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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Indie artist Ricky Montgomery crouches down at the front of the Regency Ballroom stage to sing to his audience. Photo courtesy of Izzy Hory @izzysconcerts. | Used with permission.

Ricky Montgomery’s 2024 tour is much more than another Rick in the wall

Jillian Ju and Isabelle Kok March 24, 2024

In a whirlwind of reverberating acoustics, pulsing rhythms and fluttering cutouts of paper fish, indie artist Ricky Montgomery performed one of the last North American shows of his “The Rick Tour: Another...

American pop singer Nessa Barrett takes a moment to peer into the crowd during her Church Club For the Lonely tour.

Nessa Barrett’s Church Club For the Lonely Tour falls short of expectations

Jami Lim and Aashi Venkat November 16, 2023

American pop singer Nessa Barrett took the stage for her “Church Club For the Lonely Tour” at the San Jose Civic Center on Monday, Nov. 13, performing a variety of tracks from her discography. The...

Donning a custom, lavender layered gown Swift performs the song “Long Live” from her third album “Speak Now.” The singer played from a blue guitar decorated with koi fish, a tribute to the same guitar she used during her “Speak Now” tour. Photo courtesy of Kiana Mark

Taylor Swift’s ‘Enchanted’ effects on Santa Clara

Exploring the social and economic impact of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’
Many concerts include pits, areas where attendees can stand close to the stage and experience their favorite artists up close.

In the pit

Jiya Singh December 23, 2022
Amplifying the stories of the MVHS community at 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...

The promotion photo for the concert. Photo from @studentcovidreliefconcert on Instagram

Student-run COVID-19 Relief Fund Concert

Anjali Singh and Vivian Jiang July 25, 2020
MVHS students organize a concert to fundraise for Feeding America
COVID-19 and the entertainment industry

COVID-19 and the entertainment industry

Emily Xia April 10, 2020
How COVID-19 concerns have caused long-awaited events to be cancelled
The impacts of social distancing

The impacts of social distancing

Exploring the ways social and cultural practices continue in spite of COVID-19
MV Tri-M holds benefit concert with Homestead Tri-M

MV Tri-M holds benefit concert with Homestead Tri-M

Ilena Peng April 30, 2016
MVHS and HHS hold a joint concert to raise money for Red Cross
Four choirs hold their debut concert

Four choirs hold their debut concert

Mingjie Zhong October 17, 2014

First choir concert of the year features Esperanza, Concert Choir, Bella Voce and Variations At 7 p.m. on Oct. 9, parents and students filed into the Auditorium to watch the Fall Debut Concert, featuring...

Student Recognition Commission hosts Open Mic Night on Jan. 26

Student Recognition Commission hosts Open Mic Night on Jan. 26

Anjali Bhat January 28, 2013

MVHS Leadership recognized musically talented students and raised money for the National Children’s Cancer Society. According to Lead of Student Recognition Commission senior Sherry Roohi,...

MUSIC: A joyous Spring Pops Concert

MUSIC: A joyous Spring Pops Concert

Angela Liu May 19, 2012
Concert held by choirs and Variations a funny and casual event
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