![SAYING GOODBYE. Klus speaks only highly about her former student and current colleague as she prepares for Kraack to replace her as Director of Choral Activities. “He knows how to get the best out of vocally coaching students, both Middle School as well as Upper School. He understands what makes music happen—and gets the students to do it with incredibly successful results in performance,” Klus said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screenshot-2022-04-27-205249-900x600.png)
US Choir begins a new measure as Tim Kraack replaces Klus in her retirement
Clara McKoy, RubicOnline
• April 28, 2022
![IN HARMONY. Sophomore Millicent Benson sings her solo in Cornerstone, a piece set to biblical verses sung by student choirs and Community Chorale. I usually feel pretty nervous on stage, but I feel better when I start singing, Benson said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/choir-spring-e1651122078823-900x606.png)
Vocal and Orchestral Concert honors traditions and transitions
Siri Pattison, RubicOnline
• April 28, 2022
![LONG LEGACY. Anne Klus, who has planned over 68 “banquets” in her 34 years at SPA, has announced her retirement earlier this month.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_1632-e1643670664918-784x900.jpg)
Anne Klus leaves a meaningful legacy behind as she prepares for retirement
Rita Li, RubicOnline
• January 31, 2022
![The first and second violins played fiercely with passion as the concert went on.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/unknown-9.png)
Pops Concert excites audiences with lively performance
Rita Li, RubicOnline
• December 9, 2021
![SING IT OUT LOUD. While maintaining social distancing, Summit Singers warms up their voices. Summit Singers returned to their 4 day a week 7:30 a.m. practices this fall. “We are distanced from each other and sing with our masks on, which can be challenging at times, but the benefits definitely outweigh the drawbacks,” Clea Gaitas Sur, a member of Summit Singers, said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/choir-900x675.jpg)
No more click tracks: music ensembles return in person
Ali Browne, RubicOnline
• September 10, 2021
![Klus directs the Summit Singers. I want to make sure they still have that opportunity to sing if they want to,” Klus said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC1965-900x600.png)
Klus reflects on the growth of the choir
Evelyn Lillemoe, The Rubicon Editor
• November 14, 2018
![Academy Chorale performs at the 2016 Commencement on the front lawn of SPA.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2016-Commencement-Choir-900x600.jpg)
Choir prepares for Commencement performance at the Ordway
Izzy Brooks, RubicOnline Staff Writer
• May 23, 2018
![Senior Maya Shrestha sings in the Summit Centennial celebration on September 10th.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_1639-1-1333x1000.jpg)
Summit Centennial celebrates 100 year anniversary
Isabel Gisser, RubicOnline Editor
• September 12, 2017
![The SPA Choir and members of Community Chorale prepare to perform at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 18.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/carnegie.jpg)
SPA Choir brings crowd to feet at Carnegie Hall
Emily Thissen, RubicOnline Editor
• February 21, 2017
![Junior Emily Schoonover sings her solo in City Called Heaven.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/12140934_852337451531731_5629917706943892950_o-900x600.jpg)
Performing arts students rehearse for Huss Center opening night gala
Stephanie Li, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• October 11, 2015
![The Pops Concert performers will do the Time Warp again this winter. First performed in 2007, Time Warp wraps up the 2014 Pops Concert as the finale. US Choir Director Anne Klus said, “The song is a great way to incorporate all of the almost 250 singers and instrumentalists together in a big finale to end the Pops Concert.”](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Time-Warp-900x900.jpg)
Time Warp featured as Pops Concert finale
Catherine Braman, Online Editor-In-Chief
• December 4, 2014
![Junior Anna Biggs plays the piano as students practice singing during their first practice; “They’re really doing it themselves,” student group advisor Anne Klus said while watching the group practice.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/music-group.jpg)
New student group A cappella singing strong
Amodhya Samarakoon, Opinions Editor
• October 10, 2014
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