We have a limited number of violins, violas, cellos, and basses for rent from our school inventory. If you would like to rent one of these instruments, the fee is $90 for the year. Email Mrs. Martinez for more information.
School Instrument Rental Read More »
Instruments – No instruments needed on the first days of school!
Do double check your instrument for maintenance: purchasing a new set of strings and getting the bow rehaired are great ways to start ready to make your best sound!
Your child’s first assignment requires parent participation!
Please complete the forms by Friday, Aug. 26.
Handbook Signatures – due Aug. 26! Read More »
Thursday, September 29th, 2022
8am – 4:15pm (Breakfast and lunch provided)
UNK Music Department invites high school juniors and seniors who are considering studying music to spend a day at UNK in the life of a music major/minor on campus to experience college-level music classes, lessons, ensemble rehearsals, and performance. This one-day event is free (both meals and all the music activities). We encourage your students to come join us! For more information and registration: https://www.unk.edu/academics/music/music_outreach.php
For more information, call UNK Music 308-865-8618 or email unkmusic@unk.edu
Orchestra Party THIS FRIDAY Aug. 19 @ Cottonwood Park, 3:45-5:45 PM.
We’ll meet at the pavilion on the east side of the park. Please bring the snack assigned to your last name:
Rides need to pick up at 5:45 please!
MNHS Auditorium : To prepare for our closing mass-ensemble concert piece, we will need all orchestra members to attend a special rehearsal this Monday, Oct. 4. Students will need their instruments, a music stand, and their Seven Nation Army sheet music.
Special Rehearsal Monday, Oct. 3 @ 8:15 a.m. Read More »
Parents, please join me for our organizational meeting Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 PM in the MNHS Orchestra Room (room 1520 – park on the north side of the building – door #31 across from the tennis courts on the north side will be unlocked for entry).
Our main goals are to meet and greet each other as orchestra family, and get ready for the October and December concerts!
Show your orchestra pride by ordering New Orchestra Merch!
Complete this Merchandise Form and send cash or check payable to MNHS by Sept. 23.
Consider donating requested items from our Amazon wishlist!
We can even put your family’s name on the donated item once it arrives! We appreciate your generosity and support.
Support MNHS Orchestras Read More »
This is a required, graded assignment for all MNHS Orchestra students.
Orchestra students report at 6:30 PM for warm-ups; concert should conclude by 8:15 PM.
5th hour warms up in room 1514, 2nd hour in 1520, and 1st hour in 1518.
We do have a concert attire dress code listed below or in the orchestra handbook.
The event will be live streamed – share this link with friends/family who can’t attend in person.
Please sign up to bring refreshments or donate to help with goody bags for the students!
What happens if my orchie is ill? – If an orchestra student is contagious, please keep them home to rest and recuperate! There will be a make-up assignment available for them. Email Mrs. Martinez so she’s aware. If a student stays home to rest and is not contagious, and has attended at least 4 consecutive classes (periods 1-4 or 4-7), then they can attend the concert if well enough to do so. Refer to the complete policy and procedure here.
Students are invited to bring treats to share with their orchestra class on Friday so we can celebrate our performance!
If your child identifies as male:
If your child identifies as female:
If your child identifies as female and you would like to purchase a used black dress, we have some available for $40 each. Please contact Mrs. Martinez if interested.
First Concert, Oct. 6 @ 7 PM Read More »
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
July 11, 2022 – July 15, 2022
MPS Upper-Level Orchestra Camp will be held at MNHS July 11-15!
Sign up through SchoolPay.com
Find it under Millard North Summer Activities Camps – Orchestra NHS 2022 – Grades 9-12.
Or use this registration form.
MPS Upper-Level Orchestra Camp Read More »
