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This year's event will mark the 12th Anniversary
of the Education Law Center's vision to continuously celebrate
the extraordinary talents of students attending New Jersey's
urban public schools.
Kids
in Concert 2010 will be held at Long Branch High School on
Thursday, March 25th at 6:30pm. The theme of this year's concert
is "The 20th Century - By Decade". Our goal
is to create a unique concert experience that combines many
forms of the arts on one stage.
Every
urban public school is invited to enter the KIC competition
by creating their own artistic interpretation reflecting the
theme of this year's show and what it means to them.
The
KIC application process begins in October. Schools are sent
a request to audition and invited to submit video applications
for review by a selection committee. The KIC Artistic Director
chairs the committee. Groups are chosen based on quality,
creativity and type of performance.
By
January, the committee notifies the selected participants.
The Artistic Director then works with the students to develop
and stage the concert event. Before the concert, participating
students meet each other and rehearse the show. A final rehearsal
takes place the day of the concert. When the curtain rises,
the students are ready to entertain their parents, friends,
teachers and supporters.
Participants
of Kids in Concert work with little instruction outside of
school. These vivacious young people work tirelessly with
dedicated instructors to bring their talents to the stage
in performances ranging from dance groups and soloists to
performance poets. KIC is a shining example of what our urban
children are capable of, when given the opportunity to do
so.
Since
1973, ELC has worked tirelessly to ensure equal and adequate
educational opportunities for public school children in New
Jersey, particularly disadvantaged children. ELC's accomplishments
include securing dramatic improvements in urban education,
including the universal preschool and school construction
programs, in the landmark Abbott v. Burke case.
Please
direct all questions regarding Kids in Concert 2010 to:
Chantelle
Brown
Fundraising & Event Coordinator
973.624.1815 X12
973.624.7339 Fax
cbrown@edlawcenter.org
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