April 30, 2014
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A&E B11 Biographer and director visits class Film critic, TV producer, studio publicist, college professor, entertainment commentator, author and biographer Nat Segaloff spoke to the Cinema Studies class April 17. He wrote a biography of Arthur Penn, directed the films “Bonnie and Clyde” and “The Chase” and also was the executive producer of “Law and Order.” He spoke about the making of “Bonnie and Clyde,” which the Cinema Studies class had watched prior to Segaloff ’s visit, and the impact it had on film history. He also showed the students conversations he had recorded with Penn when he was researching him for his biography. —Nikta Mansouri
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Senior art gallery opens in Feldman-Horn
ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT: English teacher Jeremy Michaelson, left, and English teacher Jocelyn Medawar admire the art pieces of Sydney Foreman ’14 during a Feldman-Horn Gallery display of the works of AP Studio Art and of Drawing and Painting III students. The show took place during break on Monday, April 21 and received an audience of teachers, parents and students.
Piano duo to perform ‘Rite of Spring’ in Rugby By Benjamin Most 4HandsLA will perform Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” on Thursday, May 1 in the Rugby Theater. This will be the second 36-minute annual performance for the study of aesthetics in the
Philosophy in Art and Science course taught by performing arts teacher Ted Walch and math teacher Kevin Weis. “The Rite of Spring” is a 1913 ballet and orchestral work notable for its avantgarde style and named one of the 20th century’s most influ-
ential compositions by critic Jan Smaczny. The performers, Steven Vanhauwaert and Danny Holt, perform together as the piano duo 4HandsLA and specialize in the music of Stravinsky. Individually, they have both performed at Carnegie
Hall, the Walt Disney Concert Hall and other venues across the United States, Europe and Asia. Vanhauwaert also won the 2004 Los Angeles International Liszt competition. The pianists will be available to answer questions following the performance.
Orchestra students to perform original compositions By Su Jin Nam
Two students will have their original music pieces featured at the spring orchestra concert on May 2 at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica. Ray Kim ’14 will conduct the Symphony, which will play his original orchestral piece, titled “Pobi’s Little Adventure.”
Performing arts teacher Mark Hilt will conduct Concert Strings, which will play an original arrangement of Coldplay’s popular song “Paradise” arranged by Lauralee Harper ’16. Kim will be only the second student to have composed an original piece to be played by the Symphony. After being announced as one of the three winners
And the award goes to Archer Film Festival • ”Open the Door” by Dora Palmer ’15, Emma Bloom, Trey Carlisle, Sofia Servin and Harrison Shea • ”Swords into Ploughshares” by Max Cho ’15 Chicago International Film Festival’s CineYouth • ”Blockbusted” by Sarah McAllister ’15, Lauren Morganbesser ’19, August Blum, George Khabbaz, Ulysse Silva and Mathias Valenta • ”Invisible” by Danielle Stolz ’15 • ”Once Upon a Childhood” by Sarah McAllister ’15 and Marcella Park ’15 • ”A Pizza the Size of the Sun” by Dora Palmer ’15
of the 2013 National Young Composer’s Challenge for his submission of “Pobi’s Little Adventure,” Kim approached Hilt and asked him if he could conduct his song. “I feel honored to be conducting an award-winning orchestra, but as a result, I feel nervous,” Kim said. “I find it encouraging that the Symphony is excited to be playing a piece composed by one of their
peers.” Harper’s arrangement of “Paradise” was made specifically for Concert Strings. She asked Hilt if she could arrange a piece for Concert Strings to play in order to help herself master her music theory. “It presented just the right amount of challenge for the ensemble, so I agreed,” Hilt said.
18 student films have been selected for screenings at eight different student film festivals around the country.
National Film Festival for Talented Youth • ”Blockbusted” • ” Invisible” • ”Once Upon a Childhood” Newport Beach Film Festival • ”Disconnect to Connect” • ”Once Upon a Childhood” • ”Wings of Peace”
Los Angeles Student Media Project • “Anaerobe” by Cosi Elwes ’15 and Danielle Stolz ’15 • ”Insomnia” by Hana Kateman ’15 • ”Legacies of War” by Koji Everard ’15 and Hana Kateman ’15 • ”The Lingering War” by Delilah Napier ’15 • ”Notice the Change” by Marisa Hattler ’16, Laura Lopez ’17 , Marcella Park ’15, Lauren Rothman ’16 and Jacob Sainers • ”A Pizza the Size of the Sun” • ”Wings of Peace” by Danielle Stolz ’15
Notre Dame High School Film Festival • ”Blockbusted” • ”Friendly Fire” by Bennett Gross ’16, Tess Haber ’17, Cole Hattler ’16, Troy Hattler ’17, Danielle Kaye ’17 and Jesse Nadel ’17 • ”Invisible” • ”Notice the Change” • ”Open the Door” • ”The SAT Games” by Molly Cinnamon ’14 • ”Swords into Ploughshares” • ”Wings of Peace”
Marlborough Film Festival • ”Disconnect to Connect” by Max Rolnick ’16, Troy Loizzo ’16, Sofia Barrett, Arine Eisaian, Sydney Keys, Alice Levine, Samantha Myman and Kali Van Dusen • ”Invisible” • ”Once Upon a Childhood”
SCREEN Film Festival at Pacifica Christian High School • “Anaerobe” • ”Notice the Change” • ”Once Upon a Childhood” • ”Open the Door” • ”Swords into Ploughshares”
SOURCE: CHERI GAULKE GRAPHIC BY SARAH NOVICOFF
Symphony earns award at festival The Symphony Orchestra earned the highest award possible at the Southern California Band & Symphony festival Saturday, April 12. The orchestra had to play a piece that was not professionally arranged. They performed “The Romanian Dances” by Bartok as well as participating in a sight-reading competition. The scores from each performance were totalled, earning the award. —Lauren Rothman
Jazz groups prepare for upcoming concert Jazz Band, Studio Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble and various jazz combos will perform May 3 at the Spring Jazz Concert in Rugby Theater at 7 p.m. The Advanced Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble Combo and the Explorers program consists of selections chosen by its members while the majority of the big band music is determined by performing arts teacher Shawn Costantino. Jazz Band, which will close the concert, will perform pieces that showcase individual seniors. —Sacha Lin
Choir groups to sing in spring cabaret
The spring cabaret show “Lights, Cabaret, Action!” will be performed on May 23 and 24 at the Rugby Auditorium at 7 p.m. Bel Canto, Chamber Singers and Wolverine Chorus show will feature soloists, duets and groups singing songs from movies. There will also be a loose story line and dancing that will accompany the songs. The groups will also sing songs from “Cinemagic!” arranged by Mac Huff, which is a medley of different movies. —Sharon Chow
Middle school spring musical to open May 1 The middle school spring musical, “Little Shop of Horrors” will play May 1-3 at 7 p.m. and May 4 at 1 p.m. Students can purchase the tickets online at hw.com/boxoffice or at the bookstore. The show is directed by performing arts teacher Jim Doughan and features a cast of 16 students. —Jonah Ullendorff