The upper school show choir, Downbeat, was recently accepted into the 2019 Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella, a global competition highlighting high school a cappella groups.
Performing Arts
Inaugural Summer Conservatory helps young theater lovers build their chops
The Harker Conservatory held its inaugural Summer Conservatory program in June and July, inviting young theater enthusiasts to grasp a unique opportunity to hone their craft and learn from top instructors and industry professionals.
Spring musical makes Patil Theater debut with production of ’42nd Street’
The Harker Conservatory reached a milestone this past weekend, as this year’s spring musical, “42nd Street,” was the first to be held at the…
Junior takes second in youth division at Korea International Harp Competition
Late last month, junior Tiffany Wong took second place in the youth division at the Korea International Harp Competition in Seoul! Her performances of…
Downbeat performs at San Jose Performing Arts Center at invitation of gala organizers
On March 7, the upper school choir Downbeat, co-directed by Jennifer Sandusky and Laura Lang-Ree, performed at the San Jose Center for the Performing…
SFSU orchestra director visits middle school music students
On Monday, middle school music students received a visit from Brad Hogarth, band and orchestra director at San Francisco State University.
Choir groups receive unanimous superior ratings at CMEA Choral Festival
This past weekend, Harker’s Bel Canto and Cantilena choral ensembles garnered unanimous superior ratings at the California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Choral Festival, held at Saratoga High School.
NYC funk combo Lucky Chops performs at special assembly
New York City-based brass combo Lucky Chops, currently in the middle of a national tour, stopped by the upper school for a special assembly…
World-class pianist and instructor gives master class to Harker students
Yesterday, Austrian piano manufacturer Bösendorfer – maker of the piano that sits on the stage at the Rothschild Performing Arts Center – brought German…
Alumna ’11 shares professional producing insights with performing arts students
Mallika Dhaliwal ’11, who earned a vocal certificate from Harker’s upper school Conservatory, stopped by to share her insights about the world of performing…









