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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.
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.
Instead of a Spring Concert, the SPA Orchestra recorded a virtual performance of Nessun Dorma. This photo was taken at the 2019 Pops Concert.

The show must go on: virtual orchestra performance brings home the music

Elle Chen, Production Manager May 14, 2020
In light of the cancellation of their 2020 Spring Concert, Orchestra Director Almut Engelhardt came up with a high-risk high-reward plan: virtual recording.
Orchestra Director Almut Engelhardt instructs the Honors Sinfonia.

28 years of music: rise of the orchestra

Evelyn Lillemoe, The Rubicon Editor January 15, 2019
In her time here, Orchestra Director Almut Engelhardt has seen the orchestra improve and gain many more members along the way.
Junior Emily Schoonover sings her solo in "City Called Heaven".

Performing arts students rehearse for Huss Center opening night gala

Stephanie Li, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 11, 2015
The Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools have joined together to put on an amazing performance in the Huss Center Oct. 10 for St. Paul Academy and Summit School donors.
Students stand for applause at the end of the Pops Concert on Dec. 7, 2013. “In general, I am very happy with all of my students this year. Everyone is working hard and is doing their very best,”  Upper School Orchestra Director Englehardt said.

Pops concert comes together just in time

Thomas Toghramadjian, Opinion Editor December 12, 2013

The week leading into this year’s Pops Concert was marked by a distinct sense of crisis. Time limitations caused by the new class schedule, along with an ambitious array of pieces, left the musicians...

Theater plans coming to fruition

Theater plans coming to fruition

Boraan Abdulkarim, Cover Story Editor September 26, 2013

“Chaotic, cramped, complicated:” these are words that St. Paul Academy and Summit School sophomores Claire Walsh and Alice Tibbetts used to describe the current setup for drama and music rehearsals...

Musicians prepare for Pops Concert

Hannah Johnson, Sports Editor November 27, 2012

Determination, focus, the Eye of the Tiger. These are the attributes that Upper School musicians need in preparation for the annual POPS concert. On Dec. 1, over 200 US students will gather at O’Shaughnessy...

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