The Newtonite

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: Pops Night to feature music students from across department

The Newtonite • May 14, 2014

by Jake Sims Speyer Pop music will fill the cafeteria when students from across the music department perform as part of Pops night tomorrow. Pops Night is an annual event put on by the music department...

Preview: Springfest to bring Australian special guests

The Newtonite • April 3, 2014

by Maya Abou-Rizk To celebrate the beginning of each new season in the school year, the musicians in our school perform three concerts: Harvestfest, Winterfest and Springfest. According to fine and performing...

Artist of the Month: Emmett McCleary

The Newtonite • April 1, 2014

by Maya Abou-Rizk Senior Emmett McCleary has been playing drums since he was two, has been a part of numerous bands, and plans to have his own show on a radio station in the future. One might be surprised...

Review: Winterfest presents skilled musicians performing upbeat, chilling pieces

The Newtonite • January 31, 2014

Musicians performed Winterfest I and II Wednesday and yesterday in the auditorium. This year, the concert included the talented Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Flute and Clarinet Choir, Family Singers, Concert Choir, and the Orchestra.

Review: Music groups perform holiday concert

The Newtonite • January 7, 2014

Green and red lights colored the side panels of the auditorium as students, chattering with the near-break excitement, filed into the theatre. This school's annual in-school holiday concert, featuring lively performances of holiday songs by many of this school's music ensembles, occurred Thursday, Dec. 19 in the auditorium during E-block.

Column: Musicians deserve recognition

The Newtonite • January 25, 2013

Seldom silent during the school day, the theatre wing brims with the sights and sounds of talented artists, musicians and performers working hard to improve and refine their craft. Theatre Ink is known school-wide for its dazzling displays and performances, and artists’ creations can be seen on display throughout the hallways and even at the Newton Free Library.