Creativity Corner

TINY OFFICE CONCERTS

Ever listened to NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts? If not, quick primer: musicians and bands set up shop on the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen here in DC and present a live performance.

This past winter, our Burke Film Club put their own spin on the concept with Tiny Office Concerts, featuring our Head of School’s desk and office. The club filmed their first episodes just before the stay-athome orders were issued and then edited the footage in quarantine.

Enjoy Episode 1: "Hold On I'm Coming," directed by Arin G. '20, produced by Peter A. '21, Madison W. '20, and Ben K. '25 and featuring the Burke School Band.

ART BUSTS OUT

In April, the Visual & Performing Arts faculty at Burke invited our student and extended community to share creative work created in quarantine. From those submissions, Burke launched a continually growing online showcase. “Art Busts Out” ultimately featured work from middle and high school students, parents, faculty, and even incoming students. In the words of Jim Gagne (Performing Arts, Department Chair), “Art transcends time and space. Let’s stay connected through our art work.”

INLIGHT MAGAZINE: SPECIAL ISSUE

Following our campus closure this spring, InLight Diversity Magazine co-editors Kyra L. '21 and Sigita P. '21 quickly decided to forge ahead with a new issue and new theme. As Kyra wrote in her opening letter on May 7, "We figured that everyone could use a little extra light and hope in their life, and this issue is intended to bring those things to you!"

Artwork (left to right) by Phoenix G. B. '24, Xiyao D. '22, Georgia S. '22, Tessa L. '25

CHANGE Part Two:

Responding to seismic change in our nation.