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The Circle Voice

Tainted, Live from Groton

“If you like it, you like it; if you don’t, you don’t. Simple as that. I’ve got nothing but love for everyone.” That’s the vibe that Tionbre “Tea” Austin ’26—stage name “Tainted”—has...

From Performing to Teaching: How a Renowned Opera Singer Navigates Adversity and Opportunity

Alicia Leng ’28 May 18, 2025

A deep baritone voice echoes from the Music Classroom as it demonstrates proper operatic technique to a young student listening with eager ears. The voice belongs to Junhan Choi, the new voice teacher...

Does Taylor Swift Deserve to be Named TIME's Person of the Year?

Does Taylor Swift Deserve to be Named TIME’s Person of the Year?

Rose Lee ’27 January 27, 2024

One thing that everyone can agree on is that Taylor Swift is an icon. From her versatility that flows from country to pop, her distinctly raspy voice, or her masterful songs, no one can deny the power...

Groton Valentine's Day Playlist

Groton Valentine’s Day Playlist

Allison Jiang ’22, Arts Editor February 8, 2021

With Valentine's Day coming up, the Circle Voice asked the Groton community to recommend the best love songs that they had been listening to. Here is what some members of the community had to say about...

Carnegie Hall connotes accomplishment and brillance, but not all musicians who make their “Carnegie Debut” get there purely on merit.

How to Get to Carnegie Hall

Allison Jiang, Assistant Arts Editor December 20, 2020

It’s a classic New Yorker joke: on the intersection of 57th Street and Seventh Avenue of New York City, a man asks a passerby for directions. He asks, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” Upon closer...

Courtesy of Amy Ma '23

Zooming in on Lessons and Carols

Allison Jiang ’22, Arts Editor December 14, 2020

For over 90 years, the long-standing tradition of the Groton School Lessons and Carols service marked anticipation of the nearing Christmas season and close of winter term. Created by Reverend Milner-White...

Courtesy of Chioma Illozor

Groton’s Own Billie Eilish: Update with Ai Bendr

Christina Chen ’23, Assistant Arts Editor November 4, 2020

Her hauntingly beautiful voice; her impeccable musical style; her unforgettable stage name: Ai Bendr, a version of her two middle names Ai and Bendors. (“Ai” means love in Chinese, and Bendors is a...

Courtesy of Zenande Mdludlu '21.

Art Class Changes for the New School Year

Michelle Kim ’23, Arts Assistant Editor September 13, 2020

Just as the school is working to establish a new norm, the art department is getting creative to tackle the new Covid-19 restrictions.  What were once credited classes, such as jazz ensemble, improvisation,...

The Show Must Go Online

Allison Jiang ’22, Arts Editor May 31, 2020

    In the midst of theatre shutdowns and a myriad of empty stages, artists all over the world have been locked out of their performance spaces during quarantine. Though confined, they...

Artist of the Issue: Jed Rainey

Artist of the Issue: Jed Rainey

Allison Jiang ’22, Assistant Arts Editor April 28, 2020

It's Saturday night, and the dance floor under the Dining Hall is lively and crowded, the space covered in graffiti and strobe lights.  Tracks blast from the DJ booth. There, you will find DJ Rainfall,...

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