![Jason Shim (12) speaks during the inaugural Conservatory Kick-off panel and is joined by Iris Cai (12), Luke Mehta (’24) and Maria Gong. The panelists shared their experiences in the Conservatory program and offered advice to the students and parents.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_8811-2-1200x800.jpg)
Conservatory welcomes students and parents with kick-off
by Tiffany Zhu, Co-Sports Editor
• August 29, 2024
![Shareen Chahal (11) as Leaf Coneybear. The eccentric homeschooled speller becomes an underdog of the bee.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/25apcsb_shareen-chahal11.1-900x596.jpg)
Conservatory brings pandemonium with Spring Musical
by Alison Yang, Jonathan Xue, and Young Min
• April 12, 2023
![Downbeat performers pose for a photo at the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) on March 10. Downbeat placed fourth in the quarter finals against seven other a cappella groups from California.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_3575-900x675.png)
Downbeat places fourth at ICHSA quarter finals
by Young Min and Alison Yang
• March 20, 2023
![Harmonics poses at the end of "Lullaby of Birdland." The middle school show choir performed with white hats, dancing across the stage and weaving through formations.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_3229-2-900x596.jpg)
United Voices strike a chord
by Alison Yang, Assistant A&E Editor
• March 8, 2023
Performers unveil work in the arts during Student Directed Showcase productions
by Sidak Sanghari, Hima Thota, Alison Yang, and Sally Zhu
• January 18, 2023
![Anoushka Khatri (12), who plays Janet Van De Graff, answers questions from curious reporters about her upcoming wedding. The musical followed the wedding of Janet and Robert Martin and the chaos that ensues.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CC_032222_musicalrehearsal_032-900x557.jpg)
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ spring musical returns in-person with 4 standing ovations
by Sally Zhu, A&E and Lifestyle Editor
• April 12, 2022
![Anoushka Khatri (12) and Samvita Gautham (11) rehearse on Feb. 4 in the Patil Theater for the Spring Musical. This year's Spring Musical will be "The Drowsy Chaperone," performed yesterday, today and tomorrow.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SallyZhu_MusicalRehearsal_02-04_9637-copy-900x600.jpg)
Upcoming upper school performances
by Kinnera Mulam, Alena Suleiman, and Sally Zhu
• March 25, 2022
![Four Downbeat members sing towards the audience during their Santana Row "Spirit of the Row" performance. Downbeat, an upper school performance ensemble of 13 students, qualified for Varsity Vocals quarterfinals in November.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SallyZhu_SantanaRowTreeLighting_12-07_6669-900x600.jpg)
Downbeat returns with cheery holiday season and qualifies to Varsity Vocals quarterfinals
by Katelyn Zhao, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 3, 2022
![Richard Zhang (11) plays with the orchestra during the Big Assembly Day opening number, "Sleigh Ride." Big Assembly Day occurred on Friday, Dec. 9.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AJS1584-900x599.jpg)
K-12 performing arts students shine at in-person Big Assembly Day
by Alysa Suleiman and Sally Zhu
• January 9, 2022
![Saumi Mehta (12), one of the four senior directors, participates in a staged reading of the play "Squad Goals" on Oct. 1. The student directors posted the cast lists for all the plays on Saturday.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_5181-900x596.jpg)
Cast lists for 2022 Student Directed Showcase plays announced
by Sally Zhu, A&E and Lifestyle Editor
• October 21, 2021
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