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ALBERT YUK/DEERFIELD SCROLL Beginning his musical journey at the age of two on the piano, Kwasi Oteng Adu-Gyamfi ’26 showcases versatility in his artistic abilities through playing multiple instruments, adapting to various dance styles, and engaging in music composition. When Adu-Gyamfi first started playing the piano, he believed it “got [his] ear trained at a young age” in order to adjust to learning other instruments, such as the guitar and saxophone. In middle school, Adu

The Rhapso-Ds, Deerfield Academy’s Soprano and Alto a cappella group, have finished auditions and are now preparing for their upcoming Fall Koch Friday Concert performance. Every year, many singers across the student body audition for Rhapso-Ds, but that comes with a complex cutting process. Co-leader of Rhapso-Ds Clementine Beanland ’26 explained the difficulties of the audition process, and how her and co-leader Ilsa Borgen ’26 combated these challenges. “If you are a Sopra

The interplay between the real and abstract also resonated with viewers. “I remember looking at the paintings and thinking they were a collection of free brushstrokes and abstract portrayals,” said Jonathan Xu ’28. “But when I looked closer, there were these realistic and delicate details of the flowers and leaves. I felt like I was inspired by the many layers of complexity in his work, and I think I might be trying to explore this balance in my own art.” Aho added that the D

Aviel Alexander’s ’25 theatrical journey began in fifth grade with Peter and the Starcatcher , a production that sparked his initial...

At Deerfield, the Post-AP Studio Art course offers students the opportunity to explore their artistic pursuits beyond the fast-paced...

On Friday, May 9, members of the Deerfield community gathered in the Hess lobby to watch and perform in the third and final Koch Friday...

“The Play That Goes Wrong is going right at Deerfield Academy,” said Theater Co-Director Vincent Rougeau regarding the Academy’s upcoming...

On March 28, the Von Auersperg Gallery opened on the first floor of the Hess Center for its annual student art and photography...

From piano keys to her original compositions, on April 11th and 14th, Deerfield Academy held its third annual Homegrown Concert,...

“For me, as an educator and choreographer, it was incredibly rewarding observing dancers come together from different schools and...

On April 17, Deerfield Academy’s Music Department held the Pop-up concert recital in the Wachsman Concert Hall. This event marked the...

From piano keys to her original vocal composition “Drop by Drop”, Dasha Lukyanenko ’25 began her musical journey at age five. While...