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Coppell High School senior percussionist Oskar Zhang performs “Kyoto” by Phoebe Bridgers in the CHS Auditorium on Saturday at the Purely Rhythmic concert. The annual event highlights pieces by Coppell ISD middle school and high school percussion students.

Feeling the beats at annual Purely Rhythmic concert

Wendy Le, Executive Social Media Editor March 24, 2025

Coppell High School Band percussionists perform “Stool Pigeon” at the Purely Rhythmic show in the CHS Auditorium on Saturday. The concert highlights pieces performed or composed by middle to high school students in Coppell ISD.

Purely Rhythmic puts practice on display for all to see

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

A brief silence scatters throughout the Coppell High School Auditorium as the evening commences and percussionist’s show Purely Rhythmic begins. On Saturday, family and friends came out to support...

Freshman flutist Nana Shen performs with the Coppell High School Symphonic Band I. Coppell Band performs its Midwinter Concert on Feb. 10 featuring pieces such as “Newcastle March” by Jonnie Vinson, “Kirkpatrick Fanfare” by Andrew Boysen Jr. and “The Rising Sun” by Matthew Cohen.

Band captivates audience with enriched tunes at Midwinter Concert

Pranavi Ramineni, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

Coppell High School Band performed its annual Midwinter Concert on Feb. 10 in the CHS Auditorium. The concert featured performances from multiple ensembles, each presenting a selection of pieces in preparation...

Coppell Band performs during halftime at Buddy Echols Field on Nov. 15. Coppell Band advanced as a UIL finalist and performed at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Nov. 12, placing seventh out of Class 6A bands.

Four the win: Band marches into history

Gia Ajani, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Coppell Band’s name echoes through the stadium as it is announced as seventh place out of Class 6A state bands on Nov. 12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Coppell Marching Band placed seventh...

Coppell Band performs during its winter concert on Tuesday in the CHS Auditorium. The show featured a number of Christmas songs. Photo by Akshaya Ashokonand.

A winter celebration of dedication

Raima Awan, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

The lights dim as the room’s glow deepens and the curtains fly open. Seeping through the cracks of the doors, music overflows the Coppell High School Auditorium. On Tuesday night, Coppell Band...

Coppell High School senior Siddharth Bellam conducts the Coppell Marching Band during the halftime performance of its 2024 show, “OrganIC,” at the football game against Flower Mound Marcus on Nov. 7. Bellam serves as the Head Drum Major of the Coppell Marching Band, leading the program through commitment and dedication.

Bellam strikes right note as Head Drum Major

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

When Coppell High School senior Head Drum Major Siddharth Bellam steps onto the podium, a wave of pride and focus takes over. The hum of the crowd fades, replaced by the steady rhythm of his heartbeat...

Malhotra strives through DCI

Dayami Granados, Staff Photographer November 20, 2024

Drums Corps International (DCI) is an organization that  explores the artistic and musical depths of marching band. Being a part of DCI includes a very competitive audition process, including thousands...

Coppell High School senior Parker Jones accepts his award for performer of the year with North Texas Colorguard Association president Arthur Grossman on April 7 at CHS Arena. This is the first year NTCA has had the Scholastic Performer Award. Photo Courtesy Parker Jones

Jones’s colorguard journey leads to Performer of the Year crown

Aasritha Yanamala, Staff Designer May 17, 2024

The name echoes through the room from the speakers. As a thunderous combination of applause and cheers follow this announcement as Coppell Colorguard senior Parker Jones claims his Performer of the...

The seniors of Coppell Percussion (video)

Rhea Chowdhary and Sri Achanta March 7, 2024

On Saturday, Coppell Percussion seniors performed their final Purely Rhythmic show. Watch video editor Rhea Chowdhary and editor-in-chief Sri Achanta’s video where the seniors reflect on their memories...

Video: CHS Percussion performs annual Purely Rhythmic Show

Isabella Callegaro Santos, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Purely Rhythmic is an annual show performed by the members of the Coppell High School Percussion program. It gives an opportunity to sixth to 12th grade students who are a part of the percussion program...

CHS9 Purely Rhythmic plays Chad Heiny’s “Beacon of Light” during Saturday’s performance in the CHS Auditorium. The annual Purely Rhythmic concert showcases rhythmic pieces performed by students from sixth through 12th grade in Coppell ISD.

Purely Rhythmic: A delicate balance of playful percussion, whimsical fantasy

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor March 4, 2024

The lights quickly dim. The room is illuminated by the glow of the blue LED lights taped down around the edge of the stage. The curtains begin to sprawl open revealing a bright orange backdrop and the...

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