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High school musicians share their experience with music
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• April 5, 2024
![Senior drum major Matthew Gray conducts the band as they play their halftime show finale, “High Hopes” by Panic! At The Disco at the homecoming game on October 15.](https://knightlifenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/band-e1639058850879.jpg)
Loy Norrix music department returns with festive winter concert after two years
James Hauke, Multimedia Editor
• December 10, 2021
![Student Leader Luis Sanchez is helping a student figure out what they need to do in order to succeed in band class. They are actively working on a new set of drills for Senior Night.](https://knightlifenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/LSanchez-e1635521334127-900x600.jpg)
School is back in session and student leader roles are changing
Matthew Gray, Guest Writer
• October 31, 2021
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Loy Norrix senior achieves the All-State award for his trumpet playing
Annemarie Mansfield, Social Media Team
• February 8, 2021
![LN orchestra teacher Sandra Shaw is a skilled musician herself and plays multiple instruments.](https://knightlifenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/S.Shar_-900x900.jpg)
The effect music has on the soul: Music is an important part of everyday life of young people
Sophie Grover, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• April 18, 2020
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Winter Concert 2019
Lydia Snapp, Social Media Team
• January 24, 2020
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Loy Norrix Violists Welcome A New Challenge
Cas Terrian
• October 15, 2018
![Music teacher Julie Pellegrino practices a new song with her class. Those who have attended Blue Lake help lead the class and set a higher standard for other choir members. Photo Credit/Brandon Schnurr](https://knightlifenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/singing-900x600.jpg)
Fine Tuning the Fine Arts: Blue Lake Challenges Artistic Students
Brandon Schnurr, Web Editor
• November 28, 2017
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Take a Look Into Our Orchestra Program
Sidney Richardson
• October 10, 2016
![This group of musicians form the Western Jazz Quartet. They have all studied at Western Michigan University. Photo Credit / Alexis Martin](https://knightlifenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20151110_2064-1-900x600.jpg)
Jazz Music Entertains The New Generation
alexiskaymartin
• January 27, 2016
![Orchestra teacher and conductor, Sandra Shaw, rehearses music for the upcoming musical, Young Frankenstein, with a small group of musicians. The orchestra is made up of Loy Norrix students who have put in many hours of rehearsal to make this performance perfect.](https://knightlifenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sam-900x675.jpg)
Orchestra Strives for Perfection
sambbower
• January 20, 2014
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