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Ron McCurdy discusses leadership principles in jazz

Ron McCurdy discusses leadership principles in jazz

March 11, 2021 | Posted Under: Upper School, eweekly, Performing Arts

University of Southern California music professor Ron McCurdy made the second appearance of his … [Read more...] about Ron McCurdy discusses leadership principles in jazz

Junior wins second prize in ENKOR music competition

Junior wins second prize in ENKOR music competition

February 24, 2021 | Posted Under: Upper School, eweekly, instrumental music, Performing Arts

Cellist Lucas Chen, grade 11, recently won second prize in the strings category of the ENKOR … [Read more...] about Junior wins second prize in ENKOR music competition

Music professor Ron McCurdy speaks on Harlem Renaissance

Music professor Ron McCurdy speaks on Harlem Renaissance

January 28, 2021 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, DEI, eweekly, guest speakers, Performing Arts

Ron McCurdy, a professor of music at the University of Southern California, gave a presentation … [Read more...] about Music professor Ron McCurdy speaks on Harlem Renaissance

Six Harker students named to all-state ensembles

Six Harker students named to all-state ensembles

January 4, 2021 | Posted Under: Middle School, Upper School, alumni-express, eweekly, instrumental music, Performing Arts, vocal music

Following a rigorous audition process, six Harker students were recently named members of California … [Read more...] about Six Harker students named to all-state ensembles

Downbeat releases special video for holiday outreach tour

Downbeat releases special video for holiday outreach tour

December 17, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, Downbeat, eweekly, holidays, Performing Arts

This week, the upper school show choir Downbeat released a special video for its annual holiday … [Read more...] about Downbeat releases special video for holiday outreach tour

Junior takes second in singing contest, slated to perform at Carnegie Hall

Junior takes second in singing contest, slated to perform at Carnegie Hall

December 8, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, eweekly, Performing Arts

Ayan Nath, grade 11, recently placed second in American Protege’s We Sing Pop competition. He is … [Read more...] about Junior takes second in singing contest, slated to perform at Carnegie Hall

Face Time: Paul Vallerga

Face Time: Paul Vallerga

August 18, 2020 | Posted Under: Schoolwide, Harker Magazine, Performing Arts

San Francisco native Paul Vallerga is the man behind the exquisite set designs for all middle and … [Read more...] about Face Time: Paul Vallerga

Orchestrating the Right Career Path: Alumna’s Passion for Music Played Out in Unforseen Ways 

Orchestrating the Right Career Path: Alumna’s Passion for Music Played Out in Unforseen Ways 

July 28, 2020 | Posted Under: Alumni, Harker Magazine, Performing Arts

This story originally appeared in the spring/summer 2020 issue of Harker Magazine. By Vikki … [Read more...] about Orchestrating the Right Career Path: Alumna’s Passion for Music Played Out in Unforseen Ways 

Summer Conservatory running well with new safety requirements

Summer Conservatory running well with new safety requirements

July 13, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, Performing Arts, summer 2020, Summer @ the Conservatory

Last week, the Summer @ the Conservatory’s Conservatory Presents and Conservatory Intensive programs … [Read more...] about Summer Conservatory running well with new safety requirements

Upper school orchestra and jazz band perform special Class of 2020 dedications

Upper school orchestra and jazz band perform special Class of 2020 dedications

June 11, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, Class of 2020, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Performing Arts

As the 2019-20 school year drew to a close, the upper school orchestra and jazz band recorded … [Read more...] about Upper school orchestra and jazz band perform special Class of 2020 dedications

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