According to orchestra director Miriam Edgar, the orchestra district festival is an annual concert between all ages of the St. Louis Park orchestra program, from fourth grade to 12th grade.
Senior bassist...
According to sophomore and pit orchestra bassist Sam Sietsema, his favorite part of musicals is the bond formed among the group of people involved.
“When you have a whole ensemble working together...
According to sophomore cellist, Hannah Greenstein, a lot of work was put into preparing the musical, the "Wizard of Oz".
“In chamber rehearsal we would practice the 'Wizard of Oz' music about once...
On Thurs. March 22, orchestra, along with band, got on a plane bound for Honolulu, Hawaii.
Senior bassist Joshua Somaiah said the group going to Hawaii met outside of school hours to prepare for the...
Wanting to be a better musician, senior chamber orchestra violist Katie Steiner said she believes the lack of fresh music holds her back.
“New music is an even better experience for us to expand our...
Starting practice at five years old, senior Ilana Meisler said she has become a very proficient violinist.
“A friend of mine brought his (violin) into school in kindergarten and played it for us,”...
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Walking into orchestra class for me has always felt inviting, relieving and especially fun. However, walking into...
According to freshman Hannah Greenstein, growing up learning to play orchestral instruments began her love of orchestra, which made her realize she wants orchestra to be in her future.
“I would hopefully...
When orchestra director Miriam Edgar thought about what her students will play at the Tour of Schools she remembered her time as an elementary student listening to the high schoolers play at the concert.
Edgar...
Junior Jack Dooley said his class practices every day in class for their Metro West conference performance.
“(We do) a lot of practice,” Dooley said.“We don’t have a dress rehearsal with the...
According to orchestra teacher Miriam Edgar, alumni will join orchestra members in their upcoming winter concert.
“This is our first concert in this school (and it’s) the entire St. Louis Park High...
When orchestra teacher Miriam Edgar gave students an opportunity to work with college students and clinicians at Augsburg, many were excited to take part.
According to senior Claire Kaiserman, students...
