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Mamma Mia! has been a hit musical since it was first conceived, with its upbeat ABBA songs and gorgeous setting in Greece. It tells the story of bride-to-be Sophie, and her mother, Donna. Sophie has invited not one, but three, of her potential fathers to her wedding without Donna’s knowledge. Brentwood’s musicals never fail to impress, and this...

Last weekend, on a cold, snowy Saturday evening, students came piling into Crooks Hall ready to witness an astounding talent-filled evening. Java Hut is always a highly anticipated event the school holds that mimics an open mic night for staff and students to exhibit their musical prowess before a wonderful audience. The show was MC’d by Jai S...

The Brentwood community has braved the classic Island weather brought to campus by second term. This month has been filled with cozy rainy days and magnificent clouds. However, as the sky clears and sunshine graces our campus, the opening night of Mamma Mia! Musical is fast approaching. Preparations have been churning since September and the...

After an eventful two months of Interhouse competitions, full-school events and much more, first term is almost at an end. To the many busy students around campus, first term seems extremely short, but it is actually the longest. Amid the sunny days of the term, rest assured that Brentwood’s musical for this year, Mamma Mia, got underway and...

A home is where people feel safe, supported, and loved. That is what Brentwood has provided for many students, families, and faculty. Look closely at the small things around campus; you may find pieces of Brentwood’s history and how it has impacted our community. Among these are fifteen lovingly handcrafted Grandfather clocks made by Brentwood...

The Killy Stage curtain has closed on our successful performance season after Concert for a Summer’s Eve drew rave reviews from students and patrons this past weekend. Instruments are being readied for the journey home. Here is the final tally of awards for our ensemble groups. Coming back for live performances with an audience was such an...

Music Composition and Production is filled with avid producers who dream of becoming a composer of another Aubrey classic. At the beginning of the year, many students under the brilliant Mr McGill were simply beginning to learn the fine art of music creation, and even though many of us are still learning, we have been taught valuable skills...

The Spring Term is always a busy one for performances by our myriad musical groups. After months of rehearsal in the fall and winter, music festivals blossom along with the spring tulips. Below are some of the recent honours achieved by Brentwood's student musicians: Victoria Festival for the Performing Arts Brentwood Songbirds Vocal...

When I think of the remarkable Arts program at Brentwood, I think of the girl who never fails to amaze the audience, our Assistant Head Prefect of Arts, Robin C, Alex ‘22. Not only has Robin been in five theatrical productions throughout her time here, but she has also been an inspiration and role model for her peers on and off the stage. Robin...

Spring brings blossoms and sun to the campus, a fitting backdrop for our final showcases for both visual and performing arts programs. Most of the music ensembles will have been gearing up for provincial competitions in April, so the end-of-term shows on campus that follow are an opportunity to see these winning ensembles at their best, live in...