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Students Shine at Upper School Spring ConcertUpper School student musicians wowed the audience at the annual Spring Concert held at Grace Episcopal Church in Newton recently. Showcasing BB&N’s abundant musical talent, the concert included performances by the orchestra, chorale, Voices of the Knight, Knightingales, and the Senior Ensemble. More
BB&N Receives Community Service RecognitionBB&N’s community service project, “Hand & Heart Charity Auction,” was recently selected to receive the Parents’ Independent School Network (PIN) Special Recognition Award. The organization, consisting of parent members from 70 New England independent schools, cited Hand & Heart as a sterling example of a creative, student-driven initiative that “contributes to the greater good.” More
Sixth Grade Travels the Globe in Spring MusicalBB&N sixth graders tackled The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr. for their spring performance this year. The story tells the tale of Stanley Lambchop’s desire to “travel the world, doing amazing things.” He makes a wish on a falling star and, after some help from his bulletin board, suddenly finds himself flat. Taking advantage of the situation, Stanley uses the US Postal service to mail himself to such places as Hollywood, Paris, and Honolulu. More
MS Theater Wins Gold with “Priscilla Dreams the Answer”Walt McGough’s play Priscilla Dreams the Answer includes the following ingredients: two telepathic aliens, one uber-empathetic girl, one game show contestant savant, one ageless war veteran, and the fate of the planet hanging in the balance. More
“Debbie and Friends” Bring Music to Lower SchoolMorse Building students were treated to the musical magic of kids’ group Debbie and Friends this week. In an interactive show featuring stories, videos, audience participation, and of course music, Debbie and Friends had students grinning and singing for the entirety of their 40 minute set. More
Lower School Librarian Weighs in on “The Hunger Games”The Hunger Games has become a hot topic with regards to what is “too much” or “over the top” for young readers and viewers. Lower School librarian Heather Lee saw it all coming two years ago when she first read The Hunger Games, and checks in now with a few thoughts. More
US Students Gain National RecognitionSix Upper School students were recently named 2012 National Scholastic Art & Writing Award winners by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. More
Hip Hop Dance and African Drumming Propel Middle Schoolers into Spring BreakIt’s not always a good idea to supply students with drums, shakers, and cowbells for a performance on the Friday before March break, but the intrepid faculty at the Middle School had faith in their pupils to rein in that pre-vacation excitement. And a rousing yet studied performance of African Gahu (ga-hoo) music was the payoff. More
Seventh and Eighth Graders Have a Ball with First-Ever Shakespeare Collaboration“I love thee not, therefore pursue me not!” Taj strutted across the stage with Lindsay trailing close behind him. “You draw me you hard-hearted adamant . . .” she whined. Both eighth graders were dressed in full Renaissance regalia. Taj’s oversized cap almost whipped off his head as he swung around with his retort. “Do I entice you? Do I speak you fair?” More
Students Take on Italian Accents in US MusicalDuring the Upper School Winter performance of Do I Hear a Waltz?, the actors spoke such wonderful Italian, as well as English with Italian accents, that the audience felt as though they were practically in Italy. Set in Venice in 1964, the Arthur Laurents play tells the story of Leona Samish, a single, middle-aged woman in search of romance, and who hopes to find it on her trip to Italy. More
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