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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

SAYING GOODBYE. Klus speaks only highly about her former student and current colleague as she prepares for Kraack to replace her as Director of Choral Activities. “He knows how to get the best out of vocally coaching students, both Middle School as well as Upper School.  He understands what makes music happen—and gets the students to do it with incredibly successful results in performance,” Klus said.

US Choir begins a new measure as Tim Kraack replaces Klus in her retirement

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline April 28, 2022
Kraack learned under Klus for six years. Now, he prepares to step into her role.
On Feb. 4, senior Julia Wang played with the Honors Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. “Carnegie Hall is just such an amazing place. I went there last year with the [school] choir but I didn’t feel like it was the same since I didn’t really earn it. [Going with HPS]  was different because I auditioned and earned my spot in this orchestra,” Wang said.

Wang brings passion for music to Carnegie Hall

Nitya Thakkar, RubicOnline Editor February 14, 2018
Senior Julia Wang played at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 4 with the Honors Symphony Orchestra.
Student shares first hand experience at Carnegie Hall Performance 2017

Student shares first hand experience at Carnegie Hall Performance 2017

Ellie Findell, RubicOnline March 7, 2017
The choir trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity that provided the SPA community with a chance to sing at a world renowned venue as well as explore a vibrant city.
BREATHTAKING VIEWS. Students visited the Empire State Building and were met with NYC's bright lights and bustling life.

Students sing at Carnegie in the city that never sleeps

Jonah Harrison, The Rubicon Editor March 1, 2017
On Feb. 15, students from Summit Singers, Academy Chorale and community Chorale, traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall, and do some sight seeing along the way.
The SPA Choir and members of Community Chorale prepare to perform at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 18.

SPA Choir brings crowd to feet at Carnegie Hall

Emily Thissen, RubicOnline Editor February 21, 2017
The SPA Choir and members of the Community Chorale performed at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 18.
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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