BYMS String Orchestra, Performing Band, and Jazz Band Perform at PYLUSD Area Night Concerts
Mrs. Crecia, performing arts director: “All of our groups (Orchestra, Performing Band, and Jazz Band) did a phenomenal job and could not have represented Bernardo Yorba MS in a better fashion.”

Bernardo Yorba Middle School String Orchestra, Performing Band, and Jazz Band performed at two Area Night Concerts showcasing all PYLUSD orchestras, elementary school through high school.
Six Area Night concerts were held throughout the week of April 25-April 29. BYMS performed on April 25 and April 27.
In an interview with the Matador Messenger, Vishva Darji, a seventh-grade bassist in the BYMS orchestra, stated, “I thought the concert was a great learning experience. I got the chance to see the different levels of music.” She also said, “Personally, I thought that I did well, but I did feel a little nervous about playing in front of so many people.”
Another orchestra and jazz band student, Rebecca Olivarria, who is in eighth grade and plays cello, mentioned, “It was fun to hear the elementary schoolers play, we got to see what our future students can do!” Additionally, orchestra violinist Yoyo Cao said that the concert was “a refreshing experience to see other schools play.” Furthermore, she stated, “I thought that the concerts were really cool, and I enjoyed the high school and middle school performances a lot. ”
In an email to the music students, Mrs. Crecia, the BYMS performing arts teacher, stated, “I had so many other music educators, high school students, and parents from other schools go out of their way to come up to me to express their astonishment at how our groups are sounding after the past couple of years.”
Zachary Zadah, a member of the band, orchestra, and jazz band, said, “My favorite pieces for each area night were ‘Orpheus in the Underworld’ and ‘Escalator Blues’ just because of how challenging they are.”
Throughout the night, Mrs. Crecia noted that the most asked question was, “How did you get them to sound this great?”, as she said in an interview with the Matador Messenger. “My response always is, ‘The kids made this happen.’”
Erica Zhang • May 31, 2022 at 1:09 pm
Wow, everyone did such a good job! This is a well-written article and kudos to everyone in the band!
James McCabe • May 26, 2022 at 2:12 pm
You are very good writers! And our band is awesome.
Yasmin Espino • May 25, 2022 at 1:23 pm
I liked the information provided along with the interviews from students from the event that give their perspective on it.
Demiana Agib • May 25, 2022 at 1:21 pm
Great Article! I really appreciate how much information and quotes you included.
Claire Kim • May 25, 2022 at 1:12 pm
This is a great campus article! I appreciate how you interviewed people so we could learn what their experience was.
Sharon Nayyer • May 25, 2022 at 1:11 pm
I loved how you included what each person plays.
Maren Hall • May 25, 2022 at 1:10 pm
Great article, I really liked the quotes from Mrs. Crecia.
Eva Paniagua • May 25, 2022 at 1:07 pm
I really appreciate the details about the people involved in the performance and the BYMS orchestra! (Great job, Becca :D)
Olivia • May 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm
I remember that! That was a great concert to attend and I think that everything sounded great!
syrai • May 25, 2022 at 12:58 pm
Great job! I like how you included the instrument each person plays.
Yoyo Cao • May 20, 2022 at 7:02 pm
THANK U FOR SPELLING MY NAME RIGHT
Kenzie Grimes • May 20, 2022 at 9:50 am
This concert was so fun to play at. My favorite song was “Escalator Blues” in the jazz band. The elementary students seemed to really like it. I can’t wait for all the new members next year!