08/03/2026
This summer, our Chorus C/D students wrote an original song, “Look Up,” in collaboration with faculty member and Oakland-based pianist, singer, composer, producer, and musical director Dana Salzman (Dana Salzman). Inspired by what happens when we look up from our phones, become present in our own lives, and make space to truly see and support one another, the song reflects the experiences, questions, and hopes of the students who wrote it.
There’s something especially powerful about hearing this message from students growing up in the Bay Area, the epicenter of the technology that shapes so much of our daily lives. While young people are often criticized for being “too connected” to their devices, these students chose to write about presence: tuning into themselves, one another, and the world around them.
🎶 “Look Up,” written by Chorus C/D students with Dana Salzman.
Take a look behind the scenes with this glimpse into the rehearsal process.
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