From Oct. 6 to 10, Arcadia Orchestras hosted grade-level socials, where students across all orchestras met others in their grade. These socials allowed students not only to talk to friends in the same orchestra as them, but also to meet other students across the whole orchestra program.  In the beginning, they grabbed snacks while talking with friends. The room was bustling with energy and excitement as the council got the games ready and the students got their food and drink

On Oct. 24, the Arcadia High Orchestras took their first trip of the school year to the happiest place on earth, Disneyland! This magical day gave the orchestra students a chance to explore California Adventure Park, and of course, indulge in some musical adventures! Concert and Symphony Orchestra performed on stage for park guests, playing pieces from the “Chinese Folk Song Suite,” Disney classics from Moana, It’s a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean , and more, along wit

On the night of Oct. 17th, the Arcadia Orchestras Fall String Concert was held, signifying the start of a beautiful year of music to come. Alongside Premier, String, Concert, and Symphony orchestras, the concert featured exciting performances from the Dana, First Avenue, and Foothills middle school orchestras.  Read ahead to dive into an amazing showcase of different cultures and musical genres!  The show opened with Premier Orchestra playing “Ocean Storm,”  “Over the Rainbow

This October, the students of orchestra have nominated a hardworking, talented violinist to be recognized for her dedication and passion for music. Please join us in congratulating freshman Isabelle (Izzy) Teng for being chosen as this school year’s second Student of the Month! Izzy started playing violin when she was three years old, before beginning piano at age seven. She was inspired to join orchestra by her sister’s friends, from whom she first learned the joy of music,