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The WA band practices for their upcoming performance.

Music Department embarks on a musical trip to Philadelphia

Núria Lainez Clapers, Staff Writer Feb 14, 2024

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...

A ukulele sits, waiting to be used.

Music program faces challenges with online learning

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor May 1, 2020

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...

Mantenuto pursues musical theater at CAP21

Mantenuto pursues musical theater at CAP21

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor May 22, 2019

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...

Culver directs "Overture to The Ascent" by Hans Zimmer.

Chorus and orchestra students perform at their 2019 Spring Concert

Srinithi Raj, Staff Writer Apr 4, 2019

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...

Marie Levandier and Victoria Andrews: The Voices on the Radio

Marie Levandier and Victoria Andrews: The Voices on the Radio

Alison Bergeron, Staff Writer Dec 9, 2016

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 chorus performs an eccentric for the audience

Photos: Band and chorus shine at winter concert

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor Dec 8, 2016

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.  

Senior Catin Martin is a member of the honors chorus at WA.

Catie Martin singing her way to success

Dec 12, 2012

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...