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Rachel Wu, member of Symphony Orchestra and senior, looks up at her tuner to match her pitch accordingly. According to Wu, they have to get to rehearsal a few minutes early, so they have time to set up, tune and get ready.

Carmel Orchestras to move to newly renovated orchestra room

Jasmine Zhang March 9, 2023

Construction of the newly renovated performing arts area is coming to a finish and the Carmel Orchestras are planning to utilize the new space soon.  Rachel Wu, member of Symphony Orchestra and senior,...

Members of the Rising Stars club discuss their excitement for the new year. According to junior Sam Tiek, the CHS theater programs have provided him with amazing opportunities to learn  about the world of theater.

Rising stars, former Broadway actress discuss goals, difficulties in pursuing theatre

Avery Carlisle January 20, 2023

January is National Rising Stars Month, and it aims to draw attention to people looking to showcase their talents. As junior Sam Tiek gets closer to graduating, he said he decided to continue his musical...

Club Spotlight: United Sound

Club Spotlight: United Sound

Dariush Khurram March 17, 2022

Ishaan Singh, United Sound President Q: First of all, can you give me a brief overview of the United Sound club? A: We have nine new musicia ns this year, and we just teach them how to play...

As Half Notes workshop approaches, choir members reflect on leadership roles within performing arts community

As Half Notes workshop approaches, choir members reflect on leadership roles within performing arts community

Avery Carlisle January 16, 2022

Erin Gordon, Ambassadors member and senior, said she grew up surrounded by choir because her older brother was involved with it throughout his high school years.  She said, “When I was little, I...

Performing Arts staff, students  discuss east side construction, implications

Performing Arts staff, students discuss east side construction, implications

Dariush Khurram September 23, 2021

Construction that will renovate outdated and outsized facilities in the performing arts department has greatly impacted the activities of the department.      Chris Kreke, performing arts department...

Q&A with New Edition Member Julia Dong and Dance Captain Ashley Elmore

Q&A with New Edition Member Julia Dong and Dance Captain Ashley Elmore

Jillian Moore May 12, 2021

Julia Dong, New Edition member Do you think vaccinations will allow for more freedom in choir dances? Yeah, I think vaccinations for sure will definitely allow for more freedom in choir dances, especially...

Performing arts Department to undergo renovations

Performing arts Department to undergo renovations

Saumya Somasi May 6, 2021

  As the end of May approaches, and June begins, the performing arts department, including the band, orchestra, and choir rooms, will undergo a series of renovations, according to Chris Kreke,...

Come Support Accents at Center Green on April 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. [Of Stage and Screen]

Emily Carlisle April 23, 2021

Hi everyone and welcome back to “Of Stage and Screen.” As we know, the past year has been anything but normal. And the pandemic has hit the performing arts HARD. Coming up on April 25, the Accents...

Yumi Colombo, president of Accents and senior, rehearses after school for the upcoming community shows. The shows’ set will be 1940s-themed, and Colombo said she cannot wait to perform again.

CHS show choirs modify spring competition season

Emily Carlisle March 18, 2021

This year, most groups and teams that compete or perform in any aspect have had to drastically change their plans of attack; the show choirs at this school are no exception. Last year’s show choir competition...

Performing arts department to renovate, expand

Olivia Stock December 9, 2020

Construction will soon begin to make modifications to the current performing arts department through renovation and expansion. According to Chris Kreke, performing arts department chairman, the school...

Theater Department talks about plans after “Radio Mystery Plays”

Kruti Subbannavar November 24, 2020

The Theater Department is now gearing up for upcoming events after the “Radio Mystery Plays” on November 12-14. According to theater teacher Jim Peterson, students are getting ready for their Monologue...

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