2009-10 Schedule of Events

(updated 2/3/10)

These dates are subject to change. Check this site regularly for updates.

*** All events listed in bold print are required events for all OSH Orchestra students.

*** Please do not schedule personal activities that conflict with orchestra events.

*** Choose S.A.T. or A.C.T. testing dates that DO NOT coincide with orchestra events.

February

3          Yankee Candle Fundraiser Orders Due (EXTENDED due to SCHOOL CLOSINGS)

2-25      Sectional Rehearsal 3:45-5:15pm (attend the ONE day for your instrument)

6          'Strolling Strings' performance for 'Woman of the Year' Banquet-Greenbrier Marriott 5:30-8:00pm

9          'Strolling Strings' performance-Thurgood Marshall Elementary (PTA Program 6:00-7:00pm)

11        Chamber Orchestra rehearsal 6:30-8:00pm (auditorium)

12        'Strolling Strings' performance-Chesapeake Conf. Ctr. (TCC's Martin Luther King Banquet 5:45-8:30)

13        'Strolling Strings' performance-Blue Heron Book Fair (Barnes & Noble: 12:30-2:00pm)

17        'Strolling Strings' performance-Superintendent & Mayor's State Address Meeting (7:00am-8:20am)

18        Pre-Festival Orchestra Concert (OSH auditorium)-all OSH Orchestra classes and feeder        

                    middle school orchestras-7:00pm (NOTE: THIS CONCERT BEGINS at 7:00, NOT 7:30!!)

22        'Strolling Strings' performance at OSH Open House--5:15-6:45pm

27        All-State Orchestra auditions (JMU) students who participated in the top "Symphony Orchestra" at

                    this year's Senior Regional Orchestra are eligible to audition

March

2         Chamber Orchestra rehearsal 6:30-8:00pm (auditorium)

5         Concert Orchestra performance at the VBODA District IV Orchestra Festival 3:05pm

6         Chamber Orchestra performance at the VBODA District IV Orchestra Festival 4:20pm

26       Chamber Orchestra performance for State Athletic Directors Banquet-Norfolk Marriott (5:30-8:30pm)

April

4-8       All-State Orchestra event (GBHS)

TBA     'Strolling Strings' performance at Chick Fil-A (on Sam's Circle, by WalMart)--5:45-8:00pm

TBA     'Strolling Strings'  performance at the Annual Clerk's Conference

TBA     Honors Credit recital (during 3rd block orchestra class)

TBA     Chamber Orchestra Performance for Academic Awards Banquet (OSH Cafeteria)--5:45-7:30pm

29-30    Possible Chamber Orchestra opportunity--Keep these dates free!

May

6         Evening with the Arts--(OSH Cafeteria)-parents & friends are invited to purchase tickets (includes  

                     both meal & entertainment)

TBA     Flower Fundraiser Delivery/Pick-Up (Spring Annuals)-9:00-10:00am (bus ramp)

13        'Strolling Strings' performance at Sentara Village Assisted Living--"Evening Entertainment"

21-23   JMU's "Spring String Thing "

TBA    'Strolling Strings' performance at Cedar Manor Assisted Living--"Evening Entertainment"

June

3         Spring Orchestra Concert (OSH auditorium)-all Orchestra classes-7:30pm

10       Orchestra Awards Banquet (OSH cafeteria)-6:00pm

*** All events listed in bold print are required events for all OSH Orchestra students.

*** Please do not schedule personal activities that conflict with orchestra events.

*** Choose S.A.T. or A.C.T. testing dates that DO NOT coincide with orchestra events.