The local band’s indie rock album defines and expands the group’s sound
On May 27, student band Loop 83 released their seven-track album “Petrichor” across multiple streaming platforms.
The...
Guy Martin and Jayden Secor visit Christian Gallo’s History of American Music class
On March 28, VHS teacher Christian Gallo brought special guest musicians Guy Martin ‘88 and Jayden Secor ‘20 to...
Wind Ensemble I, Wind Ensemble II Honors and String Orchestra II Honors all received the highest rating
On March 9, VHS’ Wind Ensemble I and Wind Ensemble II Honors attended the Rancho Campana Music...
How do VHS students feel about The Garden’s new album?
The Garden is a musical duo that has been making music since 2011, consistently having a unique style and spin on their music. The Garden consists...
Spotify and Apple Music are the two most popular music streaming platforms but which ones best is finally up for debate
Music is a necessity for teenagers of this generation. As of November 2022, 82 percent...
Five years since her last album, SZA has delivered “SOS” to her fans
On Dec. 11, R&B singer SZA came out with a 23-track-long album “SOS,” featuring artists Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers,...
VHS Music Department has more all-state musicians than ever before
13 VHS student musicians, including band, jazz and orchestra musicians, won the California all-state distinction, announced in early...
The high school band plays their second live performance at the premiere of the surf and skate movie “Strangeways”
On Nov. 18, at the Topa Topa Brewing Company on 104 E Thompson Blvd., an...
![Ventura High School Music Director Paul Hunt said, Sometimes [musicians] dont make [California all-state] in their freshman year, because theres a lot of people. If its high school, then the people who are seniors have been playing so much longer. We see more of the older students getting in because theyve had more years of practice. Photo by: Paul Hunt](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/COVER-AH-California-all-state-musicians-900x675.jpg)
![Bennett Torgerson ‘23 said, “Reid Kemble [center] is definitely the hottest person in the band.” Photo by: Ella Montano](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cover-pic-781x900.jpg)
