Star
What was the first year of Star?
1923
How many singing groups are in the upper school?
4 - Chamber Singers, KP Singers, Chorale, Treblemakers
Where was Mr. Ginsberg born?
A) Kansas B) Oregon C) Indiana D) Rhode Island
Kansas
Name a song sung by Chamber Singers from last year.
Ex. A Caged Bird Sings, When I Fall In Love, Shchedrik, Reel a' Bouche,
This Little Light of Mine, In These Delightful Pleasant Groves, Now is the Time of Peace
During the first few years of Star, how were the students seated?
A) In a circle B) In a star C) In a candle shape D) In the same formation as now
In a star position!
How many MAIN performances does chorale do each year?
4 - Cabaret, Thanksgiving Assembly, Star, Chorale Showcase
How long has Ms Thomas been teaching at Kent Place?
A) 16 years B) 21 years C) 28 years D) 33 years
33 years
Name 2 countries where KPS Chamber Singers have performed?
Ireland, Austria, England (UK), Italy
What was the opening song for the 100th year of Star?
A) Oh Holy Night B)Al Sholsha C)In time of silver rain D)Adiemus
Adiemus
What is the dress attire for any chorale events?
A)White turtleneck, black skirt, and black shoes B)Black top, pants, and flats C)Black dress and silver accessories D)The dress code does NOT EXIST.
Black top, black pants, black flats
What is Isabella’s favorite Taylor Swift album of all time?
For reference: Debut, Fearless, Speak Now, RED, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights, The Tortured Poets Department
REPUTATION!
What did Chamber Singers used to be called?
A)Dolce B)Triple Trio C)Advanced Choir D)Luxe
Triple Trio
Why was the 1995 Star canceled?
A) A snowstorm snowed out the entire week, and a snowstorm hit the rescheduled date B) They were doing construction C) Students engaged in many protests D) A giant owl ate all of Kent Place (VERY real)
A) A massive snowstorm snowed out the entire week, and a massive snowstorm hit the rescheduled date
What did Chorale USED to be called?
A) Upper School Choir B) Glee Club C) Bel Canto D) Sol Choir
Glee Club
What brand commercial was Zoë in?
A) Skechers B) Dunkin Donuts C) Hollister D) Target
Target
What holiday themed song did Chamber and KP Singers perform at the Maplewood Glee Club last year?
A) Jingle Bells B) We Wish You a Merry Christmas C) Rockin Around the Christmas Tree D) Last Christmas
Last Christmas
Name at least five Star soloists from last year (can be choir or instrumental)
Ex: Gabby Liberman, Claire Collins, Brooke Tufankjian, Corynne Watkins, Isabella Deng, Andrea Hanchuk, Maya Yie,
From which country are most of the composers of Chorale music?
A) USA B) France C) Germany D) Italy
USA
Name as many past chorale leaders as possible, they can be presidents or teachers.
Ex. Gabrielle Liberman, Megan Altier, Ishani Wadhwa, Mackenzie Thompson, Jaileen Portorreal, Maggie Sher, Ms.Hook, etc
Why is the song “Orion” significant to Kent Place?
Orion was the first Commissioned piece for KP Chamber Singers