Senior Spotlight: Penelope Michua-Brooks, Oboe/English Horn & Composition
By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Nov. 10, Penelope Michua-Brooks ’25 performed her senior recital in Paul Recital Hall at 2:30 p.m. Michua-Brooks is a music education major, with oboe as her primary instrument. She also has an avid passion for composing original pieces. This recital represented a milestone in her music career at Gettysburg College, and a large audience came out to show their support. Michua-Brooks will begin student...
Jazz Combo Concert Performed at Sunderman Conservatory
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer On Nov. 23, the Sunderman Conservatory hosted a jazz combo concert performed by thirteen students, featuring a mix of songs from famous jazz artists such as Herbie Hancock, Wes Montgomery and Sonny Stitt. The songs were chosen to allow the musicians to play jazz that best displayed the techniques used in creating it. “The purpose of the concerts, at least, my philosophy, is to give students a...
Senior Spotlight: Michael Tropp, Tenor and Bass Trombone
By Kenzie Smith, Arts and Entertainment Editor On Nov. 2, community members, students and faculty gathered in Paul Recital Hall for music education major and peace and justice studies minor Michael Tropp’s senior recital. Tropp demonstrated his talent in instrument by playing both the tenor and bass trombone. Scott Crowne accompanied Tropp on piano in select pieces. The recital began with “A quick trip with lots of baggage” by...
Owl and Nightingale Players Celebrate 110th Anniversary
By Sophie Lange, Features Editor This semester, the Owl and Nightingale Players, Gettysburg College’s second-oldest student organization, celebrated its 110th anniversary. The club supports the promotion and advancement of the arts on campus, working with the College’s theatre arts department. Each year, they sponsor a range of events from special performances to trips and more. In the past years, they have held performances including...
Sunderman Conservatory of Music Presents Fall Choir Concert
By Noah Simkiss, Staff Writer The Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College held the Fall Choir Concert on Friday, Nov. 1 in the Paul Recital Hall. The concert featured Audeamus, Camerata, Concert Choir and College Choir. Directed by Robert Natter and accompanied by pianists Scott Crowne and Tim Foster, the choirs brought to life a range of autumnal themes such as camaraderie and community, the passing of time and eerie...
From Book to Stage: Gettysburg Students Perform ‘Animal Farm’
By Leah Nath, Staff Writer Gettysburg College’s theater arts department closed its last performance of “Animal Farm” on Oct. 27 over parents’ weekend in Kline Theater. The show, adapted from George Orwell’s novel of the same name, was directed by film actress Trazana Beverley. Orwell’s novel follows the story of “Manor Farm,” run by Mr. Jones (Brant Miller ’27) until the animals of the farm revolt against his negligence to take over...
