By Mia Cerrato – Editorial Editor

Junior Meghana Cheela is a member of the Jonathan Law orchestra. Cheela has participated in the music program at Law for three years and is currently preparing with the orchestra for the Winter Concert on January 9. Advocate Editorial Editor Mia Cerrato interviewed Cheela about the upcoming concert.

Mia Cerrato: How will the orchestra prepare for the concert?

Meghana Cheela: We prepared by constantly practicing in class, meeting in groups for sections, and practicing at home. 

Mia Cerrato: What songs will you be performing? 

Meghana Cheela: We will be performing “Christmas Finale,” “Fiddle Like the Dickens,” “Moon of Winter,” and “Holiday Hanukkah.”

Mia Cerrato:  What is your favorite part about orchestra? 

Meghan Cheela: My favorite part of orchestra is coming together with other students to perform pieces.

Mia Cerrato: How do you think the concert will go?

Meghana Cheela: I think we will do well at the concert because we have practiced a lot and put a lot of effort in. 

Mia Cerrato: What are you most excited for?

Meghana Cheela: I am most excited for the Christmas finale because it is the first time that the choir, band, and orchestra have come together to perform a song. It will be a very cool experience and memorable for us and hopefully our audience.