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Lower School Theater:
The Primary Players took their first steps in the footlights in
their fall production of “Annie Jr.” The performance included
appearances by members of the Lower School faculty and
administration. Seen on stage are, from left: Ashanti
Chauhan ’20, who portrayed Annie; Heather Paglia ’21;
Jonah PASCAl ’21, hAley FriedMAn ’22, Sophia
gAlante ’22 and Hope Austin ’21.
Upper School Music:
A concert titled “The Cool Winds of Winter” heated up the
Buckingham Performing Arts Center in January, as the Wind
Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble presented their winter concert.
Under the direction of Anthony J. Kubasek, the Wind Ensemble
offered works by Strauss, Main Strommen and Karrick. The Jazz
Ensemble, directed by James Orfanella, featured music by Dizzy
Gillespie, Isaac Hayes, John Coltrane and other jazz legends.
Orfanella accompanied the ensemble on trumpet in several
numbers.
Photo courtesy Michelle Turner Photography
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The Middle-School Players visited a land of hidden identities,
love, wit and practical jokes in their winter production of
Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night.” The Players accepted
donations at the door to benefit local charities. Seen preparing
for the performance are, first row from left: Riley Green ’18,
nAqueilla Paul ’19 and Ariana MichAK ’17. Second
row, from left: Kaley Rider ’18, Anna Bowen ’18, EriCA
Fletcher ’17 and Lillian Hornung ’18. Third row,
from left: Josiah Cottle ’18, nAthan Tindell ’19,
Riley Calpin ’18 and Mei Snow ’17. Fourth row, from
left: gArrett gAgliardi ’17, gABriel PASCAl ’17 and
Oonagh White-Spunner ’18.
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Randolph Kelly, principal violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra, shared his internationally-recognized musical
expertise with Upper School students during an afternoon
workshop held in the Great Hall in February. He also presented
a free public guest artist recital of music by Dvorak, Mozart and
Telemann, accompanied by members of the Sem string ensemble
and John Michael Vaida ’00, Amy Iwazumi and Sem artistin-residence
Christiane Appenheimer-Vaida. Seen is Kelly, left,
with Chunhui Yu ’13 and Dr. Tsukasa Waltich, accompanist.