On the afternoon of May 19, 2026, we received devastating news that junior Symphony violinist Jiarui “Aaron” Dai had passed away following an unexpected medical incident. Not only was he an exceptional student, but Aaron was always the pride and joy of the Arcadia Orchestras community and never failed to brighten the days of others. He deepened his connection with the orchestra family by serving as Directors’ Assistant on Orchestra Council, a job he truly loved and enjoyed. A

On May 20, the Arcadia Orchestras held their annual Pops Concert, and this year, it was unlike any other. Before the first note was even played, the evening already took on a deeper meaning, as this concert was a tribute to junior Symphony violinist Jiarui “Aaron” Dai, who passed away unexpectedly just days before the concert. He was a beloved member of the orchestra community and served as the Directors’ Assistant on Orchestra Council. This night reminded us why music matter

As the end of the school year approaches, we have one last dedicated, hard-working orchestra member to celebrate. Please join us in congratulating sophomore Symphony Orchestra violinist Jennifer Liu as this year’s final Student Of The Month (SOTM)! Fun Fact: Jennifer wants to be a lawyer in the future! Before joining orchestra, Jennifer’s parents noticed her passion for music, especially in the vocal field, and decided to enroll her in a piano class. Her natural talent for pi

Every year, students from opposite ends of Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) are offered the invaluable opportunity to connect. Through the Side By Side program, fifth graders from AUSD’s elementary schools are matched with a musician from Arcadia High School’s (AHS) Wind Ensemble or Symphony Orchestra, with both mentor and mentee gaining new skills in the process. On Mar. 19 these students were able to reap the rewards of their hard work with a show-stopping concert! Th