Posts by Adam Glazer:
“Classical Me,” a chance for classically-trained students to perform
As snow started to cover the ground, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church was filling with parents and students eagerly waiting for the second annual “Classical Me” concert to begin Feb. 2.
Martin wins Whitman Idol
Sophomore Solomon Parker performed "Whatcha Say" by Jason Derulo during Whitman Idol last night. Photo by Keegan Barber.
Enthusiastic parents and students, who all donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at the door, walked into the auditorium last night to experience Whitman Idol. Some people were even toting homemade signs with their friends names on them to show their support.
Wale raps for his hometown after national success
Wale recently performed at the 9:30 club. Photo courtesy of avclub.com.
The nationally known emcee, Wale, played two back-to-back shows at D.C.’s most popular venue, the 9:30 Club, Jan. 1. The first day of a brand new year and decade, Wale was ushering in a new sound and movement in hip-hop.
Songs defining the decade
The ’60s were defined by Woodstock and psychedelic rock. The ’90s were the time of hip-hop, boy bands and the “Seattle Sound.” So what will the ‘00 decade be remembered for in music?
Live Improv Night showcased theater talent
A scene from the end of the act called "Props." Freshmen Richard Helmer, Katie Myers, Mirek Chodkowski and Laura Kaplan, along with senior Wyatt Grossman and junior Jennie Graff are featured. Photo by Adam Glazer.
Despite terrible weather, the Whittier Woods auditorium was full of students, parents and members of the community last Tuesday excited to see the Tuesday Night Live Improv Night. The performance, put on by the theater class under English and theater teacher Ashley Houghton, consisted of nine acts almost as quirky and funny as“Whose Line Is It Anyway.”
Jaicko: Hip-hop’s next flop?
One of the biggest hip-hop dreams is to rise from rags to riches, from the ghetto to luxury estates, from local radio to MTV sensation. (continue reading…)