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Striking a chord
Inaugural music composition competition brings student-created music to center stage.
Sticky situation
The Theater and Dance Department delivered two outstanding performances of "The Short Tree and the Bird That Could Not Sing" over the weekend at the Goel Center.
![artwork by Danielle Sung](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_news_thumbnail/public/Sung-Danielle-Culture-clash.png?itok=-pExiVOb)
Artists on identity
Students share inspiration behind pieces featured in the Lamont Gallery’s “CRITICAL JOY” exhibition.
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Moving forward
The Dance Ensemble's fall production is “To Move Forward,” featuring original choreography by Moksha Akil ‘22, Sophia Emy ‘21, Phoebe Ibbotson ‘21, Kira Ferdyn ‘22 and Jocelyn Sides ‘22.
![Alexandra Grounds](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_people_feed/public/news/image-asset%20%281%29.jpeg?itok=cq2WJbW-)
"I’m trying to get as raw as possible in the human experience and get beyond the beautiful surface."
Alexandra Grounds '17
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Six questions for Ilya Kaminsky
Daniel Zhang ’22 asks the Ukraine-born poet about politics and poetry, writing in a foreign tongue, and tips for young writers.
Hrishikesh Hirway ’96 On Taking 'Song Exploder' To Netflix
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Alvarez professes the power of poetry
Urges ninth graders to write from the soul and "become the channel that feeds the souls of others."
![Kiesse Nanor playing piano](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_standalone_feed/public/Kiesse-StandAlone.jpg?itok=9Bxxkvfj)
On the national stage
Hear Kiesse Nanor '22 perform on NPR's "From the Top" beginning the week of Sept. 7.
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Bringing the stage online
Senior acting ensemble mounts production of Brian Friel's "Translations" from quarantine.
![Stephanie Stebich Stephanie Stebich](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_people_feed/public/news/EP-Stephanie-Stebich.jpg?itok=x2NbZOOx)
"The challenge is understanding incoming generations who are more diverse than ever."
Stephanie Stebich '84
Common read connects newest Exonians
Incoming ninth- and 10th-graders have been assigned Elizabeth Acevedo's novel in verse The Poet X.
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"I want my students to have equal opportunities based on their intelligence and their diligence, not on their privilege."
Kathleen James-Chakraborty '78
Ketch Secor '96 of Old Crow Medicine Show writes a new song for a troubled America
NPR | Go to article![Zoom screen with Exeter students playing musical instruments.](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_news_thumbnail/public/news/music-500-ET.jpg?itok=gY3diPZb)
Virtually sublime: Seniors shine in digital recital
The musicians of MUS500 show off the fruits of their labor during assembly.
![Exeter student Kiesse Nanor](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_people_feed/public/news/Kiesse%20Lede%202.jpg?itok=KDUxDSqg)
“That's the most important thing about Exeter — you make so many friends ... and you form really strong bonds."
Kiesse '22
'Central Park Five' composer Anthony Davis '69 wins Pulitzer Prize for music
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The David E. and Stacey L. Goel Center for Theater and Dance has elevated Exeter’s performing arts to a whole new level.