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The cover of "God Plays His Piano Drone," captured by Ethan Cooksey, highlights the "shoegaze" and "dream pop" feel of the album, released May 17, 2024.

‘God Plays His Piano Drone:’ The start of a young musician’s career

McKenna Parker, Features Editor August 21, 2024

As early as kindergarten, 18-year-old Owen Roush, a Columbia, Mo. native, began playing the piano, unknowing of what his future in music would hold.  He continued taking piano lessons throughout elementary...

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Noah Kahan announces new tour, excites ‘Stick Season’ fanbase

Ella Wampler, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Following his successful “Stick Seasons” album and tour, Noah Kahan has announced his 2024 “We’ll All Be Here Forever” tour Sept. 20.  The indie folk artist will be taking his tour to 39...

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K-Pop industry abuses capitalist practices

Julia Kim, Staff Writer March 7, 2022
Korean pop (K-Pop) has seen a steady rise in popularity, becoming a recognized global phenomenon in the past five to ten years and breaking into the Billboard Hot 100 chart at least eight times since the Wonder Girls became the first K-Pop group to enter the chart in 2009 with the English version of their hit song “Nobody.”
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Music shapes individualism, personal style changed

Laís Campos March 7, 2022

Music can influence behavior and personal style in many different ways. Not only can it shape our sense of self by providing immediate sensory impressions of physique, time and sociability, but music also...

What song are you listening to?

Joan Kwon, Multimedia Editor December 17, 2021

  Student council president Haeam Lee and Op/Ed editor Allison Kim go around RBHS interviewing students on what songs they are listening to. What song are you listening to? Let us know in the...

The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry

The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry

Shubha Gautam, News Editor December 3, 2021

Jim Morrison, the charismatic lead singer and songwriter for the ‘60s rock band The Doors, was a detached, extremely intelligent loner as a kid who would spend his time agitating reserved peers and devouring...

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Day 150

Bailey Stover August 14, 2020
During her 150th day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover says goodbye as she prepares to move in to MU tomorrow.
Photo by Audrey Novinger

Creative coping: students, teachers use music, art, movement to relax during COVID-19 pandemic

Audrey Novinger May 3, 2020
From scrapbooking to practicing an instrument to going on a walk, students and teachers find ways to be creative during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Senior Kanchan Hans describes festivities, food, family in India

Senior Kanchan Hans describes festivities, food, family in India

Bailey Stover March 13, 2020
Senior Kanchan Hans describes India's unique and diverse culture, specifically in her birth city of Punjab, India. She talks about Indian dance and customs.
People of T/F: McKinely Dixon

People of T/F: McKinely Dixon

Amira McKee March 9, 2020

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Trophies stand proudly in room 404, the band practice room. As one walks through the band hallway, it's easy to see at least hundred trophies displayed, representing Rock Bridge High School's impressive musical history. Photo by Ana Manzano

Concert and fall symphonic band to perform first concert of year

Audrey Novinger October 21, 2019
Concert and fall symphonic band get ready for their first concert of the year Oct. 22. Each band prepared a unique selection of tunes, with concert band using a Halloween theme.
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