Violinist Frank Almond Gives Master Class Prior to Concert Series Performance
Prior to his performance at the Harker Concert Series, Milwaukee Symphony Concertmaster and player of the 1715 Lipinski Stradivarius Frank Almond gave a special…
Performing Arts
Harker Performers Show Up Big at Santana Row Tree Lighting
Harker performing arts groups had a big presence at the Santana Row tree lighting ceremony, “Light Up the Row,” on Nov. 18. Seven groups performed…
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Becomes Urban Fantasy in Upper School Production
The Harker Conservatory modernized Shakespeare’s popular tale of love and enchantment in its production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which played at the Blackford…
Upper School Singers Shed Light at ‘Ad Amore’
Upper school vocal groups delighted an evening audience in the Nichols Hall auditorium on Nov. 13 with “Ad Amore: Love as a Light,” featuring Bel…
Middle School Fall Play Explores the Conflicts of Character Archetypes
By Zach Jones and Monica Colletti Middle school thespians found themselves in a motley collection of roles in this year’s middle school fall play,…
Excelsa Quartet Offers Free Workshop to Harker Students
The Maryland-based Excelsa Quartet gave a special workshop to Harker students in early October. Currently a quartet in residence at Stanford University’s Emerging String…
Eight Harker Singers Earn Spots in Regional Honor Choirs, Performance in November
A number of students successfully auditioned for two American Choral Directors Association Coastal Region Honor Choirs. Ishanya Anthapur, grade 12, Madhu Karra, grade 11, and…
Performing Arts Faculty Stay Busy Over Summer
This article was originally published in the fall 2014 Harker Quarterly. Middle school drama teacher Monica Colletti traveled to New York City to spend…
Dance Teams Receive Superior Award at August Spirit Camp
This article was originally published in the fall 2014 Harker Quarterly. In August, members of Harker’s varsity and JV dance teams attended a four-day…
Middle School Students Named to Stanford Jazz Workshop Band, Will Perform in December
Five middle school students successfully auditioned for spots in the Stanford Jazz Workshop Giant Steps All-Star Band. Students who were accepted are flutist Donna…
