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This week, Lower School students were transported to 19th-century Paris with a captivating music lesson on Impressionism! Thanks to the talented Ko Ni Choi, harpist and Brentwood parent, along with violinist Philip Viaman and cellist Simone Vitucci, students explored the magic of music and art.
The strings trio demonstrated distinctive musical elements of the period β a glittery sound, slow bow strokes, and plucking strings β and encouraged students to think about how the music makes them feel and what images it evokes.
This week, Lower School students were transported to 19th-century Paris with a captivating music lesson on Impressionism! Thanks to the talented Ko Ni Choi, harpist and Brentwood parent, along with violinist Philip Viaman and cellist Simone Vitucci, students explored the magic of music and art. The strings trio demonstrated distinctive musical elements of the period β a glittery sound, slow bow strokes, and plucking strings β and encouraged students to think about how the music makes them feel and what images it evokes.
Welcome Back to School!
We are so excited to welcome back students and families tomorrow! π Get ready for a fantastic year of learning, growth, and new experiences. We can't wait to see you all! π¦
Saying Goodbye to Dr. Cunnion!
When words fall short, we sing! Before faculty left for summer, some of the East Campus music faculty - Jonah Blumstein, Charlie Kim, Gregg Barnes, Wes Smith, and Mike Cottone - bid farewell to our amazing Associate Head of School, Dr. Dawn Cunnion, with an original tribute, a melody of gratitude and memories. Thank you for everything, Dr. Cunnion!
Comment below some of your favorite memories of Dr. Cunnion!
Middle School Jams
Ready to jam? Step into the musical world of Middle School Jams, where students, faculty, and staff gathered as a community to sing and play music together. We even got a special performance of βLa Bambaβ by Public Safetyβs Bernardo and Cher Arabalo!
Presenting BTC Brawls!
To fight, or not to fight, that is the question. βοΈ The Brentwood Theater Company (BTC) recently debuted "BTC Brawls," an afternoon of Shakespearean combat performances.
Seeing a need to perform Shakespeare authentically, the BTC brought in New York-based fight choreographer and martial artist Jared Kirby to bring Shakespeare's most iconic combat scenes to life.
Kirby, who has choreographed fights off-Broadway, nationally, in London, and in Sydney, taught a six-hour stage combat workshop in December, during which students learned the basics of effective stage combat. He helped direct students to present each scene with an eye toward combat. The result of this collaboration became "BTC Brawls." See what it looks like in action. π
Worm Delivery at Lower School!
Lower School's compost bins recently got a boost with a delivery of some special wiggly friends β worms! πͺ± πͺ΄ These little compost heroes are on a mission to turn scraps into nutrient-rich soil. β»οΈ
ISSA Celebratory Week!
The colorful sounds and sights of Diwali echo through the school as the Indian Subcontinent Student Alliance (ISSA) held a week of celebratory events for the upcoming holiday! Students got to experience a captivating concert by Neelamjit Dhillon playing the Tabla, a percussion instrument from North India, and a beautiful performance of the traditional Garba Raas dance by UCLA's Garba Raas team.
Congratulations to our Gold Coast League Champions!
"Champions" has a nice ring to it. π π¦
A huge congratulations to our Gold Coast League Champions: girls tennis, football, and cross country!
Girls tennis went undefeated this season with an impressive 8-0 record. Rihana F. '26 and Mia H. '24, a formidable duo, won the Gold Coast League Doubles Championship. Boys football cemented their spot as outright Gold Coast League Champions after a 42-0 victory over Viewpoint last Friday. Yesterday, cross country runner Amelia S. '27 significantly distanced herself from all the varsity competition to win the race and earn the girls MVP Gold Coast League Champion Award. And finally, the Varsity boys cross country team won the Gold Coast League Team Championship, with Ethan L. '24 leading the way.
Congratulations to all Brentwood athletes! Up next, playoffs...let's go Eagles!
Upcoming playoff schedule:
Football - 11/3 at 7pm, home game against Fountain Valley - Round 1 CIF
Tennis - 11/3 at 2pm, @ Martin Luther King HS - Round 2 CIF
Cross Country - 11/11, @ Mt. Sac. - CIF D5 Prelims
Spirit Week is next week, are you ready? Upper School students, make sure you come dressed for each day's theme as we pump up the Eagle spirit for Homecoming!
Watch What Happens Next on Carpool Karaoke!
In today's episode of #CarpoolKaraoke, the Prefects try breaking the carpool rules ... unsuccessfully. π«£ See what happens when they run into Officer Steve and Ms. Crenshaw.
Tune in tomorrow for the final part ...
Carpool Karaoke Returns!
We're back with #CarpoolKaraoke! Ms. Urdaneta and Mr. Hernandez hop in for a ride to learn more about the school's time-saving bus routes.
Tune in next week for part 3, who will the Prefects pick up next?
Know Your Carpool Rules!
Buckle up and get ready to go, the Prefects are here to remind you of the carpool rules with #CarpoolKaraoke! Help us be good neighbors and make sure to abide by the rules of our Conditional Use Permit.
Part 1: Will Dr. Mike get dropped in the Village?! Tune in tomorrow for Part 2, with Ms. Urdaneta and Mr. Hernandez.
Thanks to the Prefects, faculty, and staff for this informative and fun video!