APA Orchestra October 20th Notes and Updates!
- Peter Bement
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Hello, orchestra students and families!
Whew! Can you believe that, in just the 8th week of the semester, the pit orchestra's Fall production is already wrapped and our opening Large Ensembles program is just a week and a half away? Lots of things happening and on the move for our students.
Also, if your student has outstanding emergency forms, please make sure they are returned to Mr. Myers as soon as possible!
In this week's update:
Rehearsal Schedules
Volunteer reminders
Pit Orchestra Wrap-up potluck!
Photo Day
Fall Concert Information
Fall Recital Information and Updates
Upcoming dates
Concert attire reminders
Rehearsal Schedules
Tuesday, October 21st
Wind Orchestra:
(all winds and percussion)
2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
String Orchestra:
(all strings)
4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Pianos
Wednesday, October 22nd
Pianos:
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 23rd
Wind Orchestra:
(all winds and percussion)
2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
String Orchestra:
(all strings)
4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Friday, October 24th
Pianos
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Pit Orchestra:
6:00-7:30: End-of-Production potluck and celebration!
Volunteer Reminders
With events, fundraisers, and performances rapidly approaching, parents are encouraged to check out options for completing your volunteer requirements! Volunteer opportunities to support OMG and the APA Orchestra specifically can be found at our guild sign-up link: https://signup.com/group/1113305906047
Coming up, we will need support volunteers for our off-campus performance at the Rose Center Theater on October 30th. We will have roles and opportunities posted in the coming weeks!
Note: These volunteer positions can be credited towards APA volunteer hours, but are specifically for the APA Orchestra! Additional volunteer opportunities can be found through APA's general volunteer positions. Thank you to everyone who has been so involved over the past few weeks with the Musical Production!
Pit Orchestra
We've made it! The Fall production of Shrek wrapped on a high note with closing night, and the students absolutely rocked the house. With such a compressed rehearsal schedule, two different conductors, and a mix of cast, the students carried themselves professionally and performed at a high level.
We wrap up the production on Friday with our end-of-show potluck party, from 6-7:30 p.m. We'll sign show posters, students will be receiving gifts to celebrate their involvement (coordinated by our all-star Orchestra VP's), and we'll send the show off in style!
We ask that members of the ensemble bring the following:
Strings/Winds/Brass: Snacks and dinner foods for sharing
Percussion/Rhythm Section: Drinks (juice, soda, etc.)
Fall Concert: October 30th
Our opening concert of the season is nearly here! We will be performing at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster, CA (14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683) on October 30th from 7:00-8:30 p.m., and will feature our String and Wind Orchestra ensembles.
Parents should plan to drop off students at the Rose Center Theater for call-time at 4:00 p.m. All students are to assist with setup and tear-down.
Schedule:
3:00 p.m. - Students load Percussion Equipment and large instruments for transportation to the Rose Center (Rental U-Haul)
3:30 p.m. - Truck departs HBHS
4:00 p.m. - Call-time: Rose Center theater
4:15 p.m. - Load-in and set-up
5:30 p.m. - Sound check and dress rehearsal
String Orchestra
Wind Orchestra
6:30 p.m. - HOUSE OPENS
7:00 p.m. - Concert!
String Orchestra
Wind Orchestra
8:00 p.m. - Concert Ends
8:20 p.m. - Stage strike and load-out
9:45 p.m. - Clear of building, truck departs for HBHS
10:15 p.m. - Truck arrives at HBHS, unload equipment.
This concert is our first addition to our performance calendar this year, and we’re incredibly excited for you to hear what the students have been working on!
Photo Day
Our APA Orchestra Photo Day is coming up!
On November 4th, we will be completing full program photos in the afternoon during class time. Please plan to attend that day with concert attire for the full group photos. Students and families will have the opportunity to order full group, small group, and individual photos.
Pre-Orders for photos open October 27th.
Recital
The Fall recital venue is currently shifting due to hourly restrictions with our original venue. We are currently planning on hosting our Fall Piano and Chamber Recital at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa. We will have access to a recital hall venue, concert piano, and a much better acoustic space! It is likely shifting back to the first week of December due to venue availability.
Students will receive more information about the upcoming performance in the next week. This recital will feature our piano students and small chamber groups!
Upcoming Dates!
October 30th: APA Orchestra Fall Concert
November 4th: APA Orchestra Photo Day
Concert Attire!
As a reminder, all students will need one of the following attire combinations for our opening concert on October 30th:
Option A: Suit or Tux
Black tuxedo or suit (pants and jacket, no jeans)
Pressed black dress shirt
Black bow tie or necktie
Black dress socks (no ankle socks)
Black dress shoes (no Vans, Converse, or sneakers. Black marching shoes are okay!)
Solid Black Belt (if required)
Option B: Dress
Plain black, floor to mid-calf length gown with long or 3/4 sleeves
Black dress shoes (two-inch heels or less, please)
Solid black belt (if required)
Option C: Slacks or Skirt and Top
Long or mid-calf black skirt or black dress slack, with a black top having 3/4 or full-length sleeves.
Black socks or leggings and close-toed black dress shoes (two-inch heels or less, please)
Solid Black belt
Black tie or bowtie (if desired)
In ALL cases:
No excessive jewlery, sequins, sparkles, or distracting accessories
Pants, skirts, and dresses should be well-fit, and not skin-tight (both for presentation and for playing technique!)
No jeans
Shoes must be all black, and cannot be sneakers.
If there is any portion of the concert attire you need to update or fit your student for for pants, dress shirts, and jackets, Friar Tux--Huntington Beach has an excellent relationship with the school. They can get you outfitted at a discounted rate for HBHS.
Thank you for your involvement and support of the APA Orchestra programs!
Mr. Myers
Mr. Bement
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