The sounds of instruments and voices fill the air as students walk through WS’s newest hallway. WS is now home to a brand new music wing for all chorus, orchestra, and band students.
Over the summer, the construction workers were working hard on the school. One of the completed hallways is the long-awaited new music wing right beside senior rail.
The bright orange and blue tiles along the wall show WS pride in a sea of talented Spartans working on their music. Most members of the music department here at WS would agree that this new music wing has already left a positive impact on their experience and performance.
“It’s fantastic; I’m more able to concentrate. It [stinks] going to all these other schools with really nice music rooms for assessments, but now we have one of our own,” said senior Steven Perkins, who has been in chorus for four years.
Not only have these spacious new rooms created an environment in which learning is much more enjoyable and productive, but the hallway itself has created a new spot for students to gather in the morning and in-between classes.
“It’s a good place to hang out in the morning but it gets crowded from time to time,” said sophomore Tyler Mertsock, who plays trumpet in the band.
The new music wing has been a great addition to WS for not only the students but for the band, chorus, and orchestra teachers as well.
“It’s easier to play [in the new rooms] and do what we want to do without busting out the seams of the room. There was no room for anyone,” said orchestra teacher Jennifer Herrera.
WS has a large focus on sports, like many other high schools; however, this new hallway has helped to signify the importance of the music department as well.
“We have a new sense of pride. We are for sure more visible to the student body which is important. When the doors are open during rehearsal, students will pop their heads in and say ‘Wow I didn’t know they could play so well,’” said Herrera.
In the future, as construction continues, new hallways will be revealed to students, hopefully living up to these high standards.
“This atmosphere makes everyone more comfortable and makes it much easier to learn new music,” said Mertsock.