Gettysburg College Choir and Camerata Perform “Uniting Voices”
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Saturday, the Sunderman Conservatory of Music hosted the choir concert “Uniting Voices” in Paul Recital Hall at 8 p.m. This concert consisted of performances by Gettysburg College Choir and Camerata. Conducted by Associate Professor Susan Hochmiller, Camerata, an eight-person choir group, began the performance with Vittoria Aleotti’s “Hor che la vaga Aurora.” This piece was one of...
Senior Spotlight: Leah McCann, Violin
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Mar. 2 at 8:30 p.m. in Paul Recital Hall, music and Spanish double major Leah McCann ’24 took to the stage to perform her senior recital. This performance spotlighted McCann’s talent on the violin, an instrument she has been playing for thirteen years. The recital began with a combination of works by Elizabeth Bishop ’23 and Natalie Dolan ’23. Bishop’s piece was entitled “Duets for...
The 96th Academy Awards: History in the Making
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor In the world of film, the Oscars are one of the highest honors. With the nominee announcement on Jan. 23, it was no surprise that blockbuster movies like “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” made the list. “Oppenheimer” was nominated for thirteen awards, while Barbie received eight nominations. Even with “Barbie” getting nominated for awards such as Best Motion Picture of the Year, Adapted...
Celebrities and Societal Expectations: Is the Pedestal Too High?
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor Many musicians have transcended into otherworldly fame, but with this fame comes a set of standards that some may consider to be excessive. Others may view it as not excessive enough. People put on these pedestals are expected to act a certain way, but what are the consequences when they don’t meet these expectations? When discussing idolized artists, one musician that cannot be...
Fundamentals of Directing Class Hosts Final Short Play Festival of the Term
By Jonathan Wenger, Staff Writer & Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Dec. 4, the Fundamentals of Directing class presented their final short play festival of the semester. The show featured a mix of original and established plays directed by members of the class. There were two sets of the short plays, once set beginning at 4 p.m. and the later at 7 p.m. The festivities began at 4 p.m. with Robert Marcato Jr.’s...
