![Senior William Zhang is a composer who has written two pieces for the MV Chamber Orchestra at concerts.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/will-i-am-1200x753.jpg)
The will for music
Giljoon Lee and Lillian Wang
• March 6, 2024
![Instrumental Music Director John Gilchrist takes a pause in directing the orchestra during its 2023 Winter Concert, “Forces of Nature.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_02401-copy-1200x886.jpg)
Striking the high note
Alyssa Yang and Benjamin Zhang
• January 27, 2024
![MVHS facilities staff are taking steps to address the ant infestations MVHS has dealt with for years.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-24-at-4.32.49-PM.png)
Getting antsy
Stella Petzova and Alyssa Yang
• September 24, 2023
![The addition of Proposition 28 provides additional funding for MVHS arts departments, helping to continue sustaining these courses.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-06-01-at-6.07.09-PM-900x649.png)
Keeping the arts alive
Manas Kottakota, Nameek Chowdhury, and Minjae Kang
• June 1, 2023
![Passing Proposition 28](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_5098-900x675.jpg)
Passing Proposition 28
Aidan Ruan and Sophia Ma
• December 23, 2022
![Candy Cane Lane: According to Amy Young, this song, sang at choir’s Winter Concert on Dec. 16, was chosen since several students sang it in previous years, and wanted to bring back the songs positive feelings.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/3-DSC_0226-898x900.jpg)
Planning performances
Brandon Xu
• December 20, 2022
![Senior Color Guard Member Katherine Chui takes her final stance at the end of the closer.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_0211-900x600.jpg)
Marching Band and Color Guard shine at Tournament of Champions
Darpan Singh and Vincent Zhao
• November 24, 2022
![Huichol earrings made by Hernandez. Photo by Adriana Hernandez | Used with permission.
Photo courtesy of Adriana Hernandez | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/unnamed-675x900.jpg)
Mental health first
Anika Bhandarkar
• October 11, 2022
![Students and staff use various methods to stay safe from COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bottle-5264509_1280-900x600.jpeg)
Students and staff use various methods to stay safe from COVID-19
Minjae Kang
• February 4, 2022
![Marching band equipment lined up on MVHS track field (photo used with permission)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC_0740-Hi-Ni-900x600.jpeg)
Blurring the lines between art and sports
Amber Milesi, Staff Writer
• August 29, 2021
![Band Director John Gilchrist talks to wind ensemble through zoom (photo used with permission of John Gilchrist)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-23-at-9.28.27-AM-900x510.png)
COVID-19’s impact on the MVHS Band
Tina Low and Minjae Kang
• October 27, 2020
![Director of Marching Band John Gilchrist stands in front of Monta Vista, beaming // Used with Perrmisson](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/119638018_3836828926331576_289223795403211639_o-900x896.jpg)
JOHN GILCHRIST: The new marching band director
Anika Sharma
• October 17, 2020
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