RMAC visited to the Ronald McDonald House in Manhattan - Jan. 7, 2012
The RMAC Student Committee and RMAC alumni attending Berklee College of Music had their annual trip to The House. Ridgefield's First Selectman, Rudy Marconi, accompanied them this year.
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RMAC Collegiate Reunion - Dec. 7, 2011
RMAC held its first event dedicated entirely to college students at St. Andrew's Church in Ridgefield. Seven students performed before a crowd of 70 people.
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Rico, a 7th grade student from SRMS, made this wooden sign for RMAC. It was made from scraps of wood and stands about 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide. He presented it to Mrs. Haines, president of RMAC, the evening of the Showcase of the Arts on Dec. 7th.
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RMAC Showcase of the Arts in the Scotts Ridge Middle School Auditorium
Dec. 7, 2011
Fifty five students were involved with this show. They participated on-stage singing, acting, dancing, and playing instruments. They were involved off-stage as part of sound crew, making brochures and posters, selling tickets, and working at the bake sale. The event was a huge success!
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RMAC 'n Cheese - Dec. 2, 2011
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dozen acts included over 20 students in this popular event in its third year. The live music included jazz, folk, pop, rock, originals, and holiday music. The fire pit provided a nice place to roast marshmallows and the Genoa mac 'n cheese was sold out! Below is a glimpse of the night. Thanks to Wayne Addessi of Addessi Jewelers for sponsoring this event.
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Acoustic Cafe - Nov. 18, 2011
A dozen acts included over 20 students in this new event. Students performed before a crowd of 50 people. Below are some photos from the event.
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Art & Photography Exhibit - Dayton Program Room, Ridgefield Library - Oct. 2011
Student Exhibitors included: Maddie Wroblewski, Catherine Heller, Catherine Bradley, Cole Butchen, Shyenne Rising, Jonathan Schickler, and Katherine Oulette. Student musicians for the Artist Opening Reception were Maddie Wroblewski and Emily Kerr on violin.
Below is a sampling from the exhibit.
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4th Annual Open Mic Night 2011 was held on Sept. 16, 2011. Twenty-five students participated before an audience of over 75 people. Thanks to the Enchanted Garden Conservatory for use of their facility for our event and to the NCL for their baked goods.
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Photo Scavenger Hunt - A challenge was presented to photograph four items: something loud, something bright, something linear, and something different. Many creative entries were submitted.
Congratulations to Sarah Kadagina (1st place) and Joey Widden (2nd place).
Special thanks to our three judges: Jane La Motta, Rich Feldman, and Kevin Robinson.
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Sarah Kadagian - First Place
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Music Fest 2011 was another huge success. Thirty-four musical groups performed on four stages throughout Ballard Park and on Main Street.
Here are the numbers for this free annual concert for our community:
93 performers (in the 34 groups)
8 MCs
4 Stage Managers
4 Sound Technicians
40 student volunteers for manning tables, setup and clean up
40 adult volunteers (RMAC Board members, parent volunteers, NCL parents)
Thanks to all those who participated and to the hundreds and hundreds who attended and enjoyed an afternoon of music.
Congratulations to Irene Franklin who won the I-pod Touch door prize!
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WINTER WORKS
An RMAC Art and Photography Exhibition
Ridgefield Recreation Center
February 5 - March 27, 2011
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2nd annual visit to the Ronald McDonald House
in Manhattan
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011
RMAC students visited the Ronald McDonald House where they hosted an interactive performance where the children got to sing, dance, paint, and play different instruments.
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2nd annual RMAC ' n Cheese
Friday, Dec. 2, 2010
Another
great event with live music,
a bonfire with s'mores,
and piping hot mac
' n cheese by Genoa Deli.
A great place for teens during
Ridgefield's
Holiday Stroll.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO.....
RMAC Student Reps. Amanda and Allyson
Ehrlickman recently traveled to Riesa, Germany with the U.S.A. Tap Team to compete in the International Dance Organization World Tap Dance
Championships. Amanda,
a senior at Ridgefield High School, placed sixth in the Adult female solo
category. Allyson, an eighth grade
student at Scotts Ridge Middle School ranked sixth in the Junior female solo
category. Allyson and Amanda also placed 12th in the Adult duet category for their routine "Loco Motives".
This
event, attended by tap dancers from fifteen countries, was judged by officials
from Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Russian Federation,
Slovenia and the United States.
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3rd annual Open Mic Night
Friday, Oct. 22, 2010
Martin Hall (Jesse Lee Church)
Over 35 students performed 22 acts for our largest ever crowd of 90 people!
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Summer Concert Series ~ Fridays After Five
Season IV
June through August 2010
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Town Hall, Ridgefield
Over 40 musicians provided musical entertainment to Ridgefield's Main Street this summer, which enhanced the atmosphere of the wonderful community we live in!
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Open Drum Circle
Friday, July 30, 2010
Special guest drummer
Moro
Dramani from Ghana led a Drum Circle for RMAC
Moro hand crafts drums for Chris Gay of Ayindisa on Prospect Street.
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Music Fest 2010
May 28, 2010
Ballard Park, Ridgefield
Twenty four student musical groups performed on two stages during the second annual Music Fest kicking off Memorial Day weekend. Over 1,000 guests enjoyed the 5 hour concert throughout the afternoon.
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Guitar Jam
April 8, 2010
Ridgefield Recreation Center
Professional musician Roger Filgate joined RMAC to lead the guitar jam. Roger has played in numerous bands from New York to Los Angeles.
During the ’90s he joined the legendary British rock group, Wishbone Ash. Having recorded several albums
including fan favorite “Illuminations,” as both guitarist and songwriter, he toured the world extensively.
This led to sharing the stage with such artists as: Santana, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Guns & Roses, Yes,
Blue Oyster Cult, and many more.
RMAC thanks Roger for sharing his time and expertise with our students.
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Melting Colors
Art and Photography Exhibit
Feb. 7, 2010 through March 26, 2010
Ridgefield Recreation Center Lobby
Below is a sampling of the work of seventeen students in grades 6 through college. Shown below at the Opening Reception on February 7, 2010 are:
Front: Christian, Jacob, Sara, Maddie, Jen
Standing: Shane, Emily, Maria, Emma, Grace, Catherine, Sandra
Missing: Kody, Brianne, Olivia, Talia, & Caroline
Special thanks to The Nightingale Singers for providing entertainment
during the Opening Reception (photo below).
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RMAC Visited the Ronald McDonald House in Manhattan
on Saturday, January 9, 2010
Eleven RMAC students entertained the children and their families
with an evening of dance, music, art
and friendship.
It was an amazing experience for everyone.
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| Kevin, Maria, Cam, Mary Kate, Justin, Kody, Shane, Anashya, Mel, Ana, and Samantha |
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2nd Annual Open Mic Night
Martin Hall, Sept. 26, 2009
Nineteen student performers
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Fridays After Five - 3rd Annual RMAC Summer Concert Series was better than ever!
at Town Hall, Main Street, Ridgefield
June 5 through August 21
Live music Friday nights from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
June 5 - Nightingales (female acapella group) and Mel Bresnan (solo singer/keyboard)
June 12 - Def Con 4 (band)
June 26 - Split for the City (band) and Jazz Night (jazz ensemble)
July 10 - Ryan Staples (acoustic solo) and Chiar Oscuro (band)
July 17 - James Zap/Mike Santini (acoustic duet) and Internship (band)
July 24 - Olivia Koterska (acoustic solo) and Maria Koterska/Cam Bell (acoustic duet)
July 31 - Ian Mahoney (solo acoustic) and Def Con 4 returns!
Aug. 7 - A Glimpse at Victory (band) and Kevin Haines Jazz Quintet
Aug. 14 - Jack Wellborn (solo), Julia Paltauf and Carly Cugine (acoustic) and Richie Hume
Aug.. 21 -Rachel Rodgers (Jazz flute), Mel Bresnan (solo singer/keyboard), and Circle the Earth (band)
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RMAC Music Fest
May 22, 2009
Ballard Park
14 musical groups performed from 3:00 -- 8:00 PM
Hundreds of people of all ages attended this free concert
to kick off Memorial Day weekend in Ridgefield!
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| Doug, Maria, Hannah |
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| Dan |
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| Andrew, Ben, and Kevin: A Glimpse at Victory |
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| Lost in Spacey: Chris, Kevin, Josh |
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| Ortis Vir: Hayden, Jeff |
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| Down 2 Earth |
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| The Swine Flu |
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| The Interns |
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| Doug, Clint, Logan |
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| The Bucket Family |
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| Mel |
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| Scott |
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| Cam, Maria |
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| Chris, Ryan, Anasha |
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Battle of the Ages II
Six adult bands battled before a panel
of three celebrity judges and 300 spectators
April 26, 2009
The Ridgefield Playhouse
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| 1st Place: Soggy Basement Boys |
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| 2nd Place: FOG |
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| 3rd Place: The Incontinentals |
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For the Love of Art 2
Students exhibited their art and photographty
in the Ridgefield Library Dayton Program Room
during Feburary 2009
A sampling of some of the artwork is below.
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WORD! A Festival of poetry and original songs
Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at Ridgefield Academy
Thirteen students performed before an audience of about 60 people.
Some students performed poetry slams and some sang their original songs.
It was a fantastic original show!
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| Zach and Gabby
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| Rachel |
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| Scott |
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You Can Dance Fest '08
Sat., Nov. 15, 2008
Martin Hall in Jesse Lee Church
RMAC's first dance event was a huge success!
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Open Mic Night
at Martin Hall
October 11, 2008
11 Acts performed before an audience
of over 80 people!
Richie and Drew (right), RHS juniors, were among the student performers.
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RMAC's Student Committee hosted its 2nd Annual
Hot Beverage and Bake Sale '08
Main Street, CVS, and the Ridgefield Recreation Center
Nov. 8, 2008
12:00 - 4:00
Thanks to all who baked,
worked at the event,
and donated!
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"How We See It" Mixed Media Exhibit
Ridgefield Recreation Center Sept - Oct. 2008
Here is a sampling of some of the pieces exhibited by our students.
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RMAC Summer Music Series - "Fridays After Five"
Second Season
Thank you to the following musicians for performing in front of Town Hall for
The RMAC Summer Concert Series
during "Friday's After Five"
June 6 Corey Lewin (acoustic guitar)
June 13 Gabrielle Bouissou (violin)
June 20 Band: Twenty Past Four
June 27 Kevin Haines (acoustic guitar)
July 11 Band: Cast No Shadow
July 18 Band: Sanctum
July 25 Market Street Band (Jazz)
Aug. 1 The Golfin' Dolphins
Aug. 8 The Re-runs
Aug. 15 Nick Heinzmann (cello) and Middle Initial Band
Aug. 22 Shannon Reilly (violin) and Scott Wilson (guitar)
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First Place - Most Historic Float
Ridgefield 300th Celebration Parade
July 5, 2008
Over 30 students participated in creating this float
of almost 3,000 tissue paper flowers!
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2nd Annual Memorial Day Street Festival
Featuring student artists, musicians & singers
Monday, May 26, 2008
11:00 - 2:00 PM
Student
artists displayed their work while student musicians and singers
entertained with their talents.
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| Willow displays her pottery |
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| Matt home from college |
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1st Annual
Battle of the Ages
April 27, 2008
The Ridgefield Playhouse
Featured bands were: Senior Melodiers, Poor Howard, Hat City Blues Band, FOG, The Staff Band, LoFT, The Incontinentals, and All Shook Up. The event was a huge success. Congratulations to the winning band "LoFT" and runner-up band "FOG".
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| Winning band "LoFT" |
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| Runner-up band "FOG" |
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For the Love of Art
Student Art and Photo Exhibition
Held at the Dayton Program Room at the Ridgefield Library, 19 students ranging in age from 6th to 12 grade participated in this exhibition. The exhibition ran from Feb. 4 - 27, 2008.
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Hot Beverage and Bake Sale '07
The RMAC Student Committee hosted a Hot Beverage and Bake Sale along
Main Street on Saturday, December, 8, 1007.
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Eve of the Arts
The gala at Bernard's Restaurant on Sept. 30, 2007 was a huge success. Supporters were treated to entertainment, great food provided by Bernard's Restaurant, wine from Cellar XV, and a live and silent auction. First Selectman Rudy Marconi announced that the Price family, owners of Ridgefield Supply, will donate the original Ridgefield railroad station, which sits on its property, to house RMAC. The station was built in 1870 and will be renovated to preserve the integrity of the history of the building on the outside, while creating a state-of-the-art performance venue on the inside.
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Band Bash '07The RMAC student committee planned and ran a fund raising concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse in June 2007. Over 300 attended the concert, which featured five high school and college bands.
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| Eleven West, RHS alumni band |
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| Rights of Attrition |
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Memorial Day Street Performers '07
On Memorial Day 2007 RMAC musicians, singers and artists lined Main Street
to exhibit their art and entertain the crowd before and after the parade.
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