The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The band students perform at the 2020 Late Winter Concert. The concert will look a little different this year due to social distancing.

The Sound of Winter

Camryn Church, Editor February 23, 2021

The band and choir will perform a selection of songs on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. The Chamber Choir is performing “Unclouded Day” by Shawn Kirchner, Treble Choir is performing “The Seal Lullaby” Eric...

Senior Ethan Williams focuses on his music as he play bass at Swing Inn. Williams is also involved in cross country, basketball, tennis, musical pit, and marching and concert band.

Swinging Inn to Season

Camryn Church and Molly McFadden February 2, 2021

Swing Inn was held on Monday, Feb. 1 in the high school auditorium. The concert featured many jazz band and show choir members. For show choir, Diversity and Premiere each sang three songs. Premiere’s...

CHITTER CHATTER - 
Three students take a break from the drums to talk a bit during band practice. Band students often discuss music or ask what notes they should be playing to make their music better. Talking about music and asking questions allows them to improve.

Practice Makes Perfect

Katie Birge, Staff Writer January 6, 2021

Lex Somers celebrates acceptance into the all-state band during his sophomore year. All four years of high school, Somers auditioned and earned a spot in the band.

An All-Star All-Stater

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor November 5, 2020

Senior Lex Somers picked up his tuba and auditioned for All-State this fall for the last time, earning a spot for the fourth year. From freshman to senior year, Somers has auditioned as a tuba player with...

Band Director Jarrod O’Donnell has a picture of the last band and choir trip hanging in his classroom. In June of 2016, the students went to New York City, New York.

Redevelopment of the Band and Choir Trip

Eleanor McCalla, Staff Writer September 28, 2020

On March 12, Disney World announced that it would be closing due to an outbreak of coronavirus, and the music trip to Florida was consequently canceled. Sophomore Nina Welter was at dress rehearsal for...

The trumpets play along with the Trojan Guard during the Trojans game against Harlan last year. This year the Trojan Guard has 20 senior members.

New Season, New Field, New Music

Molly McFadden, Editor September 14, 2020

The Trojan Guard is preparing to take the field Sept. 18 at the first home game. This game is set to take place in the newly renovated Trojan Bowl and will be one of two that Atlantic hosts this season. On...

Junior Jasmyne Oasay-Waddell helps at the spaghetti supper dessert table. All band members are required to participate in the supper.

Spaghetti Supper Funds Upcoming Music Trip

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor February 18, 2020

For the spring break of 2020, the AHS band and choir will be taking a trip to Florida. On Monday, Feb. 10, the spaghetti supper was held in the commons at the high school. This is one of the ways the band...

The concert band performs their piece early in the winter. Erin Barrick, Grace Clay, Evalyn Perez, and Lex Somers are all involved with concert band.

Atlantic Musicians Attend ISU Honor Band

Grace Clay, Editor February 12, 2020

Over the course of a musician’s high school career here at AHS, students can audition or be nominated for many different types of honor bands. From SWIBA to All-State, there’s even more than just these...

Sophomore Katy Rothfusz sings along to the ballad. Last year, Rothfusz was a part of the Diversity show choir, but this year she is in Premiere.

Swing Inn is Here

Brynna Kern and Cael Pulido January 16, 2020

The Atlantic High School show choirs and jazz band will be performing their annual Swing Inn show on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.  The two show choirs will be performing...

The AHS band performs at their winter concert. Before the band played their last song, the five musicians accepted into SWIBA were honored.

Five Atlantic Musicians Make SWIBA

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor December 19, 2019

Atlantic held the SWIBA honor band auditions on Saturday, Dec. 14. Of the band members who auditioned, senior Erin Barrick, juniors Bri Wilson and Lex Somers, sophomore Hunter Weppler, and freshman Angelica...

Junior Bri Wilson lets is rip on the clarinet. Wilson purchased a pep band jersey this season with her last name on the back.

Holiday Season Means Pep Band Season

Anastasia Muell, Editor December 16, 2019

What does the "Pride of AHS" do during the winter? The pep band plays at home basketball games and it’s all the same people as those in concert band, but there are many differences. For instance,...

Junior Nate McLean plays the alto saxophone. This year, he plays first part.

Getting Jazzy With It

Molly McFadden, Editor November 27, 2019

As winter approaches, new activities are beginning. Jazz band season is here and many students can be found rolling up to the music hall for morning practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:45 a.m....

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All AHSneedle Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest