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The Hotchkiss Record

The Record is a student-run bi-weekly print newspaper with daily digital presence on pressing issues and events inside the Hotchkiss community and around the globe.

The Hotchkiss Record

The Record is a student-run bi-weekly print newspaper with daily digital presence on pressing issues and events inside the Hotchkiss community and around the globe.

The Hotchkiss Record

Bruce played Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony in the winter Philharmonic concert.

An Insider’s View of the Philharmonic

Bruce Zhang ’27 March 6, 2025

On Saturday, March 1, Elfers Hall was filled with thunderous applause as the Philharmonic played the final notes of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony. The performance also included Mozart’s Concerto No....

Taaffe has been playing the trombone since fourth grade.

AOI: Alistair Taaffe ’25

Aidan Song ’27 March 6, 2025

Alistair Taaffe ’25 is a four-year Senior from West Cornwall, Connecticut. He plays trombone in the orchestra and is enrolled in Honors Senior Music Performance. Outside of music, he is co-head of the...

The Dance Company and Tsunami Step Team rehearsed for two months.

Dance Company Presents Showcase

Teodor Everts ’26 and Emma Liu ’26 March 6, 2025

On February 28 and March 2, the Dance Company presented Fae Tale. The performance was organized by Ellen Fox, instructor in dance, and guest choreographer Amber Cameron. Co-captains Ophelia Cham ’25,...

True Love Never HidesTrue Hides continued HDA’s celebration of 50 years of coeducation.

HDA Presents True Love Never Hides

Keven Luiru ’27, Website Manager March 6, 2025

The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association (HDA) presented the winter mainstage: True Love Never Hides from February 21 to February 23 in Walker Auditorium. The collection of plays examined romantic, platonic,...

“Sitter with Head in Hands” was installed near the beach volleyball courts.

Tremaine Gallery Opens New Exhibit: “The Art of Joy Brown”

Emma Liu ’26, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

Over the past few months, large bronze sculptures have appeared on the campus lawns, giving the community a glimpse of the work of Connecticut artist Joy Brown. From February 15 to April 5, in honor of...

McLain comes from a home of artists.

Artist of the Issue: Marisin McLain ’25

Luke Velasco ’27, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Marisin McLain ’25 is a Senior from Cornwall Bridge, CT. She has been involved with Studio Art for all four years at the school. She is co-head of the Art Club and the 50th anniversary of coeducation...

Michael Musillami has taught jazz at the school for 42 years.

Michael Musillami, a Pillar of the Jazz World

Keven Luiru ’27, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Michael Musillami is a jazz musician who joined the school as a guitar teacher in 1983. He leads the Michael Musillami Trio and conducts, performs, and tours across the United States. He directs the Right...

Mr. Fabio Witkowski has organized yearly performances at Carnegie since 2018.

Artist Reflection: My Chance To Perform at Carnegie Hall

Bruce Zhang ’27 February 6, 2025

Thunderous applause filled the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall as student musicians thrilled the audience with the final tutti of Carlos Gardel’s “Por Una Cabeza.” On January 25, 28 Hotchkiss...

Artworks awarded Gold Keys, clockwise from the left: Dunckel ’26, Shin ’25, Chen ’26.

Scholastics Recognizes Student Works

Keven Luiru ’27, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

The annual Scholastics Art and Writing Competition is one of the country’s most prestigious art competitions for young artists, encouraging students from the United States, U.S. Territories, and Canada. Student...

Lai’s ceramics portfolio includes sculptures as well as thrown pieces.

Artist of the Issue: Nola Lai

Daniel Zhang ’26, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Nola Lai ’25 is a four-year Senior from Guilford, Connecticut. Lai has taken ceramic courses for four years at the school and is currently enrolled in Honors Advanced Ceramics/3D Design Portfolio. Lai...

The Rotunda exhibit features works by 13 artists and writers.

Exhibit Uplifts Women Artists’ Voices

Thea Dunckel ’26, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

“Do women have to be naked to get into the Metropolitan Museum?” reads a poster by the Guerilla Girls from the 1980s. The piece is featured in the new Rotunda exhibit, which celebrates women artists,...

The dance team and the orchestra rehearsed separately before assembling the show.

Dance and Orchestra Collaborate on Nutcracker

Stella Liao ’27 December 12, 2024

On Wednesday, December 11, the dance team and orchestra presented The Nutcracker Showcase in Elfers Hall. The show consisted of individual movements and variations from the ballet The Nutcracker. The...

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