It's a huge loss for the public school that is already struggling with school funding -- and it's the second break-in in two weeks. But, the students of Oakland School for the Arts didn't let the thieves ruin their show.
Oakland School for the Arts students rented and borrowed instruments for their concert after thieves stole $25,000 worth of their equipment.There is the old adage, "The show must go on." That was especially true for Oakland School for the Arts senior Roselind Harris at Thursday night's concert, as her cello was stolen by thieves who broke into the school.
"I think any musician knows that it's not just an instrument to us. So, just being able to pick up a different one, it's like every single instrument has a different sound," explains Harris. Tian says it's a huge loss for this public school that is already struggling with school funding. And, it's the second break-in in two weeks.
James Kirksey is the orchestra conductor and director of Classical Music Study at the school. He says they held a meeting with the students, who decided they still wanted to perform.
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