The spring musical, Les Misérables, has been cast, and the theater department is abuzz with excitement. Over 90 students auditioned against snow days and inclement weather, and the tedious casting process...
The horn section swings into an intense groove as the saxophone player readies himself to let loose an energetic, improvised solo. Aaron Ottmar, the Jazz Director, paces in front of the jazz combo, bobbing...
Ever since she can remember, Haileigh Steffens ‘22 has been drawing and doodling with supplies provided by her family. For Steffens, drawing is not only a way to pass time or have fun, but also a way...
A dark commentary on society and free will, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, is filled with mystery, unexpected plot twists and a variety of bleak endings. While Bandersnatch has many thrilling aspects to it,...
6:00 am
Students stumble onto a cold school bus, carrying their backpacks, blankets, and instruments. Everyone is half asleep, hiding themselves in their coats as they prepare for an hour long bus...
On Saturday, February 2nd, three speech groups from City High made All-State at the speech state competition at Kennedy High in Cedar Rapids.
The groups nominated were two 10-minute acting ensembles,...
When most people think of composers, they think of dead, old, white guys. Names like Bach, Mozart or Beethoven, all classical composers are usually the first to come to mind. People's first thoughts usually...
At 3:00 on Friday, January 18th, the entire band department received an email from band director Myron McReynolds that said SEIBA (Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association) honor band had been postponed...
On Wednesday, January 9, both 4th Ave Jazz Company and Charisma performed at the Scholarship show held at Liberty High School in North Liberty. This year, the proceeds from the show went to the ICCSD Music...
The City High drama department is currently preparing for their rendition of the Tony Award-winning pop operatic musical Les Miserables. A behemoth of a show with a large orchestra, demanding set, and...
