Summer Camp is Full
Rainey Institute’s Summer Camp Program is officially full and is no longer accepting wait-list names. For those who are enrolled, camp begins on Monday, June 17th. We are looking forward to a summer of fun and creativity with our 200 campers. Families who are interested in our 2013/2014 after school program or Saturday classes can ...
El Sistema@Rainey Students Play Beautifully at Annual Fundraiser
The second year orchestra consisting of violin, viola and cello performed ‘Bach Country Fiddles’ by Richard Meyer earlier last week at our annual fundraiser, Glissando. The crowd enjoyed beautiful music from some amazing students. Hear them play
“Unmitigated Joy” at Rainey Institute
“Unmitigated joy” is how Plain Dealer columnist Margaret Bernstein describes the emotion in this El Sistema@Rainey picture taken one year ago. Today, she features a follow-up to her original article and an interview with this vivacious young performer. Read Margaret’s full article in the Plain Dealer Picture – Gus Chan, Plain Dealer file
Rainey Institute Welcomes Chilean Artist Daniela Pizarro Torres
Rainey Institute is excited to welcome Daniela Pizarro Torres, our resident artist from Chile. Daniela will be at Rainey until June 2013 teaching the students about life and art in Chile through group-based art projects and activities. While she is here, Daniela will work with students on creating their very own concept of a super-hero. ...
El Sistema@Rainey “Inspiring” Says Classical Music Critic Zachary Lewis
Classical Music Critic Zachary Lewis of the Cleveland Plain Dealer described last Thursday’s El Sistema@Rainey performance as “inspiring” and one that “captured the crowd’s heart”. “Inspiring doesn’t even begin to describe the opening performance by students from Rainey. With “God Bless America” and a short work called “Burst,” the small ensemble and its director, Cleveland ...
Summer Camp 1/2 Full Already – Register Today
It may be chilly outside but Rainey is already gearing up for summer camp. Registration is 1/2 full already. If you plan to register your child, please come by the office to secure your spot as soon as possible. The remaining spaces are going quickly! Questions? Please call Yolanda Walker at (216) 881-1766 x 10
Rainey Institute Receives Instrument Donation from 87.7 Cleveland’s Sound
Although 87.7 Cleveland’s Sound may be new to the FM dial, they are already having a positive impact in our neighborhood. Rainey Institute recently benefited from a generous instrument donation from the radio station. Started in 2012 as a community outreach program of 87.7, Cleveland’s Sound, “Notes for Kids” endeavors to share the gift of ...
El Sistema@Rainey – More Than Just the Music
The El Sistema@Rainey program is best-known for its intensive music instruction but, if you look closely at what happens in the classroom, you’ll see that it is more than just music. Each day when students enter Miss Brittany’s class, they discover an inspirational message written neatly on the white-board. These messages mix words of support ...
Top 10 Skills Children Learn from the Arts
Aside from all the fun kids have at Rainey, the time they spend here participating in the arts is of tremendous value. Learn more by reading this very interesting article. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/01/22/top-10-skills-children-learn-from-the-arts/
Summer Camp Registration is OPEN
The six-week summer camp program at Rainey Institute offers a wonderful alternative to summers spent home alone or in the care of an older sibling. This year’s camp, THINK IT! BE IT!, runs from 6/17/ – 7/26 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with an hour of before/after-care available. Children 5 – 14 are eligible to ...
