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Sabrina Du '25 poses at Carnegie Hall, where she will played with other students across the United States.

Q&A with Violinist Sabrina Du ’25

Mrudani Ramkumar, Print Managing Editor
April 2, 2024
On Oct. 21, 2023, 4,250 Iowa High School students auditioned to take part in the 77th Iowa All-State Music Festival. On Nov. 18, 1,093 of the selected musicians and vocalists performed at the Hilton Coliseum. 40 West musicians and vocalists participated in the 77th Iowa All-State Music Festival.

Musicians take on All-State

Anna Song, Print Design Editor
November 24, 2023
42 West students were selected to perform in the IHSMA All-State Festival Oct. 21 at auditions at Washington High School.

42 West musicians selected at All-State auditions

Anna Song, Print Design Editor
October 23, 2023
Process for All-State

Process for All-State

Mrudani Ramkumar and Anna Song
September 26, 2023
Perry Heredia '21 walks down the hallway with her viola on her back.

All-State auditions showcase students’ hard work

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
October 20, 2018
"My mom got me started in music, and without piano, I never would have gotten so serious about it," four year All-State violinist Annie Chen said.

Prioritizing your passion

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2017

West High participates in All-State Music Festival

Elizabeth Lin
November 22, 2010
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