As the end of the school year creeps ever closer, it’s fitting to honor one of the Arcadia High School (AHS) Orchestra program’s most notable seniors! For the month of April, Symphony Orchestra violinist Sean Wu was nominated to be Student Of The Month (SOTM), both for his talent as a musician and dedication towards contributing to the program as a whole. Though Sean initially started playing violin in fourth grade, he didn’t fully focus on it right away. In fact, after tryi

This year’s Spring Concert was a great success for our orchestras! It showcased the talent of our Premier, String, Concert, and Symphony orchestras, as well as Foothills and First Avenue, through a wide variety of pieces from different eras of music. Each performance brought something new and exciting to the stage, including pieces that combined multiple groups. The concert opened with engaging performances from the Foothills and First Avenue orchestras, followed by Premier.

Every month, the orchestra students nominate a peer that showcases outstanding musicianship, commitment, and leadership within the orchestra community. Freshman violinist Clinton Wan has been named March’s Student of the Month in recognition of his dedication, enthusiasm, and the positive energy he brings to the orchestra. Despite it being his first year in orchestra, Clinton stands out for his commitment to music and his ability to connect with those around him. Clinton’s in

The week of Mar. 9 hosted the exciting instrument socials! Students filed in during lunch and mingled with others who played their instrument from different orchestras. They chatted, met new friends, and ate the delicious snacks provided by Orchestra Council, including shrimp chips, barbecue chips, soda, and candy. The main event soon began–Bingo! Students each received a bingo card with different categories on it, such as “someone who has perfect pitch” and “someone who has