PHS band performs at Musicfest last week

The Petersburg High School jazz and concert bands attended Musicfest in Juneau last week which allowed students to see performances from high school bands from across Southeast and take part in educational clinics.

Director Charlie O'Brien said the festival, which was returning after being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was a good opportunity for the 20 students to hear from and perform in front of other musicians.

"That's what makes it such a special event and the audience is so supportive because they understand what it's like to be vulnerable and to be on a stage performing in front...