The annual Dance Concert showcased a culmination of hard work by Choate dancers and choreographers, leaving audience members in awe of the incredible performances. This year’s concert featured 16 pieces, choreographed by both dance students and faculty, and performed by the members of various dance clubs on campus. The dancers made memories not only on-stage but also in the dressing rooms and backstage wings. The Dance Concert proved to be a valuable learning experience for the dancers and choreographers alike, bringing together diverse talents and ideas across campus.

By Rachel Fan ’27 The Choate community welcomed the Alexa Tarantino Quintet to campus on March 27-29 to perform and hold various workshops for our aspiring jazz musicians. The visiting band was composed of five members: saxophonist and face of the band Ms. Alexa Tarantino herself, pianist Mr. Steven Feifke,Read More

By Dana Chung ’26 Choate students delve into various realms of art history through the Arts Department’s three art history classes: Ancient World in the Fall, Sacred and Secular in the Winter, and Making the Modern World in the Spring. In the Ancient World course, students explore visual art andRead More

By Rose Lightfoot ’26 Throughout the term, student actors, costumers, and tech crew members gathered in the Paul Mellon Arts Center (PMAC) every afternoon to bring the winter production, Anon(ymous), to life. Directed by Acting Teacher Mr. Bari Robinson, Anon(ymous) is a play inspired by Homer’s The Odyssey. The adaptionRead More

By Grace Yoon ’26 Choate musicians typically play in large ensembles consisting of up to 70 musicians that rehearse two to three times per week. However, the chamber music program allows students to hone their technique and musicianship in smaller groups of three, four, five or eight.    Chamber music,Read More

By Ethan Zhang ’26 Whether on the Colony Hall stage for music ensemble concerts or amid the bustling crowds of prospective families during Spring Visits, Choate’s jazz pianists’ performances require both precision and freedom. To pianists Mwendwawangai Daisley ’24 and Bill Shen ’24, their commitment to music extends far beyondRead More

By Grace LaPlaca ’25 Bent over a fresh canvas, framed on either side by bottles of paint strewn messily across the table, Katherine Chong ’25 begins work on her newest piece. Chong, an Arts Concentration student with a focus on visual art, was first introduced to the medium as aRead More

By Francesca Howard ’26 Choate piano teacher Mr. Noah Baerman’s introduction to music began with an episode of Sesame Street. As he watched Stevie Wonder take to the stage on his TV screen during his special appearance on the show, the realization that music was Mr. Baerman’s true calling slowlyRead More

By Eva Swanson ‘25 On January 26 and 27, students and faculty filled Gelb Theater to watch the annual production of Student Directed Scenes (SDS), a collection of short plays chosen and directed by members of the Honors Directing class. SDS is the culminating project of the two-term-long course forRead More