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Theater Students Make History
The Westminster high school and middle school thespians have made State history. The high school students’ one-act play, “Just Like Us,” was selected to represent all of the schools in Miami-Dade County and went on to be awarded the highest rating of “Superior” in the State competition! In addition, Westminster won the most state awards ever: five Superiors and six Excellents (see the list below).Read More
The Middle School qualified 12 events for State competition; five received an Excellent rating and seven received a Superior rating. And, for the first time, Westminster students were awarded, not one, but two, “Best In State - Critics Choice” awards! One of these awards went to sixth graders for “Thirty Reasons Not to be in a Play!”
Congratulations to the following students for their hard work and dedication to their craft, and to Theater Director Andre Gordon, Theater Assistant Katy Milian, and Film Adjunct Ralphie Fernandez: -
Students Earn Scholastic Awards in Film and Animation
Westminster Film students stole the show at the prestigious 2021 Scholastic Art Awards. Of the 17 film and animation awards earned in Miami-Dade County, eight awards were received by Westminster students. Scholastic is the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Congratulations to the following students:Read More -
Student Club Brightens the Holidays for Senior Community
Read MoreWestminster junior Carina Swenson started the club "Song of the Warriors" focused on spreading music to the people at East Ridge Retirement Community. Due to COVID restrictions, the club was not able to perform for the residents, so instead they delivered poinsettia flowers and handmade Christmas cards for the community's holiday dinner.
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Band
Director: Seth Carlson
The band program offers seven band programs, including concert band, jazz band, and percussion, to students from fourth to twelfth grade. Under the supervision of the Band Director, students receive weekly, specialized instruction from professional coaches. On campus, the band and drumline promote school spirit by performing at Warrior athletic events. Off campus, the band excels in local, district, and state competitions, both as individuals and as a group, and performs at community events. The band has also traveled to perform in New York City, the Bahamas and in locations throughout Florida. -
Dance
Director: Nicole del Pino-Perez
Westminster's Dance team trains in both classical and commercial styles of dance to open the doors to many different career options. The team performs in chapels, volunteer opportunities such as for retirement homes, and also competes in the Regional High School Dance festival that takes place every year. This festiva and other opportunities allows the dancers to audition for college scholarships and take classes from recruiters with other high schools from around the states. -
Film
Director: Andre Gordon
The Film Program provides an opportunity for students to write, direct, and produce their own films. The films are also screened at a Red Carpet premiere at the end of the academic year. The focus is helping students find their niche in film, whether it be in front of or behind the camera. -
Orchestra
Director: Adrian Gordon
The orchestra program offers six orchestras to students from fourth to twelfth grade. This rigorous program develops students’ talents, while offering the opportunity for sharing their musical gifts through community performances. “Heartstrings,” a volunteer ensemble organized by high school orchestra students, performs weekly in area hospitals. The middle school and high school orchestras travel annually for state competitions, and have performed at exciting venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City, and have traveled to Austria and the Czech Republic to perform. They annually receive Superior ratings in District and State Music Performance Assessments. -
Theater
Director: Andre Gordon
The WCS Theater curriculum provides an environment for middle and high school students to develop their imaginations, critical thinking skills, interpersonal relationships, and artistic expression. Drama classes focus on acting through improvisation and scene study, and on preparing students for performance opportunities through one-act and full-length plays. Through the International Thespian Troupe, students participate in district and statewide competitions, consistently receiving Superior and Excellent ratings. High school students are also introduced to the backstage world of theater by learning and practicing skills in design, set construction, sound and lighting, and stage management. -
Vocal Ensembles
Read MoreDirector: Dr. Lauren Hartman
Westminster’s highly-regarded choral program offers opportunities for students in grades 4-12 to develop their vocal skills and musicianship through several different ensembles and performance experiences. High school ensembles include an all-female group and a mixed group, which perform on and off campus. These ensembles have enjoyed performances tours to New York City, Nashville, Hawaii, the Bahamas, and the Cayman Islands. They further their knowledge through participation in yearly master classes and clinics. Middle school and elementary school students participate in on-campus performances during chapel services, and other special events.
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