Growing up surrounded by musicians, junior Owen Roy became curious about the process of music production at a young age. He took up the piano early on and then began experimenting with music production during the quarantine in 2020. Since then, he hasn’t stopped exploring digital music, collaborating with other artists and constantly expanding his […]
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“Singing just brings me a lot of comfort and joy in every respect,” reflected senior Audrey Karasik. “It’s how I express myself.” From a young age, Audrey has been inclined towards the arts, notably musical theater and singing. Not only is music a creative outlet, it’s what guides Audrey through her everyday life. In third […]
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Only recently has senior Ted Simons become fully immersed in the world of music. After picking up the saxophone in elementary school, he began exploring the instrument more seriously in his sophomore year. “When we were choosing instruments in elementary school, it just looked the coolest to me,” he admitted. Although the saxophone didn’t immediately […]
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The Kingswood Oxford community was treated to the annual Candlelight Concert on Thursday, Dec. 7 in Roberts Theater. The event featured a variety of both vocal and instrumental groups, along with the faculty choir, and provided an opportunity for musicians to showcase their talents and hard work to family and friends. KO’s vocal ensembles worked […]
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Since middle school, senior Alexander Levin has been fascinated by the world of electronic music. While his hobby started simply to fulfill a middle school art credit, Alex has taken his passion far beyond the confines of a classroom. Now, he runs the Beatmaking club, creates his own music, and collaborates with an impressive array […]
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On Friday, Oct. 27, Kingswood Oxford welcomed world-renowned musician, Samite Mulondo, to the Roberts Theater stage for an exuberant performance of East African music. Invited to the school through the Goodman Banks Symposium program, Samite’s visit was noted as a favorite of many KO students. “I thought it was riveting,” junior Alex Segal said. “I […]
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In anticipation of the 2023 Fall Play, “The Grown Ups,” KO’s theater department has been working tirelessly to prepare for opening night on Thursday, Nov. 9. “The Grown Ups” is a modern campfire mystery, set at a summer camp deep in the Indigo Woods. Starring freshman Sarah Balog, sophomore Miles Gruber, sophomore Leo Kollen, senior […]
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For sophomore Alexander Gumkowski, music has always served as a creative outlet in his life. Since before he can remember, Alex has spent countless hours in front of a piano, constantly practicing to improve his skills. A testament to his persistence, Alex has worked with the same teacher for around 10 years, regularly driving a […]
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Sophomore Leo Kollen and junior Nika Garfield, both avid performers, spent time over the summer developing and perfecting their vocal technique. They both attended The Hartt School Summer Vocal Institute, a week-long intensive hosted by the Community Division of the University of Hartford, filled with masterclasses, vocal coaching, and more performance-related activities. Nika described a […]
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Senior Abby Baier is no stranger to photography. Serving as the Managing Photography Editor for the KO News for three years, she brought her own personal touch to every newspaper issue through interesting and unique photos. Abby began experimenting with photography when her parents gave her a camera in her sophomore year. “It was so […]
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