Everyday, in class and after school, band teacher Adam Shekleton teaches his students in preparation for their performances. One of those performances is the yearly Apple Blossom parade, which is a part of the Apple Blossom festival. In this year's Apple Blossom parade which took place on May 18,...

For the first time in two years, the Westford Kiwanis Apple Blossom Festival Parade was held on the unprecedentedly hot day of May 14, with many community members, floats, and the nominees for Apple Blossom Queen taking part in a walk from the Westford town common to Abbot Elementary School. Senior Ragini...

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.

On Friday nights, crowds of students, parents, and faculty line the Westford Academy Trustees’ Field stands to watch the home football game. While the primary focus of these games is the football team, another team’s presence substantially adds to the experience of the night. The WA Marching...

Last night, Westford Academy Band had their winter concert. They showcased music that they have been preparing and learning in class. 

One of WA’s most musically-oriented students, Brian Carr has carried his musical talent and passion with him for the majority of his 18 years. Introduced to music at a young age, Carr first learned to play guitar at the age of five and has pursued his passion for music throughout middle school and...

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.  

Many students at WA have hobbies that are important to them. Whether it be a sport or a club, most students find something that they enjoy. For senior Evan Doherty, this hobby is music. In the fifth grade, Doherty was introduced to Green Day, an American rock band. After hearing them, Doherty immediately...

On Sunday, the WA marching band will be going to Lawrence to perform at their second MICCA competition. MICCA, or the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors' Association, is a state-wide annual music competition that will be judging 30 marching bands from all over the state this weekend. The...