How We Experience Music

Singing about her mistakes, junior Allison Rader, performs in “The Pirates of Penzance.” The drama department put on the show from Wednesday, Feb. 24 to Sunday, Feb. 28. The play follows the journey of Fredrick, a young pirate’s apprentice, and his path to self discovery and love. Junior Allison Rader played the part of Ruth, Frederick’s nursery maid, a woman determined to become Fredrick’s wife.  This being Rader’s first theatrica...

As “Tumbum” by Yemi Alade plays overhead and the spotlight shines down on him, junior Nic Botkin continues dancing during the talent portion of Mr. Mill Valley Friday, April 9. Botkin chose to dance during the talent portion of the pageant. Botkin’s love of dancing and experiencing music stems from wanting to let go. “When I just need to let loose I put something on and just dance to express myself...

As soft notes created by just a small needle and grooves on a record form into the song “Vienna” by Billy Joel, junior Avery Davis experiences music through listening on her record player.  Davis values the unique sound of a record player and believes it cannot be created by any other speaker or phone. “I use my record player because the music feels so real through it. I love how it makes the music c...

Strumming an electric guitar, sophomore Anthony Molinaro plays with his band Holiday Drive during one of their weekly Sunday practices, Saturday, April 17. Molinaro teamed up with senior Noah Collins, sophomore Carter Harvey, and Turner High School students sophomore Wyatt Huyett and junior Calvin Denson, to create their hard rock and metal band. Holiday Drive began during the summer of 2019 after...