Colony Hall, a new campus performance hall, is set to open next fall, and once it does, construction will turn to the neighboring Paul Mellon Arts Center. For the first time in the nearly half-century since the center was built, the PMAC will undergo a major renovation. Built in 1972Read More

On October 25, a flood hit North Haven County and caused knee-deep waters on the eastern side of campus. The Paul Mellon Arts Center stage, which supports the majority of the school’s productions, faced significant flooding during the storm. The water, reaching one-foot deep at the back of the theatre,Read More

For eleven days this summer, the Choate Symphony Orchestra will perform in Italy and learn about the country’s rich culture. Members of the music department and orchestra students have been desperately awaiting this — especially since the cancellation of last year’s tour. The most recent international tour took place inRead More

  A series of artwork produced by students from a new class, Digital Media and Design, now hangs in the Hill House commons. This course focuses on employing digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create artwork. Kevin Lynch ’19, a student in the class, said, “I thinkRead More

It is no secret that Choate is both an artistic and giving community. At this year’s Club Fair, students could sign up for long-time clubs Teach Music and Teach Wallingford, as well as ArtPod, an entirely new community service club created by sixth-formers Jeanne Malle ’19 and Josephine Hong ’19.Read More

Every year, Choate’s Arts Concentration Program brings together new, aspiring artists to share their passions and cultivate their skills. Since the start of the school year, the PMAC has been bustling with new students busy with innovative projects in a variety of disciplines. Several new members of Arts Con sharedRead More

So you’ve been cast in this year’s fall production. You’re over the moon. You call your mom to tell her about the role you’ll be playing. But, wait. Your character has an Irish name. Will she talk with a brogue? You grew up in Georgia! Curtain is in two months.Read More

In late August, Mr. Matt McLean arrived at Choate. As a full-time faculty member of the Arts Department, he teaches music theory and jazz history. He also directs Wind Ensemble, previously led by Marshal Brownford, now departed part-time music instructor, and Jazz Ensemble, previously led by Phil Ventre.   SinceRead More

Friday, September 14, Rohina Malik, Susan Stone, and Kim Schultz, aided by musician Alejandro Castellano, performed Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story, a perfect play for turbulent times. Rohina Malik last came to Choate a few years ago to perform her one-woman show, Unveiled. Her performance captivated a packed audience. ChoateRead More