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Viola Lives Matter: Students lose passion for extracurricular activities, result of pressures of maintaining this school’s reputation

Viola Lives Matter: Students lose passion for extracurricular activities, result of pressures of maintaining this school’s reputation

Natalie Khamis April 19, 2019

After almost six years of playing the viola, performing in over 20 concerts, and countless hours of practicing, I can confidently say orchestra holds a special place in my heart. From receiving my very...

Entertainment Briefs

Entertainment Briefs

Da-Hyun Hong September 21, 2018

The (Band) Purge: Band program should consider adding  another band to accomodate for unfair placement

The (Band) Purge: Band program should consider adding another band to accomodate for unfair placement

Amy Zhou, Entertainment Editor May 18, 2018

Having been in the Carmel High School band program for all four years, I’ve seen a lot of changes take place. Before high school, you can choose to audition to be placed into a higher group right out...

Senior Aaron McGhiey plays the marimba when practicing for the 2015 percussion concert as a freshman. McGhiey said the concert is a great opportunity for older percussionists to work with younger students.

To The Beat of Their Own Drum: Carmel Bands hosted Percussion Concert on March 21

Jessica Konrad March 23, 2018
“I’m really excited to perform these pieces we’ve been working on pretty much all year. It’s a great way to show off all the skills of not just the people who have worked in my class,
Entertainment Briefs

Entertainment Briefs

Da-Hyun Hong, Entertainment Reporter February 23, 2018

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...

CHS’s annual fall band and orchestra concert to be on Oct. 5 and 6, respectively

CHS’s annual fall band and orchestra concert to be on Oct. 5 and 6, respectively

James Yin, Reporter October 5, 2016

CHS will host its annual fall band concert on Oct. 5. According to band director Mike Pote, the fall band concert will feature all of the concert bands. “All six concert bands are going to perform....

CHS Drum Line performs between classes

CHS Drum Line performs between classes

October 1, 2016

As part of its annual tradition, the Carmel Drum Line performed between each class period on Sept. 29 and again at the stadium during the convocation activities.    

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...

Students of Rock: Q&A With Oxford Comma

Students of Rock: Q&A With Oxford Comma

15min September 16, 2015

Sophomores: Zach Salerno, Brooks Morales and Matthew Carson How was the band Oxford Comma started? Morales: Matthew and I met in second grade and then we disconnected for a long time and we came...

Jazz Bands prepare for Jazz Expressions concert on March 20

Jazz Bands prepare for Jazz Expressions concert on March 20

Beats March 17, 2015

On March 20 in the CHS auditorium, Jazz Ensemble will host its annual concert Jazz Expressions. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and all four jazz ensembles as well as Carmel Middle School’s jazz ensemble...

Its Time (For a New Album): Imagine Dragon’s ‘Smoke + Mirrors’ expected to be tremendous success

It’s Time (For a New Album): Imagine Dragon’s ‘Smoke + Mirrors’ expected to be tremendous success

entertainment February 20, 2015

Last Tuesday, Imagine Dragons released its second album titled “Smoke + Mirrors.” The band also released three preview songs leading up to the album. All three songs brought promises of an album that...

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