![Thanking his co-workers, Head Band Director Thomas Turpin expresses his gratitude to the Warrior Band. 2024 would mark his 15th and final year teaching at Westwood before he departs. “Working with this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. The students and staff are world-class, and they have pushed me to be a better teacher and version of myself every day,” Mr. Turpin said. “I have grown as a person, musician, and academic, and I am so grateful that Ive been able to call Westwood my musical home for 15 years.”](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-02-215906.png)
![At the Germania Amphitheatre, blue lights illuminate the stage where 21 Savage performed. Through his energetic rap style and electrifying stage presence, 21 Savage brought a lively and fun performance to Austin.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_8581-900x1200.png)
Mallory Milner, Reporter • May 23, 2024
![Violinist Darren Liu 24 stands in front of a row of violins on display at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) convention. Westwoods Symphony Orchestra was invited to TMEA for an honors recital because they were recognized as the best orchestra in Texas.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/darren_liu_2-900x1200.png)
Serena Liu, Reporter • May 20, 2024
![Framed in dramatic lighting director, writer, and star Kristos Puliadi poses for the poster of his debut feature film Thespian.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_6520-e1716006710604.jpg)
Mayla Montgomery, A&E Editor • May 17, 2024
![Waving his baton, Head Band Director Thomas Turpin leads the concert band for their spring concert. The concert would mark his last show before his departure from Westwood. This concert was really special since we got to send off someone who had such a positive impact on us, Adaline Boyd 26 said.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_9350-1200x901.jpeg)
Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff • May 13, 2024
![Taylor Swifts eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, was released in the middle of April. The album encompassed heartbreak and burnout, and was met with much excitement from fans.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-02-14.24.13.png)
Katie Ring, Reporter • May 3, 2024
![At the concerts close, Malcolm Todd performs his fan-favorite track Roommates in harmony with guitarist Luke Tyler Shelton.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3808.jpg)
Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor • April 27, 2024
![Laufey performs Lovesick during the Goddess Tour at the Bass Concert Hall. One of the songs of her latest album Bewitched, Laufeys vocals astounded the audience as she performed.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Laufey-905x1200.png)
Jia Chun, Reporter • April 25, 2024
![Taking on the aesthetic of the 80s, Conan Grays third album Found Heaven gives listeners a fresh take on Grays writing style.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-7-1.png)
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • April 22, 2024
![Famous pop star Beyoncé took a step into her southern side by exploring a different music genre, and released her new country album Cowboy Carter, this past March.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-14-8.28.28-PM.png)
Trinity Osmer, Reporter • April 19, 2024