Search Results for 'Chestnut Hill Academy'

Search Results for 'Chestnut Hill Academy'

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Mendelssohn Chorus celebrates with ‘Feast of Carols’

Dominick D’Orio will conduct the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia in its annual Christmas concert, “A Feast Carols,” Saturday, Dec. 7. more

by Michael Caruso | 12/5/24

GA senior Jessica Kolecki (right) guards Archbishop Wood's Ryan Carter, a sophomore transfer from Penn Charter.

GA basketball’s new talent fills gaps left by graduates

Germantown Academy's 2024-25 girls' basketball team has talent, but it may take a while for it to gel into a smoothly functioning unit. more

by Tom Utescher | 12/4/24

Three Springside Chestnut Hill Academy students were named Inter-Ac League MVPs in their respective sports; (from left) Colleen Conlan (field hockey), Leah Thomas (tennis) and sophomore Ryleigh Bakley (soccer).

SCH athletes named Inter-Ac MVPs in field hockey, soccer and tennis

As the fall season came to a close, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy celebrated three athletes who were named Most Valuable Players. more

by Tom Utescher | 11/27/24

Florence Price, Amy Jacobs-Bond and Clara Schumann (from left) are three of the unsung women composers whose works were featured in “Nevertheless, She Sang,” a recital presented by Chestnut Hill pianist Laura Ward and Flourtown mezzo-soprano Suzanne DuPlantis, of Lyric Fest.

Celebrating the holidays and women composers

Both The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philadelphia Ballet are set to celebrate the Christmas season. And the women of Lyric Fest shine. more

by Michael Caruso | 11/27/24

Richard Stone (above) and Cameron Welke will perform Nov. 23 in a recital at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting featuring the works of composer Silvius Leopold Weiss.

Tempesta plays duos at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting

Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, returns to Chestnut Hill Saturday, Nov. 23, for a program at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting. more

by Michael Caruso | 11/21/24

In front of the Springside Chestnut Hill crowd, sophomore Cali Smith (right) brings the ball up the right wing.

SCH soccer succumbs, 1-0, in Independent Schools tourney finals

A highly successful soccer season for the girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy ended last Tuesday afternoon. more

by Tom Utescher | 11/20/24

Mark Daugherty left the law for a career in music more than 40 years ago.

From law books to music scores

For 40 years, Mark Daugherty has been weaving musical magic throughout Northwest Philadelphia, earning him the nickname "Pied Piper of Northwest Philly." more

by Len Lear | 11/14/24

The Fairmount String Quartet (from left, Rachel Segal, Leah Kyoungwoon Kim-Tomilson, Beth Dzwil and Mimi Morris Kim), who have been stretching the limits of the quartet canon for decades, will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.

A weekend of tough choices for classical music fans

Local classical music lovers will be making difficult choices this weekend when it comes to deciding which performances to attend. more

by Michael Caruso | 11/14/24

Charlotte Trayes (above, front of boat) and Caitlin Keough finished their season with a gold medal at the Hidden River Chase Regatta.

'Chemistry is Everything': Teamwork powers rowing duo

For SCH athletes Caitlin Keough, a senior, and Charlotte Trayes, a junior, the greatest challenge isn't physical – it's mental. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 11/13/24

SCH sophomore Ryleigh Bakley (right) tries to bring a bouncing ball under control while fending off Agnes Irwin's Colby Costa.

SCH girls' soccer earns trip to Pa. Independent Schools finals

After losing a 2-1 match in the semifinals of the 2023 Pa. Independent Schools tournament, SCH advanced into this year's championship. more

by Tom Utescher | 11/13/24

Jenny Culbert

Jenny Culbert, a lifelong resident of East Mount Airy, passed away peacefully August 10 after battling cancer with grace and strength. more

11/12/24

“Nature has been my inspiration all along and still is today. I never remember a time when I did not make jewelry,” said Barbara Heinrich, who grew up in Germany in a family that has grown grapes and made wine for the last 450 years.

A trunk of timeless, elegant 'bling' at Hill gallery

Barbara Heinrich and Timo Krapf, a sparkling mother-and-son jewelry making duo, are bringing their timeless creations to Chestnut Hill. more

by Len Lear | 11/7/24

Music director Valentin Radu will conduct the Camerata Ama Deus Baroque Chamber Orchestra, Saturday, Nov. 9., in a presentation of “Vivaldissimo” at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Chestnut Hill.

Camerata Ama Deus celebrates Vivaldi at St. Martin’s Church

Camerata Ama Deus Baroque Chamber Orchestra will present “Vivaldissimo” at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. more

by Michael Caruso | 11/7/24

“Children’s Hour,” NoName Gallery’s latest exhibit in Chestnut Hill, features the work of artists (from left) Yesis4king, Kyle Confehr and Maya Puyat.

Play, memory and hip-hop: Celebrating the spirit of childhood

Jonene Lee's NoName Gallery is bringing a lighthearted and playful spirit to the Avenue with "Children's Story." more

by Louise E. Wright | 11/7/24

SCH junior Jill Major launches a shot while marked by Lola Pena of the Irish.

SCH soccer captures 2024 title

In two different ways, the girls' soccer team at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy finished first last Tuesday. more

by Tom Utescher | 11/6/24

Ashton Roxander, in a turn reminiscent of Vaslav Nijinsky, stole the show with his performance as Ali in the Philadelphia Ballet’s production of “Le Corsaire.”

St. Martin’s Church to observe All Souls with Faure Requiem

The Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields will kick off the musical celebration of its 135th anniversary year as a parish. more

by Michael Caruso | 10/31/24

Patriots senior Hadley Evans (left) hits the ball through a block set up by the Blue Devils' Bethany Haughton (center) and Simisola Mabagunje.

GA volleyball overcomes SCH in three tough sets

It was the final Inter-Ac League volleyball match for both squads. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/30/24

Marked here by SCH junior Owen Hackford (left), Quakers senior Noah Amankulor had several near misses before scoring Penn Charter's third goal.

PC boys still second in Inter-Ac soccer standings after topping SCH

Penn Charter's booters solidified their second-place status in the Inter-Ac League standings. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/30/24

The ball is pursued by SCH sophomore Alex de Beaulac (left) and Episcopal senior Avery Le.

SCH girls get second chance with Penn Charter help

The girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy were unable to take advantage of one opportunity but were presented with another. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/30/24

Penn Charter's varsity seven with the 2024 Inter-Ac girls' championship trophy. In the center is individual champion Mackenzie Skelly, an eighth-grader.

PC runners come up big at Inter-Ac cross country championships

At Belmont Plateau last Tuesday, the cross country teams from Penn Charter had an outstanding afternoon at the 2024 Inter-Ac League cross country championships. more

by Tom Utescher | 10/23/24