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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

IN HARMONY. Sophomore Millicent Benson sings her solo in Cornerstone, a piece set to biblical verses sung by student choirs and Community Chorale. "I usually feel pretty nervous on stage, but I feel better when I start singing," Benson said.

Vocal and Orchestral Concert honors traditions and transitions

Siri Pattison, RubicOnline April 28, 2022
A bittersweet night included beautiful music and a farewell to Anne Klus.
LONG LEGACY. Anne Klus, who has planned over 68 “banquets” in her 34 years at SPA, has announced her retirement earlier this month.

Anne Klus leaves a meaningful legacy behind as she prepares for retirement

Rita Li, RubicOnline January 31, 2022
After 34 years, choir director Anne Klus will be saying goodbye to SPA this spring.
The first and second violins played fiercely with passion as the concert went on.

Pops Concert excites audiences with lively performance

Rita Li, RubicOnline December 9, 2021
From senior emcees to snowball fights, the 2021 Pops Concert was one to remember.
SING IT OUT LOUD. While maintaining social distancing, Summit Singers warms up their voices. Summit Singers returned to their 4 day a week 7:30 a.m. practices this fall. “We are distanced from each other and sing with our masks on, which can be challenging at times, but the benefits definitely outweigh the drawbacks,” Clea Gaitas Sur, a member of Summit Singers, said.

No more click tracks: music ensembles return in person

Ali Browne, RubicOnline September 10, 2021
The student musicians and singers of the Upper School are finally back in person to rehearse and perform together.
The Academy Chorale singing a traditional sea shanty.

Spring Showcase celebrates student musicians and singers

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline May 26, 2021
This year's virtual Spring Showcase was a chance for students to show their musical work.
Klus directs the Summit Singers. "I want to make sure they still have that opportunity to sing if they want to,” Klus said.

Klus reflects on the growth of the choir

Evelyn Lillemoe, The Rubicon Editor November 14, 2018
In her 30 years as director of the choir, US music teacher Anne Klus has seen the choir expand and grow.
Academy Chorale performs at the 2016 Commencement on the front lawn of SPA.

Choir prepares for Commencement performance at the Ordway

Izzy Brooks, RubicOnline Staff Writer May 23, 2018
The Academy Chorale will continue the traditional commencement performance in a new space.
Pieces ranged from Elijah Rock by Moses Hogan, performed by the choir, and an arrangement of music from Carmen, performed by the orchestra.

Large number of musicians provides challenge, spring concert succeeds

Nina Zietlow and Gita Raman, Feature Editor and Social Media Editor April 26, 2015
The annual spring concert took place on Apr. 25.
Senior Women practice "We are young" by Fun. From left to right are Charlotte Hughes, Meera Singh, Emma Chang, Sonya Das, and Helen Derechin.

Pops Concert Preview: Summit Singers and Academy Chorale pull music from movies, TV, and recent hits

Thomas Toghramadjian, Opinions Editor December 6, 2013

“At first [solos] can be intimidating, especially if you have stage fright like I do, but all in all it's really fun to be able to step out of the group and have your own moment,” sophomore Emilee...

Upper School choirs wow crowds in Carnegie Hall

Upper School choirs wow crowds in Carnegie Hall

Ibad Jafri, Managing Editor and Online Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2013

88 students from the Upper School choirs ventured to Carnegie Hall to sing an assortment of songs in front of a packed house on Sunday, Feb. 17. Carnegie Hall is where great composers like Peter Tchaikovsky...

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