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Forte Finish: Carmel choirs discuss continuing future success despite director changes

Forte Finish: Carmel choirs discuss continuing future success despite director changes

Sam Shi, Reporter April 20, 2017

John Burlace, associate Director of Choirs, will leave after the end of this year. For the past few years, Carmel Choirs have undergone quite a number of director changes. Director of Choirs Kathrine...

Junior Anna Fagin plays the piano. Fagin distributes her music primarily through SoundCloud, a popular music streaming website.

Updates to Grammy nomination rules open doors to streaming-only artists

Hannah Glazier, Entertainment Reporter January 27, 2017

The rise in popularity of streaming-only music has caught the attention of the Recording Academy. For the first time, the 2017 Grammy Awards will allow streaming-only content to be eligible for consideration....

RISING RAPPERS: Rappers and juniors David Chilemba (left) and Rashid "RJ" Conteh pose with microphones. Chilemba said they will most likely pursue rap as a career.

Rise of Rap

Jessica Konrad December 12, 2016

When rappers and juniors David Chilemba and Rashid “RJ” Conteh come home from school, their main focus isn’t studying, socializing with friends or going to sports practice. For Chilemba and Conteh,...

Ambassadors run through their Holiday Spectacular show on stage during rehearsal. The Accents and Ambassadors prepared for Holiday Spectacular in conjunction with the Candlelight 
Processional.

Accents and Ambassadors prepare for performance at Disney World celebration

Amy Zhou, Entertainment Reporter December 12, 2016

Each year, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, Disney puts on a weekly performance known as the Candlelight Processional in Epcot Center in Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This year, both the Accents...

CHS Theater to perform spring musical

CHS Theater to perform spring musical

Beats May 10, 2016

The CHS Theater will perform its spring musical “Godspell” from May 12 to 15. According to director John Burlace, the show is a series of songs and moralistic stories taken from familiar Biblical...

Students weigh advantages,  disadvantages of modern spring musical

Students weigh advantages, disadvantages of modern spring musical

entertainment April 21, 2016

On sept. 4, 2015, the Spring Musical for CHS was announced to be “Bring It On,” a modern musical created in 2012. However, on Feb. 18, 2016, a change in musicals was announced: CHS would still be performing...

CHS theater to rehearse for spring musical

CHS theater to rehearse for spring musical

Beats March 23, 2016

The CHS theater recently began rehearsals for the spring musical “Godspell.” Director John Burlace said the show is a series of songs and moralistic stories taken from familiar Biblical references. Sophomore...

CHS students to perform spring musical

CHS students to perform spring musical

Beats March 1, 2016

The CHS theater is to hold auditions for the spring musical, “Godspell.” According to director John Burlace, the show is a series of songs and moralistic stories taken from familiar Biblical references. Sophomore...

(Per)forming New Groups: Orchestra and choir alter programs based on students' changing needs

(Per)forming New Groups: Orchestra and choir alter programs based on students’ changing needs

entertainment September 16, 2015

Due to a rapidly changing and expanding student body, the performing arts department established and reformed the New Edition choir and the Festival Orchestra this year to meet students’ needs. Catherine...

Head choir director John Burlace plays the piano as co-director Kathrine Kouns guides the voices of the choir’s many ensemble members. Just days away from the Spring Concert on May 20, the choir looks to make a lasting impression during their last performance of the year.

Choirs to perform at spring concert

Beats May 15, 2015

The spring concert is on May 20 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. It is the last concert of what has been a fruitful year for the Carmel choir. With three new directors to start the year off, the choir...

Choirs prep for spring concert on March 18

Choirs prep for spring concert on March 18

Contributor March 17, 2015

The CHS choir spring concert will take place March 18, according to head director John Burlace. Burlace said the choirs hope to show improvement from where they were in the fall. Brett Slosarek, ensemble...

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