Senior Jose Jurado sits down with reporter Miguel Garcia to discuss his participation in orchestra at West Chicago Community High School.

What year did you start doing orchestra?

I started doing orchestra as a high school freshman.

What instrument do you play and how long have you been playing it?

I play the violin, and I have played for seven to eight years, so I have a lot of talent.

What inspired you to join the orchestra at the high school?

I didn’t really have much inspiration. I just needed something in the off-hand, so my parents just signed me up for a violin for a private group, and here I am.

What role do you play for?

I am mostly kind of like a mediator, so I can either play first or second.

What was the biggest performance that you have ever done during your time at orchestra?

During my time at orchestra? Well I didn’t get to personally join it since it was my freshman year, it was going to Disney and playing over in Orlando. I didn’t get to join because I joined a little too late, unfortunately.

Have you received any achievement that you would like to share us?

Not really from orchestra, but from another group I received a plaque and then I certificate as well, and that was from the state.