Meramec symphonic, jazz band perform Cartoon Symphony; Art Gallery hosts student exhibition
STLCC-Meramec symphonic band and jazz band performed the Cartoon Symphony on April 29 in the Meramec Theater. The symphonic band’s performance consisted of works by Percy Grainger, Valclav Nelhybel and Rimsky-Korsakov. Along with these composers, the symphonic band performed a new piece by Jefferson County R-VII band director Ron Sikes entitled “Illumine” and “The Cartoon Symphony” written and conducted by Meramec Symphonic Band conductor and composer Gary Gackstatter. Gackstatter’s “Cartoon Symphony” featured silent cartoons from the 1920s that were thought up and created by Max Fleischer and his studio, an early innovator in the field of animation. “Fleischer invented most of the stuff that Disney later stole,” Gackstatter said. The cartoon, entitled “Out of the Inkwell,” featured a clown named Coco that caused mischief for his creator. The clown was actually Fleischer’s brother who was filmed in a clown suit and later drawn on frame by frame, according to Gackstatter. The performance was followed up by the Jazz Lab Band directed by Bob Boedges. The band performed a set of big band songs along with solos by band members.
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The 2012 Student Art Show Exhibition launched April 27 at STLCC-Meramec in the gallery showcasing the best work from Meramec students in all forms of artwork. One hundred and one students showcased their artwork for judgment by Meramec faculty and guest jurors Jane Barrow and Jon Cournoyer. Students were recognized for their quality of work and the dedication to detail in their individual mediums. The awards were given out in two categories; studio art and applied art. In studio arts, first place went to Mahria Crawford’s ‘Untitled,’ second place went to Yannick Duran’s ‘The Physical to the Spiritual’ and third place was awarded to Leslie Gruttke’s ‘Mirror Image.’ In applied arts, first place was given to Daniel Madrigal’s ‘Yoshida,’ second place went to Brittany Wilson’s ‘Meramec Viewbook’ and third place awarded to Andrew George’s ‘Fritz Gottschalk Poster.’
The exhibition runs from April 27 through May 14, Monday through Saturday.
Full list of awards and recognitions, visit http://meramecmontage.com
Mahria Crawford “untitled” First Place (Studio Arts) Dean’s Choice Award (Studio Arts)
Yannick Duran “The Physical to the Spiritual” Second Place (Studio Arts)
Leslie Gruttke “Mirror Image” Third Place (Studio Arts)
Sharon Hutson “Turban” Dean’s Choice Award (Studio Arts)
Robert Vermilye “Pod Bottle” Dean’s Choice Award (Studio Arts)
Daniel Madrigal “Yoshida” First Place (Applied Arts)
Brittany Wilson “Meramec Viewbook” Second Place (Applied Arts)
Andrew George “Fritz Gottschalk Poster” Third Place (Applied Arts)
Olivia Mosley “The Passageway” Dean’s Choice Award (Applied Arts)
Sean Ly “Currency” Faculty Choice Award (Applied Arts)
Victoria Wayne “untitled” Best of Show
Mary Ann Swaine “Reliquary” Mary Davis Award
Brent Barrett Jr. “Evolution #2” Honorable Mention
Maggie Cerutti “Cerutti River” Honorable Mention
Aaron Ford “CFKU #2-4” Honorable Mention
Calena Gruchot “a series” Honorable Mention
Alura Johnson “Chair with Drape” Honorable Mention
David Kennedy “2011 Bulldogs” Honorable Mention
Brian Lathan “Ascension” Honorable Mention
Olivia Mosley “The Bubble” Honorable Mention
Michael Tucker “Figure #11” Honorable Mention
