Orchestra pushes through challenges, inspires students
Samantha Klepfer, Izzy Kanne, and Carly Joseph
April 30, 2019
Filed under School clubs and activities
As junior violinist Yoni Potter looks back on his third District Festival, he said despite some difficulties, the experience was just as fun as previous years. “One of our soloists couldn’t make it so somebody had to substitute for her,” Potter said. “It was also kind of stressful because we d...
Beyoncé releases ‘Homecoming’
April 23, 2019
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Lights up on Queen B. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has now revolutionized her concert experience by making it more accessible to her fans. It came as a total surprise to the Beyhive — Beyoncé’s tried-and-true fanbase — when she announced the release of “Homecoming” both as a live album and...
Orchestra prepares for biggest fundraising concert
March 14, 2019
Filed under School clubs and activities, Showcase
Orchestra director Kou Lee said the rock concert provides a unique opportunity for the orchestra members to get a professional experience. “It's a huge fundraiser, and we only do this twice a year for our tours. On those tours, students get the opportunity not only to perform, but they get to work...
Chamber orchestra prepares for concert
December 16, 2018
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Orchestra director Kou Lee said chamber orchestra is preparing for their upcoming concert by rehearsing their pieces alongside their regular classmates. “We’re sight reading some of the pieces in class this week and that serves the chamber but also the whole orchestra,” Lee said. According to...
Spanish field trip offers new perspectives
December 13, 2018
Filed under Student Life
Junior Ava Tronson said the optional Spanish field trip to the Ordway for a concert by Cuban musician Nachito Herrera was special. “It was really different than any concert I’ve ever been to and I liked all the dancers that were there,” Tronson said. According to the trip coordinator, Spanish...
Band to collaborate with Park Singers
December 6, 2018
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As senior Lexi Lee, who plays clarinet in the wind ensemble, nears the last winter concert of her band career, she reflects on ending band and saying goodbye to another high school experience. “It’s weird to think about. I know everything has to end eventually in high school, but I’ve been in...
Park seniors end their last District Vocal Festival
November 2, 2018
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According to senior choir member Ayanna Nathan, singing in the District Vocal Festival this Monday, showed her growth as a singer. “It was our final District Vocal Festival, so it was very important to the seniors because this is where we can see our progression in choir,” Nathan said. “I sta...
Nest concert sparks interest
October 5, 2018
Filed under City Entertainment
According to SLP Nest student board member and senior Estelle Tronson, the upcoming Nest concert is a fun way to have students get to know the new coffee shop. “(The concert) is to get people familiar with the Nest, since I know a lot of people don’t really know much about it,” Tronson said. ...
Concert highlights jazz, audience connection
September 18, 2018
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When I went to my first concert ever, this past week, all expectations were off the table. Bruno Mars’s music was a common sound in my house for as long as I can remember. Now that I am older, having the chance to see him singing all of the songs that I grew up with was unimaginable. The concer...
Orchestra builds community with district festival
May 20, 2018
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According to orchestra director Miriam Edgar, the orchestra district festival is an annual concert between all ages of the St. Louis Park orchestra program, from fourth grade to 12th grade. Senior bassist and violinist Jake Dempsey said the orchestra district festival is important because it fosters a...
Band performs at concert contest
April 30, 2018
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Band director Steven Schmitz said he was extremely proud when the Wind Ensemble received a superior ranking for its region contest performance for the third year in a row. According to Schmitz, the Wind Ensemble performed in the Region 6AA large group contest at Edina High School April 23. “Bands...
P!nk swings into the Xcel
March 21, 2018
Filed under City Entertainment
If anyone can really get the party started, it’s six-time Grammy nominated singer P!nk. Her Minneapolis concert featured songs from her album “Beautiful Trauma,” and started the night off with a bright pink set design and her swinging from a chandelier on trapeze, belting about being the life of...
This year over 100 seniors received scholarships to fund their futures from over 200 financial contributors at the Dollars for Scholars ceremony, according to counselor and Dollars for Scholars event organizer...
Carly Joseph, Izzy Kanne, and Samantha Klepfer
Senior Cailey Hansen-Mahoney said she and her teammates get ready to face the buzzer by doing more than just studying facts. “We’re continuing with our daily practices and then individual people...
Hayley Westwood and David Bryant
Sophomore Alanna Franklin said achieving the conference champion title is a clear example of the hard work the team has put in throughout the season. “We worked really hard this year to catch up...
On Fridays, both girls’ and boys’ Ultimate Frisbee have captains practice on the high school field and will now have to share the smaller space, according to senior Daniel Hunegs. “(The boys’...
