Meet the Lafayette Orchestra Booster Association Board Members
Tuesday, August 27 @ 6:00
Lafayette Orchestra Room
Enter thru Door 18C
Tuesday, August 27 @ 6:00
Lafayette Orchestra Room
Enter thru Door 18C
parent informational meeting...
The LHSO Boosters will providing hamburgers from Columbia Steakhouse and bottled water for everyone. If possible, please sign up for a dessert or a side dish. Please note that we do have students with nut allergies, so plan accordingly and label your dish.
Feel free to bring folding chairs, corn hole, frisbees or any other games! If you would like a vegetarian or vegan option, please make a note in the following survey.
Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship.
Form submission is due by Aug 30. Please contact the director for questions or last minute cancellations or additions.
Click here for a map...
Feel free to bring folding chairs, corn hole, frisbees or any other games! If you would like a vegetarian or vegan option, please make a note in the following survey.
Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship.
Form submission is due by Aug 30. Please contact the director for questions or last minute cancellations or additions.
Click here for a map...
Friday, September 9
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shillito Park Shelter #1
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shillito Park Shelter #1
Orchestra Potluck
Friday, September 6 @ 5:30-7:30
Shilito Park Shelter #2
Shilito Park Shelter #2
2022-2023 Placement Results
Please view the link below to find your audition results for the next year. Please check that your name is listed and your instrument and spelling is correct. Any questions, please email Mr. Kent [email protected]
Click here to view the list
Please view the link below to find your audition results for the next year. Please check that your name is listed and your instrument and spelling is correct. Any questions, please email Mr. Kent [email protected]
Click here to view the list
2022-2023 LHSO Placement Auditions
We would like to welcome the incoming freshman to our orchestra family! We have compiled a packet including important information regarding placement auditions, audition registration, orchestra summaries, and dates to mark down on your calendars.
January
Distribution of Audition Excerpt in Google Classroom
Class code: obyxcj2
From Google Classroom, upload the PDF the appropriate audition for your instrument.
You may also contact Mr. Kent at [email protected] to schedule an in-person audition
February 15
Incoming Freshman Registration Due
March 27
Level 2-4 Audition Videos Due
We would like to welcome the incoming freshman to our orchestra family! We have compiled a packet including important information regarding placement auditions, audition registration, orchestra summaries, and dates to mark down on your calendars.
January
Distribution of Audition Excerpt in Google Classroom
Class code: obyxcj2
From Google Classroom, upload the PDF the appropriate audition for your instrument.
You may also contact Mr. Kent at [email protected] to schedule an in-person audition
February 15
Incoming Freshman Registration Due
March 27
Level 2-4 Audition Videos Due
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Thank you to everyone who auditioned for placement for one of the multiple levels of orchestra. Please check the list for accuracy and if your name was left off the list, please contact [email protected]
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| lhso_audition_excerpts_2020.pdf |
Registration now CLOSED. Please email Mr. Kent if your plans have changed for Friday and you would like to attend or need to cancel your RSVP.
Monday, August 26 @ 6:00
Registration begins @ 5:30
Lafayette Cafeteria
Cost is $30
Checks made out to Lafayette Band Association
Registration begins @ 5:30
Lafayette Cafeteria
Cost is $30
Checks made out to Lafayette Band Association
The workshop is designed for high school student leaders, all participants will be actively involved….this is not a lecture type situation…through activities, examples and valuable information, students will be exposed to many topics to develop their leadership skills.
Dr. Tim's Leadership Workshop...
Join us for a chance to hear the vision and goals of the Lafayette Orchestra Program and meet the booster board members and directors. This is a great time to bring in signed forms, make payments and meet our orchestra family.
Campus Map/Pick Up Drop Off Location click here
Daily Schedule To Include
Practical musicianship skills
Physical warm ups for musicians
Mass rehearsal
Sectionals
Group Lessons
Practical musicianship skills
Physical warm ups for musicians
Mass rehearsal
Sectionals
Group Lessons
Goals of the Lafayette String Camp
Provide a quality musical experience for young musicians
Get a head start on concert music
Improve musicianship skills
Become familiar and involved with the
LHSO program
Make new friends and have fun
Provide a quality musical experience for young musicians
Get a head start on concert music
Improve musicianship skills
Become familiar and involved with the
LHSO program
Make new friends and have fun
Freshman Orchestra Camp Registration
July 22-25 from 9-noon
Lafayette High School Orchestra
New students in the LHSO will experience an intense and exciting week of immersion in string playing and musicianship. The concentrated musical instruction is tempered with supervised recreational activities in an atmosphere conducive to total learning, fun, and individual growth.
There will be a final informal performance on Thursday in the band room of the music department. Students will be fed lunch and stay on campus until the concert.
Students attending the camp will need to register below.
Registration for new members and upperclassmen can be accessed through the link. Cost is FREE!
July 22-25 from 9-noon
Lafayette High School Orchestra
New students in the LHSO will experience an intense and exciting week of immersion in string playing and musicianship. The concentrated musical instruction is tempered with supervised recreational activities in an atmosphere conducive to total learning, fun, and individual growth.
There will be a final informal performance on Thursday in the band room of the music department. Students will be fed lunch and stay on campus until the concert.
Students attending the camp will need to register below.
Registration for new members and upperclassmen can be accessed through the link. Cost is FREE!
Castle Hill Winery and Vineyards
Friday, May 17
3650 Lexington Road
We ask that students complete the banquet form and return along with payment, to the orchestra office. Please ensure the total number of participants on the form.
Click here for a copy of the banquet form.
Friday, May 17
3650 Lexington Road
We ask that students complete the banquet form and return along with payment, to the orchestra office. Please ensure the total number of participants on the form.
Click here for a copy of the banquet form.
Orchestra Banquet
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| 2019_incoming_freshman_audition_instructions.pdf |
| audition_packet_for_incoming_9th_graders_2019 level 1 and 2 |
Coffee & Tea Fundraiser
•Arabica Beans from Central and South America
•Locally Owned by Debbie Hohman in Winchester, KY
•Roasted within days of delivery
•50% Profit
•Custom Artwork
•$12 per bag
•MORE THEN JUST COFFEE
Sales end November 2
•Locally Owned by Debbie Hohman in Winchester, KY
•Roasted within days of delivery
•50% Profit
•Custom Artwork
•$12 per bag
•MORE THEN JUST COFFEE
Sales end November 2
LHSO Spring Concert
Click here to listen to the performance
They performed with a tremendous amount of heart, passion, grace, movement, humility, and smiles. Their devotion to each other and the repertoire was evident by the emotional outpouring of our audience and judges.
We would like to thank all the people who made this experience possible from our contributors, donors, sponsors, coaches, and parents. We appreciate all the support!
We would like to thank all the people who made this experience possible from our contributors, donors, sponsors, coaches, and parents. We appreciate all the support!
2nd Place in the High School String Division
American String Teachers Association
National Orchestra Festival, Atlanta GA
American String Teachers Association
National Orchestra Festival, Atlanta GA
The workshop is designed for high school student leaders, all participants will be actively involved….this is not a lecture type situation…through activities, examples and valuable information, students will be exposed to many topics to develop their leadership skills.
Audition Results have been posted!
Thank you for your patience as we finalized the LHSO Placement Results and congratulation to all the students who prepared and gave a strong audition. If you are not listed, please contact the directors immediately.
Click Here for the Results
Re-Audition Policy: Students wishing to re-audition must contact the directors in writing by May 5. If you feel that your audition doesn't accurately represent your potential, please submit a request to re-audition. Audition music will be provided to the students who request a re-audition before the end of the semester. Recordings must be submitted prior to June 15. for consideration.
Click Here for Re-Audition Excerpts
Thank you for your patience as we finalized the LHSO Placement Results and congratulation to all the students who prepared and gave a strong audition. If you are not listed, please contact the directors immediately.
Click Here for the Results
Re-Audition Policy: Students wishing to re-audition must contact the directors in writing by May 5. If you feel that your audition doesn't accurately represent your potential, please submit a request to re-audition. Audition music will be provided to the students who request a re-audition before the end of the semester. Recordings must be submitted prior to June 15. for consideration.
Click Here for Re-Audition Excerpts
LHSO Placement Audition Information
2017 Spring Concert
Audio Recordings Available Now
Follow the "Parent Information" tab and click on concert recordings
Audio Recordings Available Now
Follow the "Parent Information" tab and click on concert recordings
Castle Hill Winery and Vineyards
Friday, May 12th , 6:30
3650 Lexington Road
We ask that students complete the banquet form and return along with payment, to the orchestra office. Please ensure the total number of participants on the form.
Click here for a copy of the banquet form.
Friday, May 12th , 6:30
3650 Lexington Road
We ask that students complete the banquet form and return along with payment, to the orchestra office. Please ensure the total number of participants on the form.
Click here for a copy of the banquet form.
SCAPA Strings Recital
Friday, May 5 @ 6:00-8:15
Centenary United Methodist Church
2800 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington 40502
for more information: [email protected]
Friday, May 5 @ 6:00-8:15
Centenary United Methodist Church
2800 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington 40502
for more information: [email protected]
Tuesday, March 28 (only level 3-4)
Viola/Cello/Bass Auditions @ LHS Orchestra Room, 4:00-6:00pm
Wednesday, March 29 (only level 3-4)
Violin Auditions @ LHS Orchestra Room, 4:00-6:00pm
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDITION SCHEDULE
Mr. Kent will listen to incoming freshman March 27-31 both level 1 and 2 at their school, no need to schedule an audition unless incoming freshman are audition for level 3 or 4
Viola/Cello/Bass Auditions @ LHS Orchestra Room, 4:00-6:00pm
Wednesday, March 29 (only level 3-4)
Violin Auditions @ LHS Orchestra Room, 4:00-6:00pm
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDITION SCHEDULE
Mr. Kent will listen to incoming freshman March 27-31 both level 1 and 2 at their school, no need to schedule an audition unless incoming freshman are audition for level 3 or 4
Tuesday, April 12 (only level 2-4)
Viola/Cello/Bass Auditions @ LHS Orchestra Room, 4:00-6:00pm
Wednesday, April 13 (only level 2-4)
Violin Auditions @ LHS Orchestra Room, 4:00-7:00pm
Mr. Kent will listen to incoming freshman March 21-25 both level 1 and 2 at their school, no need to schedule an audition unless incoming freshman are audition for level 3 or 4
Viola/Cello/Bass Auditions @ LHS Orchestra Room, 4:00-6:00pm
Wednesday, April 13 (only level 2-4)
Violin Auditions @ LHS Orchestra Room, 4:00-7:00pm
Mr. Kent will listen to incoming freshman March 21-25 both level 1 and 2 at their school, no need to schedule an audition unless incoming freshman are audition for level 3 or 4
2015-2016 Incoming Freshman Information
We would like to welcome the incoming freshman to our orchestra family! We have compiled a packet including important information regarding placement auditions, audition registration, orchestra summaries, and dates to mark down on your calendars.
Please return these forms to your Middle School teacher by April 10.
Click here to download the packet.
Auditions will be held on April 22 and 23 so please be sure to fill out an audition registration form (in packet)
We would like to welcome the incoming freshman to our orchestra family! We have compiled a packet including important information regarding placement auditions, audition registration, orchestra summaries, and dates to mark down on your calendars.
Please return these forms to your Middle School teacher by April 10.
Click here to download the packet.
Auditions will be held on April 22 and 23 so please be sure to fill out an audition registration form (in packet)
Freshman Orchestra Camp
July 24-27
Lafayette High School Orchestra
New students in the LHSO will experience an intense and exciting week of immersion in string playing and musicianship. The concentrated musical instruction is tempered with supervised recreational activities in an atmosphere conducive to total learning, fun, and individual growth.
Registration for new members and upperclassmen can be accessed by following the link below. Cost is FREE!
July 24-27
Lafayette High School Orchestra
New students in the LHSO will experience an intense and exciting week of immersion in string playing and musicianship. The concentrated musical instruction is tempered with supervised recreational activities in an atmosphere conducive to total learning, fun, and individual growth.
Registration for new members and upperclassmen can be accessed by following the link below. Cost is FREE!
LHSO Placement Audition Information
Friday, November 13
7:30 am -5:30 pm
Backstage Tour of Music Hall
CSO Concert: Beethoven's Leonore Overture, Dvorak's New World Sym, and 3 Short works based on Dr. Maya Angelou's poetry
Pizza Party at the Baroque Violin Shop
Tour the shop and play some instruments
CSO Field Trip Permission and Info... Download Form
DUE OCTOBER 28
7:30 am -5:30 pm
Backstage Tour of Music Hall
CSO Concert: Beethoven's Leonore Overture, Dvorak's New World Sym, and 3 Short works based on Dr. Maya Angelou's poetry
Pizza Party at the Baroque Violin Shop
Tour the shop and play some instruments
CSO Field Trip Permission and Info... Download Form
DUE OCTOBER 28
Monday, August 22, 6:00
Lafayette Cafeteria
Lafayette Cafeteria
Tuesday, August 23, 6:30
Orchestra Room
Orchestra Room
Freshman are required to attend every day of the camp once they register. Please contact Mr. Kent if a conflict arises.
Campus Map/Pick Up Drop Off Location click here
Goals of the Lafayette String Camp
Provide a quality musical experience for young musicians
Get a head start on concert music
Improve musicianship skills
Become familiar and involved with the
LHSO program
Make new friends and have fun
Provide a quality musical experience for young musicians
Get a head start on concert music
Improve musicianship skills
Become familiar and involved with the
LHSO program
Make new friends and have fun
You can send this link out to all your friends and family that don't live close enough to deliver and they can order products and they will be shipped directly to them. The school code is LHSO. The profit margin on these sales is 35% which will be paid from School Spirit Coffee to the Orchestra at the end of the fundraiser.
Arabica Beans from Central and South America
Locally Owned by Debbie Hohman
Roasted within days of delivery
Based in Winchester, KY
Custom Artwork with our Tree Logo
$12 per bag either ground or whole bean
Locally Owned by Debbie Hohman
Roasted within days of delivery
Based in Winchester, KY
Custom Artwork with our Tree Logo
$12 per bag either ground or whole bean
Sales begin Monday, October 5 and end October 20
Our program goal is to have each student sell 5 products each!
Our program goal is to have each student sell 5 products each!
Welcome back to a new year! We have listed the all the documents that will need to be filled out and turned into the orchestra office by August 28th. In order to conserve paper, we will be emailing an electronic copy of the 2015-2016 LHSO Handbook to all parents and students using the current email on file. If you do not receive the email, please update your contact information on Charms. In the meantime... Click here for a downloadable copy!
Follow this link to sign up for a dish!
Parent Informational Meeting...
Haydn: Sym No 104
Bowed Parts for Adagio-Allegro
Beethoven: Egmont
Bowed Parts
Bowed Parts for Adagio-Allegro
Beethoven: Egmont
Bowed Parts
Combined Rehearsal
Saturday, March 14, 10-noon
Lafayette High School
Trip Packet
Medical Release (Notarized)
Itinerary
Saturday, March 14, 10-noon
Lafayette High School
Trip Packet
Medical Release (Notarized)
Itinerary
LHSO Placement Audition Material
Auditions held on April 22 and 23 on Lafayette's campus
Auditions held on April 22 and 23 on Lafayette's campus
Important Spring Semester Dates...
March 12 Master Class
March 16 KMEA Performance Assessment (B Day Groups)March 17 KMEA Performance Assessment (A Day Groups)
March 23 Tri-M Music in Our Schools Campaign
March 23-27 Music in Our Schools Campaign
March 26 Master Class
March 26 Tri-M Lunch time music performances
March 27 Tri-M Lunch time music performances
April 9 Master Class
April 17 Full Rehearsal
April 20 Full Rehearsal
April 21-23 Placement Auditions
April 23 Master Class
April 24 Full Rehearsal
April 25 Lafayette’s 75th Anniversary
April27 May 1 SCAPA Juries
May 1 Brown Bag Concert (Gig Group)
May 6 Full Rehearsal
May 8 Tri-M Point Sheets are due
May 8 SCAPA Recital
May 13 Full Rehearsal
May 15 Mass String Rehearsal plus Full Rehearsal
May 19 Spring Concert
July 20-23 Freshman Camp
March 12 Master Class
March 16 KMEA Performance Assessment (B Day Groups)March 17 KMEA Performance Assessment (A Day Groups)
March 23 Tri-M Music in Our Schools Campaign
March 23-27 Music in Our Schools Campaign
March 26 Master Class
March 26 Tri-M Lunch time music performances
March 27 Tri-M Lunch time music performances
April 9 Master Class
April 17 Full Rehearsal
April 20 Full Rehearsal
April 21-23 Placement Auditions
April 23 Master Class
April 24 Full Rehearsal
April 25 Lafayette’s 75th Anniversary
April27 May 1 SCAPA Juries
May 1 Brown Bag Concert (Gig Group)
May 6 Full Rehearsal
May 8 Tri-M Point Sheets are due
May 8 SCAPA Recital
May 13 Full Rehearsal
May 15 Mass String Rehearsal plus Full Rehearsal
May 19 Spring Concert
July 20-23 Freshman Camp
2015 Spring Concert
Click here to view Channel 13 On Demand
Click here to view Channel 13 On Demand
Dr Tim Leadership Workshop Registration
Aug 17 @ Lafayette
register now
Aug 17 @ Lafayette
register now
Dr. Tim's Leadership Workshop Registration
Monday, August 18th LHS Cafeteria
Registration begins @ 5:30
Monday, August 18th LHS Cafeteria
Registration begins @ 5:30
Spring Concert
Channel 13 On Demand
Congratulations on a fantastic performance filled with high energy and intense focus. This performance reflected the strong musical tradition at Lafayette High School and we are very proud of all your hard work! We'll miss you seniors!
Check out the FCPS webpage for program schedule!
Channel 13 On Demand
Congratulations on a fantastic performance filled with high energy and intense focus. This performance reflected the strong musical tradition at Lafayette High School and we are very proud of all your hard work! We'll miss you seniors!
Check out the FCPS webpage for program schedule!
New students in the LHSO will experience an intense and exciting week of immersion in string playing and musicianship. The concentrated musical instruction is tempered with supervised recreational activities in an atmosphere conducive to total learning, fun, and individual growth.
Downloadable Camp Letter
Downloadable Cover Letter with Directions
Get a DVD of the Spring Concert!
Deadline for order is Friday, June 9th
Deadline for order is Friday, June 9th
2014-2015 Orchestra Placement Results
Thank you for all your hard work in preparing each scale and excerpt. All placements were ranked by blind audition and assigned regarding the instrumental requirements for each level. If you feel that you were incorrectly placed, please contact Mr. Phil Kent at [email protected] to schedule a re-audition.
Students are listed by placements (level 1-3). Seating auditions will take place in the first week weeks of school in August.
Downloadable PDF
Thank you for all your hard work in preparing each scale and excerpt. All placements were ranked by blind audition and assigned regarding the instrumental requirements for each level. If you feel that you were incorrectly placed, please contact Mr. Phil Kent at [email protected] to schedule a re-audition.
Students are listed by placements (level 1-3). Seating auditions will take place in the first week weeks of school in August.
Downloadable PDF
KMEA State Solo and Ensemble Information
We 8 students that made it to the state level festival held in Richmond, KY @ EKU on May 10th! We have some information below that you can share with your accompanist.
Birds Eye View
Map to EKU
Schedule by Room
Schedule by School
We 8 students that made it to the state level festival held in Richmond, KY @ EKU on May 10th! We have some information below that you can share with your accompanist.
Birds Eye View
Map to EKU
Schedule by Room
Schedule by School
Violin Audition Music Level 1-4
Viola Audition Music Level 1-4
Cello Audition Music Level 1-4
Bass Audition Music Level 1-4
Spring is Here!
2014-2015 LHSO Placement Auditions
2014-2015 LHSO Placement Auditions
Audition Placement Schedule
To view the complete audition schedule, please click here...
Remember, we are only scheduling auditions for Level 2-4. Mr. Kent will be visiting each middle school to listen to Level 1 auditions.
Please sign in at the desk outside the orchestra room and proceed to the warm up area located in the orchestra room. Parents are encouraged to wait in the hall while their child warms up and auditions. Results will be posted May 1st.
Viola, Cello, and Bass Auditions on Wednesday, April 16th
Violin Auditions on Thursday, April 17th
To view the complete audition schedule, please click here...
Remember, we are only scheduling auditions for Level 2-4. Mr. Kent will be visiting each middle school to listen to Level 1 auditions.
Please sign in at the desk outside the orchestra room and proceed to the warm up area located in the orchestra room. Parents are encouraged to wait in the hall while their child warms up and auditions. Results will be posted May 1st.
Viola, Cello, and Bass Auditions on Wednesday, April 16th
Violin Auditions on Thursday, April 17th
Freshman Packets
available for download
As our new members of the LHSO family begin the transition to high school, we want to provide some helpful information covering audition registration, orchestra level selection, apparel orders, and our supportive LHSO Booster Association.
available for download
As our new members of the LHSO family begin the transition to high school, we want to provide some helpful information covering audition registration, orchestra level selection, apparel orders, and our supportive LHSO Booster Association.
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