Welcome Back
I hope that everyone enjoyed a restful Spring Break! As we return, we will turn our attention to the final round of activities of the year, including: Honor Orchestra at Symphony Hall, a performance trip to Washington D.C., Area Concerts (April 26th) , Solo & Ensemble (April 27th), outside opportunities for Chamber Music through the Hausmann Quartet & Art of Elan, a Disney Performing Arts Weekend (May 26th & 27th), our annual Spring Concert (May 31st), and our wrap-up Orchestra Banquet (date pending).
Really, I hope everyone enjoyed their time off!
I hope that everyone enjoyed a restful Spring Break! As we return, we will turn our attention to the final round of activities of the year, including: Honor Orchestra at Symphony Hall, a performance trip to Washington D.C., Area Concerts (April 26th) , Solo & Ensemble (April 27th), outside opportunities for Chamber Music through the Hausmann Quartet & Art of Elan, a Disney Performing Arts Weekend (May 26th & 27th), our annual Spring Concert (May 31st), and our wrap-up Orchestra Banquet (date pending).
Really, I hope everyone enjoyed their time off!
And Away We Go (Upcoming Schedule)
Here are how the first few weeks of April unfold:
Monday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 9th
Here are how the first few weeks of April unfold:
Monday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 9th
- Monday, April 3rd - String Coaching during Periods 2, 3, and 4 (violas on Tuesday); Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal 4:30 - 6:30
- Tuesday, April 4th - Viola Coaching during Periods 2, 3, and 4; Honor Orchestra Rehearsal from 6:00 - 9:00 at Junipero Serra High School
- Wednesday, April 5th - Concert Orchestra Rehearsal 4:30 - 6:30
- Thursday, April 6th - Morning orchestra exchange with the West Jordan High School Chamber Orchestra; Honor Orchestra (Full Orchestra) from 3:30 - 5:00; Honor Orchestra (Strings Only) from 6:00 - 9:00
- Friday, April 7th - Honor Orchestra (Full Orchestra) from 3:30 - 5:00; Honor Orchestra (Strings Only) from 6:00 - 9:00
- Saturday, April 8th - Honor Orchestra Rehearsal 9:00 - 12:00 (Winds & Percussion to attend beginning at 10:30 AM)
- Sunday, April 9th - Honor Concert at the Jacobs Music Center at 3:00 PM (with sound check before)
Monday, April 10th through Monday April 17th
- Monday, April 10th - String Coaching during Periods 2, 3, and 4; Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal 4:30 - 6:30
- Tuesday, April 11th - Final parent and student Washington D.C. trip meeting at 6:30 pm.
- Thursday, April 13th - Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble depart for Washington D.C
- Sunday, April 16th - Performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are available here for those making the venture out east.
- Monday, April 17th - Return from Washington D.C.

Symphony Orchestra Auditions (2017-18)
As a reminder, the 2017-18 Symphony Orchestra Audition Packet is available online. As has been the case in previous years, we will take time to listen to students during the month of April (after the D.C. trip).
In addition to listening to our own Mira Mesa Orchestra musicians, we will take time to visit both Wangenheim Middle School and Challenger Middle School to listen to any incoming 9th graders who wish to audition.
Please email Mr. Mulvaney if you have any questions regarding these auditions.
As a reminder, the 2017-18 Symphony Orchestra Audition Packet is available online. As has been the case in previous years, we will take time to listen to students during the month of April (after the D.C. trip).
In addition to listening to our own Mira Mesa Orchestra musicians, we will take time to visit both Wangenheim Middle School and Challenger Middle School to listen to any incoming 9th graders who wish to audition.
Please email Mr. Mulvaney if you have any questions regarding these auditions.