PROGRAM

The SCHS Orchestra is a comprehensive orchestra program that performs as a string orchestra, small ensembles, and as full symphony orchestra with selected wind players and percussionists during the year. The orchestra program is made up of string players of all grades and abilities. The SCHS Orchestras regularly perform a challenging repertoire at a superior level at district music festivals. The Orchestra's success has earned it invitations to perform at Carnegie Hall (2009), the Chapman College Orchestra Festival & Workshop, the InternationalFestival at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, and the 2005 SCSBOA Fall Conference.

TRAVEL

The Orchestra has performed in New York City, San Francisco, Orlando-Florida, Seattle, Vancouver, British Columbia and Sacramento. In addition to the rehearsals and performances the Orchestra also participates in trips to see professional orchestras in performance and the Spring Tour that the Instrumental Music Department takes every other year.

SCHEDULE

The Orchestra's performance schedule begins with the the Winter Concert in December. During the Spring Semester or Festival Season, the Orchestra participates in the festival concert and the District Music Festival. The season winds down with the Spring Pops Concert concert in May, ending with the Symphony Orchestra performing at graduation.

Members of the SCHS Chamber Orchestra

performing Handel's Messiah with the San Clemente Chorale

CONGRATULATIONS to this year's Orchestra President Elena Gacek