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Creative Choreo: The Ambassador choir members practice their routines in a gym. The fall performance will be on Sept. 29.

A Change of Scenery

Avery Carlisle, Entertainment Reporter September 23, 2021

Due to ongoing changes to the performing arts wing, the choir program has had to make adjustments on how they run rehearsals.  The department has had to change how it will run rehearsals and performances...

Rachel Wu, member of Symphony Orchestra and sophomore, plays a piece during after-school rehearsal. Wu said she is excited to perform under different circumstances for the fall concert this year. 

Orchestras prepare for upcoming fall concert

Jasmine Zhang October 30, 2020

The Carmel High School orchestras continue to rehearse for their fall concert which will take place Oct. 26 to Oct. 28. “We are currently preparing 2 songs for the fall concert,” Rachel Wu, member...

Kyle Barker, associate choral director and lead director of Ambassadors, praises the choir on their hard work at the MIC Choral Festival. Barker said the students showed great effort throughout the long and tiring day.

Ambassadors prepare for fall concert

Emily Carlisle October 17, 2019

On Sept. 18 Ambassadors went to the MIC Choral Festival hosted at Laurence Central High School. The festival ended with a free public concert featuring the choirs at the event. Kyle Barker, associate...

Olivia White, Philharmonic Orchestra member and junior, looks over her concert music. White said she has been recording herself practicing the music to keep track of her progress and use different practice techniques.

Orchestras practicing for upcoming fall concert

Wendy Zhu October 2, 2019

Over the past few weeks, the CHS orchestras have been practicing for their fall concert, which will be on Oct. 15 in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. According to orchestra director Elisabeth Ohly-Davis,...

Carmel Electric Ensemble to meet Nov. 28

Kiersten Riedford November 25, 2018

Jiwon Yu, president of the Carmel Electric Ensemble and junior, said the club will be meeting on Nov. 28. Regarding the rehearsal, the club will be focusing on the new music handed out at the last meeting. Yu...

Steven Kelly, New Edition member and senior, does AP English Literature and Composition homework during lunch in the library on Oct 29. “I feel like the fall concert went pretty well. I improved a lot, just at the concert itself. I feel like just being in front of a stage and being in front of a lot of people helps a lot,” Kelly said.

Choirs reflect on Fall Concert, prepare for Holiday Spectacular

Josie Cruzan November 8, 2018

The fall concert was on Oct. 9. Director of choirs Katherine Kouns said, “It was a huge success. The students really sold their performance, and everyone did a great job. I loved the piece that our...

Selin Oh, Camerata cellist and senior, packs up her backpack to leave for orchestra class. Oh said she is especially excited to be playing Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 this entire semester.

Performing arts department to prepare for fall orchestra concert

Adhi Ramkumar September 12, 2018

The CHS performing arts department is preparing for the upcoming fall orchestra concert on Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. According to director of orchestras Elisabeth Ohly-Davis,...

Senior Kennedy Gallagher reads and sings her music at Accents rehearsal. Working since the summer, the Accents have been preparing for their upcoming fall concert on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium.

Accents finalize touches on upcoming fall concert set

Alina Yu October 2, 2017

On Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium, the Accents will perform at their first concert of the year, the annual fall concert. Accent and senior Kennedy Gallagher said, “The fall concert is great...

Junior Julia Schmitz looks down at her music at an Accents rehearsal. This rehearsal was in preparation for the upcoming fall concert on Oct. 4.

Accents start year with preparation for upcoming concert

Alina Yu September 15, 2017

The Accents have their first concert, the annual fall concert, on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Each Accent is working diligently and is excited for the new year’s performances to come. Accent and junior Julia Schmitz...

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....

Choirs to have concert on March 19

Beats March 1, 2014

The choirs are preparing for their concert on March 19 in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. According to choir director Lamonte Kuskye, students are currently learning new music for the concert, which...

New opportunities arise for orchestra

Beats October 1, 2012

Soo Han, the Co-Department Chairman and Director of Orchestras, said he is looking forward to orchestra's first concert. The concert is on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dale E. Graham auditorium. The tickets...

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