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The Circle Voice

The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

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 Chloe Zheng '23

Arts Showcases of the Start of Winter

Brianna Zhang ’23, Staff Writer December 15, 2020

Even with virtual school for the first two weeks of the winter term, Groton’s music, dance, theater, and visual arts programs are busy planning their undertakings. Here’s an overview of the art showcases,...

Courtesy of Anna Pimentel '21

Artist of the Issue: Anna Pimentel

Christina Chen ’23, Assistant Arts Editor December 15, 2020

  There are few who can overlook the stage presence Anna Pimentel ’21 has whenever she performs. At Open Mics, Jazz ensemble performances, and postludes, Anna always delivers no matter what part...

Courtesy of Creative Commons

Were the Grammys Rigged for 2021 Nominations?

Michelle Kim '23, Assistant Arts Editor December 15, 2020

As 2020 proved itself to be a turbulent year with the pandemic, many found themselves immersed in the music industry more than ever, streaming and exploring various media platforms. Despite uneventful...

Courtesy of Amy Ma '23

Zooming in on Lessons and Carols

Allison Jiang '22, Arts Editor December 13, 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 Angela Wei '21

Groton’s Quarantine Playlist

Allison Jiang '22, Arts Editor November 4, 2020

During a time when lifestyles and daily habits are constantly shifting, pressing play and jamming out to your favorite song remains the same exhilarating experience. Earlier this month, the Circle Voice...

Spotlight on Campus Arts

Jasmine Powell '24, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

You hear the shutter of a camera as you pass the Schoolhouse and peer through the door as another flash of light flickers out of a camera. A group of art students photograph the scene of students sitting...

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 Jamal Jackson

Groton School Dance Series

Zola Sayers-Fay '22, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

This fall, Groton's dance program returned more robust than ever, energized by the new leadership of Math Fellow Mx. Zara Williams-Nicholas. While at Swarthmore College, Mx. Williams earned a double major...

Artist of the Issue: Caroline Drapeau

Artist of the Issue: Caroline Drapeau

Michelle Kim '23, Assistant Arts Editor November 3, 2020

  She struts onto the stage, hot pink miniskirt glaring against the spotlight as high-heels click rhythmically. She sets down her tote, and a small dog playfully jumps out and skitters around her....

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