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Reflecting on the 250th—and what’s still ahead
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.

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Reflecting on the 250th—and what’s still ahead

Activities for the semiquincentennial will continue into the fall, with art exhibits, courses, nationally renowned speakers, workshops, and musical programming.

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The performing arts at Penn: Process, practice, and purpose
A student holding a composition sheet of music notes during while practicing their group performance.

A student holding a composition sheet filled with music notes while practicing their group performance.

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    • The performing arts at Penn: Process, practice, and purpose

    In the vivid tapestry of performing arts groups at Penn, students prepare for their performances while simultaneously enriching their college experience.

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    Penn receives $5M gift for new theatre
    Rendering of the interior of a new theater at Penn.

    A rendering of the Edward W. Kane Theatre by Steven Holl Architects. The new Penn Live Arts theatre will boast an orchestra pit, a state-of-the-art fly system, and deep stage design.

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    Penn receives $5M gift for new theatre

    A recent gift from alumnus Ed Kane and Marty Wallace dedicates the new proscenium theatre for student performing arts.

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    Penn Glee Club performs in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Beijing
    students singing together holding folders

    The Glee Club and students in the Wagner Society Choirs of Japan’s Keio University sang together in a collaborative concert. 

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    Penn Glee Club performs in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Beijing

    The Penn Glee Club performed at the famous Suntory Hall in Tokyo, an art gallery in Hong Kong, and the U.S. embassy in Beijing during a 12-day tour of Asia. Forty members went on the tour, including 25 singers, eight band members, and seven technical crew.

    Louisa Shepard

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