2014-2015 School Year

To all teachers and educators,

You have the most important job in the world and we couldn't be more thankful and appreciative of you for it. Here's to an excellent start to the 2014-2015 school year!

Welcome Patrick Stauffer, Education Assistant!

Patrick is a native of Little Elm, Texas, and recently relocated to the Twin Cities. In addition to his position at the Ordway, Patrick is a performing musician and music instructor. He teaches private low-brass lessons throughout the Twin Cities and plays trombone with many different groups and organizations. Before becoming the Education Assistant, Patrick was an intern with the Education department during the 13-14 season. Outside of work, he enjoys a wide range of other activities including cooking and trying new recipes, going on walks with his dog, Ava, and going to live performances whenever possible.

We are very excited to have Patrick join the Education Team! Welcome, Patrick!

Triple Threat Training 2014

For the past two-weeks, the Ordway hosted a musical theater camp, which was designed exclusively for motivated young artists to experience professional theater training. Students worked with a team of experienced instructors to develop and hone their vocal, stage and dance techniques, as well as building their skill set for auditioning, increasing their knowledge of musical theater history, and practicing character development through the use of dramaturgy.

Here's a look back at those two-weeks:

Triple Threat Training 2014                                                       Photo by Peter Myers

Triple Threat Training 2014                                                     Photo by Erin Matteson

Triple Threat Training 2014                                                       Photo by Peter Myers

Triple Threat Training 2014                                                       Photo by Alan Post

  

Triple Threat Training 2014                                                       Photo by Alan Post

Triple Threat Training 2014                                                       Photo by Alan Post

Triple Threat Training 2014                                                       Photo by Alan Post

Triple Threat Training 2014                                                       Photo by Alan Post

Reaching All Learners Workshop

Attention teaching artists: looking for best practices in working with students with disabilities? Check out this affordable opportunity this summer presented by two of our community partners: VSA Minnesota and Perpich Center for Arts Education. For more information, visit http://vsamn.org/arts-education/professional-development/

The Ordway Announces 2013 Sally Award Winners

As reported by Broadway World, The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announced the recipients of the 2013 Sally Ordway Irvine Awards. Now in its 22nd year, the Sally Awards honor extraordinary achievement in the visual, performing and literary arts.

Elizabeth Jaakola

The 2013 Sally Award winners are:
EDUCATION: Elizabeth Jaakola
INITIATIVE: Kristine Sorensen
COMMITMENT: James Samuel "Cornbread" Harris Sr.
ARTS ACCESS: MacPhail Online
VISION: Franconia Sculpture Park

The Sally Awards are a living tribute to the vision of Sally Ordway Irvine, who mobilized the community to support her dream of a new performing arts center in downtown Saint Paul. The awards are presented annually to honor individuals and institutions that strengthen and enrich Minnesota with their commitment to the arts, arts education and arts access. Throughout the past two decades, the Ordway has been privileged to honor more than 80 outstanding artists, administrators, volunteers and organizations through these awards.

This year's Sally Awards were dedicated to the memory of Sue McLean, the Twin Cities' legendary concert promoter who was instrumental in conceiving and promoting signature events such as Music in the Zoo, Live at the Guthrie and the Basilica Block Party.

The 2013 Sally Award recipients were selected by a committee consisting of Ordway representatives, the 2012 Sally Award recipients, Minnesota State Arts Board and media representatives, and other leaders from the Minnesota arts and cultural community. The 2013 Sally Awards program is supported by the Minnesota State Arts Board, Minnesota Public Radio and Saint Paul Hotel.

Click to read more about The Ordway Announces 2013 Sally Award Winners, reported by Broadway World.

SPCPA Guest Columnist

 Eli Newell, a senior at the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Arts (SPCPA), wrote a guest column for the Pioneer Press about the role the arts have plaYed in his life. In it, he calls out the Flint Hills International Children's Festival as one of his favorites. We're honored to be a part of your journey, Eli!

Read what he had to say here:

http://www.twincities.com/Opinion/Columnists/ci_25853227/Eli-Newell:-Experiencing-the-arts-outside

22nd Annual Sally Awards

 

ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INVITES YOU AND A GUEST TO THE
 

22nd Annual Sally Ordway Irvine Awards

Dedicated to the memory of Sue McLean, an ardent promoter of music and musicians

Monday, June 9, 2014
5:00pm Doors Open
5:30pm Awards Ceremony & Performances
Reception to Follow
 
Ordway Music Theater
345 Washington Street, Saint Paul MN
 
Hosted by Alison Young of Classical Minnesota Public Radio and Barb Abney of The Current. Special performances in honor of Sue McLean by Kevin Bowe, Gary Hines, and Paul Metsa.
 
 
Reservations required. Reserve your complimentary pass by June 2, 2014 at www.ordway.org/sallyawards or call 651.224.4222.
 
Thank you to Minnesota State Arts Board and Minnesota Public Radio for their support.