September 8th, 2025 Orchestra Notes
- Peter Bement
- Sep 8
- 3 min read
After our first full week of classes, we are back in full swing for orchestra activities for the fall! Thank you to all the students for a fantastic start to the year, and we’ve got lots of exciting performances and activities ahead for the ensembles.
Musical Orchestra auditions wrapped up last week, and the roster has been posted! If you or your student made the ensemble, please make sure to review the Pit Musical Orchestra section for notes about rehearsals, picking up books, and volunteering expectations.
Rehearsal Schedules
Tuesday, September 9th
Wind Orchestra:
(all winds and percussion)
2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
String/Symphony Orchestra:
(all strings)
4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Pianos:
(Students are encouraged to attend Class B while we await admin approval for the updated schedule).
Class A:
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Class B:
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 11th
Wind Orchestra:
(all winds and percussion)
2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
String/Symphony Orchestra:
(all strings)
4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Pit Orchestra:
6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Pianos:
(Students are encouraged to attend Class B while we await admin approval for the updated schedule).
Class A:
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Class B:
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Upcoming Dates!
September 11th: First rehearsal: Shrek the Musical
September 13th: Pit Orchestra Saturday Rehearsal (1-5 p.m.)
October 3rd: APA Walk for the Arts
October 4th: Shrek the Musical Sitzprobe
October 6th-9th: Tech week: Shrek the Musical
October 10th-12th, 17th-19th: Shrek the Musical
October 30th: APA Orchestra Fall Concert
Pit Orchestra
Congratulations to all the students selected for the pit orchestra this fall! Auditions were outstanding, and this was one of the most challenging ensembles to seat for placement that we’ve ever had.
There may be additional opportunities for Understudies, pending director approval.
The Pit Orchestra rehearsal dates are as follows:
September 11th: 6-8:30 p.m.
September 13th (Saturday): 1-5 p.m.
September 18th: 6-8:30 p.m.
September 25th: 6-8:30 p.m.
October 2nd: 6-8:30 p.m.
October 4th (Sitzprobe rehearsal): 1-5:00 p.m.
TECH WEEK
October 6th: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
October 7th: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
October 8th: 5:30-10:00 p.m.
October 9th: 5:30-10:00 p.m.
SHOWS:
October 10th: 7:00 p.m.
October 11th: 7:00 p.m.
October 12th: 2:00 p.m.
October 17th: 7:00 p.m.
October 18th: 7:00 p.m.
October 19th: 2:00 p.m.
NOTE: All dates for musical rehearsals and performances are mandatory. Any possible conflicts must be communicated with Mr. Bement and Mr. Myers as soon as possible for discussion about options, as the rehearsal schedule is very impacted.
Volunteer commitment:
As the students put in long hours for the preparation and rehearsal for the show, we traditionally feed the students for each day of tech rehearsal and at each show. This involves a small meal that gives them sustenance and nutrition to get through the rehearsal, and helps provide a much needed boost for the students.
This year, we ask that each family with a student involved in the show contributes to one portion of a meal for the students across the two week run of the production. Dates are available for sign-up here: https://signup.com/go/QXcjJnj
Piano Studio Updates
We are still waiting on Administrative approval for an update to the Piano studio schedule to accomodate instructor availability. As soon as that has arrived, we will confirm the updated days and times.
Currently, we are continuing with the schedule as written, but our potential updated time would be Wednesday and Friday afternoons, 4:00-5:30 p.m., with private lessons scheduled separately. For orchestra families with a piano student in the program, please let Mr. Myers know ASAP if that is a time that will absolutely not work!
Thank you for your involvement and support of the APA Orchestra programs!
Mr. Myers
Mr. Bement
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