High school band student Will Stephens is setting a great example by keeping up his trombone practice and managing all the digital challenges of online band class. Will started on the trombone because a friend was playing it and, after 5 years, Will has discovered a few other benefits to being in band that has … More October 2020 Music Student of the Month – Will Stephens
Kai was one of two students selected by audition to play at Carnegie Hall last February. Traveling to play with different student groups has been one of the best perks of playing music. Kai has wise words for why we should all keep practicing even when we don’t feel motivated. Congratulations on being recognized September … More September 2020 Music Student of the Month – Kai Ross
2019-2020 Student Accomplishments November 2019: SJMEA Honor Orchestra and Honor Band – 2 String and 2 Band students auditioned and were selected for participation. January 2020: SJMEA High School Solo and Ensemble. Orcas student musicians in both Band and String programs received “Superior” or “Excellent” ratings. February 2020: SJMEA Junior Solo and Ensemble. Both Band … More FALL 2020 School Music News
Save the Date for this annual Spring tradition in the Orcas Island music community! … More Save the Date with 100 Orcas Island Musicians!
This is Orlando’s first year learning the trumpet and he is enjoying learning all about the instrument. He’s eager to improve and actively asks for advice on how to get to the next level–an attitude that Band Director Darren Dix appreciates. He has great advice for other new learners and that is, ‘Just try to … More January 2020 Music Student of the Month – Orlando Ljubic
Keyla was drawn to the violin for its beautiful sound and has found it easy to learn. At Orcas Elementary, 5th grade students start learning an instrument of their choice as part of the school music program. Keyla, however, has been playing for 2.5 years and takes private lessons after school. We love her dedication … More December 2019 Music Student of the Month – Keyla Salinas Cruz
Be sure to catch him and the High School Orchestra perform at the Orcas Center on Thursday Dec 12, at 7pm. Go for it, Christian! … More November 2019 Music Student of the Month – Christian Heisinger
Tra-la-la-lala! The 2019 GiveOrcas Holiday Catalog runs from Dec 2-20, and MAG is one of 20 non-profits that are participating. At the top of our music teachers’ wishlist is a dedicated set of 30 Chromebooks, housed in a storage cart cum charging station, that will serve the music classrooms in the new music wing. Here, … More 2019 GiveOrcas holiday catalog: Chromebooks/Cart needed for OISD Music Program in new Wing
Since first grade, Katie knew that the violin would be the instrument of her choice and it is still the instrument she turns to whenever she is feeling bored or sad. She has some wise words for beginning strings students below. Congratulations Katie, we love your attitude to learning music! It will be rough when … More October 2019 Music Student of the Month – Katie Spinogatti
Hello from MAG! The school music program started on a high note with the highly anticipated Multi-purpose Music Room ready for students. Final touches are still being made, and there are many needs, but the excitement felt as each class walked in for the first time has been infectious. String students have more elbow room … More Fall 2019 – Back to School Music
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