Rosemont Middle School has abundant electives taking place this year. One group that has been in place for a while are the music classes. Each instrument has its place in one of the five programs: Concert Band, Advanced Strings, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, and Chorus. Rosemont has been trying its best to keep performances and…
Category: Arts
[EDITORS COLUMN] An Ardent Appreciation for Art
Art can be found in our everyday lives, but it’s rare to find such a large array of art displays in one space. Orange County hosts two prominent art festivals every year: the Festival of the Arts and the Sawdust Festival. Although the events differ, both promise to present visitors with an astonishing collection of…
From Paper to iPad
Art is a field that takes practice and time. Though I have been drawing since preschool, I have stuck to pencil and paper. After an accumulation of inspiration from art classes, Youtube videos, and Instagram posts, I decided to explore a new type of medium?digital art. Over several months, I used an illustration app called…
[EDITORS COLUMN] KWAVE’s BTS Cup Sleeve Event
With the burgeoning rise of Korean culture, fans in the United States have become obsessed with all things relating to the global phenomenon. Thanks to K-pop groups such as BTS, events, merchandise, and information surrounding Korean culture has created a craze among fans. KWAVE is an upcoming source for these fans to communicate about Korean…
HeartShare’s Mural at La Canada High
School is out and summer has begun! Heartshare, a non-profit organization founded by a group of high school students in La Crescenta, California, decided to design and paint a mural for La Canada High School in preparation for the reopening of high schools in the fall. Heartshare has already painted several murals around the community,…
How Orchestras Have Found a Way to Continue Performing Online
During the pandemic, orchestras have not been able to gather together and perform. Because of this, different musical ensembles, such as orchestras and bands, have had to adapt and create ways to replicate the sound of a live orchestra as best as possible. People who have never played with a musical group may not understand…
Art Can Be More Than a Hobby
Art is a method of expression that people have been using since the beginning of time. Although the mediums and forms have changed, adapting to the ever-evolving cultures and lifestyles of us humans, the peace that creating art can bring, and the community it can create, has not changed. Stress management is key to a…
Virtual Concert from Students All Over Southern California!
Coronavirus has stopped so many gatherings and concerts for music students around the whole world. However, as many people are getting the vaccine, schools have started to have outdoor orchestra practices. Just a few weeks ago, Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association, SCSBOA, posted its annual concert on Youtube, showcasing the students who were…
Window Art Paint
At the initial onset of the pandemic, people had no option but to stay indoors or at their homes. Many people found hobbies that truly interested them, and out of which I was one. I tried a variety of new things, from cooking to diamond art painting. I decided that every month I would start…
The False Dichotomy
Humans are social animals, bearing multi-aspects of roles and relationships in the web of society. Consider a family setting as an example; one can be a father, a son, a husband, a brother, varied depending on the counterpart and its dynamics within a scope. In broader settings, such as school, work, or community, the dynamics…