Thank you to Rose and Chip Pate for sponsoring this event and providing this experience for JM students entirely free of charge!

Jordan-Matthews High School artists travel to Greensboro for a private tour of stunning street art led by Marty Kotis of Kotis Street Art followed by a hands-on, spray-paint workshop taught by professional muralist Jenna Rice, where students will learn basic spray paint technique and collaborate on large-scale works. The morning will include insight into the variety and creation of street art — from graffiti to fine-art murals.

We’re pleased to work with Kotis Street Art to develop this brand-new experience based on a wildly popular morning for JM students exploring street art in Brooklyn during our New York Arts Adventure.

Jenna Rice is a professional muralist and street artist based in Greensboro who specializes in spray paint. The native New Englander moved to Lakeland, Fla., to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art in 2012 from Florida Southern College. She now enjoys “playing with different colors, styles and media” while working on commissions throughout Greensboro and well beyond. She also maintains her Jenna Rice Art YouTube channel, where she shares dozens of videos with insight and tips on street art technique.

Marty Kotis is a commercial real estate developer who gained an appreciation for street art through his travels in Berlin, Bristol (England) and London before beginning to incorporate street art into real estate projects. Kotis Street Art has evolved into a collection of public art that includes nearly 200 installations throughout Greensboro and has brought together local and international artists to create public art. He has worked with international artists from Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

This event is part of our 2025-26 Pinnacle of the Arts series providing an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts. And thanks to Rose and Chip Pate, there is no charge for anyone to attend this event.

About 30 students attend each event entirely free of charge — including a meal and transportation. Other events in this year’s series include a daylong, behind-the-scenes exploration of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Also, performances of contemporary dance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, jazz by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Handel’s “Messiah” by the North Carolina Symphony and North Carolina Master Chorale, and “Hamilton” on its North American Broadway Tour.

🫟 MAP: Kotis Street Art Tour and Workshop
🫟 FLYER": Kotis Street Art Tour and Workshop
📸 “Joker” by Raman (Kotis Street Art)

👉 If you, your business or your nonprofit might be willing to sponsor an event for this or next season, please contact us! This is a remarkable opportunity to shape the lives of young artists.

The West Chatham Marching Band — a joint ensemble featuring musicians from Jordan-Matthews and Chatham Central high schools — participates in the 2025 Cleveland Critique and Competition. The annual event at Cleveland High School in Clayton provides an opportunity for marching bands to receive artistic criticism from experienced judges and perform in a public competition sanctioned by the North Carolina Bandmasters Association.

Tickets to the afternoon competition are $15 and available at the gate. (Admission is free for children 5 and under.) Concessions will be sold. Twenty-four bands competed in last year’s event.

📖 PROGRAM for Cleveland Critique and Competition (when published)

Top student artists from across Chatham County Schools conclude their daylong clinic with a free public show at Northwood High School featuring art produced during the clinic and other work the student artists choose to exhibit.

One Chatham Art is part of a series of annual clinics for artists across the school district. Today’s visual art clinic for students runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the public show beginning at 6 p.m.

More information will be provided here when available.

2025-26 ONE CHATHAM ART
JORDAN-MATTHEWS HONOREES
Will Be Listed Here When Announced

JMArts and the Jordan-Matthews High School Fine Arts Department kick off this new season with “Taste of the Arts,” a 90-minute dessert cabaret featuring food, fellowship and inspiration — as well as a fundraiser for essential student arts projects.

Dessert and beverages will be served as you enjoy visual art and performances from some of JM’s many talented student artists — with students hosting the performance. More details about the menu and performances will be announced soon.

Because this is a fundraiser, general admission is $10 per person with the earliest ticket buyers having an option of reserving tables on floor-level, directly in front of the stage. And everyone purchasing a ticket and attending will be entered automatically in drawings for door prizes presented throughout the evening.

You’ll even have the chance to meet all of JM’s inspiring fine arts teachers: chorus teacher Allison Blaylock, resident teaching artist for dance Sawyer Kadel, dance teacher Hannah Marr, art teacher Laura Newman, band teacher Aaron Partin and theater teacher Mikala Richardson.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at JMArtsTickets.com. General admission tickets are $10 each, though the online ticketing platform charges a 50-cent service fee for each ticket.

The West Chatham Marching Band — a joint ensemble featuring musicians from Jordan-Matthews and Chatham Central high schools — participates in the 2025 Northwest Guilford Fall Festival. The 43rd annual event at Northwest Guilford High School near Greensboro provides an opportunity for marching bands to receive artistic criticism from experienced judges and perform in a public competition.

Tickets to the competition at R.L. Billings Stadium are $10 and available at the gate. Concessions will be sold. The schedule will be published here when announced.

JM returns for a third-straight year to the North Carolina Theatre Conference High School Play Festival with two performances over two days in the regional competition at Asheboro High School.

More about today’s play and schedule will be announced soon.

The NCTC High School Play Festival showcases the talent of more than 3,500 students from more than 100 schools in over 130 productions, giving schools across the state an opportunity to share their talents and celebrate their collective achievements. The festival was named one of the “Top High School Theatre Festivals” by Stage Directions magazine.

Schools begin performing at one of eight two-day regional festivals. Select plays from each of the regional festivals advance to the NCTC State High School Play Festival on November 20-21 at Greensboro College, and the top two shows at the state festival advance to a national event. 

Eight shows are currently scheduled for Friday — four in the morning session (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and four in the afternoon session (2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Other schools performing on Friday will be announced soon. All performances are open to the public.

🎭 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE for the NCTC Regional Festival (when available)

JM returns for a third-straight year to the North Carolina Theatre Conference High School Play Festival with two performances over two days in the regional competition at Asheboro High School.

More about today’s play and schedule will be announced soon.

The NCTC High School Play Festival showcases the talent of more than 3,500 students from more than 100 schools in over 130 productions, giving schools all across the state an opportunity to share their talents and celebrate their collective achievements. The festival was named one of the “Top High School Theatre Festivals” by Stage Directions magazine.

Schools begin performing at one of eight two-day regional festivals. Select plays from each of the regional festivals advance to the NCTC State High School Play Festival on November 20-21 at Greensboro College, and the top two shows at the state festival advance to a national event. 

Eight shows are currently scheduled for Saturday — four in the morning session (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and four in the afternoon session (2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.) An award ceremony will be held at 8:30 p.m. Other schools performing on Saturday will be announced soon. All performances are open to the public.

🎭 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE for the NCTC Regional Festival (when available)

Top musicians from across Chatham conclude their two-day instrumental clinic with a free public performance by the One Chatham high school and middle school bands. One Chatham Band at Seaforth High School is part of a series of annual clinics for artists across the school district.

More information about the clinic, concert and clinicians will be provided here when announced.

2025-26 ONE CHATHAM BAND PROGRAM
Will Be Published Here When Announced

2025-26 ONE CHAHTAM HIGH SCHOOL BAND
JORDAN-MATTHEWS MUSICIANS
Will Be Published Here When Announced

Top vocalists from across Chatham conclude their daylong vocal clinic with a free public performance by the One Chatham middle and high school choruses. One Chatham Chorus at Jordan-Matthews High School is part of a series of annual clinics for artists across the school district.

More information about the clinic, concert and clinicians will be provided here when announced.

2025 ONE CHATHAM CHORUS PROGRAM
Will Be Published Here When Available

The West Chatham Marching Band — a cooperative ensemble featuring musicians from JM and Chatham Central high schools — celebrates the holiday season in the 2025 Siler City Christmas Parade, an annual event produced by the Town of Siler City and the Chatham Chamber of Commerce. The parade through downtown Siler City features cars, trucks, tractors, horses, floats and, of course, music!

It begins at Chatham Avenue and Fourth Street before proceeding down Chatham Avenue, right onto Beaver Street, to S. Birch Street and left onto W. Raleigh Street, where it ends at the Park Shopping Center.

Thank you to The Wren Foundation for sponsoring this event and providing this experience for JM students entirely free of charge!

JM artists travel to the Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh for Handel’s “Messiah,” perhaps the world’s most renowned choral work, performed by the North Carolina Symphony and North Carolina Master Chorale. Excellent seating will be in the front section of the orchestra level, on the 12th through 16th rows, where students will not only enjoy the music, but also be able to see individual musicians perform.

Immediately after the concert, JM students will enjoy a special “meet and greet” with musicians who will give a quick overview of their musical journeys before students have a chance to ask questions about the performance and discuss anything else of interest. Musicians participating in the “meet and greet” will be announced later for this session that concludes with time for photos and autographs.

Though the oratorio by George Frideric Handel received a modest reception when it debuted in Dublin in 1742, “Messiah” is now one of the world’s most performed choral works and has become an important part of Western culture. It features the “Hallelujah” chorus — now performed during the Christmas season, though it was composed in the oratorio as an Easter anthem — as well as many other notable choruses and arias.

Soloists scheduled are soprano Rachele Gilmore, mezzo soprano Taylor Raven, tenor Aaron Crouch and bass Weston Hurt. Conducting the North Carolina Symphony is Katharina Wincor.

This event is part of our 2025-26 Pinnacle of the Arts series providing an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts. And thanks to The Wren Foundation, there is no charge for anyone to attend this event.

About 30 students attend each event entirely free of charge — including a meal and transportation. Other events in this year’s series include a tour of stunning outdoor murals in Greensboro with a hands-on spray-paint workshop led by street artist Jenna Rice and a daylong, behind-the-scenes exploration of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Also, performances of jazz by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, contemporary dance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and “Hamilton” on its North American Broadway Tour.

👉 If you, your business or your nonprofit might be willing to sponsor an event for this or next season, please contact us! This is a remarkable opportunity to shape the lives of young artists.

Student artists throughout Chatham County Schools exhibit work at the 2025 Student Art Show supported by the Chatham Artists Guild. Several Jordan-Matthews artists will be exhibiting at the show.

2025 CHATHAM ARTISTS GUILD STUDENT ART SHOW
JM ARTISTS EXHIBITING
Will Be Published Here When Announced

The 2025 Student Art Show opens officially with a free public reception on Tuesday, December 9, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The exhibition is scheduled to run until mid-December. Exact dates and times will be announced soon, but last year’s exhibition hours at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro were Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The student exhibition is offered in conjunction with the Chatham Artists Guild’s 33rd annual Chatham Studio Tour, a local holiday tradition highlighting the work of dozens artists and studios throughout Chatham. The 2025 Chatham Studio Tour is Saturday, December 6 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, Sunday, December 7 and 14, from noon to 5 p.m..

🎨 GUIDE to the 2025 Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour (when published)

JM celebrates the season with the annual holiday showcase featuring short performances from JM band, chorus, dance and theater — along with an exhibition of work by JM visual artists. Admission is free, but we encourage audiences to contribute to JMArts, so we can continue providing a full range of arts opportunities for all JM students regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.

2025 HOLIDAY SHOWCASE
Program
Will Be Published Here When Announced

📖 PROGRAM for the Holiday Showcase (when published)

Welcome to our eighth-annual student music competition where you pick the winners! The Sing and Play ’26 Showcase features instrumental and vocal acts with a $50 prize awarded for the best performance in each of three age-based competitions: elementary, middle school and high school.

Acts may be solos or ensembles of up to four people, with all performers being full-time students in a North Carolina public, private or home school. Competing acts will be selected by open auditions, with winners of the showcase competition determined by audience vote.

The entire event is designed as an educational experience for student musicians. It gives performers of all ages a chance to experience the audition process in a completely supportive environment and provides talented student musicians the opportunity to perform in front of a welcoming audience.

AUDITIONS ARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, FROM 3:30 TO 5:30 P.M., IN THE JM AUDITORIUM. Look for more information to come about how to book an audition appointment. Rules will be available below when published.

🎟️ General admission for the Sing and Play Showcase competition is $5 per person and includes one vote in each category. Tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds are used by JMArts for educational activities, including our flagship JMArts Scholars, to create opportunity for high school artists and help them thrive.

▶️ RULES for Sing and Play ’26 (when published)
📖 PROGRAM for Sing and Play ’26 (when published)
🗞 PERFORMERS NEWS for Sing and Play ’26 (when published)
🗞 EVENT PREVIEW NEWS for Sing and Play ’26 (when published)
🎶 POSTER for Sing and Play ’26 (when published)
🗞 PERFORMER HIGHLIGHTS for Sing and Play ’26 (when published)
📸 PHOTO ALBUM for Sing and Play ‘25 (when published)

We are still seeking a sponsor to provide this experience for JM students entirely free of charge. Please contact us if you, your company or your organization might be interested.

JM artists travel to Memorial Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s most acclaimed dance companies. Excellent seating will be in the right orchestra, sixth through 10th rows, where students will not only enjoy the ensemble’s performance, but also will be able to see dancers’ individual techniques.

As we do with other events in this series, we are attempting to arrange some opportunity for JM musicians to meet one or more members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and perhaps discuss the evening’s performance. If something is scheduled, we will announce it on social media and update this event overview.

Formed in 1958 by Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Alvin Ailey, the company began in New York City as a showcase for young Black modern dancers. Over the years, the company evolved into a multiracial group creating groundbreaking dances and highlighting some of America’s most notable dancers and choreographers.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, now under the artistic direction of Alicia Graf Mack, has a repertory of about 300 works by more than 100 choreographers and has performed in more than 70 countries. This performance is expected to blend some of their best-known works, including “Revelations,” with newly choreographed dances.

This event is part of our 2025-26 Pinnacle of the Arts series providing an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts. We are still seeking a sponsor for this event; please contact us if you, your company or your organization might be interested.

About 30 students attend each event entirely free of charge — including a meal and transportation. Other events in this year’s series include a tour of stunning outdoor murals in Greensboro with a hands-on spray-paint workshop led by street artist Jenna Rice and a daylong, behind-the-scenes exploration of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Also, performances of jazz by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Handel’s “Messiah” by the North Carolina Symphony and North Carolina Master Chorale, and “Hamilton” on its North American Broadway Tour.

👉 If you, your business or your nonprofit might be willing to sponsor an event for this or next season, please contact us! This is a remarkable opportunity to shape the lives of young artists.

A feel-good musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film, “Sister Act” has delighted audiences on Broadway and around the world. The smash musical was nominated for five 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she’s put in protective custody, hidden in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she quickly finds herself at odds with the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior, but still manages to use her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir.

Her success breathes new life into the church and community, but also blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find themselves up against Deloris — plus the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Filled with powerful gospel music, energetic dancing and a truly moving story, “Sister Act” will leave audiences breathless. It’s a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship and a great reason to rejoice!

“Sister Act” landed on Broadway after a successful run on the West End — London’s version of Broadway — and received Tony Award nominations for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Original Score. Victoria Clark, who has Chatham County ties and met with Jordan-Matthews students on Broadway after starring in “Kimberly Akimbo,” was nominated for her featured role in “Sister Act” as Mother Superior. The musical has enjoyed several tours since then in the United States and United Kingdom, running as recently as last year in a West End revival.

Performances of “Sister Act” are Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. The approximate running time will be announced as performances approach, but is expected to be about 2 hours, 30 minutes, which includes one intermission.

General admission is $10. Everyone attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No passes are accepted, though qualifying JMArts members will be admitted free according to their membership levels.

🎟 TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 1 at JMArtsTickets.com
📖 PLAYBILL AD RATE CARD: “Sister Act” (when published)
📸 PHOTO ALBUM: “Matilda” Promotional Images (when created)
🎭 INITIAL CASTING for “Matilda” (when announced)
📃 POSTER: “Sister Act” (when published)
🎶 PIT ORCHESTRA: “Sister Act” (when announced)
📖 PLAYBILL: “Sister Act” (when published)

A feel-good musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film, “Sister Act” has delighted audiences on Broadway and around the world. The smash musical was nominated for five 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she’s put in protective custody, hidden in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she quickly finds herself at odds with the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior, but still manages to use her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir.

Her success breathes new life into the church and community, but also blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find themselves up against Deloris — plus the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Filled with powerful gospel music, energetic dancing and a truly moving story, “Sister Act” will leave audiences breathless. It’s a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship and a great reason to rejoice!

“Sister Act” landed on Broadway after a successful run on the West End — London’s version of Broadway — and received Tony Award nominations for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Original Score. Victoria Clark, who has Chatham County ties and met with Jordan-Matthews students on Broadway after starring in “Kimberly Akimbo,” was nominated for her featured role in “Sister Act” as Mother Superior. The musical has enjoyed several tours since then in the United States and United Kingdom, running as recently as last year in a West End revival.

Performances of “Sister Act” are Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. The approximate running time will be announced as performances approach, but is expected to be about 2 hours, 30 minutes, which includes one intermission.

General admission is $10. Everyone attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No passes are accepted, though qualifying JMArts members will be admitted free according to their membership levels.

🎟 TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 1 at JMArtsTickets.com
📖 PLAYBILL AD RATE CARD: “Sister Act” (when published)
📸 PHOTO ALBUM: “Matilda” Promotional Images (when created)
🎭 INITIAL CASTING for “Matilda” (when announced)
📃 POSTER: “Sister Act” (when published)
🎶 PIT ORCHESTRA: “Sister Act” (when announced)
📖 PLAYBILL: “Sister Act” (when published)

A feel-good musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film, “Sister Act” has delighted audiences on Broadway and around the world. The smash musical was nominated for five 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she’s put in protective custody, hidden in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she quickly finds herself at odds with the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior, but still manages to use her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir.

Her success breathes new life into the church and community, but also blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find themselves up against Deloris — plus the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Filled with powerful gospel music, energetic dancing and a truly moving story, “Sister Act” will leave audiences breathless. It’s a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship and a great reason to rejoice!

“Sister Act” landed on Broadway after a successful run on the West End — London’s version of Broadway — and received Tony Award nominations for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Original Score. Victoria Clark, who has Chatham County ties and met with Jordan-Matthews students on Broadway after starring in “Kimberly Akimbo,” was nominated for her featured role in “Sister Act” as Mother Superior. The musical has enjoyed several tours since then in the United States and United Kingdom, running as recently as last year in a West End revival.

Performances of “Sister Act” are Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. The approximate running time will be announced as performances approach, but is expected to be about 2 hours, 30 minutes, which includes one intermission.

General admission is $10. Everyone attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No passes are accepted, though qualifying JMArts members will be admitted free according to their membership levels.

🎟 TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 1 at JMArtsTickets.com
📖 PLAYBILL AD RATE CARD: “Sister Act” (when published)
📸 PHOTO ALBUM: “Matilda” Promotional Images (when created)
🎭 INITIAL CASTING for “Matilda” (when announced)
📃 POSTER: “Sister Act” (when published)
🎶 PIT ORCHESTRA: “Sister Act” (when announced)
📖 PLAYBILL: “Sister Act” (when published)

Thank you to The Wren Foundation for sponsoring this event and providing this experience for JM students entirely free of charge!

JM artists travel to the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh for a daylong exploration of the collection with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how the museum curates, preserves and presents some of the world’s most cherished art.

Behind the Scenes at the North Carolina Museum of Art is designed to connect JM artists critically, intellectually and joyfully with some of the world’s great works.

It includes full access to the museum’s permanent collection and all special exhibitions, a deep dive into North Carolina artists, and an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how the museum curates, preserves and presents artistic works. The day also includes lunch in the museum’s East Café.

This event is part of our 2025-26 Pinnacle of the Arts series providing an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts. And thanks to The Wren Foundation, there is no charge for anyone to attend this event.

About 30 students attend each event entirely free of charge — including a meal and transportation. Other events in this year’s series include a tour of stunning outdoor murals in Greensboro with a hands-on spray-paint workshop conducted by street artist Jenna Rice. Also, performances of contemporary dance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, jazz by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Handel’s “Messiah” by the North Carolina Symphony and North Carolina Master Chorale, and “Hamilton” on its North American Broadway Tour.

👉 If you, your business or your nonprofit might be willing to sponsor an event next season, please contact us! This is a remarkable opportunity to shape the lives of young artists.

Thank you to The Wren Foundation for sponsoring this event and providing this experience for JM students entirely free of charge!

JM artists travel to Memorial Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, the world’s premier big band with 15 permanent performers led by legendary trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis. Excellent seating will be in the right orchestra, fifth through ninth rows, where students will not only enjoy the music, but also be able to see individual musicians perform.

As we do with other events in this series, we are attempting to arrange some opportunity for JM musicians to meet one or more members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and perhaps discuss the evening’s performance. If something is scheduled, we will announce it on social media and update this event overview.

Formed in 1988, the American big band has released more than 40 albums while performing regularly at the Rose Theater, the largest venue in the Jazz at Lincoln Center complex in New York City. The orchestra also backed Wynton Marsalis on his album, “Blood on the Fields,” a jazz oratorio by Marsalils that won the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for Music.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis is one of music’s legendary figures. In addition to the Pulitzer Prize, he has received nine Grammy Awards, winning two awards at age 22, one each in the jazz and classical categories. He also has been presented the National Medal of Arts, the National Humanities Medal and has been named a UN Messenger of Peace.

This event is part of our 2025-26 Pinnacle of the Arts series providing an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts. And thanks to The Wren Foundation, there is no charge for anyone to attend this event.

About 30 students attend each event entirely free of charge — including a meal and transportation. Other events in this year’s series include a tour of stunning outdoor murals in Greensboro with a hands-on spray-paint workshop conducted by street artist Jenna Rice and a daylong, behind-the-scenes exploration of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Also, performances of contemporary dance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Handel’s “Messiah” by the North Carolina Symphony and North Carolina Master Chorale, and “Hamilton” on its North American Broadway Tour.

👉 If you, your business or your nonprofit might be willing to sponsor an event for this or next season, please contact us! This is a remarkable opportunity to shape the lives of young artists.

JM celebrates the end of an inspiring arts season with its annual spring showcase featuring performances by JM dance, chorus and theater — along with an exhibition of work by JM visual artists. Admission is free, but we encourage audiences to contribute to JMArts, so we can continue providing a full range of arts opportunities for all JM students regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.

2026 SPRING SHOWCASE
5 p.m. Opening Reception
6 p.m. Performances
Program Will Be Published Here
When Announced

📖 PROGRAM for the 2026 Spring Showcase (when published)

We are still seeking a sponsor to provide this experience for JM students entirely free of charge. Please contact us if you, your company or your organization might be interested.

JM artists travel to the Durham Performing Arts Center for “Hamilton,” the revolutionary Broadway musical that turned the world upside down. This date is tentative and seating will be determined early this fall, but we expect to secure excellent seating where students will not only enjoy the broader theatrical experience, but also be able to see individual actors perform.

As we do with other events in this series, we are attempting to arrange an opportunity for JM musicians to meet one or more members of the cast, orchestra and production team and perhaps discuss the evening’s performance. If something is scheduled, we will announce it on social media and update this event overview.

Since opening off-Broadway 10 years ago, “Hamilton” has gathered awards and acclaim around the world. Sixteen Tony Award nominations and 11 wins, including awards for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. The Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Laurence Olivier Awards for Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music. And even the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the musical based on “Alexander Hamilton,” a 2004 book by biographer Ron Chernow that received the inaugural George Washington Book Prize for early American history and was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award. This sweeping musical tracing the life of the Founding Father launched many members of its original Broadway cast into stardom and has become firmly embedded in American culture.

This event is part of our 2025-26 Pinnacle of the Arts series providing an opportunity for JM students to experience world-class arts. We are still seeking a sponsor for this event; please contact us if you, your company or your organization might be interested.

About 30 students attend each event entirely free of charge — including a meal and transportation. Other events in this year’s series include a tour of stunning outdoor murals in Greensboro with a hands-on spray-paint workshop conducted by street artist Jenna Rice and a daylong, behind-the-scenes exploration of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Also, performances of contemporary dance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Handel’s “Messiah” by the North Carolina Symphony and North Carolina Master Chorale, and jazz by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

👉 If you, your business or your nonprofit might be willing to sponsor an event for this or next season, please contact us! This is a remarkable opportunity to shape the lives of young artists.