Tag: Pamela Wright

October 2023 Music Student of the Month – Scarlett Coffey

November 6, 2023

Congratulations, Scarlett! This high school junior credits school music for her music sight-reading skills, which she sees as a valuable language for connecting with musicians everywhere. She believes music is “a way to connect to cultures around the world.” Yes, indeed! School music matters. Save the date — Dec 14, for an evening Winter Concert … More October 2023 Music Student of the Month – Scarlett Coffey

June 2023 Music Student of the Month – Forest Friedli

July 23, 2023

Orcas Island life is filled with inspiring musical programming this summer—what a treat for student musicians to be immersed in this! As a soon-to-be senior, Forest reflects that ‘high school is a really good time of life to learn an instrument’. This year, he has traveled to Pacific Lutheran University for a band festival and … More June 2023 Music Student of the Month – Forest Friedli

March and April 2023 Music Students of the Month

May 1, 2023

Always a pleasure to chat with and to present to you these student musicians from Orcas Island School District who are passionate about learning their instruments and ready to improve their skills at every lesson. Meet our March duo, Marin and Sidney Andersson, who are in 5th grade Strings and our April honoree, Yusef Guzauskas, … More March and April 2023 Music Students of the Month

February 2023 Music Student of the Month – Neila Welch

March 13, 2023

As a 7th grade flute player, Neila Welch already recognizes that to play an instrument is to ‘practice commitment’ and this also helps her in other areas of school. She also made the astute observation that being in band is ‘A good balance of individual and team spirit.’ We love hearing how Orcas student musicians … More February 2023 Music Student of the Month – Neila Welch

January 2023 Music Student of the Month – Maddox Webster

February 6, 2023

In 4th grade, Maddox learnt to play the cello in the school music program, before picking up the violin. Strings Director, Pamela Wright, is impressed with his musical ear and knowledge of instruments. Now in 8th grade, Maddox says he is committed to participating in the school music program until he graduates. We support his … More January 2023 Music Student of the Month – Maddox Webster

December 2022 Music Student of the Month – Wolf Zohar

January 18, 2023

Fifth graders such as Wolf, who is in band, have been learning notes and familiarizing themselves with their instruments as they learn to make music as a group. We are excited to hear Wolf’s enthusiasm for learning to play the trumpet. Congratulations, we look forward to supporting you and watching your skills develop over the … More December 2022 Music Student of the Month – Wolf Zohar

November 2022 Music Student of the Month – Lola Walker

December 6, 2022

Catch Lola and the Orcas Island High School Strings and Band for a festive Winter Concert at the Orcas Center on Thursday, December 15 at 7:15pm. Open to the public. Lola starts the day with music, practicing the viola as part of High School Strings, and ends it sailing on the waters around West Sound, … More November 2022 Music Student of the Month – Lola Walker

February 2022 Music Student of the Month – Cathy Hall

April 4, 2022

Fantastic to hear a young musician sharing her knowledge. Your enthusiasm is infectious, Cathy! Congratulations on being February’s Music Student of the Month in 2022! The Music Student of the Month series recognizes Orcas Island Public School musicians who work hard at their musical skills and whose love of music is an inspiration to their … More February 2022 Music Student of the Month – Cathy Hall