"I love being in Orchestra because it’s like a family to me, and somewhere I can be myself without feeling judged. "

"I really like how [Orchestra is] a community, everyone has each others backs and it's also a way to bond with fellow students. I also really like how the orchestra has so many different instruments, but when you put them together it sounds great. "

"I love being in Orchestra since the community is very positive, and I've always wanted to play the violin."

"Being in an Orchestra is like being in an ecosystem; all the members work together to create a balanced environment. All of the sections have to know what they're doing and how they're doing it. I loved hearing the harmony of the orchestra. The community is also nice as you have to be focused. I have made lots of friends through orchestra."

"[I love Orchestra because] we constantly get to play music in school, which is like a break from regular school, and it’s fun to talk and play with friends. "