News

April 23, 2022, at Ralston High School

Students who registered for the team will receive more information individually via email.

Thursday, May 5th at 5pm

A reminder that students who wish to be considered for an Orchestra Letter Award must complete this document and return to Mrs. Martinez by April 29, 2022 if they would like to be announced at the Awards Night.

(Click [read more…] for a link to the document)

April 9 – Virtual UNO String Olympics – Video submissions due – Any string player, grades 9-12, is welcome to submit a solo and/or small ensemble recording for adjudication by a professional string educator! Fee is $20 per entry. 

Let Mrs. Martinez know if you are interested

Our event (the Tri-Millard Orchestra Concert) on Thursday the 10th has been postponed until Thursday the 17th (St. Patty’s Day!).  With the original weather forecast projecting snow on the original date, our hosts determined it better to move it one week later (and we can use more rehearsal time :).  The schedule and itinerary will be the same.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you, but we think it is best for the students, teachers, and our clinicians coming down from South Dakota.  Please consult this doc which has more detailed information.

Tuesday, March 8, 6:00 p.m. MNHS Auditorium

10-12th grade orchestra students will perform with their 8th grade counterparts. Call time is 6 PM; unpack in the band room.  Rehearsal starts at 6:15; concert at 7:30 p.m.  The concert will be livestreamed on YouTube

Please sign up to bring refreshments! 

Program draft is available here.

More detailed info is linked here.  

ISO more volunteers to sell Mustang Moolah tickets!  What am I saying? These tickets sell themselves! 

Each $10 ticket gets the buyer a chance to win $10,000! And, all proceeds go to MNHS to support activities like orchestra!  In fact, we earn $5 for each ticket sold. 

Click here to sign up to sell!

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Movie Night

Saturday, December 11th, 7:30 – 9:30.
Orchestra students are invited to attend our Movie Night this Saturday in the MNHS Band Room.

Please bring a snack to share (chips + dip, or cookies, soda, etc.) and blankets/pillows as we will be sitting on the floor.
Door 30 (the orchestra room door) will be open at 7:30 p.m.

December 13, 2021

Martin Photography will be here Monday to take our group photos during class.

PLEASE WEAR OR BRING YOUR BLUE ORCHESTRA SHIRT so we look coordinated in the photo.

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Reminder: If you need a quick reference for an upcoming event, check the calendar on the right sidebar, or go to the Events Calendar link.

Join Tuesday, November 30 at 7 PM  in the MNHS Auditorium or online with this link: https://youtu.be/ssB7g6jZEC0 

Concert Details:

• Parents – we need your help! Please click through: Nov. 30 Concert Help
• Orchestra students report at 6:30 PM for warm-ups (5th hour warms up in room 1514, 2nd hour in 1520, and 1st hour in 1518)
• Proofread the Program Draft.  (Mrs. Hartman will have a pretty copy available with our final edits for the concert)
• What to Wear: Back in (concert) Black

Option 1: 

• Black, long-sleeved button down dress shirt with a collar
• Black necktie
• Black belt
• Black dress slacks
• Black dress socks, calf length 
• Black dress shoes

Option 2:

• Black, long-sleeved blouse with modest neckline (crew neck or button down dress shirt preferred)
• Black dress slacks (NOT leggings, jeans, or yoga pants) – can be slim fit or boot-cut style slacks
• Black dress socks or nylons
• Black, closed-toed dress shoes
• If you would like to purchase a used black dress, we have some available for $40 each.  Please contact Mrs. Martinez if interested.