Senior Chris Groshon stood on stage performing a self composed piece for his deceased aunt in hopes that it would aid him in receiving a $500 dollar scholarship that guitar club gives out every year. The guitar club and class performed their annual guitar ensemble on May 14 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The ensemble was directed by lead guitar director Russell Kee. Kee has taught at AHS for 18 years and decided to alter the image of the acoustic guitar from country and folk pieces to classical numbers for the concert. The performance consisted of this collection of unforgettable classical pieces that were translated to fit the tone of an acoustic guitar.

“[An acoustic guitar] is not like a violin,” senior Erik Hoff said. “The strings are different, the sound, and the playing is different. So, translating from acoustic to classical really took time and effort on our part”.

The ensemble performed included “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” composed by Mozart and “Moonlight” composed by Beethoven. These classical pieces contributed to presenting the elegant persona of an instrument tied more to rock n’ roll and heavy metal. Seniors also performed solos for a chance to receive the $500 dollar scholarship. AHS’s own Mr. Annandale, Jack Deible, performed alongside two other guitarists. Senior Michael Lavelle performed “Green Sleeves,” a famous medieval piece. The scholarship was awarded to Lavelle for his aid in the beginners classes and passion towards music.

“The performance was good, but there were some things that could have been better,” Groshon said. “But I would have said that even if it was perfect”.

“The performance was great,” Kee said.