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Passing Proposition 28

Passing Proposition 28

Aidan Ruan and Sophia Ma • December 23, 2022

California Proposition 28, a measure designated to allocate funding for art programs across K-12 California public schools, was passed on Nov. 8 with 64.4% of voters in favor. Starting in 2023, the proposition...

Candy Cane Lane: According to Amy Young, this song, sang at choir’s Winter Concert on Dec. 16, was chosen since several students sang it in previous years, and wanted to bring back the songs positive feelings.

Planning performances

Brandon Xu • December 20, 2022
Examining how the music department decides what songs to play in concerts
String Orchestra students perform symphonies at the Fall Concert which took place Oct 28.

MVHS Band and Orchestra capture Halloween spirit in its Fall Concert

Samika Bhatkar • October 31, 2022

The MVHS Band and Orchestra hosted its first concert of the year in the school’s auditorium on Friday, Oct. 28. The Fall Concert titled “Incantations and Dances” was performed by four instrumental...

Sophomore Abha Dash plays the flute during Symphonic Band’s performance. Symphonic Band played two pieces titled “West Highland Sojourn” and “Waltz No. 2” before intermission.

The instrumental music department hosts its annual Festival Concert

Melody Cui and Gauri Manoj • February 19, 2022
Band and orchestra perform “From Britain with Love” with a feature from the Brass Ensemble
The symphonic band rehearses a piece of music a couple days after receiving it

From the music stand

Anushka De • February 9, 2022
Listening in on how the symphonic band and Variations learn new pieces
Senior Claire Yang experiments with different types of art, from charcoal still lifes to digital drawings.

Choosing artistic and hands-on electives

Kalyani Puthenpurayil • January 22, 2022
Exploring the creative courses that students take at MVHS
Photo courtesy of California All-State Music Education Conference

MVHS Music Department’s All-State Band and Orchestra members

Aditya Shukla and Devin Gupta • February 8, 2021
How All-State band programs are managed through the screen
Band Director John Gilchrist talks to wind ensemble through zoom (photo used with permission of John Gilchrist)

COVID-19’s impact on the MVHS Band

Tina Low and Minjae Kang • October 27, 2020
How Concert Band’s new instructor and students have adapted to virtual practices
Director of Marching Band John Gilchrist stands in front of Monta Vista, beaming // Used with Perrmisson

JOHN GILCHRIST: The new marching band director

Anika Sharma • October 17, 2020
Getting to know John Gilchrist and his plans for the future of the music department
Photo by Jodi Johnson | Used with permission

Transitioning from a hands-on to hands-off classroom proves challenging

Justin E Kim and Mira Wagner • September 18, 2020
Students and teachers explain the adjustment to learning over Zoom
Senior Yoanna Lee practices Jesus Loves Me by Chris Tomlin on stage.

Spirit of Song

Aditi Dixit and Lance Tong • February 11, 2020
Members of local Christian praise teams reflect on the value of praise and community
Senior Yoanna Lee practices on stage.

VERGE: Spirit of Song

Ayah Ali-Ahmad • January 31, 2020
Behind the scenes of a worship band’s rehearsal
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