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A piano set up before the talent show.

WA proves that they do indeed have talent

Griffin Parker, Staff Writer Mar 27, 2019

Friday night, over 200 people packed into the Performing Arts Center at Westford Academy for WA's Got Talent. The talent show, run by the junior class of 2020, had 14 acts, from BollyHop dance to original songs, to covers of popular artists, to color guard routines. Over the 14 acts, a total of 39 people...

Senior Jack Crossley practices on the ukulele

Aloha to Elements of Ukulele

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2016

The ukulele, a Hawaiian adaption of the Portuguese machete, is a small four-stringed guitar. The simplicity of it makes it an instrument for everyone even to those who are not musically inclined. This small guitar has made a large impression on Westford Academy, sparking interest among all four grades. The...

Introducing Jesse Daniel Smith

Introducing Jesse Daniel Smith

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Mar 7, 2016

It had been around a year since the first time I heard the opening line of A World We Never Asked to Join by Jesse Daniel Smith. Around 2:00 AM on a Thursday night, I took a break from the assignment that was keeping me up, and gazed out a window which I had left open, hoping that the sounds of cars...

New music from Avett Brothers

New music from Avett Brothers

Oct 18, 2013

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor Americana revivalists The Avett Brothers are back with a new album, Magpie and the Dandelion, released on Tuesday, October 15th.  Despite advanced criticisms on the expected over-production of the album, I can safely say it goes hand in hand with many of their best...

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...

Local musician making a name for himself

Nov 2, 2012

By Craig Brinkerhoff Staff Writer Captivating the audience, from both on stage and from in the studio, junior Alex Markoski has been performing for years. Two weekends ago, the Parish Center for the Arts hosted this year's first WTAC, or Westford Teen Arts Council Rock show.  The night's...