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Junior Sam Nasar recently released his EP Self Signed, which features original songs.

Junior Releases Original EP

By Sarah O'Brien and Thomas Atkinson, Arts Editor and News Editor September 22, 2016

On Sept. 15, junior Sam Nasar released his first Extended Preview (EP), “Self Signed.” Ever since Nasar’s mother introduced him to musical theater, he has always had a passion for the arts. Nasar...

Hamilton is currently playing at the Richard Rogers Theatre on Broadway. It is coming to the Kennedy Center for the 2017-2018 season.

CHS Students Have Their Eyes on ‘Hamilton’

By Dani Miller, Production Editor May 26, 2016

Prepare to learn about our founding fathers as you never have before. Based off the novel Hamilton by Ron Chernow, composer and lead actor Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway play Hamilton humorously and...

Drake in his music video for his hit Hotline Bling, the hot track of his new album Views.

Re-“Views” of Drake’s New Album

By Ross Tanenbaum, Senior Writer May 2, 2016

After capturing the internet with his unique dance moves in “Hotline Bling,” Drake has finally released his new full album. On April 29, Drake released Views, a 20 song album which includes “Hotline...

Sanz conducts the Honors Symphonic orchestra.

‘Students Awaken’: Music Dept. Holds Concert

By Matthew Sun, Fact Checker April 29, 2016

The CHS Music Department will end the school year with a themed concert. The theme is “Awaken” and their goal is to make a unique impression on the audience. The Instrumental Music Gala...

Alumna Kristina Hann works on her music in a recording studio. Hann is currently studying Music at Belmont University.

CHS Alumni Continue in their Arts Exploration

By Sarah O’Brien, Arts Editor April 29, 2016

All students take some form of art class at CHS, yet most do not continue once they graduate. The Observer has contacted a few recent graduates who have continued their passions in art after their...

Senior Anthony Ratinov has been playing piano since age 4. He has performed at the CHS Arts Festival, Strathmore and the Kennedy Center.

Student Art Spotlight: Anthony Ratinov

By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Manager April 29, 2016

Senior Anthony Ratinov began playing piano at the age of 4, and his grandmother has been his teacher ever since. He started playing because his grandmother noticed he was singing along to the piano and...

Kendrick Lamars new album Untitled Unmastered receives a 9.5/10.

Kendrick Lamar drops new album

By Arjun Swaminathan, News Editor March 20, 2016

9.5/10 In Untitled Unmastered, Kendrick Lamar reasserts his dominance of the hip hop genre through complex lyricism, captivating social commentary and euphonious instrumentals. The rapper released...

Kayne Wests new album The Life of Pablo was released Feb. 14.

“The Life of Pablo” Album Review: 8.9/10

By Arjun Swaminathan, New Editor February 28, 2016

8.9/10 With introspective lyrics and outstanding production, Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo effectively captures and combines the full range of his musical ability, but the album is not without its...

Meek Mill (left) and Drake (right) are both hip-hop artists who have had a long history of verbal spats with one another via their music.

Drake Versus Meek Mill: Who’s the Winner?

By Dani Miller, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

Oh man, oh man. Not again. In typical rap beef fashion, the first single off of Drake’s upcoming album, Views from the 6, is a diss track against rapper Meek Mill, reviving a supposedly dead fight...

Must-see upcoming theater productions take the stage

Must-see upcoming theater productions take the stage

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor December 23, 2015

The winter play You Can’t Take it With You will be performed Feb 19, 20, 26 and 27. You Can’t Take it With You is a comedy about two families whose son and daughter get engaged and all of the crazy...

Safdie plays the piano as she records her music video for Silhouettes.

Senior singer-songwriter films music video

By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Editor December 23, 2015

Senior Stephanie Safdie wrote “Silhouettes” about nine months ago. The song is a metaphor for deeply falling in love with someone and then having that person disappear or “ghost” you. A music...

Students perform in the All-State Band performance in Feb. 2014.Some students are part of the CHS, All-County and All-State bands.

CHS bands represent in All-State, All-County

By Emily Wang and Balbina Yang December 22, 2015

With over 30 percent of all CHS band students involved in either All-State or All-County Band, it is no wonder that CHS has won many awards for its performing arts. Beginning practice in January and...

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