APA Orchestra
The Academy for the Performing Arts (APA) Orchestra provides students with a chance to develop not only their musical talents but also explore their love of music while learning life-long skills such as team building, discipline, communication and perseverance. Participation in this program is acceptance into the APA program through an audition. This is year long class with a grade each semester (not just an extra-circular activity).
APA students perform in several concerts throughout the year including Sounds of the Season, chamber recitals, Fanfare, concert at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, and more. Then qualified students are chosen to be in the pit orchestra for APA Musicals.
APA Fall Musical
Phantom
of the
opera
Show Times
October 16-18, 23-25
Friday & Saturday 7pm, Sunday 2pm
Check back soon to buy your tickets, they will sell out!
Phantom of the Opera Pit Orchestra Assignments
*May subject to change, updated 9/22/26
Winds Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2:39pm - 4:30pm
Strings Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Pit Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule
Thursdays: 7:00pm - 9:30pm, with 15 min break
Saturdays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm, with 15 min break
*Day change on Saturday 10/03 to Sunday 10/04
Sitzprobe
Sunday, October 11th: 1:00pm - 5:00p, with 15 min break
Tech Week
Monday, October 12th: 5:30p - 10:00p, with 15 min break
Tuesday, October 13th: 5:30p - 10:00p, with 15 min break
Wednesday, October 14th: 5:30p -10:00p, with 15 min break
Thursday, October 15th: 5:30p - 10:00p, with 15 min break
Call Time for Pit Orchestra
FRI & SAT 5:30PM SUN 12:30pm
Parents! Click the Sign Up below to feed the Orchestra dinner during Tech Week and during intermission at the performances.
APA Orchestra
over the years
Let's connect! Our orchestra students are so talented and are doing a lot in and out of orchestra - If you have any pictures please DM us @apaorch
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email: apavporchestra@gmail.com
What's happening with APA Orchestra?
Get involved in Orchestra
What to Expect
Each section and the entire Orchestra holds rehearsals several times throughout the week all year long. Make sure you're signed up to receive our weekly email for details. The schedule will change depending upon the upcoming concerts. This is an extremely fun program for teens that love music!
A specific outfit is required for all performances including black skirt or pants, tuxedo or black top.
Students interested in Orchestra must apply and audition for the APA program. This is done through the www.HBAPA.org in January and any student in the HBUHSD can apply. Each student can major or minor in Orchestra or combine it with other specialties in APA or our music program.
Need Parent Volunteers
We ask each family to commit to helping at least 25 hours of volunteer time each year. There are plenty of opportunities- such as selling tickets, transportation, selling telegrams, ushers, and more.
Please reach out to us to sign up to volunteer.
Pit Orchestra
Two major APA musicals are held each year, one in the fall and one in the Spring. Our staff will chose certain students to participate in the Pit Orchestra. These students perform in every performance of each musical, which is above the usual class time.
OMG Needs You!
We know that APA expects 25 hours from each family, but OMG is your Guild! The events which OMG hosts, whether it is for Band, Color Guard or Orchestra, bring in funds for all of our programs. That means we expect all of our families, regardless of program, to help out across each of our 3 supported programs. Check out what's happening on our Group Sign Up Page.
Share Your Photos
Login to our Member site to access our Shared Google Folder where you can upload or download photos and videos of our shows, events, and our amazing students!
Click on our Photo Page, then any photo to get to the Google Share Folder.
