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Senior George Huang plays his tenor saxophone. Huang currently plays multiple instruments and enjoys exploring different genres of music.

Student musicians, band directors discuss playing music for multiple genre groups

Ayaan Nadeem and Rose Clark September 27, 2022

When a person begins their journey into music, many often encourage them to stay within their chosen genre. However, senior George Huang, who began to play the acoustic guitar at age 10, has a different...

BENDING BACKWARDS:
Senior Hannah Liu stretches before dancing. Liu said she choreographs easier dances for younger students to keep them motivated to learn to dance.

Dancers learn, teach, choreograph pieces as a way to express themselves

Tessa Collinson and Leah Tan March 20, 2020

The information in this issue—originally scheduled for publication on March 20—was written and produced prior to news regarding school cancellation from the COVID-19 virus. Some information may be...

YouTube Playlist: Lofi Music for “Hifi” Studying [MUSE]

YouTube Playlist: Lofi Music for “Hifi” Studying [MUSE]

Grace Xu December 12, 2019

As finals week approaches with no sign of stopping (unfortunately), here is a list of curated study music. Rather than the usual Spotify playlist, however, I’ve chosen to recommend a list of my favorite...

Rhythm Blues

Robbie Ge May 23, 2019

Waiting for Weight. Top jazz bands should be weighted.

Waiting for Weight. Top jazz bands should be weighted.

Bryce Cheng December 14, 2017

Going into my fourth and final year of the jazz program at CHS, I can’t help but feel excited and sad at the same time. From the talented group of musicians to the dedicated directors, this program has...

Junior Emma Hedrick plays the piano during the combos practice.

Jazzing It Up: Emma Hedrick, Luke Belcher, Will Rice

Adhi Ramkumar September 16, 2016

  Can you describe your personal history with music? Are there any jazz performers who inspired you? Hedrick (EH): I joined the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, and we did some jazz music. We learned...

Finding the Perfect Balance

Finding the Perfect Balance

News April 20, 2016

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, one of the few months that gives music, or any art form for that matter, publicity. So, choosing to be a professional musician—a field that is not known for its...

Ball State Jazz Festival removed from agenda, Jazz Bands adapt

Ball State Jazz Festival removed from agenda, Jazz Bands adapt

Beats December 12, 2014

Usually around April every year, the four Jazz Bands go to the Ball State Jazz festival where they can hang out with friends, listen to music and perform. This year, this is not the case, as the four Jazz...

Michael Pote, director of Jazz Ensembles and Leo Biette, organizer for Music for Miracles and Speaker of the House, discuss the details of the concert at the Palladium on May 18 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. JOYCE LAM / PHOTO

Jazz Ensemble I to perform Music for Miracles at Palladium May 18

Author Archives May 15, 2014

Jazz Ensemble I will perform in Music for Miracles at the Palladium on May 18 from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., according to Michael Pote, Director of Jazz Ensembles. “[Music for Miracles] is a fundraiser...

Roof bands expect smaller crowd tonight

Author Archives May 1, 2008

By: Renny Logan and <[email protected]> In previous years, Jazz at the Roof has been a stunning performance that has attracted a more than sufficient audience. This year, however, it is scheduled...

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