral and instrumental ensembles.

A Musical Showcase Competition Celebrating Excellence is a first of its kind event for the greater Charlotte community. Made possible by a challenge grant from The Leon Levine Foundation and presented by Charlotte Concerts, this inaugural event honors Dale Polsky, who was the first Vice President of Education for Charlotte Concerts. She initiated music education initiatives that were the foundation of Charlotte Concerts’ all-encompassing music education programs.

THE JUDGES

Anthony Hamilton

Grammy Award winning R&B singer-songwriter

Mary A. Deissler

President and CEO
Charlotte Symphony

Tom Gabbard

President and CEO
Blumenthal Performing Arts

Will Young

Director of Music Ministries
First Presbyterian Church

THE SCHOOLS

Elementary School Ensembles

Torrence Creek Elementary

The Torrence Creek Quarter Notes

Windsor Park Elementary

Windsor Park Orchestra

Waddell Language Academy (Elementary)

Waddell Language Academy Elementary Choir

Middle School Ensembles

McClintock Middle School

Advanced Chorus

Southwest Middle School

Southwest Middle School Orchestra

Alexander Graham Middle School

Campana

Community House Middle School

Community House Middle School 8th Grade Band

Southwest Middle School

Southwest Middle School Orchestra

High School Ensembles

William A. Hough High School

Howlin’ Huskies

Providence High School

Providence High School Chamber Winds

West Charlotte High School

Chorale Ensemble (Mixed Choir)

East Mecklenburg High School and
Northwest School of the Arts

Women’ s Chamber Choir (Combined)

Ardrey Kell High School

Wind Ensemble

South Mecklenburg High School

South Mecklenburg Chamber Orchestra

David W. Butler High School

David W. Butler High School Jazz Ensemble

THE VENUE

Parking

$5 Rate with Blumenthal exit pass


Bank of America Center Parking Garage
Entrances on 150 N. College St. or 290 E. 5th St.

 

7th Street Station Parking Garage
Entrances on 224 E. 7th St. or 225 E. 6th St.

 

 

Theater

Belk Theater
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square