Downbeat releases special video for holiday outreach tour
This week, the upper school show choir Downbeat released a special video for its annual holiday outreach tour, which typically takes place on the…
Performing Arts
Junior takes second in singing contest, slated to perform at Carnegie Hall
Ayan Nath, grade 11, recently placed second in American Protege’s We Sing Pop competition.
Face Time: Paul Vallerga
San Francisco native Paul Vallerga is the man behind the exquisite set designs for all middle and upper school performing arts productions. He also…
Orchestrating the Right Career Path: Alumna’s Passion for Music Played Out in Unforseen Ways
This story originally appeared in the spring/summer 2020 issue of Harker Magazine. By Vikki Bowes-Mok Audrey Kwong ’07 was 2 ½ years old when…
Summer Conservatory running well with new safety requirements
Last week, the Summer @ the Conservatory’s Conservatory Presents and Conservatory Intensive programs got off to a strong start. Students learned about a wide…
Upper school orchestra and jazz band perform special Class of 2020 dedications
As the 2019-20 school year drew to a close, the upper school orchestra and jazz band recorded special performances dedicated to the Class of…
Music students spend shelter-in-place creating original compositions
During shelter-in-place, students in Susan Nace’s Study of Music class composed and recorded original pieces as part of their online studies.
Downbeat headed to ICHSA semifinal, student wins arrangement award
Downbeat, the upper school’s show choir, traveled to Portland, Ore. over the weekend Feb. 22-23, where they took third place at the west quarterfinal of the 2020 International Championship of High School A Capella, hosted by Varsity Vocals.
Orchestra students to participate in Kronos Quartet’s 50 for the Future Program
The students will head to San Francisco this week to begin working on a piece commissioned by Kronos for the purpose of helping young musicians develop their skills for contemporary music. Their work will continue next week when Kronos Quartet visits Harker to give a special master class.
Upper school dance show wows audiences
The 2020 upper school dance production, “Remixed & Reimagined,” took place Friday and Saturday, featuring 185 dancers performing routines based on alternate versions of…
