What's New in the Arts
Jesuit Spring Orchestra Concert: exciting and rewarding
On Thursday, March 31, Jesuit High School Sacramento held their
exciting annual Spring Orchestra Concert. Hosted by Orchestra
Teacher Mr. Paolo Reyes, this production highlighted student
performances from the Beginner Strings, String Orchestra, and
Symphony Orchestra groups.
Nick Kasten ’22, accomplished leader and musician
Nick Kasten ’22 is known by teachers and students to be a
brilliant and competent student as well as a remarkable musician.
His enthusiasm and special talents leaves a lasting impression on
the community of Jesuit High School Sacramento.
12th Annual Lessons and Carols
Jesuit Chamber Choir & Drama's Evening of Prayer and Song
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Please join us as we celebrate our 12th Annual Lessons & Carols Advent Prayer Service virtually! An evening of prayer and song presented by the Jesuit Chamber Singers & Jesuit Drama.
VPA Speaker Series: Vince DiFiore (CAKE)
Recorded on Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 pm
An informal discussion on how he started in music, what it’s like making a living in music, the impact of COVID19 on performing arts, etc. Followed by a question and answer session.
Shelter-in Spring Sees Music Blossom in New Ways
There’s something thoroughly Ignatian about finding God in music. St. Ignatius’s spiritual approach strives to touch the heart directly, and that is what music does, too. Music is literally beyond words. It is feeling and emotion that unifies the listener.
Choral Group Travels to Ireland
Choir students discovered performance art in beautiful concert venues and visual art in the landscape during their British Isles trip in 2019.
Photos by Sam Ling ’20
Crocker Art Museum Student Show
Outstanding Self-Portrait Submissions by Jesuit into Local Museum Exhibit Win Awards and Accolades
Once again Jesuit High School was very well represented at the Crocker Art Museum High School Self-Portrait Show.
Ed Novinsky ’72, artist and Jesuit Studio Art instructor said, “Oscar Econome ’19 entered the strongest painting a student could paint!”
Jack Minor ’20 took an Honorable Mention for his untitled pen and ink.
And, Parker Sima ’19 won “Best in Show” with Off the Wall a spray paint creation.
Student Gallery Open
Walk the hallways outside our Board Room and enjoy a wide range of work by our students. These were curated by our Moorings staff
Finding Happiness
Obinna Okoye ’19—my life from athlete to thespian
I came to Jesuit with one main goal — to play basketball. I wanted to play in high school, college and professionally. It was a dream I’d had since I was 10 years old. So, if you would have told me then