Band Tag

13 Nov

Posted at 15:12h in Lower School, School News

For 36 years, Westminster Academy’s PK4 students have proudly participated in the beloved Red, White, and Blue Bike Parade in honor of Veterans Day. This longstanding tradition allows our youngest students to celebrate the day in a meaningful way, decorating their bikes with patriotic stars, stripes, and American flags before riding through the Lower School hallways and gym.This year, we were honored to have two parade Grand Marshals: our favorite Lion, Westy, and our Veterans Day Chapel speaker, WA alumnus David Carter ’14, now serving as the PCA Army Chaplain with the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment at Fort Drum,...

10 Sep

Posted at 15:51h in Arts, Lower School, PREP, School News, Upper School

We have a lot going on in the first semester—be sure to mark your calendars and save the dates:October 18—Homecoming & Alumni Tailgate October 20—WA Sunday at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church November 11—All School Veteran’s Day Chapel November 19—Grades 6–8 Fall Choir, Orchestra and Band Concert, CRPC Sanctuary November 14—WA Open House December 6—Sporting Clay Tournament December 12—WA presents: The Wonder of Christmas, CRPC Sanctuary December 13—Christmas Program (PK3–PK4), CRPC Sanctuary December 19—Lower School Christmas Program (K-3), CRPC SanctuaryWe look forward to seeing you at these events!...

15 Feb

Posted at 14:02h in Arts

Fine Arts students have been active this quarter around the state! The 6th–8th-Grade Band and Orchestra students enjoyed a unique performance from The New World Symphony at their performing arts center in Miami Beach, the New World Center for the Arts. Students were inspired by these accomplished musicians and challenged in their musical education through instructional activities woven throughout the performance.Several Westminster Academy orchestra students were selected to participate in the 2023–24 All Broward County Honor Orchestra. Student musicians in grades 6–8 and their accomplished clinicians rehearsed for several days as an ensemble and then performed together at the Coral...

18 Jan

Posted at 15:51h in Arts, School News

We are excited to share two great opportunities next week to take in the talent of the Westminster Academy Fine Arts students. On Tuesday, January 23, join us in the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. for the Festival of the Arts. You will experience performances from the band, orchestra, choirs, drama, art, and broadcasting. It will be a wonderful time for all ages, so invite your friends and family!End the week with the Westminster Academy Thespian Showcase Night on Friday, January 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the DeVos Chapel. Be entertained by our theater students as they...

18 Jan

Posted at 14:37h in Arts

As we begin the second semester, we have much to look forward to. Be sure to mark your calendars and save the dates:January 23—Festival of the Arts Benefit Concert January 26—Lions Parent Association Connect (Learn how to get involved) January 26—Thespian Showcase Night February 2—Lower School/PREP Boosterthon February 3—Winter Court/Chili Cook-Off February 7—Conference Day (PK2–Grade 8) February 15—Grandparents Day (PK2–Grade 2) March 22—Passport To Paris Dinner Auction, presented by Benedetti Orthodontics April 6—Father Daughter Dance (Kindergarten–Grade 6) April 9—Spring Choir Concert and Art Show April 19–21—Spring Musical Mary Poppins, presented by Collision Care Xpress April 23—Spring Band & Orchestra...