Orchestra 2008-2009 Calendar

Tues, Oct. 14, 7:00 pm Parent meeting   P
Second parent meeting Eckstein Room 117
Sat, Nov. 1, 8:30-1:00 Eckstein Orchestra Symposium   JIS
This is one of the few orchestra festivals held in the Pacific Northwest, and we will host the event at ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL.  Junior, Intermediate and Senior orchestras will participate.  Senior orchestra will play at 8:30.  Other times will be posted.  Students are not required to spend the whole day, but they are encouraged to listen to two other groups.  Go to the “Forms/Event Info” link for more information.
Thurs, Nov 13, 6:00 pm Parent meeting   P
3rd parent meeting Eckstein Room 117
Thu. Nov. 13, 7:30-9:00 pm Fall Concert   BJIS
Students arrive at 7:00 pm, and the performance will begin at 7:30.  All orchestras will participate.  Please plan on staying for the entire concert.
Thurs, Dec. 9, 7:00 pm Parent meeting   P
Fourth parent meeting Eckstein Room 117
Tues, Jan. 13, 7:00 pm Parent meeting   P
Fifth parent meeting Eckstein Room 117
Th-Sun, Feb. 5 - 8 Icicle Creek Music Camp
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We leave after school on Thursday at 4:00 pm and return about 4:00 pm Sunday.  The senior orchestra students play about 20 hours over a four day period, which essentially give us an extra month of class work time.  This is a high point of the year for the Seniors.
Tues, Feb. 13 District Orchestra Festival   S
Hamilton Middle School (in the old Lincoln HS building) More information to come
Sat, Mar. 7, All Day Solo Ensemble Contest   BJIS
Roosevelt High school.  More information to come.
Tues, Mar. 10, 7:00pm Parent meeting   P
Sixth parent meeting Eckstein Room 117
Thur, Mar. ?, 7:30 - 9:00 pm Winter Concert   BJIS
Students arrive at 7:00 pm, and the performance will begin at 7:30. All orchestras will participate. Please plan on staying for the entire concert.
Fri, March 13 PNW Orchestra Festival   S
Pacific NW Orchestra Festival in Gresham, Or.  This is a day trip.
Sat, Sun, March 14-15 WWU Orchestra Festival   BJIS
Western Washington University Orchestra Festival in Bellingham.  This is a day trip.
Tues, April 14, 7:00pm Parent meeting   P
Seventh parent meeting Eckstein Room 117
Thurs. April 16, 7:30-9:00pm Senior groups concert   S
Eckstein auditorium
Tues. May 12, 7:00pm Parent meeting   P
Eighth parent meeting Eckstein Room 117
Fri. & Sat, May 16 & 17 Musical   S
Few Senior players.  More information to come
Fri. & Sat, June 5 & 6 Festival in Parks   S
This is a possible trip.  Not sure at this time.  Held in Idaho
Thurs. June 11, 7:30-9:00pm Spring Concert   BJIS
Students arrive at 7:00 pm, and the performance will begin at 7:30.  All orchestras will participate.  Please plan on staying for the entire concert.  Eckstein auditorium unless venue moves to Roosevelt.