We welcome you to the campus of The American School in Switzerland.You are invited to attend the Concerts and Performances, view the Exhibits, and participate in the Workshops.

Join us in celebrating the Arts at TASIS.

ARTS FESTIVAL 2017Thursday, May 1810:10 Opening Celebration Palestra An introduction to the Arts Festival featuring the TASIS HS Choir, Student Instrumentalists, Singers, and Actors

17:00 All-School Choral Concert Palmer Center Featuring performances by Elementary, Middle, High School, and Faculty choirs. Music Directors: Melody Tibbits Zanecchia, Elementary School; Sarah Grove Locke, Middle School; Samantha Forrest, High School; Tamara Schumacher; Faculty. Accompanists: Jonathan Morris and Gloria De Piante Vicin 19:00 English Class Page to Palmer Center Stage Palmer Center Students from 9th-12th grade English classes present Shakespearean monologues, sonnets,andfilmedscenes,aswellasworldpoetry in translation

Friday, May 1908:30 Conducting Workshop Palmer Center Grade 5 Elementary School Students with the Arts Festival Chamber Orchestra

14:30 The Carnival of Animals, a musical suite by Camille Saint-Saëns Palestra The Arts Festival Chamber Orchestra; Mohammad Shelechi, conductor Featuring TASIS student soloists

15:30 Community Dramatic Reading: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Part I Palmer Center Join Potterheads of all ages for a two-part dramatic reading of the newest installment in the Potterverse. Come to one event or both, and take a part or just listen! Scripts are provided, but if you have your own, please bring it!

19:00 The Middle School Musical: Peter Pan Jr. Palmer Center Performed by Middle School Students Director: Matthew Frazier-Smith Choreographer: Julie Frazier-Smith Music Directors: Sarah Grove Locke and Melody Tibbits Zanecchia Reserve online at www.tasis.ch/peterpan

Saturday, May 20 10:30 Individual and Vocal Recitals by TASIS Students, K-Grade 5 Palmer Center

12:00 Individual Instrumental Recitals by TASIS Students, Grades 6-12 Palmer Center

15:30 Community Dramatic Reading: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Part II Palmer Center Join Potterheads of all ages for a two-part dramatic reading of the newest installment in the Potterverse. Come to one event or both, and take a part or just listen! Scripts are provided, but if you have your own, please bring it!

19:00 The Middle School Musical: Peter Pan Jr. Palmer Center Performed by Middle School Students Director: Matthew Frazier-Smith Choreographer: Julie Frazier-Smith Music Directors: Sarah Grove Locke and Melody Tibbits Zanecchia Reserve online at www.tasis.ch/peterpan

19:30 Open Mic for Students and Faculty De Nobili Terrace

Sunday, May 2112:00 Vocal Class Recital Palmer Center Performances by TASIS Vocal Students Studio of Jonathan Morris, Maestro di Canto 13:00 High School and Middle School Band Presentations Outdoor Theater

14:00 The Middle School Musical: Peter Pan Jr. Palmer Center Performed by Middle School Students Director: Matthew Frazier-Smith Choreographer: Julie Frazier-Smith Music Directors: Sarah Grove Locke and Melody Tibbits Zanecchia Reserve online at www.tasis.ch/peterpan

15:00 - 16:30 Steli and Incontri Outdoor Field Interactive Installations by Stalker Teatro, Turin

13:00 - 16:30 Workshops Outdoor Field Basket Weaving with artisan Denise Realini Caricature Drawing led by graphic illustrator and cartoonist Ivan Artucovich Chinese Calligraphy and Painting led by artist Sufen Knuth Ceramic Tile Painting led by TASIS art teacher Simona Bellini Create a Colored Totem Pole, project led by TASIS studentsPottery on the Wheel led by ceramicists Brigit Hurst and Samuel VogelTie Dye T-shirts and Bags led by TASIS students and art teacher Simona Bellini

16:30 The Unknown Palmer Center Performed by TASIS High School Theater Classes 19:00 Closing Concert Palestra

Featuring TASIS Student Soloists and the All-School Combined ChoirsThe Arts Festival Chamber Orchestra; Mohammad Shelechi, conductorAccompanists: Jonathan Morris and Gloria De Piante Vicin

1956 2016

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS

1956 2016

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS

1956 2016

Celebrating 60 Years

1956 2016

Celebrating 60 Years

1956 2016

Celebrating 60 Years

1956 2016

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS

1956 2016

Celebrating 60 Years

1956 2016

Celebrating 60 Years

1956 2016

Celebrating 60 Years

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND

EXHIBITIONSStudent and Faculty exhibitions are open to the public from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon

PALESTRAHigh School, Middle School, and Elementary School Art Exhibition

FERIT ŞAHENK FINE ARTS CENTERHORST DÜRRSCHMIDT GALLERY, GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR

Best in Show: Selected IB and AP Student Art Work from 2017Photography,Drawing&Painting,Architecture&DesignStudiosopenSaturdayandSunday

VILLA DE NOBILIPhotography by High School Students

MONTICELLOGround Floor: Photography by High School Students

First Floor: Middle School Art

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