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Watch: 101 current and past performers of Roan Forest Elementary Music Department perform ‘Lean On Me'

Sonido music group celebrates 5th anniversary after concert was canceled

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SAN ANTONIO – On April 28th the Sonido music group at Roan Forest Elementary was supposed to hold a concert celebrating its fifth anniversary.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to schools closing early this year and all events to be canceled. It didn’t stop the music group from celebrating.

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101 current and past performers of the group got together for a virtual concert and performed the Bill Withers song “Lean On Me.”

The video starts with a message that says despite their event being canceled, the music will never stop.

At the end there is a message that reads, “In memory of Bill Withers and to pay tribute to the world that is suffering through these trying times.”

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Over the past five years, Sonido has seen great success performing for national audiences, Spurs games and even performed for the STOMP cast.


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