Earlier this year, I was searching for a new piece to learn on the piano when my teacher suggested Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata No. 1” in light of his upcoming 250th birthday. Of course, I eagerly agreed, pouring the majority of my time into the music. For me, musicRead More

On September 11, 2018, Max Patel ’19, otherwise known as “Jayani,” performed his new song, “City,” during school meeting. The beautiful melody earned him a standing ovation among Choate students and faculty. Patel’s new stage name, Jayani, which roughly translates to “divine energy and victory,” originates from Patel’s family. HisRead More

On Friday, May 11, Choate’s music ensembles continued the tradition of performing during alumni weekend. All of the groups — Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble — gathered in the chapel after weeks of rehearsals. The standing ovation they received at the end of the performance demonstratedRead More

The plethora of arts related opportunities on campus can occasionally blind students to the many skilled artists that live and work nearby. Wallingford itself is rich with individuals who brighten this small town with their artistic talent. One of these individuals is Connecticut native Abi Cristo. Cristo is a musicRead More

Throughout a student’s time at Choate, it would be almost impossible to not either perform or attend a musical performance. This past Sunday, extremely talented Choate students participated in the Piano and Voice Recital in the Chapel to singing music from a broad range of styles, genres, and languages. ForRead More

  sic faculty serenaded the community during their afternoon recital held at the Chapel. It was an afternoon of diverse music, fervent passion, and lots of soulful playing. The recital began with an original piece by violinist Mr. Netta Hadari, who was recently appointed as the new conductor of theRead More

Here at Choate, there are many students who go unrecognized for their skills; this ranges in every aspect of school life. It is easy to forget the individuals who have honed their art on percussive instruments, keeping time and the measure of every beat. It is easy to forget theRead More

  Mr. Phil Ventre, a music teacher and conductor of the Choate Symphony Orchestra and the Wallingford Orchestra, has inspired myriad students in his 47 years at Choate. His office, tucked away in the basement of the Paul Mellon Arts Center (PMAC), displays nuanced details of a vibrant legacy. TheRead More

This weekend, on Sunday, February 20, two musical student recitals were held on campus. The first was the piano, voice, and organ recital, situated in the Chapel, at 1:00 p.m. The second was the instrumental recital, taking place in the Recital Hall at the Paul Mellon Art Center at 2:30Read More