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

On Mar. 4, 8th graders across the Arcadia School District had the opportunity to attend an exciting event to learn about orchestra life in high school. Members of Orchestra Council (OC) and director Ms. Chen provided fun activities, delicious food, and lots of insight as to why orchestra is the best elective on campus!  After some quick introductions and mingling, Ms. Chen took to the stage to talk about how orchestra works in high school, including things like trips, schedul

On Feb. 22, the Arcadia Orchestras hosted its 31st annual Orchestra Benefit Dinner (OBD) with an exciting change of venue at the elegant Hilton Hotel! With the theme “A Night on Broadway,” the evening took center stage with show-stopping string performances, a stellar multi-course dinner, and overall a stunning night. From overture to finale, the Arcadia High students delivered a standing-ovation-worthy performance! This year’s OBD welcomed distinguished guests from across Ar

Have you ever heard of the invisible string theory? Despite its name, it has nothing to do with instrument strings! The invisible string theory says that you and your soulmate are tied together with an invisible piece of string, which will inevitably lead to each other. To celebrate this Valentine’s season, orchestra members gathered on Feb. 20 at lunch to enjoy a fun social filled with delicious food, music games, and lots of love. Winners from "True Love Songmates"! As they