Welcome to the Roosevelt High School Orchestra. We have three orchestras under the direction of Anna Edwards that include about 100 students: Concert Orchestra (strings), Symphony Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra.
Each ensemble concentrates on either string orchestra and chamber literature or, symphonic repertoire. The RHS Symphony and Chamber Orchestras frequently earn top honors at local, state, and regional festivals. Graduates of the Orchestra program regularly gain admission to elite music Conservatories and Universities across the country including Julliard, Manhattan, Oberlin, Harvard, Eastman, Northwestern, Cleveland Institute, University of Southern California, and the University of Washington.
Instructions on Donating with Paypal
When you donate via Paypal, it is helpful for our records (and probably yours) to indicate specifically what the donation is for. The little text box where you put this information is cleverly hidden! Here is how to find it:
- Click on the Paypal button on the orchestra website.
- Put in the amount you are donating.
- Put in your credit card info or log in if you have an account.
- Click Review Your Donation and Continue button.
- The next screen will say "yourName, Review your donation." On the left, find where it says "Purpose"; and, under that it will say "Roosevelt Orchestra Boosters Donation."
- Right under that is a little plus sign and the words "Add special instructions to the seller." CLICK ON THOSE WORDS. A little text box will open up.
- Fill in the purpose of your donation, such as "coaching" or "general purpose donation" or "coaching ($140), general purpose donation ($100), tribute to my mother ($50)."
- Finish the transaction according to the Paypal instructions.
Parent Packets Have Been Mailed!
Key information has gone out to all registered orchestra students. It includes information about the welcome potluck, the Orchestra Retreat and upcoming concerts. If you have not gotten a packet, please contact Anna Edwards or our Board Co-Presidents immediately. You can also click below to read our news.
- Anna Edwards' Welcome Letter
- Orchestra Program Information from the Boosters
- Forms for the retreat and our student directory
Buy Photos to Support the Orchestra
Orchestra parent and award-winning professional photographer, Barry Wong, has set up a site where orchestra parents can view and purchase gorgeous photographs of our students at their school concerts and recitals. Orchestra parents have been sent the password to log in. Your purchases of photos will help support the orchestra.
Here is the link:
http://barrywong.smugmug.com/RHS/orchestra.
All-State & All-Northwest Auditions - Start Practicing!
Audition materials are already posted on the WMEA website to enable for the 2011 All-State and All-Northwest Honor Groups. The auditions are in the fall and the actual audition applications will be available after September 1. Click here for more information and audition materials. Then, have fun practicing!
We continue to be so excited to be part of a school that excels in so many different avenues. I want to thank you all so much for your continued support for the music program.
Nancy McManamin & Andrea Early
Co-presidents Orchestra Booster Board
Updated 9/1/2010