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Senior Jessica Wang performs her solo on the flute. She was chosen to perform at the Winter Instrumental Concert after Orchestra’s annual concerto competition.

Winter Instrumental Concert highlights talent and collaboration within student music ensembles

by Victoria Li, Humans of Harker Profiler December 18, 2024

As the final notes of Orchestra’s Scheherazade Op. 35 II reverberated throughout the theater, a hush falls over the audience. From the back of the orchestra, senior Jessica Wang emerges from the flute...

Aquila Weekly Wrap-Up: Nov. 30-Dec. 7

Aquila Weekly Wrap-Up: Nov. 30-Dec. 7

by Lily Shi, News Editor December 9, 2024

This is Aquila Weekly Wrap Up, where we bring you the latest updates from around our school community. Monday Throughout the week, Flight Crew hosted Destress Week to help students relax before...

Winter instrumental concert rings in seasonal spirit

Winter instrumental concert rings in seasonal spirit

by Alison Yang and Jessica Wang January 17, 2024

Discord fills the Rothschild Performing theater. Upstairs, the tuning of instruments battles with anticipatory chatter and last-minute pep talks. Downstairs, audience members rustle through programs...

Harshini Chaturvedula (11) plays the viola with Orchestra during the Winter Instrumental Concert. Held on Jan. 13, the concert invited audiences to watch multiple upper school instrumental groups and soloists perform various musical styles, ranging from upbeat Latin jazz to slow ballads.

Annual Winter Instrumental Concert showcases diverse musical styles and performances

by Ariana Goetting and Young Min February 2, 2023

Warm orange lights illuminate the stage as Lab Band settles into their chairs, carefully preparing their instruments. With the flick of the conductor’s wrist, music flows and reverberates throughout...

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