Story by Alison Wang Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer The SPHS Jazz Band held its annual Jazz Night on Friday, May 6 in the Little Theater, performing pieces from throughout the year with director Howard Crawford. The ensemble performed a total of 11 jazz songs. The setlist started] with “Smada,” setting the tone with […]
SPHS band and orchestra perform at annual Spaghetti Dinner Night fundraiser
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The SPHS Instrumental Program held their annual Spaghetti Dinner Night fundraiser on Thursday, Mar. 3, including performances from students in Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra. Students from each of the instrumental programs performed a total of 22 songs, many of which were original arrangements. Performances […]
Band performs in annual Winter Concert
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Photographer Photos by Erin Lee and Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer SPHS’ Concert Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensemble performed in their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 9. The Winter Concert brought the community together for 90 minutes of music and was a culmination of the work all four groups put […]
Arts programs adjust to distance learning by utilizing new technology
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The SPHS performing arts programs have embraced the difficulties of distance learning by taking advantage of the online format in creative ways. Coronavirus pandemic safety restrictions have confined students to their homes and computer screens, which makes it impossible for those in drama to perform […]
SPHS band holds annual Spaghetti Dinner Night
Photo by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor The SPHS band and orchestra hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner Night on Thursday, February 23. Guests were serenaded by student musicians while they dined on Italian cuisine. The musical groups performed an array of pieces, ranging from pop tunes to classical compositions. Songs included Counting Stars by One Republic, […]
Band hosts Spaghetti Dinner Night
By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer Photos by Raj Jain The South Pasadena High School Band hosted its largest fundraiser of the year, Spaghetti Dinner Night, on Thursday, February 26. The night opened with a silent auction featuring donations from the band’s sponsors. Attendees perused a variety of donated wares that included clothing, jewelry, gift cards, […]