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Posing for their senior photo, the Westwood Band members come together for their final holiday concert. The holiday concert was put together in three weeks after a quick turnaround from marching season.

Band Shares Festive Spirit at Annual Holiday Concert

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff December 16, 2024

After a timeless marching season, the Westwood Band has put marching on the shelf. Now, concert season comes rolling in with festive cheer. On Monday, Dec. 9, the Westwood Band performed their annual winter...

Opening the concert with passion, 'Bonk' abaphandle' is the song which greets the audience. Dancing with liveliness, Kamora Menendez ‘28 help open the concert with a cheerful  atmosphere.

Choirs Harmonize at Annual Winter Concert

Leah Kardonik, Reporter December 15, 2024

As the fall semester comes to a close and the holiday season begins, Westwood Choirs provided a warm welcome to the holiday season, full of celebration,music, and community. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Westwood...

During the Orchestra Winter Concert, the Philharmonic 2nd Block Orchestra displayed much skill, performing three pieces,  "Symphony No.1" by Prokofiev, "Winter Soliloquy", by Francis Feese, and the "Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky.

Orchestra Displays Holiday Spirit at Winter Concert

Serena Liu, Reporter December 15, 2024

Cozy yellow light inside the Raymond E Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) contrasted the harsh cold winds of the night, wrapping warmth and excitement around young musicians, each one getting ready...

Delving into Mozart's "Divertimento in F Major", violinists Haruna Kubo '26 and Jianna Chun '26 express their skill and technique while moving with the orchestra. "Divertimento" was the opening piece of the evening, bringing an elegant and sophisticated mood for the audience to enjoy.

Symphony Orchestra and Choir Deliver Breathtaking Performance of Classical Works

Serena Liu, Reporter November 23, 2024

Sounds of angelic voices, string and wind instruments echoed throughout the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) auditorium. With a variety of different sounds, students were able to demonstrate...

Standing beside the Cheshire Cat, Alice (portrayed by Prishaa Vishwakarma '27) asks for advice on how to navigate Wonderland. The Cheshire Cat was represented by a three-part puppet, designed by technician Dominik Brown '26. "I wanted it to be scary, because in most media he has that creepy smile, and I wanted that but kind of like an angler fish," Brown said.

Down the Rabbit Hole: Children’s Theater Performs ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Mayla Montgomery, A&E Editor November 22, 2024

Bringing a childhood favorite to life, sophomores in Children’s Theater transported hundreds of elementary schoolers through the looking glass, into a mad world of whimsy and wonder in their production...

On Monday, Nov. 18, 43 Westwood Students auditioned for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 26 full orchestra. Out of the students who auditioned, 16 made the orchestra.

Band Students Dominate at TMEA Region Orchestra Auditions

Jacob Chow and Addy Temple November 22, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 18, 43 Westwood Students auditioned for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 26 Full Orchestra. Out of the students who auditioned, 16 made the orchestra. “I have been...

Tossing their flags in unison, members of the Color Guard stand with the band as they line up in their company front. During a company front, the whole band forms a line and marches side by side across the field.

Band Concludes Season With ‘Timeless’ Performance

Addy Temple and Jacob Chow November 15, 2024

The clarity of the band's sound rings throughout the Alamodome, and the echoes bring chills to the audience members. On Friday Nov. 8, The band competed at the Bands of America (BOA) San Antonio Super...

Arms outstretched, the tenor and bass sections of the choir perform "Bonk' Abaphandle," the final piece performed exclusively by Westwood singers. The song's theme of welcoming was designed to serve as a welcome to "The Tribe" for younger learning communities.

RRISD Choirs Rise Up to Occasion at Vertical Concert

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief November 11, 2024

The Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) is overflowing, literally. The 1,200-seats of the auditorium are completely full, leaving parents and families to loiter by the entrances or lean...

Gazing into a magic eight ball, seniors Connor Wormington and Vince Pham participate in the fortune teller station set up in the Black Box. Aside from the haunted house, officers also planned stations to be happening concurrently so everyone would stay entertained.

Stage Fright Delight: Drama Club Hosts Haunted House

Mayla Montgomery, A&E Editor November 8, 2024

Screams echoed through the corridors, supplemented by eerie sounds and flashing lights all emanating from Little Black Box. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Drama Club put on their first ever haunted house,...

Standing on a stage, the trombone ensemble claps to a beat. The trombone ensemble provides a groove to part three of the band's show Timeless.

Band Narrowly Misses Advancement to State

Jacob Chow and Addy Temple November 6, 2024

As the band walked off the field, smiles spread across every student’s face. Regardless of the results, they were proud of their performance. On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band...

Skirt flowing behind her, Abi Caudle '26 spins her flag. The guard uniforms were designed by Jim Moore to look elegant and grand.

Dawn of Time

Addy Temple and Jacob Chow October 30, 2024

The cafeteria went silent and the only sound to be heard was the whirring projector. Suddenly, images of melting clocks and golden hourglasses flashed across the screen, accompanied by classic tunes...

Smiling, Symphony cellist Elizabeth Hsu '25 faces the audience after completing their final piece, 'Stepping Out' by Edward Gregson. Symphony Orchestra was greeted by a thunderous round of applause after displaying skill throughout the whole performance.

Orchestra Brings Proficiency and Color to Stage at Fall Concert

Serena Liu, Reporter October 25, 2024

With a single wave of a conductor’s baton, magic is brought to the stage. The sounds of splendid string bowing resonated throughout the Cedar Ridge Auditorium for nearly two hours. Orchestra students...

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