{"id":60993,"date":"2018-01-17T16:09:05","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T21:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=60993"},"modified":"2018-01-17T16:09:05","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T21:09:05","slug":"save-date-8th-annual-high-notes-gala-saturday-march-24-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=60993","title":{"rendered":"SAVE THE DATE: 8th ANNUAL HIGH NOTES GALA  SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FUN-FILLED PRODUCTION AT MILLER SYMPHONY HALL TO SHOWCASE 120 STUDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>January 15, 2018, Allentown, PA \u2013 Join supporters of the Allentown School District Foundation on March 24 and see the creative possibilities that Allentown secondary students representing 51 countries can deliver! The 8<sup>th<\/sup> Annual <strong>HIGH NOTES Gala<\/strong> promises to be a global affair, with an international dinner and student production emphasizing that it truly is \u201ca small world after all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the past year, 5,332 Allentown School District students were able to participate in innovative enrichment programs that, without the support of donors to the Allentown School District Foundation (ASDF), would not have been possible. \u00a0It is said every year: If you could help Allentown students experience academic, athletic and cultural activities many of us take for granted, wouldn\u2019t you want to?\u00a0 The good news is you <em><u>can<\/u><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The Gala production will include more than 120 students from William Allen High School, Louis E. Dieruff High School, and Trexler, Harrison-Morton, South Mountain and Raub Middle Schools. Students unite to open and close the show while promoting and celebrating the diversity that makes up the Allentown School District.\u00a0 As a revue type performance, the production is filled with short acts and music from Allentown\u2019s best student performance groups. Groups include the Canary Cavaliers Jazz Band, the WAHS Dance Academy, Dieruff\u2019s Select Choir, Dieruff Jazz Band, WAHS Chorale and award-winning theatre students performing snippets from the 2018 spring musicals.<\/p>\n<p>Students from all 22 ASD schools are getting into the act by creating original artwork for the event that celebrates their diversity with drawings of international flags on handprints.\u00a0 Their handprints form the backdrop for the stage and will be the focus of table decorations for dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, the ASDF hosts the <strong>HIGH NOTES Gala<\/strong>, which sustains the Foundation\u2019s mission and helps make possible important ASDF initiatives, such as:<br \/>\nTeacher Innovation Grants &#8211; <strong><em>awarding<\/em><\/strong> grants to ASD teachers and staff to create innovative learning opportunities in the classroom. This year, teacher innovation grants directly impacted 3,142 students with unique education projects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Volunteer Literacy Program \u2013 <strong><em>reading <\/em><\/strong>by volunteers once a week to kindergarten students in 60 classrooms across the City, teaching them basic language skills.<\/li>\n<li>An Allentown Adventure &#8211; <strong><em>teaching <\/em><\/strong>325 students local history and graphic arts, starting with a book written by native Allentonian and teacher Janice Altieri and ending with tours of some of Allentown\u2019s most notable cultural and business landmarks for inspired creative expression.<\/li>\n<li>ASD Science Fair &#8211; <strong><em>creating <\/em><\/strong>excitement about learning and exploring science for more than 800 middle and high school students competing for top awards amongst their peers.<\/li>\n<li>ASD New Music Initiatives &#8211; <strong><em>supporting<\/em><\/strong> 3<sup>rd<\/sup> grade Flutophone programs, a middle school strings program and ASD instrumental music students with lessons, instruments and opportunities to perform. Without the ASD Foundation, 1,500 students this school year would not have opportunities in music.<\/li>\n<li>Artist Residencies \u2013 <strong><em>inspiring<\/em><\/strong> 745 elementary students with visual art programs led by many well-known practicing artists, actors and teachers.<\/li>\n<li>National History Day \u2013 <strong><em>showing<\/em><\/strong> 457 students how to research and create informative presentations about an aspect of history that interests them and how to compete at regional and state competitions.<\/li>\n<li>ASD Showcase of Academic Excellence \u2013 <strong><em>showcasing<\/em><\/strong> high-quality academic projects at yearend, created by hundreds of Allentown students from all ASD schools. Students\u2019 displays at Symphony Hall are recognized by the hundreds of parents, teachers and community leaders who come and see student innovation and ingenuity as revealed in their projects, videos, websites and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>At the heart of HIGH NOTES 2018<\/strong> is another educational opportunity: a performance by Allentown School District students featuring musical theatre highlights, student instrumentalists, academy dancers and choral music. This year, 100+ students will delight the audience with a special \u201csneak peek\u201d of student talent from Allentown School District high schools and middle schools. \u00a0The 2018 theme is \u201cONE WORLD.\u201d \u00a0The Foundation-sponsored production is a showcase of the City\u2019s school spirit and the District\u2019s rich diversity, with a \u201cParade of Flags, Representing All ASD Student Countries.\u201d \u00a0Starting at 8:30 pm, the production includes excerpts from each of six high school and middle school spring musicals this year: <em>Aida <\/em>(Allen HS)<em>, Side Show (Dieruff HS), Hairspray, Jr. (Trexler MS), A Year with Frog and Toad (South Mountain MS), High School Musical, Jr. \u00a0(Raub MS), and Harmony (Harrison-Morton MS).<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>The International Dinner Menu by Sodexo Catering<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>Hors d\u2019 oeuvres<\/u><\/strong><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Egyptian Pizza, Lebanese Lamb Kafta, Bangladesh Spiced Turkey Meatball with Indian Curry Sauce,<\/p>\n<p>Peri Peri Shrimp, Falafel Cake Bite<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>Salad<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spiral Carrot Salad<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>Entr\u00e9es<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Baharat Rubbed Beef with Raita Sauce, Roasted Marble Potatoes and Vegetable Ratatouille<\/p>\n<p>Cod Biryani (on Saffron Rice Cake and Vegetable Ratatouille)<\/p>\n<p>Spring Vegetable Torte (Vegan Option Available)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>Dessert<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arabic Coconut Semolina Cake with Citrus Syrup, Lime Curd, Pistachios and Turkish Delight<\/p>\n<p>Individual Sliced Fruit Platter with Turkish Delight (Dietary Restrictions)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticket Purchases<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>Production<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>Date &amp; Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>How to Purchase Tickets<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Dress Rehearsal<\/p>\n<p>(great for families and seniors)<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">Friday, March 23 @ 6 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">Adults $12, Students $7<\/p>\n<p>Millersymphonyhall.org \u2013 610.432.6715<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">High Notes Revue<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">Saturday, March 24 @ 8:30 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">Adults $20, Students $10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Hign Notes Dinner &amp; Review<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">Saturday, March 24 @ 5:30 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">$160 per guest<\/p>\n<p>newhardv@allentownsd.org<\/p>\n<p>484-765-4121<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsorships Available<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sponsorships are available and range from $300 to $15,000. Program advertising, table purchase or a combination of support ranges from Broadway student tickets ($150 per student), Baritone, Tenor, Alto, Soprano and Presenting Sponsorships. The fundraising goal this year is $150,000 with one-third covering event expenses; one-third supporting the Foundation\u2019s operation; and one-third contributed back to the music and theatre programs of the secondary schools. <strong>HIGH NOTES<\/strong> is high visibility. Contact Susan Williams to support the Foundation with gala sponsorships \u2013 williamssu@allentownsd.org, 484-765-4093.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Allentown School District Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a vision<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>for enriched education for Allentown School District students, the ASD Foundation mission is to encourage, promote and support\u00a0innovative educational experiences for students in the Allentown School District. If you would like to learn more, please contact the foundation at 484-765-4093 or williamssu@allentownsd.org. The mailing address is P.O. 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