Pops concert review

On June 9, 2010, In Arts and Entertainment, By Ashley Becker
The extremely talented boys perform their group song for the eager and excited audience members.

The extremely talented boys perform their group song for the eager and excited audience members.

Many students and parents attended Tesoro’s unique Pops Concert on Monday, May 31 and Tuesday, June 1. This concert proved to be highly entertaining and a great success.

Many people widely known around campus, such as Brian Silver, the lead in this year’s spring musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” performed in this extravagant concert. He sang a beautiful song by Michael Buble called “Everything.” He truly wowed the audience with his talented voice.

“The concert overall was a huge success like it always is,” said Silver. ”This is my favorite concert of the year and its a great way to celebrate and say goodbye to all of the seniors.”

The concert featured music from every genre, while also including some very popular songs that every attendee was sure to love. Senior Caitlyn Connors performed in this magical concert.

“The Pops Concert is one of the most enjoyable concerts of the year!” stated Connors. “I love the flexibility we get in our song choice and how we are able to express ourselves. It was by far the most anticipated performance in the program.”

This concert was overall a great way to involve the students and provide Tesoro’s student body with a fun, entertaining night.

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Tesoro orchestras finish a heartfelt year

On June 8, 2010, In Arts and Entertainment, By Andy Whelan, Web Designer
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The combined string ensembles of 2010 led by Mrs. Olinger at the finale concert on June 7.

On June 7, Tesoro’s orchestras performed their last concert of the year together for their parents, their siblings, and even alumni.

String ensemble, composed of mostly younger students, performed the Hornpipe from “Water Music”, by Handel, “Farandole” from the L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2, the well known “Eleanor Rigby” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and “American Reel” by Mosier, which featured violin soloists freshman Yurie Hanaoka and sophomore George Schnaars.

“I felt the string ensemble’s performance was strong considering that we hadn’t rehearsed together in a couple of days due to the schedule changes caused by the furlough days,” sophomore violinist Ali Barnes expressed. “My favorite part of the concert was at the end when all of the musicians went on stage and played the finale together for the seniors.”

After a brief intermission, the chamber orchestra began their performance with an opening duet on Mozart’s K. 464 by sophomore violinist Kimmi Levin and senior violist Nicole Marcelino.

“It’s gotten easier after the years,” Levin acknowledges, “but it doesn’t mean going into the spotlight doesn’t still make me want to be sick.”

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Drama students memorize on Memorial Day

On June 3, 2010, In Arts and Entertainment, By Lindy Whittlesey
Playing each other's love interest, Alexandra Steinhaus and Ethan Clemence rehearse the proposal scene.

Playing each other's love interest, Alexandra Steinhaus and Ethan Clemence rehearse the proposal scene.

Memorial Day Weekend,  turned into a five day hiatus from school, as students rushed off to the beach, college visits, and beyond. On the other hand, students in Actor’s Repertory, the highest level drama class at Tesoro, were buckling down and rehearsing almost all day, every day to perfect their shows for Three Plays in Three Days.

The class has been split into three different casts, and given a stage manager to help guide them. Each cast picks their own script without any aid from Mrs. DesPalmes, then directs, crews, and performs that entire show. This last project is a chance for the students to really challenge themselves and allows Mrs. DesPalmes to observe each student’s progress and growth.

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AP Art History creates their own masterpiece

On June 3, 2010, In Arts and Entertainment, By Caitie Dickelman
Joan Chung finishes her Matisse piece called Woman with a Hat for AP Art History.

Joan Chung finishes her Matisse piece called "Woman with a Hat" for AP Art History.

Inspired by the historical art that they studied throughout the year, three AP Art History students created their own works of art over the Memorial Day weekend for a project due in a few weeks.

“Ms. Thompson told us to pick one artist who we liked the best this year and then recreate one of their masterpieces, or recreate a painting that was inspired by the artist,” said junior Cathryn Curreri.

“I chose the modern painter Wassily Kandinsky,” said Rachael Johnson.  ”He is credited as being the first modern painter. The work is very detailed and it took me a long time to get the right shapes and colors to be identical to the original.”

In addition to painting, the students wrote a short biography on their chosen artist. The biography gave them insight into their artist’s style and inspiration.

“I am very excited to learn about Monet, because I love his art and recreating his painting was so much fun. I liked seeing the world from his perspective,” added Curreri.

“Not only are we making our own art for the class, we are hoping to bring art to the Tesoro campus. Our class has come up with a few ideas on how to decorate the campus with modern art, so we can bring our knowledge of art history to other students,” said Joan Chung.

 

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Tesoro club to put on benefit concert for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

On May 21, 2010, In Arts and Entertainment, Features, By Kari Hill
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Presents: Rock for the Cure!

Rock for the Cure will be putting on a benefit concert for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at 6 p.m. in the Titan gym, on Saturday, June 5.  The concert will feature bands He is We, Camaria, War Stories, Wild Fire, and Another Last Chance. Andrew McMahon of Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate will also be in attendance. Attendees will have a chance to win prizes, including a guitar signed by McMahon and a pair of Ray-Bans sunglasses.

“We have put a lot of work and planning into this benefit concert for leukemia and lymphoma,” the co-president of Rock for the Cure, Evan Goldman reflects. “We are really trying to make a difference, because we know the importance of supporting causes like this.”

Tickets will be sold by club members outside of the ASB room during lunch for $15 each or $20 dollars at the door on the night of the event. Rock for the Cure t-shirts are being sold for $12 as a way to raise money as well.

Click here to purchase tickets online.

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Alumni band ‘Local Natives’ plays at Coachella, exclusive interview

On May 18, 2010, In Arts and Entertainment, By Mark Riley

localnatives3-1axLast month’s Coachella Music and Arts Festival featured a multitude of big name acts. Pavement reunited, Vampire Weekend and MGMT performed songs from their new albums, Muse rocked out in front of fireworks, Beyonce sang “Young Forever” with Jay-Z. But on the final sun-drenched afternoon of the festival- after two days of sticky sweat and booming bass inflicting the bodies of fest-goers- one small name act made a 129-band festival feel particularly close to home. They were Local Natives, a band that got its start in the very classrooms where you may be reading these words. That’s because two of the band members from Local Natives, Ryan Hahn and Taylor Rice, were part of Tesoro’s first graduating class in 2004.

In February, their debut album, Gorilla Manor, was released. It made the Billboard 200 Chart as well as placing number three in the New Artist Chart. The Tribune caught up with Hahn, who is currently on a worldwide tour, to ask him some questions.

TT: Did you always know you wanted to be musician?

RH: I always knew I wanted to play an instrument. I’ve been obsessed with music for as long I can remember but I never gave serious thought to pursuing it full time until we put the band together in high school. I guess I got bit by that bug pretty hard.

TT: When did you start playing guitar?

RH: I picked it up in 8th grade. Taylor [Rice] started about 3 months later and we basically learned to play by writing songs together.

TT: When did the band form?

RH: We were juniors in high school. At the time, it was Taylor and I and a few other guys from Tesoro. The current lineup has been together for almost 5 years now. (more…)

 
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Tesoro Theatre Arts Department maintains “Tradition” of excellence

On May 14, 2010, In Arts and Entertainment, By Niki Rinaldi El-Abd
Junior Ratchel Hughes and sophmore Nick Mestakides as Hodel and Perchik after they decide to get married.

Junior Ratchel Hughes and sophmore Nick Mestakides as Hodel and Perchik embrace after they decide to get married.

From beginning to end, the musical was entertaining, well rehearsed, and a pleasure to watch.  Performing such a popular show meant that people would come into the musical knowing the songs and with high expectations.  Since most of the more popular songs such as “Match-Maker” and “If I Were a Rich Man” were already familiar to the audience, Mrs. Des Palmes directed these songs to stay fairly classic with the common broom (or mop) sliding and few characters on stage. 

However, she added a new eye to the opening song of “Tradition.”  “Tradition” and the dream scene were particularly memorable because there were so many people on stage singing together and the dance numbers were simple, yet smooth and fun.  The actors also came down the stairs from the stage and made the audience feel involved and connected to the show.  The joy of performing shined in all the actors’ faces. 

“Fiddler on the Roof was such a fantastic experience” says junior Hallie Appel.  “I got to know so many wonderful people while creating something amazing.”

The casting was absolutely perfect.  There was not a single person whose ability and personality were not able to shine in the part they played.  Not many juniors can pull of a roll as mature and grand as Tevye, but Brian Silver did and did so wonderfully.

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5 Questions for Brian Silver, Star of Fiddler on the Roof

On May 13, 2010, In Arts and Entertainment, By James Le
Brian Silver found his passion for acting in middle school.

Brian Silver found his passion for acting in middle school.

This year the Tesoro Drama Department has put on a landmark production of Fiddler on the Roof with Brian Silver playing the main role of Tevye. Silver was nice enough to answer 5 questions about himself and Fiddler on the Roof.

Tesoro Tribune: How did your interest in acting begin?
Brian Silver: Well, in 7th grade I took the “wheel” which meant that I rotated between a bunch of electives. That’s when I found I really liked drama.

TT: What was your first role?
BS: My first Role in high school was the Jailor’s Assistant in the Comedy of Errors. I had two lines: “Yes” and “Yes”.

TT: How does drama decide what play to put on?
BS: That’s up to Ms. C, our director.

TT: What was your favorite part in Fiddler on the Roof?
BS: The L’Chai (“To Life”) sequence was my favorite. It was a lot of fun because everyone’s acts like they are drunk.

TT: Anything else?
BS: This is my favorite Tesoro production.

Fiddler on the Roof was a successful production, be sure to watch the drama department for productions to come.

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Movie Review: “The Last Song”

On April 3, 2010, In Arts and Entertainment, By Krista Ward
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Ronnie Miller (Miley Cyrus) and Will Blakelee (Liam Hemsworth) bond while watching over a nest of turtle eggs.

“The Last Song” is the latest movie that has hit the box office, and it has been making waves since it’s filming last year. The romance genius, Nicholas Sparks wrote the original screenplay and the companion book. The movie begins when a dark and moody girl named Ronnie (Miley Cyrus) and her adorable, yet intelligent little brother Jonah (Bobby Coleman) are sent by their mother (Kelly Preston) to stay with their estranged father (Greg Kinnear) for the summer. Ronnie begins her summer by befriending the wrong people, and accidently winning the heart of the local heartthrob Will (Liam Hemsworth). The heartwarming movie is about all different kinds of love that can be found, whether it is family love, or a first summer love, they are all special and binding in their own ways.

A movie that is based on a book must live up to a lot of expectations, and for the most part, it did not disappoint.

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Tesoro instrumental music dominates at adjudicated festivals

On March 30, 2010, In Arts and Entertainment, By Andy Whelan, Web Designer
Mrs. Olinger steps up onto the platform to conduct the combined String Ensembles. The orchestra is made up of the fourth and sixth periods of string orchestra.

Mrs. Olinger steps up onto the platform to conduct the combined String Ensembles. The orchestra is made up of the fourth and sixth periods of string orchestra.

Last week, Tesoro’s bands and orchestras competed against other Southern California high schools in adjudicated festivals that judge the school’s musical talent, both on technical skill and the ability to turn the notes on the page into music.

On Monday, March 22, Wind Ensemble attended a festival at San Juan Hills High School, performing the “American Elegy” by Frank Ticheli and “Shepherd’s Hey” by Percy Grainger. The ensemble earned unanimous superior ratings, the highest possible awarded rank, under the supervision of band director Mr. Magana. “We spent months preparing for this performance and it really paid off,” junior saxophonist Kayl Eubanks said. “We had a great show and we received the highest rating possible,” senior soloist Jason Kopzynski said. “I feel incredible knowing that our band gave our best performance at festival and pulled off a unanimous superior. We were well rehearsed, and according to one of the judges we were the best performance of the night.”

Wednesday, March 24, Wind Ensemble and both Concert Bands performed at the SCSBOA festival held at Tesoro, and both placed among the top out of the seven schools that were in the competition. Concert Band, who played “Longwood Celebration” by Carl Strommen, “On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss” by David Holsinger, and “Celebration and Song”, came very close to perfect with a rating of superior, the score surpassed only by a unanimous superior. “It was really fun to perform for our friends and for our families,” junior Amy McElroy said. “Both of our bands worked hard and got superiors.”

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