Photo credit: Chris Coffin
This year marks our fourth annual College of Fine and Performing Arts Education Matinee Series. During 2008-2009 we will serve nearly 4,000 children and youth through education activities designed to move, challenge and inspire. Professional artists, some of whom are featured in our 2008-2009 Performing Arts Center (PAC) Series, and pre-professional performers from College of Fine and Performing Arts disciplines dedicate themselves to share their knowledge and love of the arts with young audiences in our community.
Educational outreach programs are central to the mission of the college because we believe that the arts nurture creativity and self-esteem, increase cultural understanding, and bring joy to our lives. The following student matinees are free to school groups and home school families, but reservations are required and are taken on a first come, first served basis.
The College of Fine and Performing Arts also offers educational outreach programming through our areas of discipline. Please visit us online to learn more about our dance, sculpture and
gallery, and theatre outreach opportunities.
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Below is our 2008-2009 Education Matinee Series Schedule.
Please note all reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. We will begin accepting reservations for our 08-09 Season on Monday, August 18, 2009.
Contact Courtney Hiatt, PAC Series Manager, at
(360) 650-2829 or Courtney.Hiatt@wwu.edu to reserve space for your students or children.
BAKA BEYOND
Baka Beyond boasts a unique blend of African and Celtic influences to create a completely innovative world fusion music sound. Their motto “the spirit of the music lives in the rhythm” is evident in their performances as strong African beats underpin Celtic and Gaelic melodies producing fast yet gentle rhythms that are utterly infectious.
Matinee Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008
Matinee Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Matinee Location: PAC Mainstage Theatre
Suitable for Grades: K-6
Reservations Required
REALLY ROSIE
Performed by the California Theatre Center, Really Rosie is a lively musical that follows a typical summer day in the life of several neighborhood friends. Self-proclaimed leader Rosie, the sassiest kid on her block, entertains everyone by directing and starring in an "Oscar-winning movie" based on the exciting, dramatic, funny (and slightly exaggerated) story of her life. Really Rosie is written by Maurice Sendak, author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are, and features music by the legendary Carole King.
Matinee Date: Friday, March 6, 2009
Matinee Times: 10:00am and 12:00pm (Two Shows)
Matinee Location: PAC Mainstage Theatre
Suitable for Grades: K-6
Reservations Required
DANCE CONCERT
Throughout the year the WWU Dance Program performs "Cabaret" concerts at their downtown ...Ving! studio featuring original choreography created by students and faculty. This matinee will showcase a sample of these innovative and fresh works.
Matinee Date: Friday, April 17, 2009
Matinee Times: 10:30am to 11:30am
Matinee Location: PAC Mainstage Theatre
Suitable for Grades: 5-12
Reservations Required
ETHEL
A post-classical string quartet, ETHEL infuses their sound with rock, blues, classical, jazz and other popular genres to create a sound that defies categorization. Comprised of four world-class, Julliard-trained composers and musicians, they have been described by The Boston Globe as playing “contemporary chamber music with the raucous energy of a bar band.”
Matinee Date: Friday, April 24, 2009
Matinee Times: 10:30am to 11:30am
Matinee Location: PAC Concert Hall
Suitable for Grades: K-6
Reservations Required
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