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The “Fusion” of Solace and Nine

Jessica An, Staff writer
September 30, 2022

Every Monday after school, voices of passionate singers fill the choir room, including those of the new choir group Fusion, which is an audition-based a cappella group consisting of both male and female...

Compass takes the stage with barbershop a capella

Compass takes the stage with barbershop a capella

Justine Liu, staff writer
May 20, 2022

A barbershop is not just a place where people get their haircuts, it is also a term traditionally associated with straw hats, bow ties, and striped shirts, the name of an a capella style brought to life...

CAROLING COLB: Performing in Souths 2016 variety show, from left to right, alumnus Micheal Kirby,  senior Colb Uhlemann, alumni Ethan Reiss and Jack Riley sing together. Uhlemann is the president of Master Singers and is involved with three of Souths a capella groups.

Leah Nella and Dany Herrera
December 7, 2017

Senior Colb Uhlemann, president of master singers, is a well known star in Scat That, Nine, and Chamber Singers at South. According to Uhlemann, his greatest interests are jazz, a capella, playing the...

CHIMING CHAMBERS: Singing intently, (from left to right) juniors Steph Ornduff and Becky Jacobson, along with seniors Erin Kirby and Rachel Shwartz, prepare for future shows they will perform in within their a capella group, Chambers. This ensemble is best known for their old fashioned clothing and seasonal songs.

Chambers establishes traditions, highlights classical music styles

Yoon Kim, co-a&e editor
October 6, 2017

For many South students, the holiday season consists of decorating the lawn with lights, cozying up by the fireplace, and, of course, listening to the voices of the Chambers members as they carol their...

NOBLE NINE: Rehearsing for one of their performances, Nine practices contemporary music with their unique a capella style. This all-male singing group consists of (Top row, left to right) seniors Colb Uhlemann, Zach Adams, Garrett Larson, junior Jimmy McMahon, senior Jack Taylor and (bottom row, left to right) sophomore Ben Kalish, junior Zach Reiss, sophomore Cole Dubrow, and senior Patrick An.

Nine encourages male involvement in choir, establishes long-lasting bonds

Karina Benson, asst. a&e editor
October 6, 2017

From singing onstage at the variety show to circling the lunch tables on Valentine’s Day, the all-male a capella group, Nine, puts their own special twists on musical numbers, according to co-choir Director...

SERENADING SCAT THAT: Reading their music intently, (from left to right) sophomore Jenna Kim, seniors Micheal McNeela and Yenny Ha and junior Ellie Eavenson sing in South’s only jazz group, Scat That. This group is directed by co-choir director Andrew Toniolo, pictured above.

Scat That provides alternate jazz ensemble option for GBS singers

Karina Benson, asst. a&e editor
October 6, 2017

From snapping to boo bopping, South’s vocal jazz ensemble, Scat That, brings the musical art form of jazz to life. The jazz ensemble was formed in 2008 by the former co-choir Director, Stevie Marks....

SYMPHONIC SOLACE: Matching pitch, seniors Ashley Levenson (left) and Claire Valenziano (right) practice in their all girls a capella group, Solace. This group is directed by Robert Shellard, new co-choir director.

Solace takes on modern music, creates close knit relationships

Yoon Kim, co-a&e editor
October 6, 2017

From Colbie Caillat to Jessie J, Solace sings it all. Led by co-choir Director Robert Shellard, the group consists of 10 girls. Solace is one of South’s a cappella groups and is known for covering a...

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