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SPHS Instrumental Music Program presents annual 2024 Spaghetti Dinner Night
SPHS students of the Instrumental Music Program performed over 24 pieces as part of the annual fundraiser and silent auction on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 6-9 p.m.
The Shortsightedness of AI Music Recommendations
AI generated music recommendations are rabbit holes in infinite cycles.
Photo Gallery: Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl
The eclectic music festival took place on Saturday, April 29th, on Mission Street.
Eclectic Music & Art Festival returns to South Pasadena
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The Eclectic Music Festival returned to South Pasadena for the first time since the pandemic on Saturday, Apr 30 offering attendees vintage shopping, farmer’s market staple foods, and live music from both outdoor and indoor venues. Sponsored by the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, […]
Solar Power affirms Lorde’s musical versatility
Story by Elsie Waters Staff Writer Illustration by Isole Kim Staff Illustrator Since she released her debut album, Pure Heroine back in 2013, Lorde has had the element of surprise on her side, never failing to spark conversation and maintain unpredictability. Her work speaks for itself, but her age especially took the world by surprise. […]
Charlotte Dekle on the unifying power of musical theater
Story by Georgia ParsonsFeature Associate Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer SPHS freshman Charlotte Dekle keeps a binder of playbills—some she’s seen countless times, and others she has yet to see. For Dekle, musical theater encompasses every aspect of her life. Her diverse experiences in both the Upstage theater program and SPMS productions has allowed for […]
Band showcases musical talents at Spaghetti Dinner Night fundraiser
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The SPHS Instrumental Department organized its annual Spaghetti Dinner Night on Thursday, Feb. 27, inviting South Pasadenans for a night of live music and food. The event — the program’s biggest fundraiser of the year — showcased 25 acts performed by SPHS band members. The band selected […]
‘High School Musical’ is a lie
Story by Matthew TsaiSports Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Ilustrator My sister Isabella wanted to watch High School Musical 3: Senior Year on my eighth birthday. Outweighed by 25 pounds and standing four inches shorter, I had no choice but to obey her. She happily popped in the DVD as I sat on the couch, […]
The SPHS bands and orchestra light up South Pas with lively holiday music
Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The SPHS bands and orchestra brought holiday cheer to the streets of South Pasadena with Christmas carols, Saturday, Dec. 15. Over 100 students performed at 12 local shops and restaurants, including Canoe House, Dinosaur Farm, and Hi-Life. “It was a great time. We got to brighten up the days of […]
SPHS music program brings holiday cheer in annual Winter Concert
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The SPHS orchestra and bands ushered in the holidays with the annual Winter Concert Thursday, Dec. 13. Friends and family gathered in the auditorium to enjoy a wide variety of compositions, ranging from upbeat jazz performances to grand overtures. The concert band opened the evening with the overture “Festivo,” a piece […]
Photos: The Eclectic Music Festival lights up South Pasadena
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer The annual Eclectic Music Festival, which shuts down Mission Street for one Spring night, draws a bigger crowd every year. The music festival headlined Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, a Grammy award-winning band whose big band style swing prompted dancing from the audience.
South Pas High School and Middle School choirs unite with music for winter concert
Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor The South Pasadena High School and Middle School choirs joined together Wednesday night for a choir performance in the SPMS auditorium featuring almost 100 voices, from sixth graders to seniors. The theater was packed with nearly every seat filled. Ms Donovan-Jones, the director and choir teacher at both the […]
Arroyo Seco Choir victorious in debut ‘Music in the Parks’ competition
Photo courtesy of Lia Donovan SPHS’ Arroyo Seco Choir students triumphed in their first-ever appearance in the Knott’s Berry Farm ‘Music in the Parks’ competition on Saturday, May 20. The group of vocalists brought home three top awards: the outstanding high school vocalist title for sophomore Talia Johnson, first place in the high school choir […]
Winter Assembly spotlights musical talent at SPHS
By Nick Michael News Editor Photo by Luke Quezada Assoc. Photography Editor The spirit of the holidays was a prominent theme of the Winter Assembly on Wednesday, December 21. Commissioner of Assemblies Charlotte Emerson led the audience through a lively series of musical performances, video presentations, and holiday-themed skits, all culminating with the reveal of […]
Instrumental Music presents holiday concert
By Nick Michael News Editor Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator The auditorium served as an oasis of both warmth and music last Thursday as the SPHS Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble performed on a chilly, quiet night. The two-hour show, dubbed the Instrumental Music Winter Concert, was conducted by Mr. Howard Crawford, and included […]