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What's happening in the Fine Arts at ARS
Welcome to the Monthly Newsletter for the Fine Arts at ARS
Welcome to the Monthly Newsletter for the Fine Arts at ARS
Here you will find schedules, information on upcoming events, local events of interest, and any thing else we can think of pertaining to the arts, Athens, and ARS.
Here you will find schedules, information on upcoming events, local events of interest, and any thing else we can think of pertaining to the arts, Athens, and ARS.
ARS BAND
ARS BAND
Meet the Director
Meet the Director
Mr. Steve Williams
Mr. Steve Williams
Mr. Steve Williams transferred from Athens Middle School and began work on building a formal instrumental music program at ARS in January 2020. Interest has been strong and progress has been steady. The group has grown in number and along with a bluegrass band, now offers a beginning band and a stage band.
Mr. Steve Williams transferred from Athens Middle School and began work on building a formal instrumental music program at ARS in January 2020. Interest has been strong and progress has been steady. The group has grown in number and along with a bluegrass band, now offers a beginning band and a stage band.
Mr. Williams is a 32 year veteran of music education with experience across broad areas of performance. He has been honored at Secondary Teacher of the Year grades 6 - 12 twice, and named one of 50 Band Directors Who Make a Difference 2015. He is married to his childhood sweetheart, Amy and has two children.
Mr. Williams is a 32 year veteran of music education with experience across broad areas of performance. He has been honored at Secondary Teacher of the Year grades 6 - 12 twice, and named one of 50 Band Directors Who Make a Difference 2015. He is married to his childhood sweetheart, Amy and has two children.
Check out our ARS Band
Check out our ARS Band
Listen to the ARS Band
Listen to the ARS Band
Our newly formed ARMS band plays a selection from their recent practice
Our newly formed ARMS band plays a selection from their recent practice
Athens Renaissance Band Rehearsal Schedule
Athens Renaissance Band Rehearsal Schedule
Mondays- (for Monday and Wednesday students)
Mondays- (for Monday and Wednesday students)
10:15 to 11:15 a.m.- Beginning Band
10:15 to 11:15 a.m.- Beginning Band
Tuesdays- (for Tuesday and Thursday students)
Tuesdays- (for Tuesday and Thursday students)
10:45 to 11:45 a.m.- Beginning Band
10:45 to 11:45 a.m.- Beginning Band
Wednesdays- (for Monday and Wednesday students)
Wednesdays- (for Monday and Wednesday students)
10:15 to 11:15 a.m.- Students with one year’s experience.
10:15 to 11:15 a.m.- Students with one year’s experience.
3:00 to 4:00- String Band (Bluegrass)
3:00 to 4:00- String Band (Bluegrass)
Thursdays- (for Tuesday and Thursday students)
Thursdays- (for Tuesday and Thursday students)
10:45 to 11:45 a.m.- Students with one year’s experience.
10:45 to 11:45 a.m.- Students with one year’s experience.
Fridays- 10:30-noon- Students with two or more years experience.
Fridays- 10:30-noon- Students with two or more years experience.
*Note: Tuesday and Thursday classes will now begin at 10:45. Changed from starting at 11:00.
*Note: Tuesday and Thursday classes will now begin at 10:45. Changed from starting at 11:00.
ARS CHOIR
ARS CHOIR
Meets Tuesday 11:30-12pm
Meets Tuesday 11:30-12pm
Meet the Director
Meet the Director
MRS ERICA HAND
MRS ERICA HAND
Meet Mrs. Erica Hand
Meet Mrs. Erica Hand
Athens Elementary and Renaissance School Music Teacher/Specialist
Athens Elementary and Renaissance School Music Teacher/Specialist
Mrs. Erica Hand is the choir director at ARS and elementary music teacher at Athens Elementary . She was previously the choir director at Athens High School and Middle School. In 2017, she was awarded Teacher of the Year for SPARK Academy at Cowart Elementary.
Mrs. Erica Hand is the choir director at ARS and elementary music teacher at Athens Elementary . She was previously the choir director at Athens High School and Middle School. In 2017, she was awarded Teacher of the Year for SPARK Academy at Cowart Elementary.
Prior to teaching in Athens City, she was the Choir Director for Hazel Green High School from 2009-2014.
Prior to teaching in Athens City, she was the Choir Director for Hazel Green High School from 2009-2014.
Mrs Hand is married to Stanley Hand, science teacher at Elkmont High School and they have two beautiful children, Elijah and Mary Elizabeth.
Mrs Hand is married to Stanley Hand, science teacher at Elkmont High School and they have two beautiful children, Elijah and Mary Elizabeth.
She is also the choir director for her church, First Presbyterian Church in Athens.
She is also the choir director for her church, First Presbyterian Church in Athens.
Check out our ARS Choir
Check out our ARS Choir
Meets Tuesday 11:30-12pm
Meets Tuesday 11:30-12pm
Listen to the ARS Choir
Listen to the ARS Choir
Listen to the ARS choir as the practice under the direction of Mrs. Hand
Listen to the ARS choir as the practice under the direction of Mrs. Hand
Meets Tuesday 11:30-12pm
Meets Tuesday 11:30-12pm
FEATURED ARS FINE ARTS STUDENT
FEATURED ARS FINE ARTS STUDENT
Each newsletter we will select an ARS Fine Arts Student to feature this month's feature student is Tyler Massey.
Each newsletter we will select an ARS Fine Arts Student to feature this month's feature student is Tyler Massey.
Tyler Massey is our first ARS Fine Arts featured student. He was nominated by both instructors. Tyler participates in both the band and choir programs here at ARMS.
Tyler Massey is our first ARS Fine Arts featured student. He was nominated by both instructors. Tyler participates in both the band and choir programs here at ARMS.
Tyler has been a student at ARMS for 3 years. He currently plays the Trombone, and sings in the choir.
Tyler has been a student at ARMS for 3 years. He currently plays the Trombone, and sings in the choir.
Tyler's favorite thing about performing is when the band creates harmony to make the music come together and be alive.
Tyler's favorite thing about performing is when the band creates harmony to make the music come together and be alive.
Tyler also enjoys sports and playing football at Athens Middle School.
Tyler also enjoys sports and playing football at Athens Middle School.
Tyler's teachers both agree is very well rounded and passionate about whatever he is involved in accomplishing
Tyler's teachers both agree is very well rounded and passionate about whatever he is involved in accomplishing
Congratulations on all your hard work and being nominated as ARS's Fine Arts Featured Student.
Congratulations on all your hard work and being nominated as ARS's Fine Arts Featured Student.
Tyler Massey ARMS FAD 2020-2021
Tyler Massey ARMS FAD 2020-2021
What's Happening in our Community Arts?
What's Happening in our Community Arts?
Thank you for viewing
Thank you for viewing
Please contact us if you have any questions
Please contact us if you have any questions
Erica Hand, Choir erica.hand@acs-k12.org
Erica Hand, Choir erica.hand@acs-k12.org
Steve Williams, Band steve.williams@acs-k12.org
Steve Williams, Band steve.williams@acs-k12.org
Amanda Gudmundsson, FAD assistant, amanda.gudmundsson@acs-k12.org
Amanda Gudmundsson, FAD assistant, amanda.gudmundsson@acs-k12.org