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RBHS music department's combined concert concludes year, celebrates achievements

RBHS music department’s combined concert concludes year, celebrates achievements

Allison Kim, Op/Ed Editor May 16, 2022

With the end of the school year fast approaching, the RBHS Music Department held one final celebration of the RBHS chamber orchestra, chamber choir and wind symphony bands' hard work with a combined spring...

Seasonal sounds: RBHS fine arts department to hold winter concerts Dec. 13, 14, 16

Seasonal sounds: RBHS fine arts department to hold winter concerts Dec. 13, 14, 16

Allison Kim, Op/Ed and Commentary Editor December 12, 2021
The RBHS fine arts department has been working diligently since their opening concerts earlier this fall, with the various sections all preparing for their upcoming winter concerts. The bands, orchestras and choirs are to hold their performances in the Performing Arts Center Dec. 13, 14 and 16, respectively. 
Quinn Spear practices percussion in a band practice room. Photo by Audrey Novinger

Students reflect on solo, small ensemble preparation amidst postponed district festival

Audrey Novinger March 16, 2020
Student musicians reflect on their solo and small ensemble performance preparation and explain how the postponed district music festival affected them.
All four soloists from advanced treble choir sing their highlighted part of "O-Yo-Yo." Behind the soloists, Amya Carson, Ellen Schaezler, Elsa Kelley-Marcum, and Kate Lopez, members of tenor/bass chorus play percussion: Luke Milyo, Zach Simpson, and Jake Doherty.
Photo by Audrey Snyder

Fall choral concert delights crowds

Multiple Authors October 19, 2019
The RBHS Vocal Music Department hosted a free Fall Choral Concert from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 17. The four choirs performed a combined total of 16 songs, conducted by choir director Mike Pierson and accompanied by Bob Bohon.
The Mixed Chamber Choir runs through a dress rehearsal on Oct. 16. The Fall Choir Concert will be on Oct. 17 starting at 7 p.m. (Photo by Sarah Mosteller)

Four choirs to perform in fall concert

Ryan Choe October 17, 2019
On Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. the chamber choir, advanced treble chorus, tenor/bass chorus and treble choir will play in their fall concert. The concert is scheduled to last a little over an hour. Repertoire includes madrigals, ballads, gospel, spirituals, and contemporary choral music. The four choir groups have been preparing for their first concert since the beginning of the school year.
Mike Pierson, choir director, was one of the two judges for musical auditions this year.

RBHS musicians to participate in state music festival

Katie Whaley April 24, 2018
RBHS musicians who passed districts will attend state music festival, Thursday, April 26.
Photo by Maya Bell

‘The Little Mermaid’ musical hopes to immerse audiences

Ann Fitzmaurice October 28, 2017
RBHS theater department will hold it's annual fall musical! Read about thoughts from cast, production workers and stage manager.
gaining a voice: Senior Nick Alicea loosens up his vocal chords during his
choir class April 23. Alicea and the other choir students use this time to prepare
for the concert that will occur on May 11 at 7 p.m. in the PAC.

Students prepare for choir concert

Catherine Polo May 15, 2017

A student passing by the fine arts hallway today will feel the vibrations of voices condescending from within the choir room alongside a light and fun piano melody in preparation for a performance at 7...

2016 Winter choir concert

2016 Winter choir concert

Elad Gov-Ari December 14, 2016
Watch the highlights from the 2016 winter choir concert!
Orchestra, choir debut their year's first performance

Orchestra, choir debut their year’s first performance

Katie Whaley October 19, 2016

The Performing Arts Center hosted Concert and Chamber Orchestras along with Concert Choir Tuesday, Oct. 18 for the group’s' first concert of the year. This performance featured harmonious melodies and...

Holiday Choral concert marks final performance of 2015

Holiday Choral concert marks final performance of 2015

Faaris Khan December 17, 2015
Walk through the preparation and performance of Chamber and Concert Choirs' last concert of the semester.
Choir closes year with final concert

Choir closes year with final concert

Rochita Ghosh May 17, 2015

Lights dimmed in the Performing Arts Center Thursday, May 14 as Mike Pierson, choir director, took the stage. The audience roared with applause as a small smile managed its way onto Pierson’s face and...

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