The Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG) is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the Ithaca (New York) City School District to support and celebrate all the arts for all the kids. FABG is an affiliate of the Ithaca Public Education Initiative.

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Play it Again, Ithaca” – Used Musical Instruments Needed

Posted Sat, 10/01/2016 - 8:14am by Gail Brisson

The Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG) through its “Play it Again, Ithaca” program collects used musical instruments to be distributed for student use across the Ithaca City School District (ICSD). These donated instruments become part of the ICSD collection of instruments available for free use to students in the district.

FABG strives to provide ICSD students who might not otherwise have access to instruments an opportunity to participate in band or orchestra. The ICSD arts program allows students to take free instrumental lessons during school hours and participate in the school musical groups....(read more)

ARTS MINI-GRANT DEADLINE: October 15, 2016

Posted Sun, 09/25/2016 - 11:26am by Gail Brisson

The Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG), an affiliate of IPEI, has mini-grants available for dance, drama, music, and visual arts projects that engage students. The Fall 2016 deadline is October 15, and Spring 2017 is February 1 for electronic submission. Ithaca City School District (ICSD) teachers and principals are eligible to apply. Applications are available online at www.fabgithaca.org/receive , by phone 256-4734, or email president@fabgithaca.org.

An affiliate of the Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI), the FABG works in partnership with the ICSD to advocate, support and celebrate all the arts for all the kids. The Fine Arts Boosters strive for increased student access and participation, and for equity in the arts programs....(read more)

Check out IPEI and FABG Grant Deadlines.... Get Resources and Experiences for Students!

Posted Fri, 08/26/2016 - 9:07am

Be sure and check out the calendar for grant deadlines. Teachers and staff, please apply! Ask for help or feedback if you need it.

In addition to the grants listed here, also check out www.artspartner.org for their Nov 10 deadline for Arts in Education Grants.

2016-2017 Ad Campaign Begins!

Posted Wed, 08/10/2016 - 3:17pm

FINE ARTS BOOSTER GROUP SEEKS SUPPORT FOR MINI-GRANTS: LAUNCHES AD SPONSOR CAMPAIGN

The Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG), an affiliate of IPEI, is seeking advertising sponsors for its 2016-2017 performance program booklets for Ithaca City School District (ICSD) secondary schools’ events including concerts, dramas, and musicals at Boynton Middle School, DeWitt Middle School, Lehman Alternative Community School and Ithaca High School. Display ad space is available for sponsors who would like to support FABG activities throughout the ICSD. Contact the boosters at ads@fabgithaca.org.

Performance program ad sales support the Fine Arts Booster Group’s Mini-Grants for teachers that fund enhanced arts experiences for students....(read more)

Maddie Carroll named Lee Strebel Memorial Award Winner

Posted Sun, 06/12/2016 - 12:42pm by Gail Brisson

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Maddie Carroll was named as the recipient of the 2016 Lee Strebel Memorial Award for Enthusiasm in the Performing Arts. Maddie accepted the award at the Ithaca High School’s Underclassmen Awards Night, June 7, 2016 in Ithaca High School’s Performing Arts Center Kulp Auditorium. The Lee Strebel Memorial Award is presented each year to an Ithaca High School student who has not only participated in the performing arts at the high school level, but has shown extraordinary spirit in that pursuit.

The award is given in loving memory of Lee Strebel, an Ithaca High School student who died suddenly during his freshman year in February 2006....(read more)

Visit the Watershed Wall mural during the Ithaca Festival and Thank an art teacher!

Posted Sat, 06/04/2016 - 1:34pm by Gail Brisson

The Watershed Wall is a clay tile mural created in 2010 by students of the Ithaca City School District as a result of a public art collaboration between the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) art teachers. This project was facilitated by the Fine Arts Booster Group, an affiliate of the Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI), and supported by many community organizations. The mural has new signs including legends that indicate the sections made by each school. Thank you, City of Ithaca, Brooks Hendrix, Duane Ross and his team for installing the updated signs.

Visit the mural during the Ithaca Festival and tweet your thanks to visual art teacher....(read more)

Boynton Middle School Music Department Announces Music Showcase Festival Results

Posted Mon, 05/30/2016 - 11:53am by Gail Brisson

The student members of the Boynton Middle School 7 – 8 String Orchestra, 7 – 8 Chorus and Concert Band gave outstanding performances at the Music Showcase Festival in Harrisburg, PA, on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Congratulations to all of the student participants and special thanks to the many parents and teachers who helped by chaperoning and moving equipment....(read more)

Rella and Barney Cohn Music Scholarship Fund Awards Grant

Posted Sun, 05/15/2016 - 11:20am by Gail Brisson

The Fine Arts Booster Group, an affiliate of the Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI), will award summer music scholarships through the Rella and Barney Cohn Music Scholarship Fund. Established by Abby Cohn in memory of her parents and in honor of the excellent music education available in the Ithaca City School District (ICSD),the fund will provide more than seven music scholarships for summer study through the Ithaca Youth Bureau (IYB) Summer Band and Orchestra Program. The Rella and Barney Cohn Music Scholarship Fund is administered by IPEI with assistance from the Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG) and the IYB. Contact president@fabgithaca.org for more information.

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“Play it Again, Ithaca” – Donate Used Musical Instruments

Posted Fri, 04/29/2016 - 7:51am by Gail Brisson

The Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG) through its “Play it Again, Ithaca” program collects used musical instruments to be distributed to students in the Ithaca City School District (ICSD). These donated instruments become part of the ICSD collection of instruments available for free use to students in the district.

FABG strives to provide ICSD students who might not otherwise have access to instruments an opportunity to participate in band and orchestra. The ICSD arts program allows students to take free instrumental lessons during school hours and participate in the school musical groups....(read more)

NEW YORK STATE SCHOOLS MUSIC ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL HELD IN ITHACA

Posted Sun, 04/17/2016 - 10:23am by Gail Brisson

The Ithaca City School District (ICSD) will host the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), Zone 3, Solo and Ensemble Festival on May 6 and 7, 2016 at Boynton Middle School. Over 1,512 student musicians come from 9 counties to participate. The Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG), with hundreds of community and student volunteers, helps host this event. Interested volunteers may contact president@fabgithaca.org for information.

This is the fourth year that the ICSD has hosted this event....(read more)

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