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It is a noteworthy achievement when any ensemble comes together to perform in a music festival. Even more remarkable is when a group performs after only playing together for just over two months, as the Brentwood strings ensemble did on Wednesday, November 22nd. This year, the string ensemble is comprised of an exciting 15 students, ranging from...

As the curtains slowly part, and the lights dim in the house, turning their focus to the stage, the Killy Theater is once more transformed into a place of music and magic. With a skilled group of dancers taking the stage to open the show, Brentwood’s annual Concert for a Winter’s Eve commenced this Thursday, December 7th. All of the musicians,...

The cast of this year’s musical, Crazy For You, has recently been decided. The following young actors are now in full rehearsal for March’s performances: Luke A: Everett B: Polly’s father; Finn B: Lank; Chloe O & Fabiana G: Irene and Follies 1; Sabrina H & Caitlin M: Mother; Will H: Eugene Fodor; Caden K: Bobby; Emma M: Tess; Hannah R: Patricia...

It was a typical Thursday evening; Brentwood students and staff strolled into Crooks Hall, expecting another delicious meal. Except … it wasn’t a typical Thursday. Of course, the meal was fantastic, but on the far side of the building was a stage and a computer filled with songs for karaoke. Led by Ravi R, Rogers ‘18, & John E, Rogers ‘18, the SAC...

Advanced Rock Band is a fine art primarily reserved for senior students who have experience with their instruments. Any instrument can be utilized in the band, but since the focus is rock, guitars, basses, keyboards and drums are favoured. Over the course of the year, the band will learn and practice rock music from the 60’s to the present day....

Every year, the British Columbia Music Teachers’ Association holds a conference in Richmond, BC. For music teachers, this conference presents seminars on new teaching techniques and professional development. For their students, there is also an opportunity for enormous growth and education: the BCMEA honour ensembles. There are five honour...

Here are Brentwood’s Arts Captains for 2017-2018 as announced in Assembly today. Drawing and Painting Anika P Musical Theatre Hannah R Wind Ensemble Zara P String Ensemble Francis V Debate John E & Morgan W Model UN Dylan C Public Speaking Sarah L Dance Hannah S Pottery Will H & Mark W 2D...

A week into the Fall term, Brentwood’s Arts program is in full swing. A walk around campus yesterday revealed our 530 artists participating in any two of the following: acting, sculpture, debate, public speaking, musical, ceramics, photography, yearbook, robotics, photojournalism, woodworking, theatre production, choir, jazz band, strings, rock...

On a Sunday night in May Brentwood’s Composition Rock Band performed at the Duncan Showroom. The building was something out of a movie. Hanging lights, creepy antiques, and instruments from the 70s floated around the band as we prepared for the gig. Our style was a mix of indie rock and grunge as we performed songs we’ve written, and some covers...

The Grade 12s of the music department already feel the nostalgia settling in. Why? Their last Brentwood performance – Concert For A Summer’s Eve – is upon us. As soon as Festival Season, in April and early May, finished, all the music ensembles turned their focus to preparing for the performance, which features the Jazz Band, Vocal Ensemble, Wind...