Peggy Grinvalsky, Art

Conservatory faculty member since 1997. Bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Kansas, majoring in design and illustration. Worked toward a masters of fine art degree in drawing and painting at the University of Americas, Mexico City, Mexico.

Peggy is a studio artist focused in drawing and painting, as well as an illustrator who is experienced in all aspects of book illustration and brochure design. Her background in museum murals includes scenic design and large art, illustration and photography. She is also currently teaching illustration at Nicolet Technical College in Rhinelander.

Daniel Henly, Classical Guitar, Suzuki Violin,

Violin,Banjo, Dulcimer

Conservatory faculty member since 1998. Music education degree from University of Minnesota.

Daniel's area of focus was music composition and theory. He majored in classical guitar with Jeffrey Van. He then made harpsichords and dulcimers, and taught private lessons at his own music store in St. Paul. He later earned a Doctorate of Psychology, and now works as an intensive in-home therapist for Northwoods Alliance for Children and Families through Oneida County's Human Services Center.

Marie Marin, Piano, Voice

Conservatory faculty member since 2000. Bachelor degree in music and vocal education, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa.

Marie taught elementary music education in public schools in Wisconsin, Minnesota and New Mexico. She has also directed church choirs and plays the organ. Marie organized and directs NCWCA's Lakeland Children’s Chorus.

Laurie Timm, Children's Chorus Director, Flute

Faculty member since September 2009.  Laurie studied music, dance and theatre at Rockford College and additional studies at Northern Illinois University.  After college, Laurie performed at many musicals at a local theatre group and at neighboring colleges.  In Illinois, she sang with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, DuPage Symphony and West Suburban Symphony.  She has written and arranged music for both flute and vocals.

 

Darrell Tarnow, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo

Faculty member starting January 2010.  Darrell has taught guitar at Beihoff Music, Walker School of Music and the DAL Music Studios.  He plays guitar and sings with a group called "Tamarack" led by Greg Thomas at Ascension Lutheran Church in Minocqua.  They perform contemporary music.

 

Jennifer Anderson, Violin, Viola, Cello, - Suzuki

and Traditional

Faculty member starting September 2010.  She graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa with a Bachelor in Music degree.  Jennifer comes to us from the Conserve School in Land O'Lakes.  She has been a private music instructor and an orchestra director.  She has also performed as an orchestra member in numerous symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles and pit orchestras.  She has served as a Junior and Senior violin adjudicator in district competitions.  Jennifer will also teach fiddle.

 

Ruth Warbalow, Piano and Voice

Faculty member starting September 2011.  Ruth graduated from the University of  Wisconsin, Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater with a Master of Music Education Degree, Kodaly emphasis.  Ruth has been the vocal and general music instructor at MHLT school for 34 years.  She has been the director of a local adult church  for 26 years and accompanist for the Northwoods Hymn Festival for 5 years.  Ruth has also accompanied musicals at LUHS for 7 years.  

 

 

 

  

 

Strengthening our community through the Arts

Why should we invest in the arts?
Here are a few great reasons.

Positive economic impact

The arts industry attracts tourism dollars—today's fastest growing economic market in the country. Cultural tourism is the leading reason cited by travelers for visiting a community.

Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, Madison's Schenks-Atwood neighborhood and Green Bay’s Broadway District are just a few examples of neighborhoods brought back to life by non-profit galleries and performance spaces. The arts draw restaurants, retailers and new residents, stabilizing neighborhoods while creating jobs and tourist destinations.

In Wisconsin, the non-profit arts industry alone generates $289 million annually in economic activity.

According to Americans for the Arts and Dun and Bradstreet, there are currently 8,896 creative for-profit and not-for-profit businesses in Wisconsin, encompassing 44,284 jobs.

A vibrant arts community is critical when corporations decide where to locate, and when people decide where to work, according to John Naisbitt, author of Megatrends.

A national survey conducted by the Conference Board, an organization of top corporate officials that tracks economic trends, found the availability of cultural activities ranked third among the concerns of large businesses.

Amery, a town of 3,000 in northwest Wisconsin, attracted a Mayo Clinic-affiliated medical center due in part to the presence in the community of the nationally-acclaimed Northern Lakes Center for the Arts.

Quality of education

A study done by University of California, Irvine proved that a link exists between music and human intelligence. The authors state, "music trains the brain for higher forms of thinking."

High-tech industry leaders seek employees who possess the skills provided by an arts education, because these skills have been proven to increase cognitive development; inspire motivation and discipline; develop confidence and inventiveness; and hone communication and problem-solving skills.

Children who study the arts continue to outperform non-arts students on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs). According to a study conducted by the College Entrance Examination Board in 1995, students who studied the arts more than four years scored 59 points higher on the verbal and 44 points higher on the math portions of the SATs than students with no coursework or experience in the arts.

An analysis of the U.S. Department of Education's database of 25,000 students revealed that those students with high levels of arts participation outperform "arts-poor" students by virtually every measure.

In addition to strengthening young people's capacity to learn, engagement in the arts allows young people to have positive outlets for their boundless energy and imagination. By cultivating their joy, talent and voices, Wisconsin's young people are better prepared to assume their roles as productive and creative citizens.

Social capital

The arts encourage the expression, refinement and exchange of ideas and strengthen democracy.

People enjoy the vibrancy associated with the arts, increasing the desirability of a place to live.

The arts provide a medium by which social capital, or a diverse sense of community, is enabled. They also help cultural groups explore and build on their heritage and share that heritage with others.

Arts activities help family members share positive experiences, discover new talents and ideas, and grow together.

Source: Arts Wisconsin

Private music instruction

The Campanile Conservatory offers private instruction in piano, violin/fiddle, cello, voice, banjo, dulcimer and guitar.

Drawing & Painting (for Teens and Adults)

Studio artist and book illustrator Peggy Grinvalsky offers an easy, relaxed way to learn to draw everything you see, develop a lively sense of color and experiment with a bold vitality. Work in colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, mixed-media and acrylic paint in an on-going drawing & painting class or learn the basics of book illustration/graphic design and then develop your own dynamic illustrations.

On-going Drawing & Painting

Beginners thru advanced students progress at their own speed

• Emphasis on illustration and graphic design for teens and young adult (adults welcome).

Children's Art Classes

Studio Artist Peggy Grinvalsky will start your child's artistic life with loose and lively mixed-media art exploration that focuses on developing an intuitive understanding of color, sharp observation, fearless experimentation and an easy, loose attitude.

Saturday Morning Young Art Fun Starts Here

Ages 4 thru 12. Six Sessions Cost: $95

Children's Intermediate Art Study

Instructor permission required. Cost $130

Teen Advanced Art Study

Instructor permission required. Cost $135

Creative Writing

This will be an introductory creative writing course, open to those interested in personal essays, short stories or poetry. Participants will share and discuss their work within a small, interactive group. The emphasis will be writing as a discovery --- a way for us as writers to explore our life experiences and how they affect us. It will be strongly interactive: participants will learn from each other, sharing their own writing and responding actively to others' work. Some may want to try short essays and stories, while others may want to work on longer pieces. The instructor will also offer in-depth comments and responses. The course is taught by David Foster, a retired writing instructor who has taught in a variety of universities in the US and Germany.

Campanile Children's Chorus

This chorus is open to children in the third through eighth grades. They perform at various functions in the community and with the Lakeland Community Band and Chorus.

Campanile Chorus

This adult chorus is open to all community members and rehearses approximately eight weeks, twice a year. The rehearsals end with concerts in the spring and in the late fall at the Campanile Auditorium.

Lakeland Community Concert Band

The band rehearses and performs throughout the year and is open to all community members. They perform spring and winter concerts, and throughout the summer in Torpy Park.

Recitals

Our students perform in recitals year-round, and compete in auditions and contests across the Midwest.

For specific class times, schedules and costs, please contact the office at 715-356-9700.

Strengthening our Community through the Arts

Campanile Conservatory's Mission

At the Campanile Conservatory, our philosophy is that the arts are for everyone. We welcome the young and the old, the beginner and the accomplished -- students of all levels and visions. All will find a caring and professional faculty, specializing in teaching basics to the young beginner or advanced studies to the most prodigious student.

We endeavor to promote personal growth and wellness through the self-assured knowledge of accomplishments achieved through the study of the arts.

We strive to provide instruction of the finest quality in music and visual arts to all students in our culturally and ethnically diverse area.

Our Vision

The Campanile Conservatory's short-and long-term goals include:

• Expansion of our programs and classes in music, dance, theatre and the visual arts.
• Offering of master classes.
• Establishment of a scholarship fund..
• The Campanile Conservatory depends upon the generosity of our entire community. Your tax deductible contribution is always welcome.