For the month of January, Symphony Orchestra violinist Suryateja (Surya) Telidevarapalli has been nominated as Student Of The Month.  Come and join us in honoring Surya’s hard work as a part of the orchestra program and for being nominated by his peers! Surya began his violin journey eight years ago in 3rd grade. He felt as if he needed to fit in with everyone else, and playing a musical instrument was something many of his peers were doing in elementary school.  However, as

This month, we’re excited to recognize a dedicated and passionate musician as our December Student of the Month, sophomore cellist Derek Wang from Premier Orchestra! Derek is a hardworking orchestra student, who joined because of his love for music, and as he puts it, “I didn’t really enjoy the idea of spitting into an instrument for a band, so I chose orchestra.” The decision led him to pick up the cello, an instrument he chose at a young age because his aunt played it and h

This month, we’re excited to highlight a musician who is heavily dedicated and a great role model in orchestra. Our November Student of the Month is sophomore Isabella Budasz, the principal cellist for Symphony Orchestra! Isabella began playing the cello at just four years old, guided by her music teacher parents. When her mom asked her to choose between piano, violin, or cello, she picked the cello because “it just looked the prettiest,” a choice that led to more than 12 yea

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,

The beginning of the school year marks the revival of another fun orchestra tradition: Student of the Month. Each month, a musician is...

This school year, the orchestra program has been blessed with many amazing and dedicated students. Among all, one student has made an...

Through this year’s spring dew, this March's Orchestra Student of the Month goes to a dedicated, senior violist, Serena Chin. As this...

February brings yet another talented student–one who has been described to put “maximum effort in learning and practicing.” Although she...

Although the new year has just commenced, one student has made an impact on other orchestra students with her kindness, friendliness, and...

As we approach the end of the year and put a wrap on Thanksgiving, orchestra students have one more person to be thankful for this year....

As the end of the school semester approaches, junior Brian Yuan in Concert Orchestra is this October Student of the Month! Generally,...

As everyone settles in for the start of the school year, orchestra once again begins to nominate a Student of the Month, someone whose...

For the month of April, orchestra students have nominated a dedicated, outstanding leader whom they view as a role model. With his...

Another month has passed, which means another star music student gets to shine for the month! Congratulations to junior violinist Juliana...

For the month of February, orchestra students have nominated a passionate, outstanding student who is frequently described as...

Among all the positive traits that this student embodies, perhaps the most common word that describes him is ‘dedicated’. As one who...

2023 was truly a memorable year for the orchestra program including the trips, concerts, and social events! To end on a high note, the...

As winter approaches, Arcadia High School’s dedicated orchestra students are still hard at work, preparing for the semester’s final...

With the first concert, social, and field trip finished, the orchestra program is officially in full swing. October’s Student of the...

The start of the new school year marks the return of the Student of the Month, honoring inspirational students who have impacted their...