Arts
December 17, 2021
Upper School instrumental concert
The Schiff Center was filled with the sounds of violins, cellos, flutes, and much more in early December during the Upper School’s Symphonic and Contemporary Ensembles concerts. The Symphonic Ensemble played six arrangements, including “Matador’s Tale,” “Genesis,” and “Christmas is Coming.” The group was joined by Upper School science teacher Lenore Horner on clarinet. The Contemporary Ensemble also played six arrangements, including jazz and soul standards “Evil Ways,” and “Bernie’s Tune,” as well as “Cubano Chant.” The evening was an amazing culmination of a semester of hard work. Congratulations to our student musicians and instrumental teacher John Rising!
Upper School choir concert
The Upper School Chorus performed a wide array of songs that incorporated percussion, soloists, and a duet during their mid-December winter concert. Vocalists sang a number of songs, from Peanuts “Linus and Lucy” to “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from “The Nutcracker Suite” to “Al Shlosha D’Varim,” which is part of Seven Hills’ Upper School choral tradition during the winter holiday season. Congratulations to our students, to choral Director Tina Kuhlman, co-Director Lynne Miller, and to Technical Director Trey Tatum.
Middle School instrumental concert
The Middle School Instrumental Ensembles serenaded The Schiff Center in early December with a concert featuring a variety of technically challenging songs. The sixth grade ensemble kicked off the concert with “Lean on Me,” “Old Town Road,” and “African Journey.” The seventh grade ensemble started its set with “Klezmania” and ended with a joint performance of the “Avengers” theme with the eighth graders. The eighth grade ensemble closed the show with a wide range of musical stylings, including the “St. Petersburg March,” “Comin’ Home Baby,” and “Hit the Road Jack.” The evening was an impressive culmination of a semester of hard work. Congratulations to our student musicians and instrumental teacher John Rising!
Middle School choir concert
The Middle School Chorus enthralled an awe-struck audience in The Schiff Center in mid-December with 12 beautiful selections that spanned countries, tapped into audience members’ emotions, and sparkled with joyful passion. The lively concert included the sixth graders’ performance of “We Sail,” and seventh and eighth graders’ songs that spanned traditional tunes such as “Hand Me Down My Silver Trumpet” to modern melodies such as “Journey to the Past” from the movie “Anastasia.” Congratulations to our students, to choral Director Tina Kuhlman, co-Director Lynne Miller, and Technical Director Trey Tatum.
Seventh grader plays at Carnegie Hall
Seventh grader Sebastian Morales opened the American Protege Winners’ Recital at Carnegie Hall with “Little White Donkey” by Ibert on Dec. 4. Morales was an Honorable Mention in the American Protege’s International Piano and Strings Competition in 2020. Due to the pandemic blocking in-person concerts in 2020, Morales, along with his fellow 2020 winners, were able to perform at Carnegie Hall this year. Congratulations!
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