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Letter to the Editor – Keep Music Room in the School Construction Bond

December 16, 2018

The reduced scope of the 2017 School Construction Bond has relegated the Multi-purpose/Music Room to the ‘Alternate’ category, in a re-prioritized list of projects for a new bid package. There is a serious possibility that the Multi-purpose/Music Room may be dropped. The School Board will open new bids for the revised scope of the 2017 … More Letter to the Editor – Keep Music Room in the School Construction Bond

Orcas Community Once Again Demonstrates Strong Support for School Music

March 29, 2018

— from Miriam Ziegler, President, Music Advocacy Group – On Sunday March 4, the Orcas community enjoyed a real musical treat, the 21st Annual Music Advocacy Group Benefit Concert. The School’s Old Gym was filled to capacity. An audience member commented, “This MAG Concert is my favorite concert of the year, and I attend a … More Orcas Community Once Again Demonstrates Strong Support for School Music

OIHS Students Earn Top Awards

February 6, 2018

Many thanks to Ed Wilson for sharing this article that also appeared on Orcas Issues: A busload of Orcas Island High School (OIHS) musicians traveled to Bellingham High School on Saturday morning, January 27, to compete in the all-day San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) regional solo and ensemble contest. By Sunday night, it was learned that two … More OIHS Students Earn Top Awards

December Music Student of the Month – Ashling Gordon

January 8, 2018

“I like how music can show emotion, and how you can move while playing.” -Ashling Gordon, Orcas Island Strings musician Congratulations Ashling for being recognized in December 2017, and to all our student musicians in 2017. We look forward to hearing more about your musical journeys in 2018! The Music Student of the Month series … More December Music Student of the Month – Ashling Gordon

November Music Student of the Month – Dante Ljubic

December 4, 2017

Here comes Dante Ljubic! He’s a fifth grader with a fantastic attitude. Catch him and the 5th-8th grade band and strings musicians at the public school’s Winter Holiday Concert this Thursday Dec 7th, 7pm in the High School Gym. … More November Music Student of the Month – Dante Ljubic

Stand Up For School Music – Donate A Stand

November 17, 2016

Over 260 students participate in the school music program and the program is growing. Help them with a gift of much needed new music stands to replace aging ones. Any amount helps! $40.00 buys a new stand. Our K-12 kids in the school music program need these stands to hold their scores in daily Strings … More Stand Up For School Music – Donate A Stand

Time to Complete the Second Half of the School Music Building Plan

October 14, 2016

Thanks to a 2012 bond, the Orcas Island School District completed the first half of construction needed to house the school music program. Our beautiful new band room provides space for Elementary, Middle and High School band classes taught by Darren Dix. The second half of the planned music building construction – an adjoining structure estimated to … More Time to Complete the Second Half of the School Music Building Plan