On May 20, the Arcadia Orchestras held their annual Pops Concert, and this year, it was unlike any other. Before the first note was even played, the evening already took on a deeper meaning, as this concert was a tribute to junior Symphony violinist Jiarui “Aaron” Dai, who passed away unexpectedly just days before the concert. He was a beloved member of the orchestra community and served as the Directors’ Assistant on Orchestra Council. This night reminded us why music matter

As the end of the school year approaches, we have one last dedicated, hard-working orchestra member to celebrate. Please join us in congratulating sophomore Symphony Orchestra violinist Jennifer Liu as this year’s final Student Of The Month (SOTM)! Fun Fact: Jennifer wants to be a lawyer in the future! Before joining orchestra, Jennifer’s parents noticed her passion for music, especially in the vocal field, and decided to enroll her in a piano class. Her natural talent for pi

Every year, students from opposite ends of Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) are offered the invaluable opportunity to connect. Through the Side By Side program, fifth graders from AUSD’s elementary schools are matched with a musician from Arcadia High School’s (AHS) Wind Ensemble or Symphony Orchestra, with both mentor and mentee gaining new skills in the process. On Mar. 19 these students were able to reap the rewards of their hard work with a show-stopping concert! Th

The lions roared, the jellyfish swam, the frogs jumped, and our orchestra students played their hearts out on an exhilarating trip to San Diego! Every year, the Arcadia Orchestras program hosts an overnight trip in the spring, giving members the opportunity to create memories of a lifetime. And aside from the rides at SeaWorld, the exotic creatures at the San Diego Zoo, and the iconic views at Seaport Village, these students secured multiple wins at this year’s WorldStrides