Arts

Excellence In Education

Awards

Orchestra Award

The Orchestra Award is given to Middle School students that have committed to learning about music and their instrument.

Orchestra Varsity Letter

High School students that earn 6 varsity points will receive the Orchestra Varsity Letter. Varsity points are earned through excellence in the classroom and participation in extra-curricular events.

Quarterly Grade: 1/2 point for an "A" or 1/4 point for "A-"
Section Leader: 1/4 point for averaging a 95% or higher on quarterly playing quizzes
Solo & Ensemble: 1 point for a "Superior" rating or 1/2 point for an "Excellent" rating
Youth Orchestra: 1 point for a full year of participation
Region Orchestra: 1 point for being selected and performing with the group
All-State Orchestra: 1 point for being selected and performing with the group
Jazz Band: 1 point for a full year of participation
Chamber Orchestra: 1/2 point for attending rehearsals and performing at both the recital and S&E
Pit Orchestra: 1/2 point for rehearsing and performing in the pit of a musical
Christmas Walk: 1/2 point for performing in a small ensemble
Music Buddy: 1/4 point

National School Orchestra Award

The National School Orchestra Award honors the top senior in the high school orchestra and recognizes excellence in playing and contributions to the orchestral ensemble. This prestigious honor may only be given to one student per school-year.

2023 Emily Springer, violin

2022   Andrew White, cello
2021   Madeline Henricksen, violin
Daniel Pastor, violin
2020   Caleb Zak, cello
2019   Sarah Lord, viola
2018   Sulekh Fernando-Peiris, cello
2017   Fiona Keller, violin
2016   Harper Kerkhoff, violin
2015   Andrew Powell, cello
2014   Ian Clarkson, string bass
2013   Mitchell Myers, cello
2012   Erin Bell, violin
2011   Michael Murray, string bass
2010   Rachel Hartong, viola
2009   Katie Ricard, violin