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District Music Contest

Thursday, April 18, 

District Music Contest, Elkhorn North HS – Chamber Orchestra and piano solos (Rohan Y and Jayden L) will compete at the 2024 NSAA District Music Contest.

All performances are free and open to the public!  Chamber performs at 9:05 p.m. in the ENHS auditorium.

Open this link for the District Music Contest Details.

Saturday, April 20,
Elkhorn North HS

Selected soloists and small ensembles will compete at the 2024 NSAA District Music Contest. Come out and support your fellow Mustangs! Soloists – several rehearsed with Ms. Anderson last Friday, several more will rehearse this coming Monday (04/15/2024)- double check the piano rehearsal schedule

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UNK Concerto Day

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 | 6-9 PM
FINE ARTS BUILDING RECITAL HALL

Bring your friends and family and play a movement of a concerto with a live orchestra – Kearney Symphony Orchestra!
Participants will be chosen to represent a wide variety of orchestral instruments and from students all over the region.
Open to high school 11th and 12th graders.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024, COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AND RECORDING DEADLINE.
Applications can be found on UNK Music’s website (unk.edu/music).

See online registration form for list of approved concerto movements (other considered if application or inquiry is made by March 22).

Contact Dr. Alison Gaines at gainesaj@unk.edu with any questions.

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MPS Orchestra Clinic

Thursday, March 7, 6:30-9 p.m.
1st hour orchestra students will perform their DMC repertoire for judges and MSHS and MWHS orchestra students at MWHS Auditorium. The information document is linked here. The performances are open to the public. Families and friends are welcome to attend!

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Concert Day, Tuesday, March 5th

Tuesday, March 5, 6:15-approx. 8:30 p.m. MNHS Auditorium – 10-12th grade orchestra students will perform with their 8th grade counterparts. Rehearsal starts at 6:15; concert at 7:30 p.m. Info letter here.

  • 10-12th grade (Symphony and Chamber) orchestra students will perform with their 8th grade counterparts. Rehearsal starts at 6:15; concert at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be livestreamed on YouTube. Refer to Mrs. Martinez’s email for the YouTube link, or if your child is a Middle schooler, contact wdlund@mpsomaha.org and request a link.
  • Parents – Please sign up to bring refreshments!
  • Program draft is available here.
  • More detailed info is linked here.
  • Senior string players will take their individual and group photos between 5-6 p.m.

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UNL Spring Strings

Students who registered for UNL Spring Strings, check your email for a message from Dr. Karen Becker.

Please download and print the music so you can practice and prepare before the event. Reminder – transportation to and from the festival is your responsibility as MNHS does not provide transportation or supervision, just access to the opportunity.

The festival will take place on February 23-24, 2024, on the UNL campus.

The guest conductor this year is internationally known string educator, conductor, Suzuki teacher trainer, author, and UNL distinguished alum Dr. Laurie Scott.

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