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Westwood Horizon
Awaiting the count in, Keiran Beltran '26 holds his mellophone at set. In the stands, the band has many traditions ranging from vocals to choreography.

Inside the Circle

Jacob Chow and Addy Temple • October 6, 2024

The final bell rings, marking the end of another school day. Many students’ thoughts are focused on going home to relax, but members of the Westwood Band are in a completely different mindset: they...

On Saturday, Dec. 9, band students competed at TMEA Region auditions. With 65 making a region band and 30 advancing to Area auditions, this the largest amount of students who advanced to Area in the school's history.

Band Students Set Record at TMEA Region Auditions

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff • December 17, 2023

After months of hard practice, Westwood Band members completed their Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-Region Band auditions on Saturday, Dec. 9. 125 members auditioned, with 65 making a region...

Sprinting through a tunnel of students, Rishi Baranga '23 smiles as he is cheered on by band upperclassmen. In addition to a blockhead, many members, including Baranga, were given candy and other additional treats.

Band’s Exhibition Performance Endures

Sophia Sartor and Hannah McDonough • August 28, 2022

Holding a scaled-down version of their annual exhibition on Thursday, Aug. 25, the Westwood Band showcased the hard work they put in during summer band camp. Long before school started, members spent...

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