April 3 – Chamber Orchestra students have the opportunity to rehearse with the Omaha Symphony on Wednesday, April 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. at MNHS! We will share more information as we receive it.
Students will be excused from their 2- and 3-hour classes.
Chamber Orchestra with the Omaha Symphony Read More »
Tuesday, March 12, 12:15-1:15 p.m. – Philharmonic recital @MNHS Auditorium – info letter attached here.
Philharmonic recital Read More »
Cody Practice Club meets every Tuesday through Feb. 27
This has concluded for the year – thank you to our mentors, and to our awesome parent volunteers!
Cody Practice Club Read More »
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!
MPS Orchestra Clinic Read More »
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.
Concert Day, Tuesday, March 5th Read More »
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.
UNL Spring Strings Read More »
If you plan to pursue music/audition for scholarships at UNO, the deadline is March 2!
See this link for more information and to apply. UNO will hold auditions Feb. 19 and March 2, although you can also schedule alternate times.
See me if you need repertoire or need help preparing.
UNO School of Music Auditions Read More »
02/16/24 – Students (and parents) are invited to join Mrs. Martinez next Friday, Feb. 16 in the orchestra room from 1:00-3:00 p.m. to help with cleaning and maintenance of the school stringed instruments. Sign up sheet will be available in class. Parents – if you’d like to help, please email me.
Instrument Maintenance Day Read More »
02/16/2024 – All orchestra students have an account with MakeMusic (which I still call SmartMusic), a computer-aided practice tool. They have an assignment due next Friday, Feb. 16. Hopefully, most students will see this as an excellent way to support their practice at home. I will be available before and after school next week if a student is experiencing problems.
SmartMusic/MakeMusic Read More »
Major academic scholarships may be available if you apply by the academic scholarship priority deadline!! Apply for Academic, Music, Theatre, and Dance Scholarships by Feb. 1
Although you can apply at any time, our priority deadline for academic scholarships is February 1. Academic scholarships can be significant depending upon grades or test scores; up to $22,000 for Kansas students and $65,000 for non-Kansans.
APPLY FOR K-STATE
All students (majors, minors, and non-majors) interested in scholarships should submit the short form below. The priority deadline for music, theatre, and dance scholarships is February 1. These annual scholarships are in addition to academic scholarships and typically range between $2,000 to $24,000 over four years. Scholarships are also available for students who perform in our music ensembles like orchestra, choir, and the marching band regardless of major.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Wind instruments and Percussion
Thursday, February 1
Keyboard
Thursday, February 1
Strings
Thursday, February 1
Saturday, February 3
Voice
Tuesday, January 23
Thursday, February 2
Dance
Apply Online
Theatre
Apply Online
Kansas State Scholarship Auditions Read More »
