Accepted students will receive notification via email by December 9, 2024. At that time part assignments and final instructions will be included.
Students selected for the BOCH Festival should plan to arrive on campus the afternoon of Friday, January 24, 2025.
UNO BOCH Honor Orchestra Read More »
We have 42 students auditioning for a spot in the 2024 Nebraska All State Orchestra!
Auditions are finishing up this week. Results will be announced October 21.
As always, no matter what the outcome, you have become a better musician by having gone through the process.
Monday, Oct. 14th.
All students in grades 11-12 are invited to UNO’s Music Major For A Day event!
Parents/Guardians must register their students using this link.
Note: If you/your child decides to attend, parent/guardian is responsible for calling the student out for a college visit and arranging transportation to and from the event.
Music Major for a Day at UNO! Read More »
Everyone (families included!) should order an orchestra shirt so we can represent when we’re out and about at All-State, All-Millard, and on concert days!
Orders and money (check to MNHS or cash accepted) are due Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Orchestra T-Shirts Read More »
Vala’s has made us aware that fire pits are not an option due to the recent burn ban in effect. Those of you who have been in the MNHS orchestra program for a while may remember this same thing happened a few years back. Here’s the (slightly modified) plan:
We’ll still have a gathering! I’ll be there 6-8 p.m. – families are welcome to come to Vala’s before that if you’d like!
We will still have campsite #19 available, which is a great place for students to meet up with their friends and have some snacks before heading out to the other areas of the park.
If you’d planned on bringing hotdogs or buns, please consider sending a handheld food that does not require cooking (like sandwiches or wraps)
If you’d planned to bring s’more ingredients (graham crackers/marshmallows/mini chocolate bars) please bring an alternative like cookies and frosting (to dip cookies in!)
If you’d planned to bring other snack items, your plans have not changed 🙂
Take a look at the sign-up genius as I’ve made some changes to the requested food items.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6-8 p.m. See this link for more information.
Orchestra Party at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch! Read More »
One way we earn money to support our program is by selling concessions at home football games! It’s a great way to earn letter points, meet new friends, and serve the community.
There are five home games this year. We need 6 students and 2 adults at each game. Please sign up here!
We appreciate everyone who worked last Friday’s game and all who have signed up to sell concessions at Buell Stadium next game night. (10/11/24, 6 pm – 9pm)!
Football Concessions Read More »
First concert is Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 PM!
This is a required, graded assignment for all MNHS Orchestra students.
Attention Students:
All Symphony Orchestra students (from 1st, 2nd, and 6th hours) are to report to the auditorium Thurs, Oct. 3rd, during 2nd hour for our only rehearsal as a full ensemble.
Orchestra students report at 6:30 PM for warm-ups; concert should conclude by 8:15 PM.
We do have a concert attire dress code – long-sleeved black dress shirt, black dress slacks, black dress shoes, black dress socks that go to mid-calf. More detailed guidelines may be found in the orchestra handbook. (Students, remember to turn in your concert attire photo in Google Classroom.)
MNOrch concerts are a good time! Please plan to attend, and invite your neighbors, friends and family as well! Our kids do great work – it will be an evening to remember! Plus, we all bring refreshments for after the concert (please sign up to bring refreshments!
We have our concerts recorded by a professional videographer, who also provides a livestream on YouTube, so friends and family can watch from wherever they may be! The YouTube link is only distributed via email from Mrs. Martinez.
Please advertise our concert on social media! I’ve created a graphic (attached) if you’d like to use it.
The Program can be found here.
The concert attire!
If your child would like to purchase a used, floor-length black dress for concerts, we have some available for $40 each. Please contact Mrs. Martinez if interested.
The First Concert! Read More »
Monday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. in MNHS Lecture Hall C
Lecture Hall C is upstairs – park on the east side of the building and enter through the main doors.
Our main goals are to meet and greet each other as orchestra fans, learn about ways to get involved, and get ready for the September and November concerts.
Can’t make it? Check out the slides for more information!
Orchestra Parent Meet-and-Greet Read More »
A way to earn a level of distinction through going above and beyond musically and by serving the organization. Students track their own letter points on this sheet
What’s an Orchestra Letter? Read More »
Students and parents, join this Remind group: https://www.remind.com/join/mnhsorch25
The Remind app allows you to send and receive notifications from Mrs. Martinez via text message. You can also text @mnhsorch25 to the number 81010 to join.
