When you think of well-known composers of classical music, who comes to mind? Perhaps you’d think of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Bach, or maybe even Chopin or Schubert if you’ve dug deep into what the realm of classical music had to offer. There is one man, however, whose name remains synonymous with classical music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. […]
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The success of the fifth annual Choreographer Showcase which took place on Friday, Nov. 17, and the reveal of the 2024 winter musical “A Chorus Line” has set KO’s performing arts department on a promising path for the 2023-2024 winter season, with high expectations and an exciting production that will appeal to all members of […]
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Many students take an AP course at some point during their high school career; whether they take APs during their sophomore, junior, or senior year, these courses are an excellent way for students to challenge themselves as well as earn some college credit. An often overlooked AP course that KO offers is AP Art History, […]
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The fantasy genre has a special effect on audiences; many of the most popular book series, as well as their critically acclaimed film adaptations – such as “Lord of the Rings” and “Harry Potter” – belong to the genre. There is something special about becoming lost in a fantastical world with magic and otherworldly creatures. Hayao […]
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The area of performing arts has many facets. From music to theatre to dance, the diversity and variety of the performing arts attracts many different artists, all of whom bring their own unique talents to the table. Senior Lucy Ybarra has recently become involved in the performing arts once again after the pandemic, and her […]
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Barbie has been a cultural icon since her conception in 1959, becoming the source of controversy and contempt for many people across the globe. The doll has been seen as a symbol of unattainable beauty standards that would negatively influence young girls or as the archetypal blonde bimbo. Greta Gerwig’s 2023 film “Barbie,” however, seeks […]
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On Friday, May 12, KO held its third annual Arts Night. The event allowed for students to perform in front of their families, with performances taking place at the Senior Green, Alumni Hall, and Roberts Theater. Along with musical performances, visual art students were also able to display their artwork in the gallery. With a […]
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When Steven Spielberg announced he would be directing an adaption of the 1957 musical “West Side Story,” one of the aspects that he made sure to emphasize was that he was going to cast Latino actors, something which the previous 1961 film adaptation did not do. While I was originally skeptical about this new version […]
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On Friday, April 17, KO students had the exciting opportunity to perform in Recital Night, where they could showcase their talents and perform a piece of their choice. At Recital Night, a small group of students came together and performed a wide variety of pieces in front of friends and family in Alumni Hall. With […]
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The newest film in the beloved “Scream” franchise, “Scream VI,” was released in theaters on March 10, 2023, and was met with critical acclaim. An engaging sequel that experiments with the typical slasher format, while still staying true to the franchise’s roots, “Scream VI” does not disappoint in what it brings to the franchise. Directed […]
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