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Jazz Band: JEN Conference

Kelly Zabala, Writer February 3, 2020

On Jan. 7th, Downey High School’s jazz bands took flight to New Orleans to perform in the Jazz Education Network’s annual conference, which lasted through Jan. 11th. The Jazz Education Network is a...

Pursuing Interests: Musical Endeavors

Diego Martinez, Copy Editor December 17, 2018

Students at Downey High have always taken their musical talents with them, whether it be in band competitions, festivals, or performances. Musicians ranging from the percussion to rhythm all have their...

As he shares his love for music, math teacher Mr. Bradfield discusses his musical influences, such as Rush and Jimi Hendrix, on Friday, September 21. The Algebra II and Geometry teacher also plays the piano, and guitar, and sings.

Math teacher and musician

Celeste Lira, Photo Editor October 9, 2012

Algebra II and Geometry teacher Mr. Bradfield did not initially plan on teaching math; music was his major in college. He started playing drums because his friends began to play musical instruments, and...

Jazzing it up

Jazzing it up

Gustavo Ramirez, Opinions Editor May 11, 2012

Celebrating on May 4, 2012, the twenty-fourth annual Jazz Festival at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), jazz artists from all across LA were invited to give live, free performances to foster...

Dance Review comes to Downey

Dance Review comes to Downey

Alejandra Paredes, Student Life Editor May 11, 2011

Faculty, family, and students gathered on May 4 at the Downey Civic Theater for the annual Dance Review.  The event, planned by Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Foley and alumni, featured the dancing talents from...

Dance: music made visible

Wendy Mora June 2, 2010

Whether his future holds singing on Glee or dancing on So You Think You Can Dance, senior Evan Miller, is working towards his long-term dream of being a singer or a dancer. Miller has been dancing on the...

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