“Art has prevailed”: Performing arts prepare versions of shows depending on COVID-19
by Sara Yen, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2020
The end of last year was a devastating time for much of the upper school performing arts department. Both the orchestra trip to Carnegie Hall and the spring musical “Damn, Yankees” were canceled due to COVID-19’s seeming wrath. Yet, performing arts quickly rebounded and held a video release ...
Going virtual: How teachers have adapted hands-on activities online
by Brian Chen, Reporter
April 26, 2020
Virtual dance auditions. Online orchestra practice. Mailing art supplies and lab notebooks. Conducting experiments at home. With the campus closed and a shelter-in-place order throughout California, teachers have adapted to online learning, inventing creative solutions to replace hands-on activities ...
Upper school music groups celebrate end of semester with annual winter concert
by Sarah Mohammed and Saurav Tewari
January 22, 2020
The upper school orchestra, jazz band and lab band performed in their annual winter concert on Friday in the Rothschild Performing Arts Center, commemorating their work this semester. The orchestra played a variety of specially picked pieces, including George Gershwin's “American in Paris Suite,”...
Award-winning composer David Amram imparts wisdom, music at Speaker Series performance
by Kathy Fang and Jin Tuan
November 12, 2019
Award-winning composer David Amram wrapped up his week's visit at the upper school as this year's artist in residence with his performance at this year’s Speaker Series event in the Patil Theater last Friday. Amram spoke about his life’s work, sharing stories and wisdom from his rich career of...
Conservatory Kickoff marks official start of performing arts season
by Irene Yuan, Asst. Photo Editor
August 28, 2019
Upper school students and parents attended the annual Conservatory Kickoff meeting hosted by the performing arts department in the Patil Theater today. “This is our one time a year for parents and students that we come together as a unit, as a group, as an entire conservatory to talk about who we ...
Upper school orchestra celebrates seniors in annual spring concert
by Kathy Fang, Managing Editor
May 3, 2019
Wrapping up a year of concerts and performances, the upper school orchestra played their final concert of the school year in the Patil Theater tonight, honoring senior musicians in an expansive collection of pieces that ranged from Harry Potter to Stravinsky. The show, which began at 8 p.m. following...
Annual winter concert unites Lab Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra
by Ryan Guan, Executive News Editor
January 20, 2019
The upper school’s Lab Band, Jazz Band and Orchestra, directed by music teachers Naoki Taniguchi and Dr. Dave Hart, performed their annual Winter Concert in the Patil Theater on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Lab Band performed "What Do You Say, Dr. J?" by James Williams, "Zigaboogaloo" by Nicholas Payto...
School meeting recap 1/14/19
by Ryan Guan, Executive News Editor
January 16, 2019
The second meeting of the year began with Eagle Update. Various spring sports interest meetings will be taking place this week. The History and Languages Departments announced a lecture by Celine Glon about the French Revolution in French teacher Agnes Pommier's room during lunch on Monday. Career...
Orchestra performs music to screening of “The Haunted House” in first open rehearsal
by Kathy Fang, Managing Editor
November 5, 2018
The orchestra, directed by Dr. Dave Hart, performed live music accompanying a screening of the movie "The Haunted House" in the auxiliary gym during lunch on Friday.
School meeting recap 11/2/18
by Ryan Guan, Executive News Editor
November 2, 2018
Eagle Update presenters announced that the girls volleyball team made the CCS finals, and girls water polo won their league finals and will play their first CCS game tomorrow. Boys water polo and boys cross-country are state academic champions, while girls golf placed second in CCS. The cross-country...
How are you spending your time in quarantine?
- Watching Netflix (42%, 15 Votes)
- Cooking and baking (25%, 9 Votes)
- Hiking and going on walks (17%, 6 Votes)
- Other (14%, 5 Votes)
- Learning to play an instrument (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 36
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