Another year is in the books for the Voice Department at the Rivers School Conservatory (RSC), where a combination of student talent and dedicated teaching has turned out remarkable performances. Vocal students such as Anya Carroll ’26 have been recognized at district and national competitions, reflecting the success of the department’s programming and coaching.

The Rivers School Conservatory (RSC) hosted its 46th Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young from April 4 to 6. This annual festival, spread out over seven concerts, features top student performers—including many students from The Rivers School—performing music of our time, programming music exclusively from within the last 25 years. 

The Rivers School took the stage at the Regis College Fine Arts Center this February, transforming into North Shore High for the hotly anticipated winter musical, Mean Girls (High School Version). Red Wings became Lions as Rivers students took on the familiar characters of Cady, Janis, and Damien, and, of course, “the Plastics” themselves: Regina George, Gretchen Weiners, and Karen Smith. Directed by Samantha Bower P’31, music directed by Head of Middle School John Bower P’31—a winning husband-and-wife team!—and produced by Julia Auster-Hogan ’06, this production showcased a lot of heart and highlighted a terrific ensemble cast.