What would allow a gangly group of American teenagers access into the secretive, communist country of Cuba? Apparently, jazz music. This summer, nineteen students from Groton, members of the campus jazz band “Soul Sauce”, will have the amazing opportunity to travel … Read More
Art
The Miracle Worker
This Spring, Groton’s theater program presented “The Miracle Worker,” a timeless production which captures Helen Keller (1880-1968) in her youth, and emphasizes a pivotal moment in her life: the introduction of the patient and unyielding Annie Sullivan as her teacher. … Read More
Artist of the Issue: Evan Long ’14
Evan Caldwell Long ’14 has been a prominent figure on the musical stage for much of this year. From the ever-present solo performances with the Jazz Ensemble to Groton’s favorite and only sax quartet, whom you may remember from chapel … Read More
St. Petersburg Quartet
On Thursday, April 10th, Groton School’s student body was fortunate to attend a live performance by the group as the all-school lecture. They showcased pieces by prolific composers such as Bach, Tchaikovsky, Mays, Shostakovich, and Borodin. Hailing from Russia, the … Read More
Hairspray: A Success!
Before spring break, the Groton Drama program put on one of the largest ever produced at Groton: Hairspray. This fun-filled musical received many standing ovations and great reviews from the students, and it was an overall success. The whole … Read More
Artist of the Issue: Becca Gracey
If you have gone to any of the recent drama performances, you have undoubtedly seen Becca Gracey ’14 somewhere on the stage. Becca, a drama prefect, has acted in eight plays here at Groton, beginning in her Third Form fall. … Read More
Winter FSA’s
Every term, Upper School students with a specialized skill or interest in trying something new spend their afternoons working to develop their passions. FSAs vary from the arts and sports not offered at Groton to projects which don’t fall into … Read More
Simon Johnson’s Return to the Circle
This weekend, Groton had the pleasure of welcoming a world-class organist to the Circle. Simon Johnson, the presiding organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London for the past six years, began his visit by giving a master class to the … Read More
Artist of the Issue: Alex Folts
As both a music prefect and a drama prefect, Alex Folts undoubtedly makes a large contribution to the arts at Groton this year. A talented musician, Alex has been playing the guitar since fourth grade, when he fostered an interest … Read More
Marcus Hummon Visits the Circle
Marcus Hummon describes himself as someone happily obsessed with songwriting, and he hopes to share that same joy with the younger generation. Young musicians at Groton were indeed fortunate to welcome Mr. Hummon, a Grammy-winning songwriter, on campus hosting a … Read More