The Acorn Dramatic Arts (TADA) Program

The Acorn Dramatic Arts program exists to introduce and grow a love of musical theater to children and teens in the community who have no experience, and flourish musical theater as a passion for children and teens in the community who have already begun their exploration of musical theater.

We believe that there is something for everybody to love about theater – whether that’s the stage, set building, stage managing, backstage tech, or any other little detail that goes into a production.

Past Programs:

The Acorn Dramatic Arts (TADA) Summer Youth Camp 2023 – The Wizard of Oz

For more information please email Michael Bond, Senior Production Manager for The Acorn and Camp Director.
 

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JazzReach at The Acorn

JazzReach is a nationally recognized New York City-based 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, performance, creation and teaching of jazz music. Through the presentation of innovative, widely acclaimed live multi-media educational programs for young audiences, captivating main-stage concerts for general audiences and informative clinics and master-classes for student musicians and ensembles, JazzReach is steadfastly dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation, awareness and understanding of this rich, vital, ever-evolving American art form.

For the second year, The Acorn is proud to partner with JazzReach to present free community and educational programming this November.

FOR THE SCHOOLS:

November 6, 7 & 8

Get Hip

Local elementary school students will arrive at The Acorn by bus to experience Get Hip!, a fun, interactive introduction to jazz that illuminates the art form's cultural origins, concepts about improvisation and creative self-expression and explores the role and responsibility of each individual member of the jazz ensemble and how they all must work together to serve and achieve the collective goal of making great music. 

Sittin’ In and Groovin’ Out

Sittin’ In and Groovin’ Out promotes creativity and teamwork, builds confidence, cultivates a deeper appreciation of jazz music, improves students' overall musicianship and improvisational skills and inspires students to want to continue to improve and excel in both music and life. Band students at River Valley High School will participate in this intensive three-day residency culminating in a performance with JazzReach’s Metta Quintet on Friday, November 8th at 7pm.

FOR THE COMMUNITY:

Wednesday, November 6th @ 7pm ET

JazzReach Metta Quintet Community Concert

A cohesive, tight-knit unit featuring some of today’s most esteemed, creative artists, Metta Quintet is fueled by a collective, open-minded musical curiosity and dedicated to exploring new artistic territory while maintaining a passionate commitment to arts education, fostering new audiences and nurturing young talent.

Friday, November 8th @ 7pm ET

Sittin’ In and Groovin’ Out: River Valley High School Band with JazzReach Metta Quintet In Concert

Band students at River Valley High School will participate in an intensive three-day residency. Students will interact, rehearse, learn from and perform live in concert with JazzReach's Metta Quintet. The culminating performance will take place at The Acorn on Friday, November 8th. The concert is free to attend and open to all.

Saturday, November 9th @ 12 noon ET

Stolen Moments: The First 100 Years of Jazz

Stolen Moments is a thoroughly captivating and informative multi-media program that introduces audiences to jazz music's rich history and to the names, faces and music of some of its many masters.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

The Acorn’s partnership with JazzReach is made possible through the generous support from our sponsors: Live Music Society, Berrien Community Foundation, and Tom and Mary Ives.

 

 

Past Programs:

November 2023 – Community Events and School Participation which included:
River Valley Schools, Bridgman Elementary School, St. Joseph High School and School of American Music.

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