Arts in the News

List of 20 news stories.

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  Evening of Drama: Another Commissioned work of Art for Oakcrest

  The play: Claire Whittman, a Virginia playwright who wrote The Female Quixote, performed by Oakcrest in November of 2020 has written a play for Oakcrest for an all-female cast. 
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  Oakcrest commissions artist Sue Braswell for a new painting in Head of School’s office

  In its initiative to incorporate the work of local artists to promote an appreciation for the role of wonder and delight in beauty, Oakcrest School commissioned local Virginia painter Sue Braswell to produce a painting of “The Morning Ferry” for the office of the Head of School, Dr. Mary T. Ortiz. The oil painting depicts a ferry taking people to Monhegan Island off the coast of Maine in the morning hours. 
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  Oakcrest announces 2022-2023 Shows

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  Mary Poppins to Feature Impressive Technical Work

  With Oakcrest’s production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins only a couple weeks away, it’s easy to imagine the hours of singing, dancing, and acting rehearsals needed to prepare for this beloved musical. What might not be as obvious is the incredible amount of work that goes into the ambitious technical side of the show.
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  Oakcrest Announces 2022 Spring Upper School Show

  Oakcrest is pleased to announce this year’s Upper School show, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, a musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film. Performances will take place on February 18 and 19 at the Ernst Community Theater in Annandale, Virginia.
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  Oakcrest Announces 2021 Fall Theatre Production

  Middle School students will perform Dear Edwina Jr. this fall. The musical, directed by theatre teacher Dr. Kristin O’Malley, will be performed on November 5 and 6 at the Ernst Community Theater in Annandale, Virginia. 
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  Freshman Accepted Into Prestigious Summer Acting Camp

  Oakie Addison Duncan (‘24) has been accepted into the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp.
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  Alumna Wins Playwriting Contest

  An original short radio play written by Oakcrest alumna Kiley Hatch ('19) has been produced and released by New York City-based Catholic theatre company The Merry Beggars.
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  Harp Circle Selected to Perform for 2020 VMEA Conference

  Oakcrest's Harp Circle has been selected to perform for the 2020 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Virtual Conference, taking place from November 19-21. 
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  Oakie Enters NAfME Songwriter's Competition

  Oakcrest student Ana Sofia Johnson ('25) recently submitted an original song to the NafME (National Association for Music Education) Student Songwriters Competition and received excellent feedback.
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  Upper School Will Take Antigone to the Stage

  The Oakcrest Theatre Department is pleased to announce that this year's spring Upper School Theatre Production will be Antigone, to be performed at Oakcrest on February 19 at 7:30 pm and February 20 at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm. 
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  Harp Circle Auditions for Educators Convention

  Oakcrest's Harp Circle has created a video to try out for the 'virtual lobby concerts' at the upcoming Virginia Music Educators Convention in November. 
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  Oakcrest Announces Fall 2020 Middle School Theatre Production

  Oakcrest's Theatre Department is pleased to announce that its Middle School fall production will be "The Female Quixote," performed on November 5, 6 and 7, 2020.
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  Smithsonian Highlights Collaboration with Oakcrest Chorus

  The Smithsonian Center for Folk Life & Cultural Heritage recently highlighted its collaboration with Oakcrest’s Concert Chorus on a project to promote America’s rich cultural heritage of folk music among young people. 
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  Instrumental Director's Work Featured in Army Band Broadcast

  The United States Army Band's Easter Sunday broadcast featured a composition by Oakcrest's Instrumental Music Director, Mrs. Alix Baldwin.
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  Cappies Review James and the Giant Peach

  February 28, 2020—The Upper School's production of James and the Giant Peach received strong reviews from the Cappies.
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  Faculty Profile: Anne Miller, Music Master Teacher

  "Music can add beauty to students' lives," says Oakcrest Music Master Teacher Anne Miller.
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  Oakies to Sing at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

  January 31, 2020—Oakcrest School has been invited to sing at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC on March 30. 
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  Smithsonian Folkways Features Concert Chorus

  November 11, 2019—Oakcrest’s Concert Chorus has been selected to help launch a new project through Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, with the goal of promoting America’s rich cultural heritage of American folk music among young people.
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  UN Visited by Oakcrest Harp Circle

  May 15, 2019—On May 15, Oakcrest’s Harp Circle performed at the UN Headquarters in New York City for the 25th Observance of the International Day of Families and 25th Commemoration of the International Year of the Family. 
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