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Taking into account all of the necessary precautions, KO’s Choreographers’ Showcase is back, much to the thrill of young artists at KO. Last year’s showcase was a huge success under the direction of Theater Director Kyle Reynolds as various artists choreographed routines for KO’s Upper School dancers, resulting in a beautiful expression of contemporary, lyrical, […]
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Senior Kate Beck has been dancing for most of her life. Specializing in classical ballet, her dance career started when she was a young child, excitedly asking her mother if she could sign up for ballet lessons. Her mother was forced to take dance lessons as a child, so she agreed, expecting Kate would drop […]
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With KO returning to in-person learning, students are excited to resume arts classes, but with a twist. Performing arts classes specifically have undergone some of the most drastic changes to ensure that students and faculty stay as safe as possible. Orchestra is one of the easier classes to accommodate because it doesn’t require any changes […]
Read MoreIn light of the announcement of school being moved online for the rest of the year, many people, especially seniors, have been disappointed due to the cancellation of exciting activities. Cabaret is an event that senior Maggie Eberle has always held close to her heart. “I had so much planned that I was really excited […]
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After the unfortunate cancellation of the New York trip, KO’s theater students were thrilled by the announcement of a week of virtual and easily accessible Broadway masterclasses. During the week of April 27, Theater Director Kyle Reynolds introduced the students to six performers who, in advance, listened to each of the students’ submissions and were […]
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Everyone has certainly been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Schools are closed, work is limited, and social distancing is necessary. Those involved in the performing arts not only have to adjust to these changes, but also to others with regard to doing what they love. KO’s own musicians have had to overcome many obstacles but […]
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Convocation at KO has always been important to teachers and students alike. Each aspect of the graduation ceremony comes from an important history that extends as far back as the late 70s and early 80s. Prior to the special moment in which seniors walk down the center of the senior green, two bagpipe players lead […]
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Despite growing concern over the coronavirus outbreak, members of the KO community still remain active in academics and in the arts. Epic, the school’s literary and arts magazine, will still continue to operate in spite of the global pandemic. While social distancing has hindered the group from publishing the spring issue in print, the editors […]
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The final theater experience at KO is always cabaret, a student-organized performance of a collection of songs from musicals that fit a common theme. This year, senior Maggie Eberle has chosen to portray the emotions and experiences teenagers encounter in high school through a set of eight songs. Even with online school, Maggie is hopeful […]
Read MoreDaily school life has been drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Online classes have affected each member of the KO community, presenting many challenges for the teachers and the students. However, teaching and taking part in visual and performing art classes have become especially difficult, and those teaching these courses have had to become both […]
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