The Newtonite

Music groups perform Holiday Concert

The Newtonite • December 20, 2012

by Hilary Brumberg and Leah Budson During the Holiday Concert E-block today in the auditorium, Concert Choir, Family Singers, Jubilee, Orchestra, String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Tiger BeBop and Wind Ensemble festively wore red and green and sang holiday-themed songs in front of a red and green backdrop.

Preview: Harvestfest provides diverse, exciting music

The Newtonite • November 5, 2012

by Leah Budson As the leaves fade from green to shades of red, auburn and gold, this school’s music ensembles can be heard practicing for their first concert of the year, Harvestfest.

Artist of the Month: Senior wins Lasker Award

The Newtonite • May 30, 2012

by Leah Budson “The Henry Lasker Award goes to a student who is a fantastic musician, but more importantly, it goes to a student who has embodied the total picture of what it means to be a musician. This year, we are very proud, as a music department, to honor Emily Paley,” said fine and performing arts department head Todd Young at Pops Night Thursday, May 17.

Jubilee builds group, prepares for performance

The Newtonite • January 13, 2012

by Malini Gandhi Winterfest, a two-night concert, Wednesday, Feb. 8 and Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., featuring this school’s vocal and instrumental groups, will be a celebration of both long-held traditions in the music department and new, exploratory beginnings, according to fine and performing arts department head Todd Young.

Harvestfest displays musicians' energy, talent

The Newtonite • November 21, 2011

by Malini Gandhi “Anywhere you find struggle you find music. Music mobilizes, music excites,” said director of Jubilee Singers Sheldon Reid as he gestured to the rows of singers dressed in black behind him and looked out at the audience.

Review: Annual Pops Night concert celebrates end of year

The Newtonite • July 29, 2011

by Fatema Zaidi To celebrate the culmination of this year’s musical season, the music department hosted Pops Night May 19 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.