Lafayette High School
Orchestra Freshman Camp
Thursday, July 21, 2023
The Lafayette High School Orchestra Department includes six performing groups including the Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, String Orchestra, an after school gig group and Full Symphony Orchestra. Our program strives to bring together student musicians from the Lafayette Band and Choir Departments to perform such works by Beethoven, Bernstein, Shostakovich, Orff, Faure, Vivaldi, and Mozart.
The Orchestra department consistently receives Distinguished ratings at KMEA Large Ensemble Performance Assessment events. Through the dedication of our faculty, private teachers, and parent support, Lafayette has had a strong tradition of music excellence and artistic development.
Our chamber orchestra was recently invited to perform at the 2018 ASTA National Orchestra Festival and received second place in their division. Also, in 2015, the full orchestra was invited to perform at the KMEA State Conference. The attainment of these and many other additional honors have come as a direct result of the dedication and work of current and former orchestra members of which belong to a rich tradition of musical and personal integrity.
The Orchestra department consistently receives Distinguished ratings at KMEA Large Ensemble Performance Assessment events. Through the dedication of our faculty, private teachers, and parent support, Lafayette has had a strong tradition of music excellence and artistic development.
Our chamber orchestra was recently invited to perform at the 2018 ASTA National Orchestra Festival and received second place in their division. Also, in 2015, the full orchestra was invited to perform at the KMEA State Conference. The attainment of these and many other additional honors have come as a direct result of the dedication and work of current and former orchestra members of which belong to a rich tradition of musical and personal integrity.
Violin IRio Kawashima
Arrow Watt Aiden Olivenbaum Anyla Brooks Calynn Logue Erica Cesiro Violin IIJosh Dickey
Kara Neiser Mia Kai Franky Rodarte Castro Manuel Alvarado Reyes Nikki Cesiro* Madison Jones* |
ViolaSheryle Masoka
Hajira Syed Kylie Meadows* Olivia Kramer* Mary Richardson* CelloAidan Thompson
Pat Nontapan Ara Lasley Cara Halliday Charlie Kerns Anna Watrous* |
BassShaelin Lee
Elliot King* 
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Violin I Section
Mozart: Menuetto
Violin II Section
Beethoven: Sonatina in G
Viola Section
Mozart: A Graceful Theme
Cello Section
Pleyel: Springtime
Bass Section
Holst: Jupiter
Full Ensemble
Vivaldi: Ocean Storm
Borodin: Polovtsian Dances
Perry: Don't Stop Believin'
Fin: Charming Czardaz
Mozart: Menuetto
Violin II Section
Beethoven: Sonatina in G
Viola Section
Mozart: A Graceful Theme
Cello Section
Pleyel: Springtime
Bass Section
Holst: Jupiter
Full Ensemble
Vivaldi: Ocean Storm
Borodin: Polovtsian Dances
Perry: Don't Stop Believin'
Fin: Charming Czardaz
Acknowledgements
Supportive parents and care-givers of our students
Lafayette Orchestra Association
Lafayette Orchestra Association
our vision
The mission of the Lafayette High School Orchestra is to develop in each student an appreciation of our inherit musical culture, to teach techniques of musical expression, to discover and develop the talents of students in all styles of music, to develop knowledge and skills in listening, reading, and performing at a high artistic level.
Community, friendships, and outreach are three words that represent our vision for the program. Students in the Lafayette Orchestra program have a rich tradition of musical excellence and pride through performing from the heart. We seek to share our talents and passions with the community. We share our musical gifts with the young and the young at heart through programs like our "Giving Bach" outreach to students with special needs as well as through our mentorship program for future orchestra members. We love to perform, not only on stage, but off stage too!
Our orchestra provides a variety of essential elements in our students' lives. Participation in such a large group involves not just musical talent, but discipline, maturity, social skills, and personal responsibility. Weaving these elements together requires regular attendance, a high level of participation, and quality individual preparation. The overall group’s success relies each individual's ability to attain these elements. If everyone does their part, the experience will definitely be rewarding!
Community, friendships, and outreach are three words that represent our vision for the program. Students in the Lafayette Orchestra program have a rich tradition of musical excellence and pride through performing from the heart. We seek to share our talents and passions with the community. We share our musical gifts with the young and the young at heart through programs like our "Giving Bach" outreach to students with special needs as well as through our mentorship program for future orchestra members. We love to perform, not only on stage, but off stage too!
Our orchestra provides a variety of essential elements in our students' lives. Participation in such a large group involves not just musical talent, but discipline, maturity, social skills, and personal responsibility. Weaving these elements together requires regular attendance, a high level of participation, and quality individual preparation. The overall group’s success relies each individual's ability to attain these elements. If everyone does their part, the experience will definitely be rewarding!