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Lyle Moss 20 plays the french horn with the horn choir.

Band Takes on Holiday Theme at Winter Concert

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator December 19, 2017

The Westwood Band played at their annual Winter Concert on Dec. 13 at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center (PAC). The bands played different pieces selected by head band director, Mr. Jack Green,...

Hao Cui 18, Dhruva Mambapoor 18, Neal Gandhi 18, Osric Nagle18, and John McGuire 18 dance to Jamaican Noel.

Choir Sings Holiday Hymns in Winter Concert

Nuha Momin, Index Manager December 13, 2017

The choir held its annual Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Hope Presbyterian Church. All of the choir groups performed their own separate pieces and concluded the concert with a performance...

Anushka Solanki 20 plays her violin.

Orchestra Performs in Winter Concert

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator December 13, 2017

The Orchestra Winter Concert took place in the Westwood Cafeteria on Thursday, Dec. 7. The four orchestras each played three pieces selected by head director, Mr. Joshua Thompson and associate director,...

The newest members of the SunDancers pose with each other. Photo credit to Westwood SunDancers.

SunDancers Welcome Newest Members

Alyssa Kamouie, Reporter December 9, 2017

Students took to the gym to participate in SunDancer auditions for spots on next year’s team. The audition results were announced on Monday, Dec. 4. Hopefuls put in years of practice and effort prior...

The cello section during their second song.

Orchestra Students Showcase Talents in All Region Concert

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator December 5, 2017

The region orchestra concert took place at the Round Rock Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, Dec. 2. Band and orchestra students from all over the region who placed well in auditions had the...

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Children’s Theater Stages ‘Ramona Quimby’

Becca Halaney, Reporter November 28, 2017

Students in the Children’s Theater class taught by Ms. Lydia Coats performed Ramona Quimby at the PAC on Nov. 13 and 14, giving both public performances as well as private showings for third graders...

Color guard gathers in the middle of the field.

Band Takes on BOA Super Regional Competition

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator November 10, 2017

The Westwood Warrior Band attended the Bands of America (BOA) Super Regional in the San Antonio Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 3. The band practiced long and hard hours for their final competition of the...

Chamber Choir performs at  the Fall Concert.

Choir Hosts Vertical Concert with Feeder Schools

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor November 7, 2017

The Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) was buzzing with current and future students for the Westwood Learning Community Choir Concert on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The performance featured current...

Ballet III/IV pose at the end of their dance titled Compte.

Intersection Dance Show Unites District

Nuha Momin, Index Manager November 3, 2017

Round Rock ISD hosted their annual fall show, Intersection, featuring various dance programs on Oct. 28. To allow more students and family members to attend, the show featured multiple performances...

Mr. Jonas Verzia teaches his hip-hop choreography.

Warrior Pride Hosts Day of Dance Master Class

Nuha Momin, Index Manager October 16, 2017

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the JV dance team, Warrior Pride, held the Day of Dance Master Class, inviting students of all ages to learn from three choreographers. The money collected from this fundraiser will...

Margaret Seo 19

Orchestra Presents the ‘Music of Beethoven’ for Fall Concert

Kamille Galloway and Connor Cowman October 11, 2017

On the night of Oct. 4, the Westwood Orchestra presented their Fall Concert at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center. For Parent Appreciation night, the overall theme for the performance was a...

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