As the school year begins, band directors Aaron Ottmar and Michael Kowbel prepare for the start of jazz band ensembles. “Jazz is one of our essential programs here, [and] kids really love it because...

No football atmosphere is complete without the boom of a marching band. For City, this year brings three new student leaders of the band, also called drum majors.  According to Drum Major Chloe McKay...

School may have just started a week ago, but City High Drama is up and running with work starting on the fall play titled Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin. Auditions spanned over two days, August 30-31...

When Jared Moninger ‘23 first had the idea to put on the musical Falsettos, he wasn’t completely sure what it would look like. It had been a dream of Moninger’s since he was young, but they were...

On Tuesday, May 23, Opstad Auditorium was the site of the world premiere of a brand new orchestral work. “Memoirs”, a two movement piece for five solo cellos and string orchestra, was written for...

City High Jazz Collective and Ensemble's final performance of the year was on May 19 at the Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City. Families and eager viewers rapidly crowded the area to have a good look...

May 3rd was a very eventful night for City High’s band department. Families and friends gathered in Opstad Auditorium to congratulate and wish the graduating seniors well, as they will be leaving City...

“Would you please sing this for everyone?” asks renowned choral director Timothy Brown to a person in the back of the choir class.  This year, Brown has made his second visit to the choir program...