SYCSD schools gathered in the high school for a district-wide orchestra concert on February 27.

Each school played two songs of their own and one final song altogether.

This year, the high school played “American Reel” by Kirt Mosier and “Danzon” from Fancy-Free by Leonard Bernstein.

The final song played by all schools was “Back in Black” by AC/DC.

Senior cellist Nell Pugliese believes the concert was lots of fun.

“I love listening to the younger kids play and watching them listen to us play because it really shows them what they can do if they decide to keep playing as long as we have,” said Pugliese.

When asked about how having the concert earlier this year than the last turned out, she thought it was for the better.

“It was definitely [a] less hectic feeling than it normally is because no one was scrambling to find time between the end of year activities and finals,” said Pugliese.

However, she also said that she missed that experience, as she views the district-wide concert as a good way to end the school year.

“… [It’s a] fun way to end the year and measure the progress that everyone has made, as well as a chance to play one last time with all of the people you’ve gotten to know over the year, and especially since  I‘m a senior I really miss that opportunity,” said Pugliese.