Grand Opening Ceremony for NSAA’s
Outdoor Classroom in Memory of Felix
Wednesday, July 21, 7:00PM
at North Shore Academy of the Arts
1111 Broad Street
Grafton, WI 53024
Please join us as we celebrate a dream come true with ribbon cutting, music, juice punch and cookies.
RSVP by July 14th to “Urszula” at info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org . Thank you!
An arts revival is here! Talented high schoolers and adults NEED A VENUE…..NEED AN AUDIENCE….NEED AN OUTLET……..We’ll provide the stage, the sound, the atmosphere…..we just need YOU to show off your true colors!
Renaissance: Poetry Reading and Open Mic Night
Target age: High School through Adult
Calling all creative people to share their “performance art” in a laid back, dimly lit, safe and soothing setting. Bring a poem, interpretive dance, song, instrumental, and a dish to pass! Network with like-minded people and receive feedback and support.
THREE GREAT DATES TO CHOOSE FROM! 6-8pm
June 26
July 31
August 21
Don’t forget that our spring classes begin on Monday 4/12. REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
Also, announcing our SUMMER CLASSES! Save the dates and register online while spaces are still open!
Email info@northshoreacademyofthearts.com with any registration questions.
Note from the Founder
In the midst of North Shore Academy of the Art, Inc.’s grand 10 year celebration, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on where it all began: sitting in a dark theatre, watching a musical. It was my husband’s and my first outing after our daughter was born, so I was a bit nervous to be gone for any length of time. Nonetheless, we sat back to enjoy as the curtains were opened.
The musical was “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The producers of the musical set out to entertain their audience, and maybe to do a bit more….The talents on stage made the audience laugh. They made the audience cry. Some left smiling. Some left humming the tunes. At least one left inspired — Inspired enough to share thoughts with others. Then others began to imagine…
Together, and 10 years later… there is another team of producers, another cast of talented actors on stage, in a dark theatre… where the curtains will open…On the weekend of March 25th, right here in Cedarburg, NSAA will be producing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in celebration for what that show helped create 10 years ago. We chose this show because it has a great message, wonderful music and it inspires. We chose this musical to entertain… and to do maybe a bit more…
Besides our shows, we have other offerings that do “a bit more”: our art classes, music lessons, dance teams, writing workshops… the list goes on. The opportunities abound at chances to imagine, to create, to discover…
One never knows what will foster a dream, a thought or an action. I didn’t know that night when I sat down in the theatre that I would leave 90 minutes later with an urge that wouldn’t be still, that wouldn’t relent, until it was acted upon.
At NSAA, we hope that everyday, in some way, in some capacity, at least one person walks away imagining…And so what does that mean for the next 10 years of NSAA? At least 3,650-dreams born into the world, relentless, urging inspiration…I hope you’ll join me “in the theatre” as the curtains open.
Here’s to the next decade of inspiration. To your dreams, coming in loud and clear…Imagine. Discover. Create. Dream. That’s North Shore Academy ofthe Arts, Inc. I thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Sheri M. Bestor, Founder, President North Shore Academy of the Arts, Inc.
Today was “Baby and Me” Music Class taught by Angela Mack. It is a class for babies/toddlers 6 months to 3 years with a caregiver. It runs on Wednesdays from 11 to 11:45 am. A new class will be beginning on 10/14. This is a great way for caregivers and babies to connect with others in a fun and educational setting.
Stimulate your baby’s musical learning center as you are introduced to activities and musical methods that you and your baby can enjoy together. Please register in advance.
North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) is adjacent to the Grafton Library and located at 1111 Broad Street in Grafton, WI. We have been serving many families in the southeastern WI region for 10 years. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
NSAA is proud to offer guitar and piano lessons under the teaching of Rob Wessel.
Rob Wessel studied guitar at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music for 9 years, in classes and lessons taught by the likes of David Hazeltine, Michael Sullivan, John Foshager, and Don Linke. At the National Guitar Workshop, Rob has studied guitar with Mike Keneally, Terry Syrek, Matt Smith, Harry Jacobson and other gifted teachers. Rob has been playing in local bands since the 80’s, as well as writing and recording music in his studio. Rob is an experienced guitar and bass instructor who has taught students in styles ranging from rock and metal to blues and folk as well as a recording and mix engineer for a number of local releases.
For more information about music lessons offered in Ozaukee County, email info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org Many of our students come from Grafton, Cedarburg, Mequon, Thiensville, Port Washington, Saukville, Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee, Brown Deer, Fredonia and Beligium. We are proud to offer private lessons in guitar, piano, voice, percussion, bass and more.
(photo of one of our music studio rooms/recording studio in Grafton, WI)
Google doesn’t seem to know yet that NSAA offers music lessons in the Village of Grafton. Yes, North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) offers music lessons in Grafton, WI.
Aside from our usual lessons in piano (beginning piano and also advanced piano theory), guitar, voice, performance, auditioning, percussion, recording a demo, composition, private music exploration, music theory, visual art, yoga, dance, computer and more WE HAVE SOMETHING NEW!
NEW OFFERINGS this Fall! Suzuki Violin (both individual and group lessons) with Julie Hockridge at North Shore Academy of the Arts in Grafton, WI.
Also NEW! String orchestra, songwriting and brass choir for the middle school and high school levels.
Many of our students come from Cedarburg WI, Mequon WI, Thiensville WI, Port Washington WI, Milwaukee WI, Saukville WI and more! We have a team of dedicated instructors and many of our private students have gone on to reach tremendous success.
For more information on our new music lesson offerings, go to p. 6 of our Program Brochure.
Please send inquiries about music lessons offered in Grafton, WI to info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org and we can get you hooked up with one of our qualified instructors right away!
A lot of people have been using our convenient “Registration Drop Off Box” located outside of the building. We have been trying to take steps to make the registration process a little easier for busy families and individuals. Remember, we are a 501c3 nonprofit organization who does not have full time office staff at this point. That is why we have a drop off box….for your convenience.
COMING SOON! We are hoping to have an online registration system available prior to our Winter/Spring session. Do you have any questions about the current registration PROCESS? Ask us here!
FALL CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 7TH! Remember, no walk ins for most of the classes. You have to preregister for the class so that the instructors can prep accordingly. Questions about classes, registration, etc…can be directed to info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org
