Strings that Sing: Valley Orchestra
S'more by Luke Bonner, Sydney Schweitzer, & Rachel Snodgrass
Stay in "Tune" with Valley's Orchestra Program!
2015-16 School Year Concerts:
VHS/VSW Fall Concert: October 8, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM @ Valley PAC
All State Music Festival: November 19-21
VHS/VSW Fall Concert: December 3, 7:30 PM-9:00 PM @ Valley PAC
Solo/Ensemble Festival: March 3 & 4, 3:30 PM-7:00 PM @ VHS
Chamber Music Recital: April 7, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM @ Valley PAC
Iowa High School Music Association Solo/Ensemble Festival: April 16, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
VHS/VSW Spring Concert: May 12, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM @ Valley PAC
General Information
The Valley Orchestra is "composed" of three string orchestras: freshman, high school, and chamber. String orchestras combine with Valley's band for symphony groups. Students may choose to be in trios or quartets for performances throughout the school year. Other side ensembles include Jazz Orchestra, Mariachi, and Chinese Instrument groups.
Divisions of Valley High School Orchestra:
Freshman String Orchestra
Last year's Freshman String Orchestra
High School String Orchestra
Last year's High School String Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Last year's Chamber Orchestra
Special Groups:
Jazz Orchestra
Last year's Jazz Orchestra
All-State Orchestra
Last year's All-State Orchestra
Mariachi
Last year's Mariachi Group
Contact the Teachers:
Phil Peters
Valley High School
Orchestra Director and Professional Development/Curriculum Facilitator for Performing Arts K-12
Email: petersp@wdmcs.org
Phone: (515) 633-4219