Mixtape mania: 54 years of rock ’n’ roll magic
From Prince’s purple reign to the soaring strings of The Chicks, 300 Sherwood students prove that the heart of Rock ’n’ Roll is beating louder than ever in Sandy Spring.
Vocal Music
A night of fate and fortune in song
Northeast Ohio high school choirs take on Carl Orff’s iconic <em>Carmina Burana</em> at the elegant Severance Hall.
Gen Z listeners weigh in on Laufey & jazz revival
With <em>A Matter of Time</em>, Laufey bends genres and sparks debate. Students across the country explain why it resonates.
Battle to ballgames: The anthem’s place in student life
The "Star-Spangled Banner" connects history, patriotism, and sports, even as students debate how often it should be sung.
Tay-Tay’s next era has students talking
Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, <em>The Life of a Showgirl</em>, is dominating high school newspapers from Colorado to Florida.
Celine Dion returns to stage at the Olympics
A triumphant return to the stage by one of pop music's classiest acts brought a fitting close to the Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Comes to Chicago
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour opened Friday at Soldier Field in Chicago for the first of three sold-out shows.
Show choir rehearsals under way in Iowa City
Show choir competition season begins in January, but many groups are already getting their shows ready for the season, including Ia. City H.S.
Obituary: Brianna Rodriguez, 16; crushed at a festival
Where drugs are involved at music festivals, a rapper with a history of crowd control issues can cause grief for the families of music lovers.
R. Kelly finally convicted of sex trafficking
Singer R Kelly was convicted Monday of 8 counts of sex trafficking and 1 count of racketeering. He faces life in prison.