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Anjali Bose ‘20 For his exceptional skill, commitment, and expertise in both Concert and Jazz Band, Michael Bai ‘20 has been recognized as March’s Artist of the Month. Beginning in elementary school, Bai was enraptured by the saxophone. “I’ve been playing the alto saxophone for about seven years now. I’ve been a part of EA’s … Read More “Artist of the Month: Michael Bai ‘20” »
Anjali Bose ‘20 For his exceptional skill, commitment, and expertise in both Concert and Jazz Band, Michael Bai ‘20 has been recognized as March’s Artist of the Month. Beginning in elementary school, Bai was enraptured by the saxophone. “I’ve been playing the alto saxophone for about seven years now. I’ve been a part of EA’s … Read More “Artist of the Month: Michael Bai ‘20” »
Owen Maier ‘20 The high school jazz festival at Boston’s Berklee College of music has been a staple for Episcopal jazz bands for a decade. Now, however, it appears to be coming to an end. After over fifty years, the 2020 event has been suspended due to Berklee wanting to reallocate funds away from the … Read More “New festival to replace the Berklee Jazz Festival” »
Kathleen Mark ‘21 Hilary Hutchison, 3D design teacher, is a very passionate and practicing artist alongside her teaching at Episcopal. Hutchison is involved in art at EA through many clubs, including Install-it, which helps to brighten up the school’s hallways with work displayed by students. In addition to all she does at EA, her passion … Read More “Arts Faculty Spotlight Series: Hilary Hutchison” »
Caden Collins ‘23 | Eshika Tangri ‘23 Students walking on the second floor of the Crawford Campus Center may notice a constant flurry of student artists working in the gallery. The new showcase, created by the US Honors 2D Design III class, will serve as February’s gallery show. Upper School art teacher, David Sigel, explains, … Read More “Upcoming Harlem Renaissance student exhibit” »
Morgan Bramwell ‘21 A notable member of the theater and dance program at EA, Sarah Letts ‘20, is February’s Artist of the Month. Involved in groups such as Choir/Vocal Ensemble, Improv Club, Dance Team, and both the fall play and spring musical, she is known among her peers and faculty for her amiable personality and … Read More “Artist of the Month: Sarah Letts ‘20” »
Morgan Bramwell ‘21 A notable member of the theater and dance program at EA, Sarah Letts ‘20, is February’s Artist of the Month. Involved in groups such as Choir/Vocal Ensemble, Improv Club, Dance Team, and both the fall play and spring musical, she is known among her peers and faculty for her amiable personality and … Read More “Artist of the Month: Sarah Letts ‘20” »
Morgan Bramwell ‘21 A notable member of the theater and dance program at EA, Sarah Letts ‘20, is February’s Artist of the Month. Involved in groups such as Choir/Vocal Ensemble, Improv Club, Dance Team, and both the fall play and spring musical, she is known among her peers and faculty for her amiable personality and … Read More “Artist of the Month: Sarah Letts ‘20” »
Anjali Bose ‘20 His boisterous personality, acting aptitude, and magnetic presence are instantly recognizable in the EA community. Arnav Shiva ‘20, is December’s Artist of the Month for his exemplary efforts and contributions to the Episcopal Academy upper school theatre program throughout his time in the Upper School. First joining EA in sixth grade, Shiva … Read More “Artist of the Month: Arnie Shiva ‘20” »
Kathleen Mark ‘21 Michael Zhou ‘21 Epolitan, EA’s art and literary magazine, was founded in 1961 by Benjamin Foster. Run by students, the Epolitan is published once a year to celebrate the artistic and creative achievements of EA students. The magazine showcases a myriad of work, ranging from writing to painting to photography. … Read More “EA’s art and literary magazine: Epolitan” »
Some, however, believe that art can be separated from the artist. Ryan Dankanich, Middle and Upper School band teacher, says, “Art in the general sense—visual, music, dance, et cetera—elicits feelings and emotions from people: it’s why we consume it. Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 music, just to use one example, still sounds incredible, is musically … Read More “Music can be Separated from the Artist” »
Many believe that listening to an artist’s music or consuming their media, even when their criminal history is known and well-documented, is to value your own enjoyment over the trauma experienced by the artist’s victims. Others also believe that in many cases, the popularity of the art itself is what enables misconduct in the first … Read More “Music is Inseparable from the Artist” »