Thank you 8th graders for a great three years of orchestra here at MSN! You were one of the most hard-working classes I have known. Good luck to you as you move on to high school and beyond! I hope music remains a cherished part of your life wherever life takes you! Not Pictured: Adrian, Read more about Good Luck 8th Graders![…]
On Wednesday, May 30th, the Chamber Orchestra had the distinct pleasure of performing for a third time under the baton of Maestro Lyra and her Assistant Hilde Broachdóttir. The orchestra played magnificently under their leadership. The orchestra performed four of Lyra’s favorite songs. Row, Row, Row Your Boat Over the Rainbow Twinkle, Twinkle Lyra Star Read more about Maestro Lyra & Assistant Hilde Conduct the Orchestra[…]
We did it! We reached our fundraising goal by raising a total of $1,790! Thank you to the many donors who continue to make awesome opportunities possible for our orchestra. If you donated and haven’t selected your gift(s) yet, please do so at Google Form: Select my Gifts. Maestro Circle ($100 or more)Blass & Morse Read more about We Topped our Pledge Drive Goal![…]
Why Participate in Orchestra? Philosophy on Music Education – Bennett Reimer (Northwestern University) Why Should Music be Valued? – Gloria Kiester (St. Olaf College) Music on the Brain Research shows a positive correlation between high test scores and students’ participation in music programs. Making Music is Fun Making music brings people together, breaks down barriers Read more about Why Orchestra?[…]