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There are classes for music enthusiasts of all skill levels at Brentwood. The Beginners’ Rock Band class is excellent for less experienced musicians who want to learn to play as a band and about the history of music. The class is taught by Mr. Scott McGill, an outstanding guitarist and vocalist who has a vast knowledge of all instruments and the...

Audience members see the fruits of many hours of rehearsal, the emotion of a show’s characters, and the joy upon the faces of performers who give 120% of their energy and passion to collectively create a work of art. But what goes on behind the curtains of a Brentwood musical is so much more. Six months before opening night, the show is announced...

This year’s musical at Brentwood is unlike any other production the school has put on. Set in the 1930s, Crazy For You follows wealthy New Yorker Bobby Child (Caden K) on his quest to break away from the future his banking family has predetermined for him, and on his dreams to a careers in acting. After a failed audition at Zangler’s Follies, he...

This year’s highly anticipated musical at Brentwood is “Crazy For You”. Not only does Brentwood put on spectacular performances with amazing sets, talented performers, and professional musicians, but this year, three of our own talented student musicians will be playing in the pit alongside the hired professional musicians. Jeremy H, Rogers ‘19,...

Last Saturday night, Brentwood held its annual Java Hut talent show. This Brentwood tradition offers a supportive, friendly environment for one and all to display their talents of any kind to the audience. For the first time, the show was held in Crooks Hall, allowing a more spacious environment for performers and audience alike. The evening...

As part of Spirit Week, the first ever Brentwood Interhouse a cappella competition was held at Crooks Hall from 8pm to 9pm on January 28th. Brentwood students and staff gathered on a Saturday night to perform and enjoy the music feast created by Brentwood students. Allard kicked off the show by performing “Africa” by Toto, followed with “Paul”...

One of the goals of the Arts Council this year is to further promote recognition of the arts throughout Brentwood, with the hopes of uncovering some hidden talents within the student body. The Arts Council has been working towards this goal since the beginning of the year, and one of the ideas which they put together was the creation of...

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...