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Edward Dong, member of Philharmonic Orchestra and sophomore, packs up his violin at the end of the day. He said he has recently been preparing for the ISSMA (Indiana State Music Association) Competition and has benefited from the new practice recordings. “ISSMA is basically our main priority now,” Dong said.

Orchestras practicing for upcoming ISSMA competition

Wendy Zhu April 8, 2019

The CHS Orchestras have been practicing and preparing for the upcoming ISSMA (Indiana State School Music Association) competition, which, according to director of orchestras Elisabeth Ohly-Davis, will...

Carmel Electric Ensemble to meet on March 18

Kiersten Riedford March 22, 2019

The Carmel Electric Ensemble is to meet on March 18 during SRT. The ensemble members are starting to regroup from an extended break, their last meeting was Feb. 22, and they have chosen a new setlist...

Entertainment Briefs

Entertainment Briefs

January 24, 2019

Kyle Barker, associate director and leader of Ambassadors, talks about Ambassadors busy schedule with associate director, Kathrine Kouns (unseen). Barker talked about the upcoming ISSMA competition.

Ambassadors continues to prepare for choral competitions

April 26, 2018

For the next two weeks, the Ambassadors will be very busy as they finalize their set for a state wide competition known as ISSMA on April 28, according to Kyle Barker, associate director and leader of...

Entertainment Briefs

Entertainment Briefs

Da-Hyun Hong, Entertainment Reporter February 23, 2018

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 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 ...

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...

A First Time for Everything: Ambassadors, Accents to compete for first time at ISSMA

A First Time for Everything: Ambassadors, Accents to compete for first time at ISSMA

entertainment April 23, 2015

As she has done since the beginning of the year, Kathleen Muloma, Ambassadors member and senior, walks into Room P118, a room with platforms and a mirrored wall hidden by a curtain. In this room, the Ambassadors...

Performance helps students gain experience for ISSMA competition

Beats February 20, 2014

The next schedules performance is this Saturday, February 22, at Summer Trace. “The seniors there are delightful and there’s usually a large turnout in the audience. Currently we have four people signed...

Yi Cui, Philharmonic Orchestra cello player and sophomore, practices his cello during SRT. The Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras are the two orchestras participating in the ISSMA Regionals at Pike High School on April 24. MATTHEW DEL BUSTO / PHOTO

Orchestra prepares for 4/26 competition at Pike High School

Beats April 25, 2013

According to Soo Han, performing arts co-department chairperson and director for orchestras, orchestra competition season is in full swing and the Regional competition begins this weekend. The Philharmonic...

FINALLY FLAWLESS: Students in the Camerata Orchestra practice music for the upcoming ISSMA competition. These student musicians have been practicing for weeks after school to make sure they are playing just right in order to win, although orchestra director Soo Han says their goal is just to do their best. AMIRA MALCOM /  PHOTO

Orchestras prepare for ISSMA competition

entertainment March 22, 2013

Every Tuesday and Thursday after school, George Gemelas, Camerata Orchestra violist and junior, rehearses with his orchestra, keeping in line with the orchestra’s rigorous schedule in preparation for...

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