By Aubrey Daniels Photos by Carlos Lopez On December 13th, 2018, the Vocal Department of the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush performed at the Winter Vocal Showcase, directed by Ms. Suzanne Spencer. Performers showed off their talents for family and friends, after months of practice that built their connections with their peers and improved their … Continue reading Rush Arts Winter Vocal Showcase
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Instrumental Winter Showcase 2018
By Lizmary Ortiz On Thursday, December 20th, 2018, The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush held its annual Instrumental Winter Showcase. The event was held in order to help raise funds for the school’s Instrumental Department, but also served as an opportunity for the students in it to exhibit their musical talent. Those who participated in … Continue reading Instrumental Winter Showcase 2018
A Night At Glen Foerd
The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush holds events each year in order to raise money for the different art departments. Concerts, festivals, plays, shows, and exhibits commemorate the craftsmanship and dedication of the students, while giving them an outlet through which to present their creations. The exhibition of art and music at Glen Foerd on … Continue reading A Night At Glen Foerd
HALLOWEEN AT RUSH ARTS
Every Halloween, The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush holds a school-wide costume contest. This tradition allows for students to put their creativity to use, as they come to school dressed as movie characters, Halloween monsters, and celebrities. Students are then invited to an assembly in which every person who has participated in the contest has … Continue reading HALLOWEEN AT RUSH ARTS
Spring Vocal Music Showcase
By Lizmary Ortiz Photos by Lizmary Ortiz Students at The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush are fortunate to be given multiple opportunities to express themselves through the arts. Alongside musical productions and various art exhibitions, Rush has a decade-long tradition of highlighting the artistic talent of its Vocal majors through its seasonal Vocal showcases. Every … Continue reading Spring Vocal Music Showcase
Concert 4TK: An Open Mic to Support Knight’s Night
By Michael Beaumont On April 21st, 2018, senior Theatre major Allison Feinstein held an open mic music event called the Concert 4TK at The Knights of Columbus to fundraise money for the children at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Friends and families made donations to enter the concert, enjoy refreshments served by the staff, … Continue reading Concert 4TK: An Open Mic to Support Knight’s Night
National School Walkout – For Columbine
By Michael Beaumont On April 20th, 2018, the anniversary of the Columbine tragedy, The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush High School participated alongside thousands of other schools in a second walkout in Center City to stand up against and peacefully protest gun violence. Before Rush students left to join it, Alanis Schwarzler, Erinda Sheno, Ambria … Continue reading National School Walkout – For Columbine
Jazz Appreciation Festival
By Lizmary Ortiz In the United States, April is known as Jazz Appreciation Month. The month was created and was given its title by John Edward Hasse, curator of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, in 2001 so as to recognize and showcase jazz music. The Jazz Appreciation Concert shone a spotlight on this … Continue reading Jazz Appreciation Festival
Rush Chambers Singers Rock the Rock
By Michael Beaumont On April 7th, 2018, The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush’s Chamber singers competed in the fifth annual A Cappella At The Rock at Council Rock High School North against several other talented groups from across other districts. The Chamber singers arrived at 10 AM on Saturday to receive special lessons about performing … Continue reading Rush Chambers Singers Rock the Rock
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