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Senior Tyler Kerch performs with an ensemble at the percussion concert on March 9. Percussionists are required to play a variety of instruments, including marimbas, snares, chimes, timpanis and more.

Best foot forward

Andie San Luis, Reporter
April 1, 2021

New singles by indie rock band will ungrind your “Greer”s

Emma Short, Reporter
March 9, 2021
Freshman Jake Johnson plays his bassoon during the mid-winter concert on Feb. 26. Johnson performed with the concert band, led by assistant band director Zack Anderson.

Band to host ensemble showcase March 4

Andie San Luis, Reporter
March 3, 2021
Q&A: All-State musicians

Q&A: All-State musicians

Andie San Luis, Reporter
February 10, 2021
Ending on a high note

Ending on a high note

Andie San Luis, Reporter
January 20, 2021
Concert band rehearses choreography for their upcoming competition outside during third period. Due to the pandemic, the band’s show is shorter than previous years.

Band to compete at UIL Area Contest Dec. 5

Andie San Luis, Reporter
December 4, 2020
Senior Bronwyn Khangsar skates across the ice during a hockey game. She is one of the team captains and plays defense for the Dallas Stars Elite Girls hockey team. “[It’s difficult] constantly being motivated to improve,” Khangsar said. “There’s so many ways to get better and be the best that you can be.”

Skating through senior year

Hailey Dirks, Managing Editor
November 2, 2020
Koch works with the battery during after school rehearsal on Oct. 9. Oftentimes, the battery rehearses separately from the band, joining for more holistic practice. “He makes us fix our own stuff so that we can only get broad comments from the [press] box,” Senior percussionist Ike Bowen said. “He likes to mess around and be goofy and get along with his students until it’s time to play. Then, he’s very matter-of-fact and gets it done.”

The beat of a new drum

Andie San Luis, Reporter
October 21, 2020
Assistant band director Zack Anderson gives directions to the concert band as they practice marching outside. Anderson is the primary director for Concert I and II and was hired prior to assistant director JP Wilson’s departure. “No one’s got this all figured out, and we’re continuing to figure all of it out as we go,” Anderson said. “I think the one thing that remains the same in all of this, is that we're all doing it together.”

A Bandemic Experience

Sarosh Ismail and Andie San Luis
September 16, 2020
Although she was initially just excited to be there, senior Abby Rieger was grateful that she chose to be a part of Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps after attending the audition camps. “The organization is truly like a family,” Rieger said. “Whether that means being great friends, holding each other accountable, being there for emotional support, pushing each other to be better all the time or whatever other positive aspect a family could bring to your life.”

Drum major dreams

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
May 2, 2020
Music students and teachers attend TMEA convention

Music students and teachers attend TMEA convention

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
February 20, 2020
Assistant band director JP Wilson leads a symphonic band rehearsal during fourth period. He has been directing this ensemble for six of his seven years at the school. “I think I’m a much better teacher than before I got to Hebron, and I think my ears are better in terms of what I’m listening for,” Wilson said. “I’ve learned so much from Mr. Sealy. Watching him teach and listening to his ensembles, you just can’t help but get better.

Assistant band director to become head director at new high school in Prosper ISD

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
February 7, 2020
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