This year’s upper school fall play, “Much Ado About Nothing,” which premiered last week, brought audiences to the Patil Theater to enjoy a unique interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies.
Performing Arts
Jazz pianist gives impromptu masterclass to students
Upper school jazz band members attended an impromptu masterclass by pianist Dalton Ridenhour in the Patil Theater.
Summer @ the Conservatory attracts young acting enthusiasts
Young theater enthusiasts returned to upper school campus this summer for another run of Summer @ The Conservatory, during which students in a variety of grade and experience levels learned the fundamentals and finer points of performing for stage and screen.
2021 Best of Performing Arts – Photos
Enlarge The 2020-21 school year changed the way Harker was able to put on performances. With no way to host a full audience, our…
Upper school singer takes top prizes in singing competitions
Rising sophomore Arushi Sharma recently took top spots in two vocal competitions. The singer won a grand prize across all age groups in the…
Les Misérables, Harker’s first movie musical, now available for viewing
The cast and crew of the 2021 upper school spring musical, “Les Misérables,” went above and beyond to create a full-length film of their…
Ron McCurdy discusses leadership principles in jazz
Dr. Ron McCurdy made his second appearance of his virtual residency at Harker on Feb. 26, discussing the leadership principles illustrated by a number of famous jazz bandleaders.
Junior wins second prize in ENKOR music competition
Cellist Lucas Chen, grade 11, recently won second prize in the strings category of the ENKOR International Music Competition.
Music professor Ron McCurdy speaks on Harlem Renaissance
Ron McCurdy, a professor of music at USC, gave a special presentation Tuesday on the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 30s.
Six Harker students named to all-state ensembles
Following a rigorous audition process, six Harker students were recently named members of California All-State Ensembles.
