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An Online World: Illegally downloading harms media industry

The Newtonite November 2, 2012
by Leah Budson In 2009, 95 percent of music downloads were illegal, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, a statistic that seems believable considering that nearly all of my peers have illegally downloaded music.

Students benefit from involvement in Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras

The Newtonite October 24, 2012
by Leah Budson At age six, senior Allysa Lujares was one of about 500 students accepted to the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras.

Sam Mayer creates recording studio

The Newtonite September 28, 2012
by Peter Diamond This year, junior Sam Mayer is opening a recording studio in the Library Learning Commons and is leading the songwriting club.

Students dedicate summer to arts

The Newtonite September 4, 2012
by Peter Diamond While some students spent the summer working jobs or attending camps, others spent the summer honing their skills in visual arts, music and theatre.

Review: Jubilee Singers honor traditions

The Newtonite June 4, 2012
by Leah Budson Jubilee Singers could not have a more fitting name. Jubilee means rejoice, a word that truly embodies the essence of Saturday’s concert.

Preview: Jubilee to perform final concert of year

The Newtonite May 18, 2012
by Peter Diamond Jubilee Singers will perform its final concert of the year Saturday, June 2 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Review: Festive Pops Night enjoyed by all

The Newtonite May 18, 2012
by Leah Budson Yesterday evening at 6, members of the school community and student musicians trickled in to the cafeteria to the sound of the Chamber Ensembles playing pleasant background music.

Preview: EnviroJam to feature student acts, movie preview

The Newtonite May 7, 2012
by Peter Diamond EnviroJam, an annual concert run by environment club, will be Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the little theatre.

Preview: Pops Night to supply fun, relaxed atmosphere

The Newtonite May 4, 2012
by Leah Budson There is only one night a year when all of the music ensembles perform. On this night, Pops Night, the cafeteria is typically packed with 500 to 600 students, parents, community members and teachers, according to fine and performing arts department head Todd Young.

Review: Talented ensembles perform Springfest

The Newtonite April 14, 2012
by Peter Diamond Closely following the vernal equinox, this school’s music ensembles performed Springfest I and II, which were held Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Preview: Jazz Night to feature instrumental, vocal jazz musicians

The Newtonite April 13, 2012
by Peter Diamond Jazz Workshop, Tiger BeBop and Jazz Ensemble, all directed by music teacher Richard Labedz, will perform in Jazz Night Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. A student-faculty collaboration band will also perform.

Preview: Springfest to feature four seniors in annual Concerto Competition

The Newtonite March 28, 2012
by Leah Budson Each of this school’s annual concert series–Harvestfest, Winterfest and Springfest–has something that makes it unique, according to fine and performing arts department head Todd Young.
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