“As the only trombone in the whole middle school, the pressure is on, but I like it!” says Odin Sprenger, this month’s Music Student of the Month. “I’ve been the only trombone since sixth grade, which has been a challenge but a lot of fun too – I have a lot of opportunities to shine. … More September 2025 Music Student of the Month – Odin Sprenger
June’s featured music student is just finishing up his first year of learning to play an instrument in the public school music program. Danny explained some of the perks of playing trombone in the Orcas Island school band. He said that Band Director Mr. Dix teaches breathing techniques to the students who play brass instruments … More June 2025 Music Student of the Month – José Daniel Medina Valladarez
Orcas Island has demonstrated that a small, rural, public high school can indeed provide many opportunities for young minds to pursue a variety of passions and excel. A foundational music education is one of them. Among this year’s cohort of graduates, seven are student musicians who have dedicated themselves to the rigor and practice of … More Seven seniors from OIHS Class of 2025 lettered for school music excellence
Come out and enjoy the music that the amazing young musicians at Orcas Island public school have been working on this year. Let’s applaud their dedication to learning music throughout thIs busy 2024-25 school year! We are so proud of all our students!
Early access to music education during his elementary school years has given Carlitos the chance to learn the violin from a young age. He credits playing music with giving him a “surge of creativity” and allowing him more room for expression. OISD Strings Director Pamela Wright commended his hard work and commitment to practice, noting that he … More May 2025 Music Student of the Month – Carlitos Salan Rodriguez
Early access to music education during his elementary school years has given Carlitos the chance to learn the violin from a young age. He credits playing music with giving him a “surge of creativity” and allowing him more room for expression. OISD Strings Director Pamela Wright commended his hard work and commitment to practice, noting that he … More May 2025 Music Student of the Month – Carlitos Salan Rodriguez
Making music education available in the public school curriculum, from elementary through high school, gives students the opportunity to explore learning different musical instruments to find the one that they will enjoy. Jose is a great example of a student who was able to try out a different instrument this year. Mr. Dix, the OISD … More April 2025 Music Student of the Month – Jose Coro
“The language of music is common to all generations and nations; it is understood by everybody, since it is understood with the heart.” Gioacchino Rossini The Music Advocacy Group (MAG) offers a heartfelt thank you to the Orcas Island community for their support, collaboration, and participation in our activities as part of March is Music … More Thank You for Celebrating School Music in March
Sierra is new to the beginning strings program at Orcas Island public school but already shines as an enthusiastic and hardworking young musician. To her credit, she was an inaugural participant of the Junior Orcas Youth Chorus. She also has a supportive family that believes in the benefits of learning music. In fact, on a … More March 2025 Music Student of the Month – Sierra Miller
From March 1st through 31st, 2025, three iconic Main Street establishments—Darvill’s Bookstore, Pawki’s Pet Store, and New Leaf Café—have pledged to donate 10% of your purchase to Music Advocacy Group (MAG) when you present a promotional certificate or show one on your phones at checkout. Save the promotional image below on your phone and present it … More Shop local at these businesses in March to benefit school music
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