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West Side Story

  • The music auxiliary car wash will be held on Sept. 30

  • The homecoming football game is on Sept. 22

  • Fall drama auditions will be held from 4-6:30 p.m. on Sept. 18-20

  • Homecoming will take place at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23

An interview with Hep Cat

March 29, 2017

Band students show talent in SEIBA band concert

Band students show talent in SEIBA band concert

January 24, 2017

West dominates at All-State auditions

October 24, 2016

Woodwind Quintet shines at music festival

Woodwind Quintet shines at music festival

April 21, 2016

Are passing periods too short? Band hallway edition

Are passing periods too short? Band hallway edition

September 28, 2015

From jazz band to the Billboard 200: Q&A with West alum Bridget Kearney

From jazz band to the Billboard 200: Q&A with West alum Bridget Kearney

March 7, 2014

A successful season for show choir band

A successful season for show choir band

February 16, 2013

West High participates in All-State Music Festival

Elizabeth Lin

November 22, 2010

Filed under News

This weekend, more than sixty West High musicians participated in the All-State Iowa Music Festival in Ames.  The All-State band featured conductor Dr. Myron Welch, a retired Director of Bands at the University of Iowa.  His en...

West High student performs on NPR’s From the Top

Elizabeth Lin

October 14, 2010

Filed under Entertainment, Feature

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWfD1k0gngM Last spring, Justin Moser '11 was selected to play alto saxophone on From the Top, a weekly broadcast on National Public Radio (NPR) that showcases America’s top young classica...

Music Auxiliary Car Wash Saturday

Elizabeth Lin

October 8, 2010

Filed under News

The Iowa City Music Auxiliary will be hosting a car wash on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at various locations around town.  This annual car wash and fundraiser supports music programs in the Iowa City Community Scho...

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