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Junior and Festival orchestra, Catherine Qing, joins the class during their warm up exercise. Qing said she enjoys being a part of such an experienced ensemble.

Orchestra members prepare for February events

Amy Zhou February 15, 2017

According to Maggie Hite, one of the three orchestra directors, orchestra members are currently in the process of auditions for next year.The orchestras were handed audition music about a month ago...

CHS’s annual fall band and orchestra concert to be on Oct. 5 and 6, respectively

CHS’s annual fall band and orchestra concert to be on Oct. 5 and 6, respectively

James Yin, Reporter October 5, 2016

CHS will host its annual fall band concert on Oct. 5. According to band director Mike Pote, the fall band concert will feature all of the concert bands. “All six concert bands are going to perform....

Sophia Tragesser, Symphony orchestra member and junior, warms up with the rest of the class during an exercise. Tragesser said she enjoys playing the violin and interacting with other sections.

Orchestra members to prepare for the first concert

Amy Zhou, Reporter September 13, 2016

According to Maggie Hite, one of the three orchestra directors, the first orchestra concert will be on Oct. 10. Students have received repertoire for the upcoming concert and are currently in the process...

CHS orchestra students and staff discuss departure of former director

CHS orchestra students and staff discuss departure of former director

entertainment August 16, 2016

Soo Han, former Director of Orchestras, will take a year off from CHS to begin his doctorate at Orchestral Conducting at Michigan State University. As a result, positions have changed within the conducting ...

Orchestras prepare for upcoming events and concerts

Orchestras prepare for upcoming events and concerts

Beats April 28, 2016

According to Maggie Hite, one of the three orchestra directors, the fall concert last week was a success, although each orchestra still has much to prepare for. The winter concert is scheduled for Dec....

Symphony orchestra member Eliza Haddon packs up at the end of orchestra class. Haddon said she enjoys the music her class is performing for ISSMA and is looking forward to contest day.

Orchestras to perform in ISSMA competition

Beats April 28, 2016

According to Maggie Hite, one of the three orchestra directors, all orchestras are currently in the process of getting ready for the annual ISSMA competition on April 22. “We just had a very successful...

Senior Dana Hsu and friends stop to look at artwork on display during the art show on Nov. 18 in the commons. Hsu will create an original piece inspired by The Polar Express to be displayed in a similar fashion during the winter orchestra concert on Dec. 10. LILLY ST. ANGELO / PHOTO

Art Department to collaborate with orchestra for winter concert

Beats November 26, 2015

On Dec. 10, art students will display original artwork inspired by the music and story of "The Polar Express" at the CHS orchestras’ winter concert. The symphony orchestra will perform the suite from...

Mary Woods (left) and Sharmistha Chakrabarti (right), Philharmonic Orchestra members and seniors, do their homework in the orchestra SRT. As a senior, Woods said she is sad that she will no longer be playing music with her friends that she has known for a long time when the school year ends.

Orchestra members to compete at ISSMA qualifier May 1 and 2

Beats April 29, 2015

According to assistant orchestra director Elisabeth Ohly-Davis, Symphony Orchestra members and Philharmonic Orchestra members will compete at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) qualifications...

Sam Thomas, Symphony Orchestra member and senior, practices his bass after school before in the orchestra room. Thomas said he is going on the Vienna trip.

Orchestra members to go on Austria trip April 2

Beats March 31, 2015

According to assistant orchestra director Elisabeth Ohly-Davis, orchestra members attending the Austria spring break trip will leave on April 2 and come back on April 9. The members will fly to Munich,...

A Classical Adventure: CHS orchestras to perform in Vienna, Austria during spring break

A Classical Adventure: CHS orchestras to perform in Vienna, Austria during spring break

entertainment March 20, 2015

During spring break, the CHS orchestras will take a trip to perform in Vienna, Austria. The orchestra program does a performance tour every three years, with the last excursion having occurred in 2012...

Olivia Wang, Symphony Orchestra member and junior, does her homework after school at the Carmel Clay Public Library. She said she always stays there after school before Tuesday orchestra rehearsals start at 6 p.m.

Orchestra continues to prepare for state competition and Vienna trip

Beats February 18, 2015

According to assistant orchestra director Elisabeth Ohly-Davis, orchestra members continue to prepare for the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) season in early May and their upcoming trip...

Olivia Wang, Symphony Orchestra member and junior, does her homework after school at the Carmel Clay Public Library. She said she always stays there after school before Tuesday orchestra rehearsals start at 6 p.m.

Orchestra prepares for state competition and Vienna trip

Beats January 28, 2015

According to Olivia Wang, Symphony Orchestra member and junior, orchestra members continue to prepare for Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) season in early May. Two songs Symphony Orchestra...

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