WA’s Music Department is going on a field trip to Philadelphia and New York during spring break in April. The group will depart from WA on April 12th at 7:00 a.m., and return on April 14th at roughly 8:30 p.m. On the first day of the trip, the students will perform in a band, orchestra, and chorus...

COVID-19 has affected athletes as well as band, orchestra, and chorus students. Under the new COVID-19 guidelines, band, orchestra, and chorus students have had to find a balance between maintaining a safe environment and maximizing their experience as an ensemble. The Ghostwriter asked the band, orchestra,...

Online learning has been a challenge for both teachers and students alike. One program facing exceptionally large obstacles is the music program. The music program is an essential part of Westford Academy, and now, its teachers face a new, unprecedented challenge: How can we make music together while...

The CAP21 conservatory has produced many reputable actors such as Lady Gaga, Javier Muñoz, Kristen Bell, will be taking on a new student in Matthew Mantenuto, who committed to the conservatory for vocal arts. According to Mantenuto, CAP21 is a vocal conservatory that focuses on voice, while other...

On Tuesday, April 2, WA's chorus and orchestra presented a concert featuring both areas of music. Beginning with the chorus students, followed by the orchestra, both groups displayed their musical prowess. Both featured individuals in many of their songs. The chorus students began with a folk welcome...

It’s not uncommon for guests at Westford Academy to be met with the sounds of students practicing their guitar chords in the nooks and crannies of the halls, the rousing beats of the band tuning up, or the sweeping voices of violins preparing to play. Each and every day, students with a passion for...

The Westford Academy band and chorus programs hosted a winter concert in the PAC on Wednesday December 7th at 7pm. Performances included the honors and general programs of both ensembles, as well as the symphonic band, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society induction ceremony.  

By Ellie Smith  Staff Writer Ever since she can remember, Catie Martin has had a strong interest in singing and performing. A senior at WA, Martin has participated in chorus since her freshman year at Westford Academy. Martin joined concert choir during her freshman year and continued to...