The Newtonite

Music ensembles perform for Jazz Appreciation Day

Dea Cela • May 20, 2019

Students played an assortment of jazz songs with music groups like Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble, hoping to spread the love of jazz throughout the school and bring old musical pieces to life during...

Harvestfest showcases student-musician's hardwork, debuts year's music department

The Newtonite • December 8, 2017

Harvestfest I by Hannah Liu The music department kick-started the performance season with Harvestfest, the annual two-part, fall concert, which showcased their range of skills and styles. Harvestfest I,...

Spring Jazz Night wows crowd with groovy tunes

Hannah Liu • April 24, 2017

North’s jazz program never fails to impress, and spring Jazz Night was no different. Student-musicians captivated the audience with a variety of soulful jazz songs. North’s Honors Jazz Ensemble 1,...

North, South students perform, fundraise at Coffee House

Rose Bostwick • March 16, 2017

Various music ensembles performed last Saturday night at Coffee House, a benefit event at the First Unitarian Church of Newton (FUSN) sponsored by the FUSN youth group. All proceeds from the event went...

Review: Pops Night impresses audience with stunning performances

The Newtonite • May 16, 2014

by Jake Sims Speyer Music was left echoing in the ears of the audience after students from across the music department performed at the annual end-of-year Pops Night, yesterday in the cafeteria. After...

Preview: Northside Jazz Cafe event to occur in Cafeteria

The Newtonite • February 9, 2014

Jazz night, also known as the Northside Jazz Cafe, is a jazz-oriented concert that will feature the Jazz Ensemble . . .

Review: Musicians perform with energy at Jazz Night

The Newtonite • January 16, 2013

by Leah Budson Whether the audience detected the energy of the night from the dancing singers, the musicians’ tapping feet or the sheer excitement of the music, it is clear that Jazz Night exploded with excitement.

Preview: Jazz Night to showcase three ensembles

The Newtonite • January 4, 2013

by Leah Budson Despite their growing size, many students are not aware of the many jazz groups at this school, according to Richard Labedz, who teaches and directs Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Workshop and Tiger BeBop.

Artist of the Month: Junior expands interest in jazz, instrumental music

The Newtonite • December 22, 2012

by Peter Diamond “Music is what I love to do,” said junior Alex Fabry, who has played piano since first grade and trumpet since fourth grade.

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.

Zeitoun Day: Panelists presented New Orleans-related music

The Newtonite • October 18, 2011

by Meredith Abrams What is the connection between the music and culture of New Orleans and Dave Eggers’s Zeitoun, asked counselor Matthew Ford to open the Arts and Music Zeitoun Day panel in the little theatre.

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.