Pirates vs. Astros: CYM Strings perform our National Anthem...in Review!

 

Participants checked in to the Park offices at 5:30 and patiently waited, tuned, and polished their piece in the administrative underbelly of PNC Park stadium. With much anticipation,students and staff were led on field and assembled behind home plate. During the short wait time until on-field ceremonies, students enjoyed the up-close pre-game rituals and activities of cameramen and sportscasters, and were even conducted by our Pittsburgh Pirates Parrot, sporting a "McClucken" jersey! 

 

Under the direction of Ms. Leah Givelber, Ms. Rowena Gutana, and Ms. Rochelle Agnew, our poised violinists and cellists presented their rendition of the Star Spangled Banner to a warm and appreciative crowd. The group exited the field with waves of hello to family and friends in the stands amid smiles and thank yous from the waiting Pirates players, media, and staff, then readying for the start of the game. Afterward, students and families enjoyed a beautiful evening of baseball- the Bucs pulled ahead with a 3-1 lead, but went on to be defeated by the Astros in the later innings. No matter, as the summer breeze, picturesque skyline, rollicking crowd, and racing pierogies reminded everyone of just how special a night in Pittsburgh can be. 

Thank you again, to all of our families and participants for an unforgettable evening!

Congratulations to:

Julia Solomon

Annie Chimera

Bob Carey

Coleman Carey

Josephine Reiter

Annie Comerci

Britta Lagerquist

Karsten Lagerquist

Abigail Hartman

Anna Straka

Colin Helbling

Kazumasa Tobita

Meredith Hudock

Anthony Cicco

Alexandra Schnatterly

Julia Freeman
Elliott Drake

Colin Helbling
Julian Shipp
Walter Navid
Ava Heinricher
Nora Navid
Anna Straka

It's a CYM night in Pittsburgh!