During last week’s school meeting, Bellacanto received the first standing ovation for an acapella group performance this year. This outstanding interpretation of the song “Grenade” by Bruno Mars was soloed by Shraya Poetti ’19. She said, “I’ve known the song Grenade essentially by heart since when I was in 4thRead More

Unpacking Choate’s embrace of a capella and its indifference to choir “I got into Lilith!” “Kaps sent me an email! I’m in!” Only God knows how many times I have heard these exclamations on my way to class, the students in question eager to spread the good news to their friends.Read More

Dear Editor, An article in last week’s edition, titled “The Perfect-Pitch Bellacantos,” included the following quote from Ms. Alysoun Kegel: “Bellacanto is not sexualized, unlike single gendered groups, and they are appreciated solely for their music. Single gendered groups are often objectified.” What she said about sexualization and objectification ofRead More