Student Arts Outreach
Over 300 students from Principle Academy Charter School explored the arts first-hand in an innovative Meet the Artist program made possible by the Schultz-Hill Foundation in collaboration with the Noyes Arts Garage at Stockton University, the African American Heritage Museum, and the Atlantic City Arts Foundation.
The second through sixth graders created artwork at school during lessons with a visiting guest artist. Then, over a two-day span, the students visited the Noyes Arts Garage to see some of their artwork on display. They toured the African American History Museum and visited the murals throughout Atlantic City. To see photos, visit our Media Gallery. 
Students in grades 3-8 enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s largest pipe organ, a private concert, and tour of the Atlantic City Experience Museum at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. The event was hosted by the Historic Organ Restoration Committee, Inc. and made possible by the Schultz-Hill Foundation, which funds arts education programs for students and seniors in the region.
Nathan Bryson, curator of organs, organist Brett Miller, and the organ restoration team were on hand for the organ tour and special Q&A session. Afterward, students were treated to a concert featuring music across several genres, including pop and classical. The morning culminated with lunch in the arena of Boardwalk Hall. “Sharing the history of these magnificent instruments and their return to life with local students connects them with Atlantic City’s amazing history,” said Scott Banks, Historic Organ Restoration Committee, Inc. “We always emphasize that this is everyone’s instrument; the next great organist may already be among these students.” The concert was attended by students from the Principle Academy Charter School in Egg Harbor Twp. and the Highland Academy in Absecon, N.J. For more pictures, see our Media Gallery. 
Appalachian SpringThe Bay Atlantic Symphony, under the direction of Director Jed Gaylin, performed Appalachian Spring for students of the Principle Academy Charter School. The program was provided free of charge for the schools, courtesy of the Schultz-Hill Foundation and our generous donors.
See our photo gallery! For photos from the Appalachian Spring concert, click here. (Password is sh) 
Principle Academy Charter School students attend the youth concert at Stockton University on May 10.
An incredible response...
We received so many cards and letters from students who thanked us for the youth concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Here is a sampling of what they said:
"Thanks for the chance to see and listen to a real orchestra. My favorite part as when everyone stomped their feet.” (Spring Movement of Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons.’) - Emily “Thank you for letting me and my class see and hear a real orchestra play. I really enjoyed the part when they were playing ‘Spring.’ I felt amazed by it because it had birds chirping in harmony with nature.” - Vincent “Thank you for letting me hear the sonnet. I really liked how everyone played their part and they didn’t get nervous. By listening to both Winter and Spring, I felt that I was in the music. I never had this experience before." - Alfi “I was so amazed by your string orchestra. The main thing you guys did was the thunder storm sound. The cello was my main thing I loved.” - Sara The students shared their reactions on their school blog site.
“It was amazing to see how much feeling the musicians put into their performance. I liked how all of the instruments came together to create different sounds for winter and spring.” - Khadiza Kubra, age 13 “I liked watching the expression on the face of the conductor. It was a great concert.” - Alphi Nashia, age 9 "I loved the cello because just hearing the sound, it felt relaxing to me." - SR 4th Grade "I loved the music! I feel like when I grow up, I want to become a flute player!" - LF 4th Grade "There was a lot of playing going on and there were a lot of instruments like the viola, violin, cello and the bass." -II 4th Grade |
Students at The Purple Crayon Enrichment Center enjoyed the unique experience of coloring Jazz "greats" while listening to jazz, courtesy of the Schultz-Hill Foundation!
To see a previous youth concert by the Bay Atlantic Symphony, click here for event photos. (Password is SH)
"I like that the violin when it was fast and when the song spring and the winter and then the bass sound really good and I feels good and the place was like a big park." - NB 4th Grade
"I like the spring one because I think i know the song and the place was beautiful. I think I want to be a conductor!" - SE 4th grade "I loved the thunderstorm because it was just really enjoyable. I also like the spring; it just sounded really merry. Thank you, Mr. Hill!" - EG 4th Grade 
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