The Phillips Academy Drama and Dance Labs presented the annual Grasshopper Night performances on Friday, October 14, and Saturday, October 15, in Tang Theater of George Washington Hall. The event showcased student performances, including dance groups, bands, a comedy skit, magic tricks, and beatboxing.
The Academy Orchestras and Concert Bands performed on the evening of Friday, October 14. The show took place in Cochran Chapel starting at 7:45 p.m. and featured pieces performed by the Concert Band, Tuesday Band, Chamber Orchestra, and the Amadeus and Symphony Orchestras.
The Choral Concert took place at 7:45 p.m. in Cochran Chapel on Saturday, October 15. The concert consisted of choral music performed by the Academy Chorus and Fidelio Ensemble, two student singing groups on campus, with the addition of piano accompaniment Rebecca Plumber and conductor Abbey Siegfried, instructor in music.
The Performing Under Pressure Workshop was held on Wednesday, October 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Tang Room of the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library. The event was open to students and faculty alike.
On Sunday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Academy Jazz Band and ensembles performed at the Academy Jazz Bands Brunch. The performance was conducted by music instructor Peter Cirelli.
Looking Ahead:
On Monday, October 22, in the Kemper Auditorium, a Q&A with photojournalist Harry Benson will be held. The exhibition “Harry Benson: Four Stories”is currently viewable in the Addison Gallery of American Art.
On Wednesday, October 26, the first Student Recitalwill take place in the Timken Room of Graves Hall. This will include solo performances by student musicians.
