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RBHS music departments combined concert concludes year, celebrates achievements

RBHS music department’s combined concert concludes year, celebrates achievements

Allison Kim, Op/Ed Editor May 16, 2022

With the end of the school year fast approaching, the RBHS Music Department held one final celebration of the RBHS chamber orchestra, chamber choir and wind symphony bands' hard work with a combined spring...

Seasonal sounds: RBHS fine arts department to hold winter concerts Dec. 13, 14, 16

Seasonal sounds: RBHS fine arts department to hold winter concerts Dec. 13, 14, 16

Allison Kim, Op/Ed and Commentary Editor December 12, 2021
The RBHS fine arts department has been working diligently since their opening concerts earlier this fall, with the various sections all preparing for their upcoming winter concerts. The bands, orchestras and choirs are to hold their performances in the Performing Arts Center Dec. 13, 14 and 16, respectively. 
Quinn Spear practices percussion in a band practice room. Photo by Audrey Novinger

Students reflect on solo, small ensemble preparation amidst postponed district festival

Audrey Novinger March 16, 2020
Student musicians reflect on their solo and small ensemble performance preparation and explain how the postponed district music festival affected them.
Photo by Jadyn Lisenby

High school musicians reflect on journey, plans for future

Multiple Authors October 16, 2019
Throughout high school, music students spend countless hours honing there craft; however, very few of them end up pursuing music as a career. Students such as senior Hope Keithahn and junior Kellen Sapp talk about their plans post secondary school and how they will keep music in their lives.
RBHS orchestra plays second concert of the year Dec. 10

RBHS orchestra plays second concert of the year Dec. 10

Isaac Parrish January 2, 2019

[vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgzZirUSGzw"] Orchestra director Alison Lankheit and senior chamber orchestra violinist Zain Ibdah discuss their thoughts on the concert Dec. 10.

Orchestra plays second concert of the year Dec. 10

Orchestra plays second concert of the year Dec. 10

Isaac Parrish January 2, 2019

[vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgzZirUSGzw"] Orchestra director Alison Lankheit and senior chamber orchestra violinist Zain Ibdah discuss their thoughts on the concert Dec. 10.

Senior violinist Sejoon Jun warms up before the RB orchestra concert. Photo by Matt Burns.

Orchestra’s Musical Arrangement

Matthew Burns October 11, 2018

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Conductor Alison Schmidt commands the attention of the orchestra by a simple baton, keeping each section in sync with each other and dictating the appropriate dynamics.

Orchestra holiday taping to air on local television stations

Ben Kimchi December 11, 2017
The RBHS concert and chamber orchestra performed holiday music for the 2017 holiday taping. Their music will air on local television stations. Members of the orchestra see the event as a glimpse into professional music.
Students balance grades and passions

Students balance grades and passions

Ben Kimchi May 17, 2017

School work and cello practices. The two used to be easy enough to balance for freshman and musician Hope Keithahn, but the transition to high school altered several aspects of her life. Keithahn came...

Photo by Kristine Cho

Orchestra to present spring concert

Katie Whaley March 21, 2017
The Performing Arts Center will host Concert and Chamber Orchestras Wednesday, Mar. 22 for the groups’ spring concert.
Chamber Orchestra attends festival at Battle

Chamber Orchestra attends festival at Battle

Siena Juhlin March 17, 2017

Bows, suits and strings filled the auditorium, March 16 as Chamber Orchestra attended an optional clinic at Battle High School. Their goal was to help improve their skills for their upcoming competition...

The orchestra listens to director Alison Schmidt as she explains more about the fundraiser. Photo by Tyson Jamieson

Orchestra to hold fundraiser at Panera

Katie Whaley October 19, 2016

On Oct. 20, Chamber and Concert Orchestras will be fundraising at Panera. To take part, students can take the attached flyer to the South Providence Panera location and hand it to the cashier when buying...

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