Keep an eye (and ear) out for our fellow musicians
By Riley Hurr, Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2020
One of the biggest supporters at our football games. One of the biggest supporters in our musicals. One of the biggest supporters representing WCHS. Musicians. From Pep Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band to more, this great group of talented musicians never cease to amaze. With their annual trips to...
“Visiting Musicians” volunteer for senior citizens
By Sophie Liss, Sports Editor
February 7, 2018
CHS is home to many talented music groups, ranging from choral groups such as Show-Stoppers and Voices of a Generation to the skillful band and orchestra, but the CHS Visiting Musicians add a whole new level of variety to the music CHS has to offer. The CHS Visiting Musicians club travels to different senior citi...
CHS bands represent in All-State, All-County
By Emily Wang and Balbina Yang
December 22, 2015
With over 30 percent of all CHS band students involved in either All-State or All-County Band, it is no wonder that CHS has won many awards for its performing arts. Beginning practice in January and February of 2016, the All-State and All-County Bands are just a few of the many outside ensembles...
Band caroling spreads cheer
By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Manager
December 15, 2015
Right before students and staff leave for winter break, on Dec. 23, students from CHS band will spread the holiday cheer by caroling around the school during lunch and afternoon classes. The caroling tradition began three years ago and has been kept alive by students. When she was a freshmen, current...
CHS Band Performs
By Rebekah Sklute, Circulation Manager
October 14, 2015
The CHS Band featuring the Concert band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony hosted the Fall Concert Oct. 13th. They played music with a primary feeling of somberness and ended with exhilaration. Songs they played included Procession of the Sorcerers, Adrenaline Engines, Maiden Voyage, Music...
Senior’s Band to play at After-Prom
By Danielle Kiefer, Senior Writer
May 14, 2015
Every spring, CHS parents work hard to provide a safe and entertaining activity for seniors to attend post-prom. This year’s After-Prom will be held at Bowlmor, and in addition to the traditional bowling, senior Ethan Denicoff’s band will be playing music throughout the event. The band, The Topper...
CHS Band receives high honors at annual festival
By Katie Gauch, Senior Writer
May 6, 2015
The CHS middle band received straight ones, the highest ranking possible, during its annual festival April 28. “Overall, our performance really displayed our hard work and dedication throughout these past couple months,” senior Jillian Goss-Holmes said. “I can say on behalf of our band, we...
Band and orchestra concert
By Alissa Li, Observations Editor
December 19, 2014
CHS’ Band and Orchestra held concerts in the auditorium on Dec. 9 and 11, respectively. They were held in the Auditorium. They both performed eclectic pieces, each with a diverse sound and meaning, like Cordoba from top band and Memoirs of a Geisha from orchestra. “These concerts are a platform...
CHS student band to play Virginia nightclub
By Aileen Choi, Advertising Manager
December 21, 2012
Certain images come to mind when thinking of rising bands: dusky garages, worn out instruments and the loud roar of music. Upcoming band Oh Lover, Uncover differentiates from these stereotypical garage bands and shows much potential. The band, comprised of local teens including vocalist junior Erik...
British band One Direction gains popularity
By By Natalia Derechin, Features Production Editor
December 20, 2011
Who’s British? Queen Elizabeth. Who’s British and cute? Hugh Grant. Who’s British cute and can sing? One Direction. Some students might have no idea what I’m talking about, some might not have a tumblr, but now it’s all about to change. The new pop-band, mainly located in the United Kingdom,...
Local Band Hotspur finds growing popularity
By Samantha Snowden, Staff Writer
March 1, 2010
Pretty much everyone has, at some point in his or her life, dreamed of being a rock star. Most of those people have let go of these fantasies, but to some, rocking out is serious business. Joe Mach, Dave Trichter, Scott Robinson, Coop Cooper and Evan Anderson, also known as Hotspur, are a local talent...
CHS production of RENT earns award nominations
By Bobby Hirsch, Observations Editor
May 28, 2009
Congratulations to the cast of RENT: School Edition which was nominated for four Cappie awards. The RENT Band was nominated for Best Orchestra; sophomore Josh Coyne was nominated for Best Male Vocalist; junior Shelby Sykes was nominated for Best Female Vocalist; and “I’ll Cover You (Reprise)” was...