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An Apples to Apples game sparks discussion amongst several of its players.

Band hosts game night before first of three competition rehearsals

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 15, 2022

To kick off their rehearsal season for the MICCA Symphonic Band Competition on April 1, the Westford Academy Band held a game night on Monday, March 14, in the WA Band room, before a group practice session. The night was full of Uno, Apples to Apples, Jenga, video games, and so much laughter.

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...

Ariana Grande's sweet stop in Boston

Ariana Grande’s sweet stop in Boston

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer Mar 27, 2019

As I sat down at The TD Garden Wednesday night March 20th for Ariana Grande’s Sweetener World Tour, I was a little letdown. I looked at the stage and I didn’t see anything that caught my eye, it was very bland and looked like no one had decorated it. My spirits dropped some but I told myself that...

Photos: Westford Academy Spring Concert for Bands

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Apr 6, 2018

On the April 5, 2018, the Westford Academy Bands, led by Director George Arsenault, performed for students, parents, and faculty in the Performing Arts Center. The program began with "The Duke Ellington Project", with pieces including Prelude to a Kiss and Sheik of Araby. The Percussion Ensemble performed...

Photos: WA Band performs at Winter Concert

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Dec 5, 2017

On Tuesday December 5th, 2017, the Westford Academy Concert, Marching, and Symphonic Bands performed in the PAC to start off the Winter Concert. The Grey Ghost Marching Band began the performance with 'Sgt. Pepper', a rendition followed by the Percussion Ensemble's 'C.C. Conga', by Thomas P. Hannum. Intermission...

Members of the Honors Orchestra prepare for their concert on Sunday

WA musicians perform with professionals

Dec 2, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor This Sunday, WA's Honors Orchestra is performing alongside members of the Concord Symphony Orchestra for the second year in a row. The CSO is composed of 70 adult musicians living in Concord, MA who have been playing for several years on a professional level. For...