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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...

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...

Focused on the drum majors, Jonathan Chien ‘25 performs 'Clair De Lune' as a part of a small ensemble. The Warrior Band performed their show, entitled 'Timeless', at the UIL Region 26 marching contest on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Band Sweeps With Superior Ratings at UIL Region Competition

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff October 22, 2024

From Bach's pureness to Stravinsky's anger and dissonance, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band’s show Timeless has it all. Following an outstanding performance at the UIL Region 26 marching band contest...

Posing in a kneel, Rachel Zhu '26, Julia Gray '28, Pio Antony '27, and Soomin Oh '27 play a difficult part of their music. The band had roughly a week to pull together some of the hardest parts of their show to be ready in time for TMC.

Band Pushes Through Intense Competition at Texas Marching Classic

Jacob Chow and Addy Temple October 14, 2024

The final chord of Beethoven's Ode To Joy rings out throughout the stadium before thunderous applause and a standing ovation. On Saturday, Oct. 12 the Westwood Warrior Band performed their 2024-2025...

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...

Playing his heart out, Michael Kyriazis '26 concentrates on his performance. The band performed their show Timeless at BOA Austin on Saturday Sept. 21. "I liked the clarity of [the performance], we played together as an ensemble," Kyriazis said.

Band Starts Competitive Season Strong at BOA Austin

Addy Temple and Jacob Chow September 25, 2024

The intonation and blend of the wind instruments bring out the purity of a B-flat chord that starts soft in volume, then grows before the drum majors cut off, letting the sound resonate in the stadium....

This year, the Warrior full orchestras swept the competition with superior ratings while competing at a high level.

Full Orchestras Sweep Competition with Superior Ratings

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff March 19, 2024

The performance hall's acoustics amplified the Philharmonic orchestras' beautiful melodies at the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Thursday, March 7. The Westwood full orchestras swept...

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